Part 1
Amanda Hartmann Inclusive Technology Consultant (Speech Pathologist)
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Communication
Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) Augmentative communication is the use of materials or techniques that supplement existing verbal abilities. Alternative communication is communication methods used by a person without any verbal ability. (Vanderheiden and Yoder, 1986)
What? Signing, symbols, iPad, computers, communication devices
When? No age prerequisite As speech is developing To support speech that is hard to understand When no speech has developed
Where? Everywhere. Anywhere.
Who? Everyone. Anyone.
AAC on iPads
PROS AAC on iPads Multifunctional Motivating Affordable Information Portable "Normal"
CONS AAC on iPads Volume Durability Accessibility Not dedicated Support and training Discoverability
VOCABULARY
Engaging Interactive Fun Motivating Purposeful
Basic/interactive vocabulary
Core vocabulary
Blank vocabulary Start from scratch
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Part 1 Guided Access Overview of Toolbars, Users, Appearance and Speech
Guided Access
Guided Access
Overview of Toolbars, Users, Appearance and Speech
Toolbars
Grid - Recent - Typing
Recents
Typing
Grid keyboard
Options menu (the cogs)
Options - Users
Options - Appearance
Options - Speech
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