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Guess what disability we will be talking about today?. Communication Disorders Speech & Language. Ed. 225 Exceptional Child. Communication is the process of exchanging ideas, information, and desires and includes speech and language. Language. Speech. Handout. Speech Articulation

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Guess what disability we will be talking about today?

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  1. Guess what disability we will be talking about today?

  2. Communication DisordersSpeech & Language Ed. 225 Exceptional Child

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

  4. Speech Articulation S.O.D.A. Voice Fluency Language Form Phonology Morphology Syntax Content Semantics Use/Function Pragmatics What is included in

  5. Meet Ed & Glenn – video clip • History of Ed • ALS - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • http://www.lougehrigsdisease.net

  6. 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

  7. LOW-TECH COMMUNICATIONS • Letter BoardsHand SignalsEye SignalsLip Reading

  8. HIGH-TECH COMMUNICATIONS • On Screen KeyboardsText-to-SpeechVoice SynthesizersSwitches

  9. 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 > Add/Remove Programs > Windows Setup >Accessibility > Details > select Accessibility Tools.

  10. Ed’s first communication device Simulation & discussion

  11. AAC • Enkidu Palmtop Portable IMPACT Augmentative Communication Device

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

  13. AAC Enkidu handheld portable IMPACT $3,999.00

  14. Dynavox

  15. 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..

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Finding a Cure • http://www.march-of-faces.org/ • ALS MARCH OF FACES - THE FACES OF COURAGE

  19. Thanks, Ed, for all you taught me!

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