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