Dr Simon Judge

Population Health, School of Medicine and Population Health

Honorary Research Fellow (Senior Clinical Scientist)

Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Group

Service Lead, Barnsley Hospital Assistive Technology Team

simon.judge@nhs.net
+44 1226 432159

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Dr Simon Judge
Population Health, School of Medicine and Population Health
The Innovation Centre
217 Portobello
Sheffield
S1 4DP

Profile

I have made a significant impact on the electronic assistive technology field both from a service development, clinical and research perspective. I have been intensively involved in this community since the beginning of my career.

My current role is as service lead of the Barnsley Assistive Technology team. I have developed the team to become a recognised leader in the field with an international reputation for quality. The team provides NHS England commissioned specialised services for Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Environmental Control (EC) across the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK (population ~5.5m).

I am an honorary researcher at the University of Sheffield and collaborate on a number of research projects as co-applicant. I have been involved in successful funding applications to the value of over £2m in the last five years. I have published a wide range of research in a range of peer reviewed journals and presented at key national and international conferences. My work aims to have impact in the assistive technology field and for individuals who use this technology. My work has also impacted policy development and was cited in the NHS England service specification and convergence funding process.

Research interests: My research interests and experience cover a range of areas and themes including: AAC and communication aid design and decision making; user involvement in the design of assistive technology; and health service research relating to assistive technology provision. My research encompasses electronic assistive technology, with a focus on communication and access for those living with disabilities.

