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Technology used for students with SLI is referred to as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC includes all forms of communication other than oral speech used to express:
-thoughts
-needs
-wants
-ideas

AAC has low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech options, as well as aided and unaided technology.

Aided technology: tools external to a person

Unaided technology: nonverbal means of communication

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Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) by Mayer-Johnson

Picture Symbols enable students to use a communication board or book to select pictures or symbols to communicate.

- over 7,000 color symbols

Allows students to express their thoughts and ideas without having to verbally communicate.

UDL:
- enables students to engage and participate in conversations with peers and teachers
- students can express their needs in the classroom in order to succeed
- allows students with SLI to be represented and have a voice among other students

The Boardmaker software is used as the picture-based library. These pictures can be used as labels in the classroom, communication displays, adaptive books, schedules, and calendars.
- not a burden due to the fact that it enhances communication in the classroom without entirely taking away all communication, but having these pictures to also rely on as visuals.

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GoTalk by Attainment Company

A Speech-Generating Device (SGD) that allows students to select symbols or words to generate speech.
- sort of like Ipads
- also watch version available
- a little pricey

Usually, another individual records the words or phrases used by a student when selected to communicate.

Allows students to select what they want to say and it says it through the tablet in another person's speech. This way, students can actively participate in classroom discussions and are sort of talking just digitally.

UDL:
- students can engage in real conversations and "talk" amongst their peers in real time
- tablets express what the student wishes to say when they can't do so themselves
- allows a students "voice" to be heard and allows them to be represented in conversations

Tablets are distributed among students that wish to use them to combat SLI in the classroom. Unlike traditional tablets such as Ipads, these tablets are used for speech generation only. Therefore, they are not a huge distraction to students in the classroom.

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Tobii by Dynavox (TD Pilot)

Students can select symbols or words to produce digitized speech communication through eye movements.
- medically certified
- all kinds of lighting conditions
- light
- durable
- comes pre-loaded with software
- loud and clear projection of "voice" from speakers
- rear-facing Partner Window for face-to-face conversations
- Apple’s iPadOS accessible

Due to the Partner Window, students can converse with their teacher more naturally and efficiently to create fluent discussions.

UDL:
- engages students in classroom activities and conversations
- allows students to express their thoughts represented through outputed verbal messages and on the rear facing screen

Support and training is provided for students and teachers in order for the device to be used seamlessly in the classroom.