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Part 6: AT for Communication

Part 6: AT for Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. The web is a dynamic and changing environment. Sites and URLs listed in this workshop can change names, move to another location, or just disappear. If you attempt to go to a site and it is not there:

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Part 6: AT for Communication

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  1. Part 6: AT for Communication

  2. Augmentative and Alternative Communication • The web is a dynamic and changing environment. Sites and URLs listed in this workshop can change names, move to another location, or just disappear. • If you attempt to go to a site and it is not there: • Check first that you have entered the address correctly. Any error, an extra space, a capitalized or lower case letter will lead you to a dead-end. Check carefully and try again. • Wait a few moments and try the site again. Sometimes the internet is busy and it will work fine in awhile. • Try using a search engine to find the site. Enter the name, not the URL of the site you are looking for. • Trim the URL by eliminating parts of the address from the right end back. Remove elements one step at a time from each slash (/…/). • Try the Wayback Machine (www.archive.org). • If you need to use steps 3 – 5, notify the instructor whether you find the site or not

  3. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Functions of Communication (addressable with AAC) Dyadic Communication (conversation) Joint Action Routines (working and playing together) Behavior Regulation Requests (asking for help or to receive something) Instructional Responding (asking questions and responding)

  4. Speech and Language Resources

  5. Speech and Language Resources (cont.)

  6. Tools for AAC • Voice Amplification • Picture Cards • Language Boards • Eye-gaze frames • Picture Exchange • Clock Scanners • Dedicated Devices • Computers with Software Artificial Larnyx Tech talk Wrist talker

  7. Match the Individual with the Tool http://www.mayer-johnson.com/

  8. Input Methods • Assisted keyboards • On screen • Cursor Control-pointer systems • Alternative keyboards • Eye-gaze • Mind control • Keyboard emulation • Switches

  9. Switches • Direct Switch • Scanning • Morse Code • Auditory Quick start Communication Kit

  10. Input Features to Consider • Size and shape • Surface type • Pressure • Tactile symbols • Acceptance rate and timing • Auditory Cueing • Type of symbol • Ethnic representation • Symbol organization • Message label Key guard

  11. Output Alternatives • Visual • Auditory • Tactile • Computer Interface Alpha Talker II

  12. AAC Output Issues • Synthesized (text to speech) • Type of Synthesizer • Digitized (recorded speech and sound) • Amplification • Ethnicity/Language • Integration with other AC Vantage

  13. Communication Storage and Retrieval • Vocabulary Message Set • Selection Sets • Single Board • Multiple Board • Symbol Set Arrangement • Selection Methods • One key • Multiple keys Speaking Dynamically Pro

  14. Processing • Whole message • Partial message • Single word • Symbol systems • Alphabet/Spelling/ Orthography • Function

  15. Symbol systems • Pictures/photographs • Objects/miniatures • Black line drawings • Multi-meaning • Abstract

  16. Processing – Multiple key retrieval • Encoding • Orthography • Abbreviation/expansion • Logical letter codes • Number codes • Semantic compaction • Morse code • Key linking Polyana - Zygo

  17. Processing – Multiple key retrieval • Branching • Levels and locations • Dynamic Displays • Auditory Scans • Prediction • Symbol prediction • Word completion • Word prediction Polyana - Zygo

  18. Abbreviation Expansion Dubby - Tash18 Portable impact - enkidu

  19. Logical Letter Coding • HH = Hi how are you • WL – What’s for lunch • MN = My name is Joe • HP = How can I help you • GM = Good morning Lightwriter - Zygo

  20. Semantic Compaction Chatbox - Saltillo Vantage - PRC

  21. Keylinking Optimist - Zygo Macaw - Zygo

  22. Levels & Location Systems Dynavox - Dynavox GoTalk - Attainment

  23. Dynamic Displays Dynamo -Dynavox

  24. Auditory Scanning Portable Impact Tablet - Enkidu Deltatalker - PRC

  25. Alternative Keyboard Resources

  26. Alternative Keyboard Resources (cont)

  27. Alternative Keyboard Resources (cont)

  28. Alternative Keyboard Resources (cont)

  29. Touch Screen Resources

  30. Resources for Augmentative Communication Devices

  31. Resources for Augmentative Communication Devices (cont)

  32. Videos on AAC • Introduction • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1QIhWa_4_A • About AAC • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb_URYj_L_k&feature=related • Laser Pointers • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AooDQOzdOyE&feature=related • Ellen • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAdEOXD9Tvk&feature=related • Simon • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_T96uOi2l4&feature=related

  33. AbilityHub • http://www.abilityhub.com

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