Publications

Journal articles

Clarke ZC, Judge S, Fryer K, Cunningham S, Toogood J & Hawley MS (2023) A qualitative study exploring the effect of communicating with partially intelligible speech. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 39(2), 110-122.
Judge S, Murray J, Lynch Y, Meredith S, Moulam L, Randall N, Whittle H & Goldbart J (2022) Attributes of communication aids as described by those supporting children and young people with AAC. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders.
Broomfield K, Harrop D, Jones GL, Sage K & Judge S (2022) A qualitative evidence synthesis of the experiences and perspectives of communicating using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
Judge S & Hayton N (2022) Voice banking for individuals living with MND : a service review. Technology and Disability, 1-10.
Souto D, Marsh O, Hutchinson C, Judge S & Paterson KB (2021) Cognitive plasticity induced by gaze-control technology : gaze-typing improves performance in the antisaccade task. Computers in Human Behavior, 122.
Broomfield K, Craig C, Smith S, Jones G, Judge S & Sage K (2021) Creativity in public involvement : supporting authentic collaboration and inclusive research with seldom heard voices. Research Involvement and Engagement, 7(1).
Jayes M, Moulam L, Meredith S, Whittle H, Lynch Y, Goldbart J, Judge S, Webb E, Meads D, Hemsley B & Murray J (2021) Making public involvement in research more inclusive of people with complex speech and motor disorders: The I-ASC project. Qualitative Health Research. View this article in WRRO
Webb EJD, Meads D, Lynch Y, Judge S, Randall N, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J (2021) Attribute selection for a discrete choice experiment incorporating a best-worst scaling survey. Value in Health.
Murray J, Lynch Y, Goldbart J, Moulam L, Judge S, Webb E, Jayes M, Meredith S, Whittle H, Randall N , Meads D et al (2020) The decision-making process in recommending electronic communication aids for children and young people who are non-speaking : the I-ASC mixed-methods study. Health Services and Delivery Research, 8(45), 1-158.
Webb EJD, Lynch Y, Meads D, Judge S, Randall N, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J (2019) Finding the best fit : examining the decision-making of augmentative and alternative communication professionals in the UK using a discrete choice experiment. BMJ Open, 9(11). View this article in WRRO
Broomfield K, Harrop D, Judge S, Jones G & Sage K (2019) Appraising the quality of tools used to record patient-reported outcomes in users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) : a systematic review. Quality of Life Research. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Randall N, Goldbart J, Lynch Y, Moulam L, Meredith S & Murray J (2019) The language and communication attributes of graphic symbol communication aids – a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. View this article in WRRO
Webb EJD, Meads D, Lynch Y, Randall N, Judge S, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J (2019) What's important in AAC decision making for children? Evidence from a best-worst scaling survey.. Augment Altern Commun, 35(2), 80-94. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Bloch S & McDermott CJ (2018) Communication change in ALS: engaging people living with ALS and their partners in future research. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. View this article in WRRO
Langley J, Pancani S, Kilner K, Reed H, Stanton A, Heron N, Judge S, McCarthy A, Baxter S, Mazza C & McDermott C (2018) A comfort assessment of existing cervical orthoses. Ergonomics, 61(2), 329-338. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Johnson V (2017) Local service provision of Augmentative and Alternative Communication and communication aids in England. Technology and Disability, 29(3), 121-128. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Enderby P, Creer S & John A (2017) Provision of powered communication aids in the United Kingdom. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1-7. View this article in WRRO
Mobasheri MH, King D, Judge S, Arshad F, Larsen M, Safarfashandi Z, Shah H, Trepekli A, Trikha S, Xylas D , Brett SJ et al (2016) Communication aid requirements of intensive care unit patients with transient speech loss. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1-11. View this article in WRRO
Creer S, Enderby P, Judge S & John A (2016) Prevalence of people who could benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in the UK: determining the need.. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 51(6), 639-653. View this article in WRRO
Baxter SK, Reed H, Clarke Z, Judge S, Heron N, McCarthy A, Langley J, Stanton A, Wells O, Squire G , Quinn A et al (2016) Evaluating a novel cervical orthosis, the Sheffield Support Snood, in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/motor neuron disease with neck weakness. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 17(5-6), 436-442. View this article in WRRO
(2015) Over a Decade of Developing the Assistive Technology Field in the UK. Technology and Disability, 27(1,2), 1-3. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Hawley MS, Cunningham S & Kirton A (2015) What is the potential for context aware communication aids?. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 39(7), 448-453. View this article in WRRO
Reed H, Langley J, Stanton A, Heron N, Clarke Z, Judge S, McCarthy A, Squire G, Quinn A, Wells O , Tindale W et al (2015) Head-Up; An interdisciplinary, participatory and co-design process informing the development of a novel head and neck support for people living with progressive neck muscle weakness. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 39(7), 404-410.
Cowan D & Judge S (2013) Recent advances in assistive technology and engineering (RAATE) – a UK perspective. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-2. View this article in WRRO
Enderby P, Judge S, Creer S & John A (2013) Examining the Need for and Provision of AAC Methods in the UK. Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation, 13, 20-23. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Townend G (2013) Perceptions of the design of voice output communication aids. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, n/a-n/a. View this article in WRRO
Baxter S, Enderby P, Evans P & Judge S (2012) Interventions using high-technology communication devices: a state of the art review.. Folia Phoniatr Logop, 64(3), 137-144. View this article in WRRO
Baxter S, Enderby P, Evans P & Judge S (2012) Barriers and facilitators to the use of high-technology augmentative and alternative communication devices: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis.. Int J Lang Commun Disord, 47(2), 115-129. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Robertson Z & Hawley M (2011) The limitations of speech control: perceptions of provision of speech-driven environmental controls. Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5(1), 4-11. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Friday M (2011) Ambiguous keyboards for AAC. Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5, 249-256. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Griffiths T (2009) Looking to the future. Ability, 74, 23-24. View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Robertson Z, Hawley M & Enderby P (2009) Speech-driven environmental control systems a qualitative analysis of users' perceptions. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 4(3), 151-157. View this article in WRRO
Linderoth TR, Fredsted T & Besenbacher F (2008) Looking to the future. Materials Today, 11(7-8), 6-7.
Judge S (2008) Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAatE). Advances in Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, 8, 39-40. View this article in WRRO
Judge S (2007) Information-sharing and evidence base within assistive technology: some current tools. Journal of Assistive Technologies, 1, 52-53. View this article in WRRO
Robertson Z & Judge S (2007) ” What’s your name?” A case study. Communication Matters Journal, 21, 30-33. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Landeryou M (2007) Disambiguation (Predictive Texting) for AAC. Communication Matters Journal, 22, 37-41. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Lysley A (2005) OATS - Open Source Assistive Technology - a way forward. Communication Matters Journal, 19, 11-12. View this article in WRRO
Griffiths T, Judge S & Souto D () Use of eye-gaze technology feedback by assistive technology professionals: findings from a thematic analysis. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-18.
Broomfield K, Judge S, Sage K, Jones GL & James D () Using longitudinal qualitative research to explore the experience of receiving and using augmentative and alternative communication. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders.
Webb E, Meads D, Lynch Y, Randall N, Judge S, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J () Something for everybody? Assessing the suitability of AAC systems for children using stated preference methods. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Broomfield K, Sage K, Jones GL, Judge S & James D () The Unspoken Voice: Applying John Shotter’s Dialogic Lens to Qualitative Data from People Who have Communication Difficulties. Qualitative Health Research, 104973232211398-104973232211398.
Murray J, Lynch Y, Meredith S, Moulam L, Goldbart J, Smith M, Randall N & Judge S () Professionals’ decision-making in recommending communication aids in the UK : competing considerations. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1-13. View this article in WRRO
Lynch Y, Murray J, Moulam L, Meredith S, Goldbart J, Smith M, Batorowicz B, Randall N & Judge S () Decision-making in communication aid recommendations in the UK : cultural and contextual influencers. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1-13. View this article in WRRO

Chapters

Judge S (2019) Assistive Technology Integration and Accessibility In Cowan D & Najafi L (Ed.), Handbook of Electronic Assistive Technology (pp. 289-310). View this article in WRRO

