* Consider the person's current language skills (understanding and production of language) and their potential language development. * Is the user a pre-intentional or intentional communicator? * Can more than one access method be used at once (e.g: switching and eye-gaze) * Does the user need assistance from communication partner to access device (such as turn device on or off, navigate through pages etc.)? * Consider layout (size and number of cells), as well as colours and contrast * Consider sensory needs (vision and hearing) * Consider the user's pointing accuracy and motor control accessing internet, documents, pictures, etc) Considerations * Supplier holds regular free training online webinars * 1 year warranty, may obtain additional warranty at a cost * The device may be mounted - metal wheelchair mounting plate included * Scanning speed and mode may be modified, includes advanced scanning features key latching, tremor setting, repeat delay, select on release, hold time * Buttons/ cells are large enough to be pressed with a finger or a stylus * Via touch using finger or stylus provided * Letter/word/sentence/paragraph can be spoken automatically upon entry by the individual * The voice's pitch, volume and speech may be customised * Female, male and child voices available in UK and Australian accents * Acapela and Ivona speech engines are available * Uses synthesised speech (computer generated speech) * Includes word prediction and abbreviation expansion The page sets available include the following:Ħ) WordPower - including: WordPower 20 simply, 24, 24 with phrases, 30, 42, 42 Basic, 48, 60, 80 and 108 The number of cells may be modified, the pre-loaded pages range from 4 to 108 cells. Several page sets are available, some use symbols, text or both. * NOVA Chat vocabulary - these page sets are based on core vocabulary and categories, they follow a colour coding system to help organise and identify vocabulary. It includes 3 levels of vocabulary LAMP 84 location Full, LAMP 84 Location One Hit and LAMP 84 Transition. It provides a consistent motor pattern for words and a systematic way to develop communication skills allowing for language growth opportunities. It is based on neurological and motor learning principles as well as clinical experiences that address the language development and communication needs of children with autism. * LAMP - Words for Life: this system uses multi-meaning icons, users sequence symbols to code words (semantic compactions). * Interface (e.g: contrast, size and number of cells, borders etc.) may be modified *10 inch capacitive touch screen with dynamic display * Wireless charging using a docking station * Rechargeable battery lasts approximately 10 hours with typical AAC usage * Connections and ports: WiFi, 1 headphone and 2 switch ports * Choose between LAMP Words for Life or NOVA Chat model
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