Guess what disability we will be talking about today?

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• Guess what disability we will be talking about
  today?

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Communication DisordersSpeech Language

• Assistive Technology Presentation
• Ed. 453
• Computers Technology in Special Education
• Fall Semester Susan Cherup

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Communication is the process of exchanging ideas,
information, and desires and includes speech and
language.
Language
Speech
Handout
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What is included in

• Language
• Form
• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax
• Content
• Semantics
• Use/Function
• Pragmatics

• Speech
• Articulation
• S.O.D.A.
• Voice
• Fluency

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Meet Ed Glenn video clip

• History of Ed
• ALS - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• http//www.lougehrigsdisease.net

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AAC

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• refers to ways (other than speech) that are used
  to send a message from one person to another.
• http//www.match.org

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LOW-TECH COMMUNICATIONS

• Letter BoardsHand SignalsEye SignalsLip
  Reading

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HIGH-TECH COMMUNICATIONS

• On Screen KeyboardsText-to-SpeechVoice
  SynthesizersSwitches 

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Free Communication Tools

• NEW! Free Communication Tools 
• E-triloquist - (formerly called SpeakEasy) is a
  free speaking utility which reads aloud phrases
  which are typed in to it. A Windows utility,
  E-triloquist provides an easy means to store and
  retrieve commonly used words or phrases.
  E-triloquist can play pre-recorded sound files as
  well as performing free-form speech synthesis.
  See the E-triloquist home page for details and
  download instructions.
• CHIPSpeaking (Conversational Help for
  Individuals with Problems Speaking) is a free
  (non-commercial), text-to-speech communication
  aid based on the Microsoft Agent voices. The web
  site includes the download of the program and
  various Microsoft Agent characters/voices.
• Virtual On-Screen Keyboard by MiloSoft - a free
  on-screen keyboard which allows you to use your
  mouse to type in any text environment, including
  chat, email and word processing programs. It is
  available through the ALS March of Faces
  website.
• Windows ME operating system comes with an
  onscreen keyboard. Go to Control Panel gt
  Add/Remove Programs gt Windows Setup
  gtAccessibility gt Details gt select Accessibility
  Tools.

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Eds first communication device

• Simulation discussion

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AAC

• Enkidu Palmtop Portable IMPACT Augmentative
  Communication Device

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AAC

• This palm-pilot has the ability to speak words
  and phrases that are programmed into it through a
  "speech board"-like program.

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AAC
Enkidu handheld portable IMPACT 3,999.00
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Dynavox
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Dynavox

• "The Dynavox has helped me so much. With it I am
  just a regular teenager but can't walk or talk. I
  can carry on a conversation, control my stereo
  and write my own music," Sarah said.
• She was born with cerebral palsy which left her
  without speech but her family was introduced to
  this language device by a speech and language
  pathologist..

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Dynavox

• The DynaVox 3100 is approximately 7 pounds and
  comes in a case made of tough plastic. The case
  has a strong gripping surface, easy-to-find
  ports, and a moisture-resistant faceplate.
  Price 7,295.00

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• Sarah speaks with a tap of her head on a pad, but
  it can also work with the blink of an eye, the
  wrinkle of an eyebrow or a puff of air.
• Eds high tech communication device

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Finding a Cure

• http//www.march-of-faces.org/
• ALS MARCH OF FACES - THE FACES OF COURAGE

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Thanks, Ed, for all you taught me!