title: A short report from the project "Improved communication aids for people with speech impediments".
abstract: The project, initiated by Professor Olle Höök in 1976, is described. A review is given of different sub-projects, such as the development of an assessment form, the development of synthetic speech as a communication aid, communication aids for use with Bliss' symbol-system, development of individual communication aids, development of a play-inspired system for trying out control devices and finally development of play-materials for communication-training.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*