Conference proceedings papers

Charlie M, Judge S, Fryer K, Cunningham S, Palmer R & Hawley M (2024) Incorporating Voice Activated Communication Aids into Everyday Communication. Communication Matters - THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION MATTERS / ISAAC (UK), Vol. 38(2) (pp 22-26). Leeds, UK, 7 September 2023 - 7 September 2023.
Judge S, Randall N, Lynch Y, Meredith S, Moulam L, Murray J & Goldbart J (2017) The Language and Communication Characteristics of Communication Aids - A Systematic Review. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 242 (pp 347-350) View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Nasr N & Hawley M (2017) A User-Centred Approach Exploring the Potential of a Novel EMG Switch for Control of Assistive Technology. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 242 (pp 381-384) View this article in WRRO
Hawley M, Nasr N & Judge S (2016) T4I2016 - Judge, Simon; Nasr, Nasrin; Hawley, Mark: The potential application of EMG as assistive technology: a usability study. T4I 2016
Judge S & Clarke Z (2011) Should there be a minimum specification for environmental control equipment & what should it be?. RAATE 2011, Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering. Health Design & Technology Institute Coventry University Technology Park Puma Way COVENTRY UK CV1 2T
Judge S, Clarke Z & Hawley MS (2011) Investigating the Success Factors of Expert Users to Inform Device Development, Vol. 29 (pp 995-1003). Nieuwe Hemweg 6B 1013 BG Amsterdam The Netherlands View this article in WRRO
Clarke Z, Judge S, Heron N, Langley J, Hosking I & Hawley M (2011) User Involvement in the Early Development of Assistive Technology Devices, Vol. 29 (pp 362-373). Nieuwe Hemweg 6B 1013 BG Amsterdam The Netherlands View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Robertson Z & Hawley MS (2010) Why don’t Professionals Provide Speech Driven Environmental Controls? Perceptions of current speech driven environmental controls.. The Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Summer Meeting 2010. SRR Central Secretariat, c/o Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing B Floor, Medical School, Queens View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Robertson Z (2009) Speech Driven Environmental Control System (SPECS) ? From Specification to Prototype. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2009 View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Lee S & Cudd P (2009) Maavis@School. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2009 View this article in WRRO
Robertson Z & Judge S (2009) User involvement in developing a new speech-driven environmental control system. User Centred Design. IPEM, Fairmount House, 230 Tadcaster Road , YORK. YO24 1ES
Judge S, Robertson Z & Hawley MS (2009) Users’ Perceptions of Environmental Control Systems. AAATE 2009, Vol. 25 (pp 426-431). Nieuwe Hemweg 6B 1013 BG Amsterdam The Netherlands View this article in WRRO
Cudd P, Judge S & Hawley M (2009) An Innovations Broker that Increases Availability of Assistive Technology. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FROM ADAPTED EQUIPMENT TO INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, Vol. 25 (pp 748-753) View this article in WRRO
Judge S, Hawley M & Robertson Z (2008) User involvement in the development of an electronic assistive technology produce. Accessible Design in the Digital World
Judge S & Blackburn S (2008) The use of eye-gaze data in the evaluation of assistive technology software for older people.. COGAIN 2008 (pp 67-72) View this article in WRRO
Hawley M, Cunningham S, Judge S, Kolluru B & Robertson Z (2008) Using Qualitative Research Methods to Inform User Centred Design of an Innovative Assistive Technology Device. Proceedings of the 4th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology. Cambridge, UK View this article in WRRO
Robertson Z, Judge S & Hawley M (2007) Speech Driven Assistive Technology. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2007 View this article in WRRO
Cudd P, Friday M, Robertson Z & Judge S (2007) The SIMWIN system. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2007 View this article in WRRO
Hawley M, Judge S, Cardinaux F, O Neill P & Palmer R (2007) Voice-In, Voice-Out Communication Aids. Communication Matters 2007 View this article in WRRO
Judge S (2006) Open Source Assistive Technology Software Project View this article in WRRO
Judge S (2006) The application of Human Computer Interaction principles to Electronic Assistive Technology. 11th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs View this article in WRRO
Judge S (2006) The OATS Project. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Biennial Conference View this article in WRRO
Ayre J, Bache J, Gresswell A & Judge S (2005) Access Panel. Communication Matters 2005 View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Lee S (2005) Open Source Assistive Technology Software for Education. FLOSSIE 2005 View this article in WRRO
Palmer P, Thursfield C & Judge S (2005) An evaluation of the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale. Assistive Technology: From Virtuality to Reality : AAATE 2005 (pp 740+-740+). Nieuwe Hemweg 6B 1013 BG Amsterdam The Netherlands View this article in WRRO

Reports

Enderby P, Judge S, Creer S & John A (2013) Examining the need for, and provison of, AAC in the United Kingdom. View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Gross J (2013) The future of AAC services in England – a framework for equitable and effective commissioning View this article in WRRO
Judge S & Townend G (2010) Users’ Perceptions of Communication Aid Design - D4D Project Report View this article in WRRO

Posters

Judge S & Zahid A (2006) Evidence Base Tools for Assistive Technology. View this article in WRRO

Theses / Dissertations

Judge S (2023) The Design of Voice Output Communication Aids.

Other

Judge S & Colven D (2006) Switch access to technology - A comprehensive Guide., 1-56. View this article in WRRO

Preprints

du Bois N, Hill J, Korik A, Hoad D, Bradley L, Judge S, Vaughan TM, Wolpaw JR & Coyle D (2024) An evaluation of combined objective neurophysiologic markers to aid assessment of prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDoC), Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

School of Medicine and Population Health