Part 6 AT for Communication Augmentative and

Part 6: AT for Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication 4 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. 4 If you attempt to go to a site and it is not there: 1. 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. 2. Wait a few moments and try the site again. Sometimes the internet is busy and it will work fine in awhile. 3. Try using a search engine to find the site. Enter the name, not the URL of the site you are looking for. 4. Trim the URL by eliminating parts of the address from the right end back. Remove elements one step at a time from each slash (/…/). 5. Try the Wayback Machine (www. archive. org). 6. If you need to use steps 3 – 5, notify the instructor whether you find the site or not

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)

Speech and Language Resources American Speech Language and ASHA is the professional Hearing Assoc. http: //www. asha. organization for audiologists and clinicians Speech Language and Swallowing http: //www. asha. org/public/speech/ speech-packets Information packets on speech and language Language Development http: //www. asha. org/public/speech/ development/ Typical language development

Speech and Language Resources (cont. ) Activities for Speech/Language Development http: //www. asha. org/public/speech/ development/Parent-Stim. Activities. htm Activities to encourage speech and language development Pragmatic Disorders Tips for pragmatic disorders http: //www. asha. org/public/speech/ development/Pragmatic. Language. Ti ps. htm

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

Match the Individual with the Tool Individual Technology Needs Interface/Input Abilities Processing Expectations Output http: //www. mayer-johnson. com/

Input Methods Ø Assisted keyboards ØOn screen ØCursor Control-pointer systems ØAlternative keyboards Ø Eye-gaze Ø Mind control Ø Keyboard emulation Ø Switches

Switches Ø Direct Switch Ø Scanning Ø Morse Code Ø Auditory Quick start Communication Kit

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

Output Alternatives Ø Visual Ø Auditory Ø Tactile Ø Computer Interface Alpha Talker II

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

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

Processing Ø Whole message Ø Partial message Ø Single word Ø Symbol systems Ø Alphabet/Spelling/ Orthography Ø Function

Symbol systems Ø Pictures/photographs Ø Objects/miniatures Ø Black line drawings Ø Multi-meaning Ø Abstract

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

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

Abbreviation Expansion Dubby - Tash 18 Portable impact enkidu

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

Semantic Compaction Chatbox - Saltillo Vantage - PRC

Keylinking Optimist - Zygo Macaw - Zygo

Levels & Location Systems Dynavox - Dynavox Go. Talk - Attainment

Dynamic Displays Dynamo -Dynavox

Auditory Scanning Portable Impact Tablet - Enkidu Deltatalker - PRC

Alternative Keyboard Resources Orbi. Touch Keyless Keyboard http: //www. keybowl. com/ Orbitouch creates a keystroke when two domes slide into one of eight positions Goldtouch Adjustable Ergonomic Allows student to adjust Keyboard alphanumeric sections horizontally http: //www. ergodirect. net/index. asp and vertically ? Page. Action=MFGSEARCH&Man ti. D=7&Page=1 Frog Pad http: //www. frogpad. com One-handed keyboard

Alternative Keyboard Resources (cont) Adess Try-Form Contoured Ergonomic Keyboard with Glide point touchpad http: //www. adesso. com/products_d etail. asp? productid=42 A 105 key ergonomic, contured keyboard Cirque Glidepoint Wave Keyboard http: //www. cirque. com Keyboards designed with natural angle of arms and hands Cirque Smooth Cat Keyboard http: //www. cirque. com Similar to Microsoft Natural keyboardwith enlarged keys

Alternative Keyboard Resources (cont) Comfort Keyboard http: //www. comfortkeyboard. com Addresses the issues of awkward posture, discomfort, and fatigue experienced by computer users. Darwin Smartboard http: //www. datadesktech. com Engineered to encourage typing in a more natural position Data hand http: //www. datahand. com Comprised of two ergonimically designed keyboards

Alternative Keyboard Resources (cont) Ergo. Logic Keyboard http: //www. alimed. com A customizable keyboard Kinesis Keyboard http: //www. kinesis-ergo. com Ergonomically designed to reduce the negative effect of keyboard use by allowing the user to align hands, arms, and shoulders while typing. Intellikeys Devices for alternative input http: //store. cambiumlearning. co m/Program. Page. aspx? parent. Id =074003405&function. ID=0090 00008&site=itc

Touch Screen Resources Apogee http: //www. cybertouch. com/LCDO PENFRAM. html Open-frame touch LC screen Magic Touch http: //www. abilityhub. com/mouse/t ouchscreen. htm Patented external add-on touch screen kit. Micro. Touch Screen http: //www. 3 m. com/3 Mtouch. Syste ms/Products/

Resources for Augmentative Communication Devices Tuftalker Plus & Freedom and Toughbook http: //www. words-plus. com Communication systems blending form and function in one device Springboard http: //www. prentrom. com Starting point for a student or adult beginning augmented communication Speaking Dynamically Pro Idea Book http: //www. mayer-johnson. com Tool for talking interactive activities

Resources for Augmentative Communication Devices (cont) Handheld Impact http: //www. enkidu. net Spelling based communications device Tablet Impact http: //www. enkidu. net Device with large on-screen buttons. Palmtop Impact http: //www. enkidu. net Small, portable ACC device

Videos on AAC 4 Introduction – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=_1 QIh. Wa_4_A 4 About AAC – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Eb_URYj_L_k&feature=related 4 Laser Pointers – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Aoo. DQOzd. Oy. E&feature=related 4 Ellen – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f. Ad. EOXD 9 Tvk&feature=related 4 Simon – http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=g_T 96 u. Oi 2 l 4&feature=related

Ability. Hub 4 http: //www. abilityhub. com