title: The application of natural language processing to augmentative and alternative communication.
abstract: Significant progress has been made in the application of natural language processing (NLP) to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), particularly in the areas of interface design and word prediction. This article will survey the current state-of-the-science of NLP in AAC and discuss its future applications for the development of next generation of AAC technology.
authors.affiliation: Center for Excellence in Augmented Communication, Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY 14214, USA. cdsjeff@buffalo.edu
authors.forename: D Jeffery
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Higginbotham
authors.forename: Gregory W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Lesher
authors.forename: Bryan J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Moulton
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Roark
mesh_terms: D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D009323:Natural Language Processing; D049250:Speech Recognition Software