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. 2008 Oct;61(10):29-33.
doi: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000341756.80813.e1.

Training listeners to identify the sounds of speech: II. Using SPATS software

James D Miller  1 , Charles S Watson, Doris J Kistler, Jill E Preminger, David J Wark
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Training listeners to identify the sounds of speech: II. Using SPATS software

James D Miller et al. Hear J. 2008 Oct.
No abstract available

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
A response screen (Onsets Level 3) used in SPATS. The listener initiates the trial, imitates the sound heard, and clicks on the appropriate response button. The screen immediately shows a correct response (background turns black, letters turns cyan). In the sample above an error was made. The correct onset (sk-) is shown, as is the error (g-).
Figure 2
Figure 2
Audiogram of Client 520.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Changes in onset mastery categories (see text for explanation).
Figure 4
Figure 4
Sentence screens for the sentence “I’d say communication is crucial.” The top screen is seen immediately after the first hearing of the sentence. The bottom screen is seen when the sentence has been partially recognized. The client works until all words have been recognized and appear in the top row. Correct words turn light blue when clicked. Incorrect words turn red when clicked.
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