From Letterboards to Holograms: Advancing Assistive Technology for Nonspeaking Autistic Individuals

Explore a groundbreaking conference talk on assistive technology for nonspeaking autistic individuals. Delve into the development of HoloBoard, an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) system designed to transition users from physical letterboards to digital spelling. Learn about the study involving 23 participants and its surprising outcomes, including independent communication achievements. Discover how this technology aims to provide new social and educational opportunities for a marginalized population. Gain insights into the potential of AR in advancing communication methods for individuals with autism who are nonspeaking.