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AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Dr. Donna Wakefield Updated by Linda Kryzak

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This week we are learning about technology that will enable children with communication disorders to communicate with others. Now lets look at some forms of AAC.

This is a simple PCS Snap Bracelet by Tobii Dynavox for fuss free communication - anytime, anywhere

This is a simple choice communication board. This one is to make choices for free time activities.

This is an interactive choice communication board. This one is to make choices for free time activities. The child can remove their choice and either hand it to someone or match it to the area where the choice is located.

This is another choice board. This one is to make choices for any activity.

This is an interactive song board. The picture of the animal is placed on the barn and the song is sung. Pointing to the essential elements of the song as it is sung.

The back of the song board.

A topic specific board to be used when working on the computer or iPad. Commonly used words and phrases are permanent, while a changeable area is available for program specific vocabulary.

The board in place on a computer.

A topic specific communication board for meal time. Again, some permanent vocabulary and some that is changeable according to menu items..

The Ablenet BIGmack Communicator is a one message, VOCA, Voice Output Communication Aid. It is good for simple greetings, requests, and repeating lines as in songs and stories.

This is a simple, two choice VOCA. It can be used for choice making or yes/no questions.

This is a four choice VOCA called a Cheap Talk.

This is an eight choice VOCA called a Tech Talk 8. It has 8 choices at 8 different levels so it actually says 64 things. The overlay can be changed for each level

The Tobii Dynavox I-110 is dynamic display. It has an interactive touch screen that will open new windows. It is a rugged device built to last. Access to the device id via touch, scanning or headmouse and a choice to either mount it to a wheelchair or carry it with you.

The SC Tablet (Tobii Dynavox) is an iPad-based speech generating device pre-installed with a suite of AAC apps for people with communication challenges. Easy to carry with a built-in handle and stand, this durable device has a fitted case to withstand drops, complete with crash corners and a screen-protecting frame..

ProLoQuo2Go is an application (app) that makes the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad a dynamic display communication device.

Tobii DynaVox Compass Connect is an application (app) that makes the iPad a dynamic display communication device.

Tobii DynaVox PC Eye is hardware that replaces a traditional Windows keyboard & mouse with your eyes using USB.

Tobii DynaVox PC Eye is hardware that replaces a traditional Windows keyboard & mouse with your eyes using USB.

Tobii Dynavox's TD Pilot turns iPads with iPadOS 15 into a hands-free device controlled by eye movements. Click on the image to view the video. You may need to download the presentation to your computer for links to work properly.

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