The Best Multi-Modal Communicator

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Amanda Hartmann, Speech Pathologist

The BEST

Multi-modal communicator!

Amanda Hartmann Speech Pathologist Inclusive Technology Consultant

Thanks to the Chesterman family: Anita, Andrew, Emily and Matthew

In the beginning…..

Amanda Hartmann, AGOSCI 2015

Link to literacy

Communication + literacy

NOWAmanda Hartmann, AGOSCI 2015

Communication

Sign Language

Proloquo2Go Core word iPad Mini

Transitioning to the NEW Core word- Version 4.0Amanda Hartmann, AGOSCI 2015

Can't wait to start!

Pictello

For chatting and telling news

Vocalisation Words

Core word learning• Language building

• Generalisation of skills

• Books, games and music

• Recounts/ Retells

• Social connectedness

• Story building

Signing as he composes his message!

He loves sharing his news!

ENGAGEMENT

Must have QUICK FIRES

Add button

Save common messages that have been written onto single buttons so they can be spoken

quickly and easily whenever needed.

Give compliments

Bag game

Collins Big Cat

Toca TailorMy Playhome

Make me a Monster

Toca Kitchen Monsters

Core word vocab with interactive apps

Puppet Pal concertsCore word vocab to choose, person, place and song.

MadPad by smuleCore word vocab to choose person/object/sound.

Guessing games/ scavenger hunts

Descriptive teaching model

PictelloBook Creator

Create books Helps the communication have a real purpose

Share messages via email or text message

Again creates a purpose or motivation for communication

Literacy

Reading DoctorAmanda Hartmann, AGOSCI 2015

Will finger spell as he decodes words

Auslan to go

Finger spelling Signing

sign.com.au for little wordsAmanda Hartmann, AGOSCI 2015

Reading

Speak Selection Speak Screen

Text read aloudiOS

Writing

Text innovations - create variations to books and stories, by making fun and innovative changes to the story.

Alternate keyboards (third party keyboards) - simplified keyboards loaded on iPad and used across many apps.

Can write using typing view in P2go, but may flick back to core words for extra support if needed.

Often edits and adds own buttons - spells word he needs. Amanda Hartmann, AGOSCI 2015

Word prediction, aka Predictive text

Use word prediction on apple keyboardiOS

Third Party Keyboards

Use an alternative keyboardiOS

Super interesting sentences Core word, typing page in P2Go

Then publish

Text innovation

Classroom integration

Target same text types as other students- we have done recounts, narratives, persuasive text and information reports.

Model language for these in core word Save any writing in P2go, by adding as a button, or

publishing into a book

THANK YOU!

Amanda Hartmann Speech-Language Pathologist E: amandahartmann88@gmail.com

The Best Multi-Modal Communicator

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