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An innovative approach to language software for aphasia
An innovative approach to language software for aphasia
These papers report results of studies conducted at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. See the grants page for more information about the investigators and clinicians involved in this research and the grants supporting it. Note: Some of the studies listed below utilized a research prototype of SentenceShaper, referred to as the "CS" (Communication System). Please contact Dr. Linebarger for reprints.
Linebarger, M.C., McCall, D., Virata, T., & Berndt, R.S. (2007). Widening the temporal window: Processing support in the treatment of aphasic language production. Brain and Language, 100, 53-68.
Bartlett, M.R., Fink, R.B., Schwartz, M.F., & Linebarger, M.C. (2007). Informativeness ratings of messages created on an AAC processing prosthesis. Aphasiology, 21:5, 475-498.
Linebarger, M.C., & Schwartz, M.F. (2005). AAC for hypothesis-testing
and treatment
of aphasic language production: Lessons from a processing prosthesis.
Aphasiology, 19, 930-942.
Linebarger, M.C., McCall, D., & Berndt, R.S. (2004). The role of processing support in the remediation of aphasic language production disorders. Cognitive Neuropsychology, 21, 267-282.
Linebarger, M.C., Schwartz, M.F., & Kohn, S. E. (2001). Computer-based training of language production: An exploratory study. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 11(1), 57-96.
Linebarger, M.C., Schwartz, M.F., Romania, J.F., Kohn, S.E., & Stephens, D.L. (2000). Grammatical encoding in aphasia: Evidence from a "processing prosthesis". Brain and Language, 75, 416-427.
Linebarger, M.C., & Romania, J., Unisys Corporation. (2000). System for synthesizing spoken messages U.S. Patent No. 6,068,485. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Fink, R.B., Bartlett, M.R., Gallagher, J.L., Linebarger, M.C., and Schwartz, M.F. Aphasic Speech With and Without SentenceShaper: Two Methods for Assessing Informativeness. Paper to be presented at Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, May 2007.
McCall, D., Virata, T., Linebarger, M.C., and Berndt, R.S. Predicting structural effects of computerized intervention on aphasic speakers' production. Poster presented at the annual ASHA Convention, Miami, FL, November 2006.
Linebarger, M.C., Fink, R., and McCall, D. Clinical and functional use of a "processing prosthesis" for aphasia. Symposium presented at the annual ASHA Convention, Miami, FL, November 2006.
Schwartz, M.F., & Fink, R. Aphasia rehabilitation in the age of computers. Presented at SpeakingOut!2006, Boston, MA, June 2006.
Fink, R., Bartlett, M., Schwartz, M.F., & Linebarger, M.C. Informativeness Ratings of Messages Created on an AAC Processing Prosthesis. (2006) Presented to the Clinical Aphasiology Conference in Gent, Belgium, May 2006.
McCall, D., Virata, T., Linebarger, M.C., & Berndt, R.S. (2006) Retraining narrative production in patients with aphasia. Presented to Maryland Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Frederick, Maryland, May 2006.
Linebarger, M.C., & Dahl, D. A. Applying speech technologies to language therapy and communication assistance. Presented to the annual SpeechTEK conference, New York, NY, September 2004.
Linebarger, M.C., McCall, D., Virata, T., & Berndt, R.S. Supported versus unsupported narrative elicitation: Impact on language production in aphasia. Presented to the annual meeting of the Academy of Aphasia, Chicago, IL., October 2004. [Abstract: Brain and Language, 91, 44-46.]
Linebarger, M.C., Schwartz, M.F., McCall, D., & Berndt, R.S. Using a 'processing prosthesis' to treat aphasic language production disorders. Presented to the annual meeting of ASHA, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004.
Linebarger, M.C., & Schwartz, M.F. Assistive technology as a tool for the remediation and investigation of aphasic language production. Presented at the Aphasia Therapy Workshop, Vienna, Austria, October 2003.
Schwartz, M.F. and Linebarger, M.C. In their own words: Investigations of a processing prosthesis for spoken language rehabilitation in aphasia. Keynote Address by Myrna Schwartz to the British Aphasiology Society Newcastle upon Tyne, September 2003.
McCall, D., Linebarger, M.C., & Berndt, R.S. (2002) Retraining narrative production: Impact of processing support. Presented to the annual meeting of the Academy of Aphasia, New York, NY, October 2002 [Abstract: Brain and Language, 83,172-175.]
Linebarger, M.C., Schwartz, M.F., Kantner, T., & McCall, D. Promoting access to the Internet in aphasia. Presented to the annual meeting of the Academy of Aphasia, New York, NY, October 2002 [Abstract: Brain and Language, 83, 169-172.]
Linebarger ,M.C., Romania, J.R., Kohn, S.E., Schwartz, M.F.,& Locatelli , D. (1998) Competence versus performance in agrammatic production: Evidence from an Augmentative communication system. Presented to the annual meeting of the Academy of Aphasia, Santa Fe, NM, October 1998. [Abstract: Brain and Language, 65, 199-202.]
Virata, T., McCall, D., Linebarger, M.C., Berndt, R.S. (submitted). Integrating technology and targeted treatment to improve narrative production in aphasia: A case study.
Linebarger, M.C., & Romania, J.R. (submitted) Building on Residual Speech in Aphasia: Can a "Processing Prosthesis" Support Functional Communication?
Schwartz, M.F., Linebarger, M.C., Brooks, R., & Bartlett, M.R (In preparation) Combining assistive technology with conversation groups in long-term rehabilitation for aphasia.