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  • Assistive Technology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Communication Sciences

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  • Rett syndrome significantly impairs communication due to loss of speech, hand use, and motor apraxia.
  • Eye gaze is a potential communication modality for individuals with Rett syndrome.
  • Limited research exists on eye-tracking for communication in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the efficacy of eye-tracking technology in helping individuals with Rett syndrome achieve communication goals.
  • To assess parents' perspectives on the psychosocial impact of eye-tracking technology.
  • To evaluate parental satisfaction with eye-tracking devices and support services.

Main Methods:

  • A multiple case study design involving four participants with Rett syndrome.
  • Ongoing support provided by augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) therapists.
  • Quantitative and descriptive data collection on goal achievement and parental feedback.

Main Results:

  • All four participants demonstrated improvement in their individualized communication goals, as rated by therapists.
  • Parents perceived eye-tracking technology as beneficial for their child's psychosocial functioning.
  • Parents reported high satisfaction with both the eye-tracking device and the clinical services.

Conclusions:

  • Eye-tracking technology offers a potentially worthwhile and satisfactory communication solution for individuals with Rett syndrome.
  • Initial evidence suggests positive psychosocial impacts and high user satisfaction.
  • Further rigorous research is needed to confirm these findings due to the case study limitations.