Chapter 24

Information Technology For Cognitive Support

Alan F. Newell, Alex Carmichael, Peter Gregor, and Norman Alm
University of Dundee

 

Outline

Introduction

Cognitive Impairment

Intelligence Quotient

Interface Design to Support People With Cognitive Impairments

The Effects of Attention

Memory Loss and Dementia

Visuospatial, Iconic, and Verbal Abilities

Cognitive Prostheses

Software As a Cognitive Scaffolding and a Prompt for Communication

Help for Aphasia

Support for Dementia

Systems to Support People With Dyslexia

Some Common Problems of Dyslexia

Computer Aid for the Problems of Dyslexia

An Experimental Text Reader for People With Dyslexia

Research Methodologies

The Disabling Environment

The Inclusion of Users With Disabilities Within Research Groups

User-Sensitive Inclusive Design

Design for Dynamic Diversity

A Storytelling Metaphor

Conclusion

References

 

Figures

Figure 24.1: The script system user interface showing a scene from the doctor script. A text preview and display box appears at the top of the user interface. The main interface area (bottom right) contains the scene image. The function buttons on the left side of the interface are, from top to bottom, “I’m listening” rapid speech act button; button to access the main rapid speech act interface; scene navigation backtrack to previous scenes button; scene navigation overview button; tool button to access the notepad; and additional system control facilities.