Smart speakers are an acceptable and feasible speech practice tool for children with speech difficulties
Naturalistic use of smart speakers is an acceptable and feasible tool to support speech practice in children with speech difficulties. Parents viewed smart speakers as a useful complement to formal therapy, though frustration when not understood remains a factor for implementation.
Authors
- Elizabeth Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3509-695X)
- Georgie Powell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6793-0446)
- Craig Hedge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6145-3319)
- Petroc Sumner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0536-0510)
- Lauren Makin
Institutions
- Aston University (GB)
- Cardiff University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2025-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2491636
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 40.41
Funders
- Wellcome Trust
- Health and Care Research Wales