PowerPoint PresentationCommunication Disorders Speech & LanguageSlide 3What is included inMeet Ed & Glenn – video clipAACLOW-TECH COMMUNICATIONSHIGH-TECH COMMUNICATIONSFree Communication ToolsEd’s first communication deviceSlide 11Slide 12Slide 13DynavoxSlide 15Slide 16Slide 17Finding a CureThanks, Ed, for all you taught me!Guess what disability we will be talking about today?Communication DisordersSpeech & LanguageEd. 225Exceptional ChildSpeechLanguageCommunication is the process of exchanging ideas, information, and desires and includes speech and language. HandoutWhat is included inSpeechArticulation S.O.D.A.Voice FluencyLanguageForm Phonology Morphology SyntaxContent SemanticsUse/Function PragmaticsMeet Ed & Glenn – video clipHistory of Ed ALS - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosishttp://www.lougehrigsdisease.netAAC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.orgLOW-TECH COMMUNICATIONSLetter BoardsHand SignalsEye SignalsLip ReadingHIGH-TECH COMMUNICATIONSOn Screen KeyboardsText-to-SpeechVoice SynthesizersSwitchesFree 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.Ed’s first communication deviceSimulation & discussionAACEnkidu Palmtop Portable IMPACT Augmentative Communication DeviceAACThis palm-pilot has the ability to speak words and phrases that are programmed into it through a "speech board"-like program.AACEnkidu handheld portable IMPACT $3,999.00DynavoxDynavox"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 deviceFinding a Curehttp://www.march-of-faces.org/ALS MARCH OF FACES - THE FACES OF COURAGEThanks, Ed, for all you taught