Transcript Speech and Language

 Guess what disability we will be talking
about today?
Communication Disorders
Speech & Language
Assistive Technology Presentation
Ed. 453
Computers & Technology in Special Education
Fall Semester Susan Cherup
Communication is the process
of exchanging ideas,
information, and desires and
includes speech and language
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Speech
Languag
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Handout
What is included in
Speech
Language
 Articulation
 Form
S.O.D.A.
 Voice
 Fluency
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
 Content
Semantics
 Use/Function
Pragmatics
Meet Ed & Glenn – video clip
 History of Ed
 ALS - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
 http://www.lougehrigsdisease.net
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
LOW-TECH
COMMUNICATIONS
 Letter Boards
Hand Signals
Eye Signals
Lip Reading
HIGH-TECH
COMMUNICATIONS
 On Screen Keyboards
Text-to-Speech
Voice Synthesizers
Switches
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. Etriloquist 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.
Ed’s first communication
device
Simulation &
discussion
AAC
 Enkidu Palmtop Portable IMPACT
Augmentative Communication Device
AAC
 This palm-pilot has
the ability to speak
words and phrases
that are
programmed into it
through a "speech
board"-like
program.
AAC
Enkidu handheld
portable IMPACT
$3,999.00
Dynavox
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..
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
 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.
 Ed’s high tech communication device
Finding a Cure
 http://www.march-of-faces.org/
 ALS MARCH OF FACES - THE FACES OF
COURAGE
Thanks, Ed, for all you taught me!