Dr Simon Judge

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
The Innovation Centre

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Dr Simon Judge
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 . 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

  • Broomfield K, James D, Jones GL & Judge S (2025) . Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
  • Griffiths T, Broomfield K, Hrastelj L, Judge S & Toogood J (2025) . Journal of Enabling Technologies, 19(2).
  • Judge S (2025) . Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
  • Griffiths T, Judge S & Souto D (2024) . Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 19(7), 2708-2725.
  • Broomfield K, Judge S, Sage K, Jones GL & James D (2023) . International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 59(3), 1043-1065.
  • Clarke ZC, Judge S, Fryer K, Cunningham S, Toogood J & Hawley MS (2023) . Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 39(2), 110-122.
  • Webb E, Meads D, Lynch Y, Randall N, Judge S, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J (2023) . Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 39(3), 157-169.
  • Broomfield K, Sage K, Jones GL, Judge S & James D (2023) . Qualitative Health Research, 33(1-2), 3-12.
  • Judge S, Murray J, Lynch Y, Meredith S, Moulam L, Randall N, Whittle H & Goldbart J (2022) . International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders.
  • Broomfield K, Harrop D, Jones GL, Sage K & Judge S (2022) . Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
  • Judge S & Hayton N (2022) . Technology and Disability, 34(2), 113-122.
  • Souto D, Marsh O, Hutchinson C, Judge S & Paterson KB (2021) . Computers in Human Behavior, 122.
  • Broomfield K, Craig C, Smith S, Jones G, Judge S & Sage K (2021) . 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) . Qualitative Health Research, 31(7), 1260-1274.
  • Webb EJD, Meads D, Lynch Y, Judge S, Randall N, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J (2021) . Value in Health, 24(4), 575-584.
  • 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) . 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) . BMJ Open, 9(11).
  • Broomfield K, Harrop D, Judge S, Jones G & Sage K (2019) . Quality of Life Research, 28(10), 2669-2683.
  • Murray J, Lynch Y, Meredith S, Moulam L, Goldbart J, Smith M, Randall N & Judge S (2019) . Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 35(3), 167-179.
  • Lynch Y, Murray J, Moulam L, Meredith S, Goldbart J, Smith M, Batorowicz B, Randall N & Judge S (2019) . Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 35(3), 180-192.
  • Judge S, Randall N, Goldbart J, Lynch Y, Moulam L, Meredith S & Murray J (2019) . Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(6), 652-662.
  • Webb EJD, Meads D, Lynch Y, Randall N, Judge S, Goldbart J, Meredith S, Moulam L, Hess S & Murray J (2019) . Augment Altern Commun, 35(2), 80-94.
  • Judge S, Bloch S & McDermott CJ (2019) . Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 14(7), 675-681.
  • Langley J, Pancani S, Kilner K, Reed H, Stanton A, Heron N, Judge S, McCarthy A, Baxter S, Mazza C & McDermott C (2018) . Ergonomics, 61(2), 329-338.
  • Judge S & Johnson V (2017) . Technology and Disability, 29(3), 121-128.
  • 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) . Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1-11.
  • Creer S, Enderby P, Judge S & John A (2016) . International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 51(6), 639-653.
  • Baxter S, Reed H, Clarke Z, Judge S, Heron N, Mccarthy A, Langley J, Stanton A, Wells O, Squire G , Quinn A et al (2016) . Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration .
  • 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) . Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 39(7), 404-410.
  • Judge S, Hawley MS, Cunningham S & Kirton A (2015) . Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 39(7), 448-453.
  • Cowan D, Cudd P & Judge S (2015) . Technology and Disability, 27, 1-3.
  • Cowan D & Judge S (2013) . Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-2.
  • 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.
  • Judge S & Townend G (2013) . International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, n/a-n/a.
  • Baxter S, Enderby P, Evans P & Judge S (2012) . Folia Phoniatr Logop, 64(3), 137-144.
  • Baxter S, Enderby P, Evans P & Judge S (2012) . Int J Lang Commun Disord, 47(2), 115-129.
  • Judge S & Friday M (2011) . Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5, 249-256.
  • Judge S, Robertson Z & Hawley M (2011) . Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5(1), 4-11.
  • Judge S & Griffiths T (2009) Looking to the future. Ability, 74, 23-24.
  • Judge S, Robertson Z, Hawley M & Enderby P (2009) . Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology, 4(3), 151-157.
  • Linderoth TR, Fredsted T & Besenbacher F (2008) . 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.
  • Judge S (2007) Information-sharing and evidence base within assistive technology: some current tools. Journal of Assistive Technologies, 1, 52-53.
  • Robertson Z & Judge S (2007) ” What’s your name?” A case study. Communication Matters Journal, 21, 30-33.
  • Judge S & Landeryou M (2007) Disambiguation (Predictive Texting) for AAC. Communication Matters Journal, 22, 37-41.
  • Judge S & Lysley A (2005) OATS - Open Source Assistive Technology - a way forward. Communication Matters Journal, 19, 11-12.
  • Judge S, Enderby P, Creer S & John A () . Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 33(3), 1-7.

Book chapters

  • Judge S (2019) In Cowan D & Najafi L (Ed.), Handbook of Electronic Assistive Technology (pp. 289-310). Elsevier
  • Cudd Peter , Judge Simon & Hawley Mark (2009) , Assistive Technology Research Series IOS Press

Conference proceedings

  • Charlie M, Fryer K, Judge S, 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 22-25). Leeds, UK, 8 September 2023 - 8 September 2023.
  • Judge S, Randall N, Lynch Y, Meredith S, Moulam L, Murray J & Goldbart J (2017) . Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, Vol. 242 (pp 347-350). Netherlands
  • Judge S, Nasr N & Hawley M (2017) . Studies in health technology and informatics, Vol. 242 (pp 381-384)
  • Hawley M, Nasr N & Judge S (2016) . 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Judge S & Robertson Z (2009) Speech Driven Environmental Control System (SPECS) ? From Specification to Prototype. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2009
  • Judge S, Lee S & Cudd P (2009) Maavis@School. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2009
  • Judge S, Robertson Z & Hawley MS (2009) . AAATE 2009, Vol. 25 (pp 426-431). Nieuwe Hemweg 6B 1013 BG Amsterdam The Netherlands
  • 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
  • Cudd P, Judge S & Hawley M (2009) . ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FROM ADAPTED EQUIPMENT TO INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, Vol. 25 (pp 748-753)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Robertson Z, Judge S & Hawley M (2007) Speech Driven Assistive Technology. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2007
  • Cudd P, Friday M, Robertson Z & Judge S (2007) The SIMWIN system. Recent Advances in Assistive Technology and Engineering (RAATE) 2007
  • Hawley M, Judge S, Cardinaux F, O Neill P & Palmer R (2007) Voice-In, Voice-Out Communication Aids. Communication Matters 2007
  • Judge S (2006) Open Source Assistive Technology Software Project
  • Judge S (2006) The OATS Project. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Biennial Conference
  • Judge S (2006) The application of Human Computer Interaction principles to Electronic Assistive Technology. 11th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs
  • Ayre J, Bache J, Gresswell A & Judge S (2005) Access Panel. Communication Matters 2005
  • Judge S & Lee S (2005) Open Source Assistive Technology Software for Education. FLOSSIE 2005
  • 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

Reports

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

Posters

  • Judge S & Zahid A (2006) Evidence Base Tools for Assistive Technology.

Theses

  • 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.

Preprints

  • du Bois N, Hill J, Korik A, Hoad D, Bradley L, Judge S, Vaughan TM, Wolpaw JR & Coyle D (2024) , Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

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