September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
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CONSIDER these for:
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Users who demonstrate skills indicating readiness for aided symbol systems: discriminating between visual symbols, using symbols to make requests for things they want, using more robust or novel nonverbal forms of communicating (e.g. vocalizing gesturing, head nods/shakes, taking a partner to something, looking at something)
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Have been using pictures and/or iconic symbols which appears to increase both comprehension and expression.
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Attempts to communicate using aided systems are most frequent in motivating situations or favorite activities
ENTRY
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
EMERGENT
GoTALK
Attainment Company
$179-$599
Target size varies depending on model
5 overlay levels
4.25-19.5 recording time
Built-in keyguards & handles
AA Batteries
HIP TALKER
Enabling Devices
$315.95
12 circular targets
5 levels, 300 seconds of recording time
60 messages, 5 seconds each
Magnetic snap-on frame
AA batteries
MEDLEY
Adaptivation Inc.
$229
Sequencer & randomizer
8 messages
11 seconds per message
Direct select or
8 switch jack plugs
AAA batteries
PARTNER PLUS & PLUS 4
with LED & Vibration
AMDi
$240 - $420
2.75" target
2 levels
8 messages
8 seconds per message
Input/output jacks
AAA batteries
PODD SOFTWARE
Tobii Dynavox
$300.95 (on sale $270.85)
2-day training available
(cost varies)
QUICK TALKER 7
Ablenet
$165/$185/$205
7, 12, 23 location versions
5 overlay levels
6, 12, 20 minutes of recording time
AA batteries
SUPER TALKER
Ablenet
$375
16 minutes of recording time
8 levels
1, 2, 4, or 8 location grids
Toy/appliance jacks
AA batteries
TECH SPEAK
AMDi
$497 - $785
3.5" targets
6 Levels, optional recording times
Plus model: 36 msg. 12 levels
Smart model: overlay recognition and 6 levels per memory card.
AA batteries
TECH TALK & TECH CHAT
AMDi
$395 - $735
3.5" target
8 levels & optional recording times
Plus model: 12 messages per level & 12 levels
Smart model: overlay recognition and 6 levels per memory card
Battery options include; AA & Rechargeable
VOICE PAL
Adaptivation Inc.
$399
Sequencer & randomizer
4 levels, 17.5 minutes recording time
2, 3, 5, or 10 messages
10 external switch jacks
Activation delay
Scanning options: positive, inverse, visual, auditory, full-message, cue-word, object, nested