Complex Sentence Simplification Techniques

Many neurodiverse individuals, such as those with autism, ADHD, or dyslexia, will benefit from simplified sentences that are that is direct and unambiguous. Natural Language Processing (NLP) are utilized in making long and complex sentences easier to understand for neurodiverse individuals.  Through my research, I have identified various techniques of NLP that can be utilized […]

Complex Information Processing and Neurodivergence

One significant communication barrier faced by the neurodivergent community is the challenge of understanding complex sentences, which often involve multiple clauses, complicated grammatical structures, lengthy sentences, or abstract language. Comprehension of complex sentences requires a longer attention span, more mental processing, higher attention span, longer working memory, and sometimes interpretation of figurative language. In my […]

Audio Sentiment Analysis

Audio Sentiment Analysis is the process of extracting sentiment information from spoken audio using Computational Linguistics (speech processing) and Machine Learning. We analyze various audio attributes, such as pitch, intonation, prosody, and volume, to identify whether the tone contains sarcasm, frustration, anger, joy, or sadness in this process.  The following steps involve analyzing sentiment in an […]

Deciphering the Tone of Spoken Words

According to the widely cited ‘7-38-55 rule’, only 7% of human communication is verbal (spoken words). In comparison, the remaining 93% is considered nonverbal, with 38% attributed to tone of voice and 55% to body language (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6127604/). Through my research thus far through reading articles and papers, watching videos, and talking to my school’s Options […]

Slowing the Tempo of Spoken Audio

While researching neurodiverse communication challenges, I learned that many neurodiverse individuals find high-tempo speech challenging to process and understand. Some people with Autism have difficulty processing rapid speech due to the increased cognitive load of interpreting words, tone, and intent. Similarly, fast-paced speech can be overwhelming for those individuals with ADHD, who often experience challenges […]

Computational Linguistics and its Applications

Computational Linguistics (CL) is the branch of linguistics in which the concepts and algorithms of computer science are applied in performing analysis and synthesis of language and speech. This field of study focuses on the idea I briefly touched on in my last blog: machines can be taught to understand and output a language. The […]

Linguistics and its Application in easing Communication Barriers

I was first introduced to ‘Linguistics’ when I started to study French as a 7th grader. The rules of the language at the time felt arbitrary to me. STEM is relatively straightforward; you apply logic and reason and have a definitive answer. That wasn’t the case for the French language. I started to wonder what […]

Common Challenges in the Neurodivergent Community

Common Challenges: Neurodivergent individuals (those with conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and other differences in brain function) face a wide variety of challenges in day-to-day life that aren’t shared by their neurotypical peers. It is important to note that the nature of these challenges can vary wildly due to the nature of neurodivergence. There […]

Controversy of Healthcare and Neurodivergence

The conversation regarding healthcare for neurodivergent individuals has been extremely controversial. At the heart of the debate is a fundamental difference in ideologies: should neurodivergence be viewed through a medial lens where the focus is on curing these conditions, or should the goal be to treat these conditions as natural variations and provide support without […]

History of the Neurodiversity Movement‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

The Neurodiversity Movement The Neurodiversity movement started in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and since then they have been working tirelessly to change the way that we view autism, ADHD, and other neurological “disorders”. They have had a notable impact on how these conditions are viewed by society and the medical field, as well […]