CEREBRAL PALSY AND EYE-GAZE TECHNOLOGY. INTERACTION, PERSPECTIVE AND USABILITY. A REVIEW
Abstract:
The perspective of our review evaluated the interaction of cerebral palsy with eye-gaze
interaction, the main tool of assistive technology, supporting communication and personal development
for degrees of disability that involve motor impairment. Purpose: Bringing in the main field, alternative
possibilities from the literature for better integration of the disabled. Methods: Systematic review.
Results: We revealed the substantial impact of assistive technology on cerebral palsy patients, grade of
integration, easing caregiver’s dedication, the devotion of training and the companionship being vital to
reduce the level of abandonment. Conclusion: Primordial eye-gaze interaction initiated the idea of
infrared eye-trackers for better solutions in the field of communication, personal interaction with others,
personal development and even employment. The eye-tracking industry has its popularity costdepending,
for the present, being in the range of expensive for disabled people. For cerebral palsy, eyegaze
has little steps, but with a crucial impact on quality of life.
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