An individual who cannot communicate in conventional ways
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What does SGD stand for?
Speech-generating device
100
What is Alexicom?
The World's First Internet-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication System!
100
What is Proloquo 2?
The symbol-supported communication app that gives a voice to people who cannot speak
200
What is AAC?
All forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas.
200
What is the time frame of a complex communication need?
Can be temporary or permanent
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What is Lingraphica's AllTalk?
A customizable, laptop-based SGD that offers an extensive vocabulary of icons and "type-and-talk" functionality for faster communication.
200
What kind of graphics are used for the Alexicom
real pictures
200
How do you speak on the Proloquo 2?
By tapping buttons with words or phrases
300
Who is AAC for?
For anyone with a communication difficulty: apraxia, dysarthria, stuttering, aphasia and WAY MORE!
300
Is a complex communication need acquired or congenital?
It can be a congenital or an acquired condition!
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What are some features of Lingraphica's AllTalk?
A built-in camera enables users to add pictures of people and objects to their vocabulary.
The AllTalk also comes with training and practice videos and an extensive collection of oral motor exercises to support learning at home or with a speech therapist.
300
Who is the inspiration for Alexicom
Alex!
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How many symbols and photos can you create and edit with Proloquo 2?
14,000 symbols or photos
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What are the benefits of an AAC?
Benefits include improvements in social interaction, school performance, and feelings of self-worth.
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What does a complex communication need result from?
Results from significant speech, language, and/or cognitive impairments.
Results from a variety of physical, sensory, and environmental causes which restrict independent functioning in society.
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What is the difference between Lingraphica's TouchTalk & AllTalk?
Lingraphica's TouchTalk SGD provides the same functionality as the AllTalk, but on a lightweight touch-screen tablet designed for portability.
400
What are some devices you can access Alexicom on?
IPad
IPod
Laptop
IPhone
Desktop
400
Using the proloquo, how do you customize individual needs?
VocaPriority
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Name one common misconception about AAC
Just using an iPad App or Dynavox
Just for Autism
Benefits just include a speech replacement.
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Who might a person with a complex communication need be?
a) Person who cannot speak and relies on gestures/signs
b) Person who speaks but is unintelligible
c) Person who has means to communicate but has difficulty understanding what other people say
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What aspects of aphasia and communication are included in the free iOS-compatible apps on the TouchTalk?
Conversation phrases, oral motor exercises, daily activities, and dysphagia. Speech exercises are covered in a series of five video apps.
500
What type of voices does Alexicom use?
Natural voices
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What are some other cool features of Proloquo 2?
Send email, messages, tweets and Facebook posts
Copy the message window text into other apps
Backup and share vocabularies between devices