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There is a wide range of switches available to be purchased or made. Before deciding on the type of switch appropriate for a student, several factors should be considered including the student's range of motion, strength, visual abilities and motor movements the student can perform. (Appendix G – Selecting a Switch) 2. Augmentative Communication Systems can include both voice and nonvoice output devices. Non-voice output devices are considered low tech devices and include such systems as the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Frost & Bondy, communication books/wallets and the Flip n'Talk from Mayer-Johnson. Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCA) range from simple one message switch activated devices to high level computerized systems. Before deciding on an appropriate Voice Output Communication Aid, a complete <strong>AAC</strong> evaluation should be completed with input from all IEP team members including Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist. The following are samples of the range in devices: • Big Mack – from Don Johnston and Ablenet This is a switch VOCA that provides a single message to be recorder. It is easy to program and affordable.
• Step-by-Step Sequential Communicator – from Don Johnston and Ablenet Another switch VOCA that allows several messages to be recorded which are then activated in sequence. • Object Communicator – from Enabling Devices Objects are placed in each compartment and a student hits the switch of the corresponding compartment to choose an item.
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