Impact of Using an Eye-Gaze Technology by a Young Adult with Severe Cerebral Palsy Without Speech

Yu Hsin Hsieh*, Mats Granlund, Ai Wen Hwang, Helena Hemmingsson

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Abstract

This case study explores an eye-gaze technology intervention for a young adult with severe physical and speech difficulties and visual impairments. Data were collected over a six-month intervention period encompassing measures on pupil’s occupational performance of computer activities and psychosocial impact, and interviews with the user, the parents, and the teacher on the technology acceptability. The results showed that the six-month intervention enhanced the pupil’s performance in three computer activities and led to a positive psychosocial impact. The parent and teacher described the intervention as appropriate to increase the pupil’s self-expression and interaction with others, and there was no adverse event during the study period. The pupil demonstrated motivation to use the eye-gaze technology after the intervention continuously. In conclusion, this study shows that a young adult with severe motor impairments and visual problems can benefit from using eye-gaze technology to increase participation in leisure activities, communication, and social interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputers Helping People with Special Needs - 18th International Conference, ICCHP-AAATE 2022, Proceedings
EditorsKlaus Miesenberger, Georgios Kouroupetroglou, Katerina Mavrou, Roberto Manduchi, Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez, Petr Penáz
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages347-354
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783031086472
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventJoint International Conference on Digital Inclusion, Assistive Technology, and Accessibility, ICCHP-AAATE 2022 - Lecco, Italy
Duration: 11 07 202215 07 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume13341 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

ConferenceJoint International Conference on Digital Inclusion, Assistive Technology, and Accessibility, ICCHP-AAATE 2022
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityLecco
Period11/07/2215/07/22

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Keywords

  • Communication
  • Computer activity
  • Gaze-controlled computer
  • Participation
  • Severe motor
  • Speech impairment

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