Assistive Technology that Promote Communication
Children with significant disabilities can use various Assistive Technology devices to request attention, develop understandings of consequences, and stimulate the sensory system. There are countless products and resources available. The following provide an overview of suggested devices.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/6590343.jpg?197)
Switch toys are a wonderful way to teach cause and effect. They help develop children's sense of control over their environment and their self-esteem. They enable choice making, an important developmental skill.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/3079998.jpg?181)
SuperTalker
Easy to learn and use, yet powerful enough to be the only voice output device many users will ever need. Use it as a single-message communicator for beginners and progress to a two-, four-, or eight-message communicator as the user’s needs and abilities change. No need to learn a new device - instead, simply change the keyguard/symbol holder. SuperTalker also offers eight levels so you can record and store as many as 64 messages!
Easy to learn and use, yet powerful enough to be the only voice output device many users will ever need. Use it as a single-message communicator for beginners and progress to a two-, four-, or eight-message communicator as the user’s needs and abilities change. No need to learn a new device - instead, simply change the keyguard/symbol holder. SuperTalker also offers eight levels so you can record and store as many as 64 messages!
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/507014.jpg?108)
SoundingBoard is an app that transforms your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into the latest in communication technology. In just minutes, you can create custom boards using AbleNet symbols or your own photos.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/8796202.jpg?175)
Book Talker from Enabling Devices: Any book can talk! Place the thin 16-position flat switch array inside the back of any book and record the story. Perfect for students who are in the early stages of reading.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/541643.jpg)
4 Plate Communicator has four 3" x 5" plate switches providing a large target area for individuals who cannot easily access smaller communication devices. Light pressure on each plate sounds a message of up to five seconds. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as often as you wish.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/6059087.jpg)
Speech Motivator :Colorful LED lights are activated by the sound of your voice. Mirror helps develop speech and language skills by letting users watch themselves or others form sounds and words. Lights offer motivation. Perfect for speech therapy practice or for development of self-awareness. Light bar has sound sensitivity adjustment. Bar can also be preset for a colorful light display.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/5554655.jpg)
Eye-Talks :Simple eye-gaze communication -A communication device that opens up a whole new world of social communication skills. The observer views the eye gaze of the user and sees their selection. The Eye-Talk is a great alternative for children and adults who need to communicate.
![Picture](/uploads/2/5/1/0/25108360/8304285.jpg)
Puzzle Communicators : A complete set of five talking puzzles. Record messages for each puzzle on a separate level of the communicator. Easy to record and easy to change subjects. Either place or take the puzzle piece and your message plays. The communicator has five levels with a level announcer for each level. Total record time is 300 seconds.