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Augmentative Communication

Augmentative Communication may consist of a variety of means for an individual to communicate effectively with others. There are many high technology and low technology solutions now available for persons with these needs. This page will briefly discuss some types of solutions available to you. For specific questions you may want to contact us directly.

Low Technology Solutions

Tips to Consider

Picture Boards
Picture Wallets
Sign-Language
Switch Adapted Toys
Switch Adapted Tape Recorder
Power Links
Object Communicators
Crestalks
Tech Speak Talkers
Step Communicators
Cheap Talks
Talking Photo Frames
PEC-Picture Exchange Communication
Adapted Storybooks
SuperTalker

Cognitive Ability
Vision
Motor Skills
Portability/Accessibility
Heirarchy of Display Items Communication Boards:

Actual Boards
Photographs (Color or B/W)
Picture Symbols (How abstract)

Environment it will be used
Consistency in Training

High Technology Solutions

Tips to Consider

Dynavox-Series IV
Freedom 2000
Laptop Computers w/ Speaking Software
Say It-Sam by Words Plus
Chat PC by Enkidu
Enkide Portable Impact Devices
TechTouch
Mercury
Springboard by Prentke Romich

Environment it be used.
Portability of Device
Level of Complication
Needs of Individual May Be Constantly Changing
Durability of Device
If Just Beginning, May Need Prerequisite
Skills and Consistent Training Before Progress Will be Noticed.
Amount of training and support in order to use.