An augmentative communication system must reflect the basic features of any traditional method of communication. That is, it must provide the user with the ability to 91) construct a message using symbols, (2) deliver that message to another person (receiver), and (3) further respond to the receive in a timely manner. In other words, an augmentative communication system must enable the user to initiate or sustain a conversation with another person" (Dell, Newton, & Petroff, 2012, p. 234).
Augmentative/Alternative
High Tech
ECO-2
This augmentative device has special vocabulary sets, notebook and integrated Bluetooth capability, infrared environment control functions, auditory prompts, a built-in player to import WAV files and play MP3/WMA files and much more.
https://store.prentrom.com/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/199
This augmentative device has special vocabulary sets, notebook and integrated Bluetooth capability, infrared environment control functions, auditory prompts, a built-in player to import WAV files and play MP3/WMA files and much more.
https://store.prentrom.com/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/199
Vantage Light 2
This device has the following features:
1. multiple display settings
2. strong core vocabulary
3. multiple keyboard settings
4. search options
5. step-by-step assistance
6. word sets
7. word categories
8. icon prediction
9. picture word power vocabularies
10. supports implementation of lamp theapy
http://www.liberator.co.uk/products/communication-aids/vantage-lite
This device has the following features:
1. multiple display settings
2. strong core vocabulary
3. multiple keyboard settings
4. search options
5. step-by-step assistance
6. word sets
7. word categories
8. icon prediction
9. picture word power vocabularies
10. supports implementation of lamp theapy
http://www.liberator.co.uk/products/communication-aids/vantage-lite
Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro
This software program is beneficial to students with severe speech problems. Some of its powerful features are the following:
1. natural sounding voices
2. word prediction
3. abbreviation expansion
4. speech output device
5. more than 4,500 Picture Communication Symbols (PECS)
6. 350 print templates and sample boards
7. 600 interactive sample boards.
This software program is beneficial to students with severe speech problems. Some of its powerful features are the following:
1. natural sounding voices
2. word prediction
3. abbreviation expansion
4. speech output device
5. more than 4,500 Picture Communication Symbols (PECS)
6. 350 print templates and sample boards
7. 600 interactive sample boards.
DynaVox Maestro
This is a lightweight, powerful augmentative device that allows the individuals to use symbols, photos, words or
letters, exclusively or in combination when trying to communicate. It has a built-in camera that allows the users to take pictures and save them.
http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/maestro/
This is a lightweight, powerful augmentative device that allows the individuals to use symbols, photos, words or
letters, exclusively or in combination when trying to communicate. It has a built-in camera that allows the users to take pictures and save them.
http://www.dynavoxtech.com/products/maestro/
Additional Resources
Augmentative Communication Online Communities
Voice for Living
http://www.voiceforliving.com
General Information Regarding Advancements in Augmentative Communication
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC)
http://www.aac-rerc.com
Parent Advocacy and Home-School Collaboration
PACER Center
(Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) Simon Technology Center at PACER
http://www.pacer.org/
Teacher's Role in Augmentative Communication
http://www.speakingofspeech.com/
Voice for Living
http://www.voiceforliving.com
General Information Regarding Advancements in Augmentative Communication
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC)
http://www.aac-rerc.com
Parent Advocacy and Home-School Collaboration
PACER Center
(Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) Simon Technology Center at PACER
http://www.pacer.org/
Teacher's Role in Augmentative Communication
http://www.speakingofspeech.com/
References
Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro [Photograph]. Retrieved June 16, 2013, from: http://www.mayerjohnson.com/boardmaker-with-speaking-dynamically-pro-v-6/
Dell, A., Newton,D., & Petroff, J. (2012).Assistive technology in the classroom (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
DynaVox Maestro [Photograph]. Retrieved June 16, 2013, from: http://www.medgadget.com/2010/10/dynavox_maestro_a_powerful_communication_tool.html
DynaVox Meyer-Johnson. (2011, June 22). Leland with his dynaVox maestro.wmv [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-SVAvyAjy4
ECO-2 [Photograph]. Retrieved JUne 16, 2013, from: https://store.prentrom.com/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/199
Green Guerrillas. (2010, September 26). Gena Bellino shows the ECO augmentative communication device [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgpiFJcw6kk
Lindsey Cargill. (2013, March 27). Four-year-old using Vantage Lite AAC device to talk about colors [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXw--b3kSvM
Vantage Light 2 [Photograph]. Retrieved Jun 16, 2013, from: http://www.liberator.co.uk/products/communication-aids/vantage-lite
Dell, A., Newton,D., & Petroff, J. (2012).Assistive technology in the classroom (2nd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
DynaVox Maestro [Photograph]. Retrieved June 16, 2013, from: http://www.medgadget.com/2010/10/dynavox_maestro_a_powerful_communication_tool.html
DynaVox Meyer-Johnson. (2011, June 22). Leland with his dynaVox maestro.wmv [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-SVAvyAjy4
ECO-2 [Photograph]. Retrieved JUne 16, 2013, from: https://store.prentrom.com/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/199
Green Guerrillas. (2010, September 26). Gena Bellino shows the ECO augmentative communication device [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgpiFJcw6kk
Lindsey Cargill. (2013, March 27). Four-year-old using Vantage Lite AAC device to talk about colors [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXw--b3kSvM
Vantage Light 2 [Photograph]. Retrieved Jun 16, 2013, from: http://www.liberator.co.uk/products/communication-aids/vantage-lite