My QuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward individuals with complex communication needs. It offers a high frequency, phrase-based communication system in an easy-to-use, yet very engaging format. Uses a 12 location page layout Both portrait and landscape versions of VacabPC are includedĢ0 My QuickChat My QuickChat is an introductory communication system geared toward individuals with complex communication needs. Carrier phrases, interactive sentences, activity vocabulary and naming words. Was created for School-aged individuals with emerging language skills Vocabulary based on sentences, phrases, individual words, recordings for story telling/visual scenes Symbol supported with exception of core wordsĬontains vocabulary for home, school, and general communication Vocabulary is a combination of words, phrases, sentences Both portrait and landscape version of Primary are included with TouchChatġ8 Spelling QWERTY keyboard page set Four word prediction buttonsġ9 VocabPC Designed by Gail Van Tatenhove (PA, MS, CCC-SLP)ĭesigned for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities. The only way to customize these vocabulary set, is if we Un-Lock them by making a copy of it.ġ6 MultiChat 15 Is offered in a Student, Adolescent and Adult version We may not alter these vocabulary sets or edit them in anyway.
It contains all the master copy Vocabulary sets we can work and choose from. to TouchChat) (Example how it is used) (communication at school) (Touch Chat for Math) at home)ġ5 Vocabulary Files When you turn on TouchChat this is the first page you will see. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, Apraxia, Stroke or other conditions that affect a person’s ability to use natural speech Refer to Touch Chat notes. Is consulted with by school team if need arises to significantly alter vocabulary. Receives device for school teamĪdvises of appropriate vocabulary Demonstrates ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES TO USE DEVICE. RED: Your favorite hobbies ORANGE: Your favorite place on earth YELLOW: Your favorite memory Purple: Your dream job when you were a kid BLUE: Your favorite thing to do in the summerĨ Debrief/Discussion How did it feel to communicate without a voice? Was it hard? How many of you got your points across? How many of you felt misunderstood and frustrated? What other emotions did this activity elicit? How many of you found another mode of communication to be more effective than using your voice?ĩ If you are at this training, you are supporting a student who….Ĭurrently has an iPad with Touch Chat Is not currently in possession of an iPad with Touch Chat but may receive a device in this coming yearġ0 TouchChat Training/advising is provided in…Ĭollaboration of a SET BC Consultant and an AAC Consultant in your districtĬonsults with school team to decide which device is appropriate to request places request for device with SET-BC Loan Bank Provides TECHNICAL training on use of device Is the person to call when the device breaks, gets damaged or stolenġ2 AAC Consultant Role…. Start with your name and add one fact about your self with each piece of color candy you draw. Using TouchChat, try to communicate with a partner and see if you can cover all the colors. Please do not eat them (yet!)ħ How Sweet to Meet You……. Get into partners communicate favorite Color (non-verbal) Using gesture convey to partner favorite animals Using Sounds covey your favorite music to your partner 5 Modes of AAC Gestures Sounds/voice Picture/ word boards Technology ObjectsĦ Icebreaker Take between 1 and 5 candies of various colors and types as they are passed around. Loading/Copying a Vocabulary Set Touch Chat Settings Locking User Settings Editing Mode/Modifying Buttons Copying/Pasting Button Style Hiding Buttons Rearranging Buttons using Drag and Drop Creating Linking Buttons Copying Pages/Adding Pages Finding “New Pages” just created Adding Images Visual Scenesĥ Warm Up Activity Exercises 5 Modes of AAC Gestures Sounds/voice To explain the roles of SET BC Consultants and District AAC Consultants for best student support To support your learning needs and answer any questions pertaining the training on TouchChatĤ Agenda AAC Ice Breaker Activity Vocabulary Files
My name is Jessy To I am a Teacher (Special Education/ESL background) I am a Tier 3 Provincial Teacher Please visit my After Share website for resources and additional support materials after this trainingģ My Objectives… To Introduce Touch Chat to beginner Learners Presentation on theme: "Welcome to Touch Chat for iPad Training"- Presentation transcript:Ģ Welcome to Touch Chat for iPad Training