Journal 8: Adaptive Technology
Tools for Communication and Tools for Accessibility
Communication:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication incorporates using pictures, symbols, communication boards, electronic devices, and various forms of software to assist with communication for both social and functional purposes. Individuals with speech and/or communication disorders need alternatives to communicate both expressively and receptively. Using AAC increases social interaction as well as provides access to curriculum and academic content using vocabulary, words, phrases, and sentences.
Low Tech Tool: Communication Board
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| Communication Board |
Low-tech communication tools do not need batteries, electricity or electronics. can include communication boards or books. An example of a low-tech tool would be a choice board/communication board. It does not require the use of electricity, provides simple illustrations that can be categorized, and can facilitate communication simply by pointing. The image shows a food category and will provide the student/individual with choices including food and drink. Using letters, words, phrases, pictures, and/or symbols to communicate for individuals also provides differentiation to meet individual communication needs. In the classroom, providing student with choice options for academic activities would be beneficial and facilitate student initiation for his/her learning. I would use a communication board for reading, writing, and math centers, allowing students to choose a specific activity independently. Using choice boards would be a simple way to differentiate depending on students individual needs/ability.
High Tech tool: Vantage Lite
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| Vantage Lite |
Vantage Lite is a high-tech, portable communication device that incorporates expressive and receptive communication options, has MP3 options, TV/DVD accessibility, spelling and word prediction software, and multiple features that allow access to information, social interactions, and communication possibilities. High tech tools require the use of electricity; the Vantage Lite has a battery that last 5-7 hours for normal operation. In the school setting, Vantage Lite would be beneficial to use when mainstreaming to specials. I work in a Learning center and all students mainstream and participate in music, art, PE, and science. Using Vantage Lite, the students would be able to have access to communication outside of the learning environment by simply having a portable communication device available.
Accessibility:
Input devices: An input device is a device used to input information from an individual to the computer. The devices can vary, are adapted and based on the individual's specific needs.
Input devices: An input device is a device used to input information from an individual to the computer. The devices can vary, are adapted and based on the individual's specific needs.
Hardware Option: Lightwriter
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| Lightwriter |
Lightwriters are small, portable, text-to-speech communication aids designed for individuals with speech loss. The Lightwriter is easy –to- use and is similar to a computer. You turn on the device and type. There are various display options as well as keyboard options. It provides auditory feedback and also allows the user to send text messages, as well as have simple conversations/communication directly. This would be a beneficial tool to use in a Speech therapy session. Not only does it make the tool functional in a structured therapy setting, but the therapy session can be generalized across the school setting using the text-to-speech communication aid.
Software Option: Scroll & Speak
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| Scroll&Speak |
Scroll & Speak is an AAC application for the iPad from iTunes. It is a communication program that was developed by speech and language pathologists. It is used for students with Autism and Apraxia . Scroll and Speak utilizes pictures and personalized images, has a text to speech option, and allows users to upload words and sentences in addition to pictures. It allows multiple users and you can customize settings, folders, and communication options per student. In comparison to other AAC applications, Scroll and Speak has a user- friendly format that does not require users to leave the screen to access multiple folders. This would be a beneficial tool to incorporate in the school setting during unstructured activities. Using an iPad during recess, lunch, free-play would open the door to social communication simply because technology is a familiar, engaging tool for a range of students. Scroll & Speak could be used in a functional, social setting, naturally.
I like the idea of the lightwriter. One of my friends in high school had a similar device only it was for translations from Korean to English.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this device would work in a standard speech therapy session however. What I mean by that is I feel like the lightwriter is for students with autism or similar conditions that prevent them from easily communicating with others around them. Although I'm sure it has many other uses.
I was involved in Speech classes/therapy sessions in elementary school because I had developed a lisp when I was first learning to speak (I slurred my S's and R's). Just clarifying that the "Speech therapy session" I went to, probably wouldn't have much use for this item.
Hi David,
DeleteThank you for the comment. I just want to clarify... I thought that Lightwriter would be beneficial when used in speech therapy sessions for language/communication, not articulation. I am a special educatioon teacher and feel that therapy is most beneficial when it can be generalized and functional for communicaion purposes (expressive and receptive). Articulation (distinguishing sounds) would not be a AAC tool.
I love the scroll and Speak allows users to create their own pictures and images. Its great that this can be personalized for each user. Its also great that its so easily accessible on iTunes, and you can find an iPad everywhere now!
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting the similarities between the low- and high-tech items. From what I can tell both of them do relatively the same thing (express an idea) yet one does it to a greater extent. It is cool to see the transition from old to new devices to benefit people with disabilities.
ReplyDeleteI thought the scroll and speak app was great because it allows users to upload their own images, words, and sentences so that they can adapt the program to their everyday needs/interests. From what I've seen, a lot of the voice output devices can be pretty limiting in what the user can express because they can only store so many words and phrases. What a wonderfully flexible device!
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