7.2 Aphasia and Search Flashcards
What is aphasia?
Aphasia is a language impairment:
Difficulty finding words and constructing sentences
Difficulty understanding words and sentences
Difficulties can be with spoken and/or written language
1/3 of people who survive a stroke will have aphasia
Aphasia is different for different people
A stroke can also affect mobility -commonly limits the use of the right hand and arm
What technology can support lost language skills for people with aphasia? (4)
Screen readers
Speech-to-text and text-to-speech
Word prediction
Communication books
What are the UX design guidelines for aphasia? (4)
Keep text short and simple
Include a text label with every icon
Good layout to minimise distractions
Let users control the pace
What issues do people with aphasia face when conducting an online search? (5)
Understanding information needs: Relating words to topic given
Formulating queries:
Word Recall
Spelling
Query formulation - generating words, typing them in. Speech to text failure.
Assessing search results:
Interpreting search results – complex, inconsistent presentation
Keeping track of search
Interpreting web pages and documents
Reading difficulties and reading large chunks of text
Interpreting text
Motor issues – problems with using mouse
