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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Text-to-speech (TTS) technology offers dual-modality (auditory and visual) content presentation.
  • Synchronization of eye fixations with auditory word presentation is crucial for TTS benefits in aphasia.
  • Limited research exists on modality synchronization achievement in people with aphasia using TTS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent and frequency of modality synchronization in individuals with aphasia using TTS.
  • To examine the relationship between reading comprehension, reading rate, and modality synchronization.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of eye-tracking data from nine adults with aphasia processing TTS passages.
  • Modality synchronization defined as eye fixation occurring within a specific time window relative to auditory word presentation.
  • Correlation analysis between synchronization percentages and standardized reading test scores.

Main Results:

  • Only three participants showed consistent modality synchronization (67-76% of words).
  • One participant had inconsistent synchronization (58%), while five rarely synchronized.
  • A significant positive correlation was found between reading comprehension scores and modality synchronization.

Conclusions:

  • A default TTS rate does not ensure dual-modality synchronization for most individuals with aphasia.
  • The lack of synchronization may explain variable benefits of TTS for this population.
  • Further research is needed to optimize TTS presentation for aphasia support.