InterAACt and Elementary
Elementary Education: During the typical school day, children
spend time in the classroom, on the playground, in the cafeteria, etc. It is important
to provide the necessary communication tools so that they can participate to the
fullest extent possible. InterAACt provides the vocabulary to promote functional
communication, language and literacy skills development related to school specific
activities. The ultimate goal is to increase classroom participation and learning.
Real life examples of communication for learning in elementary education:
Interacting with teachers and classmates
Children will have access to the vocabulary needed to initiate conversations and
interact socially with their teachers and peers in the classroom.
Child / My Phrases
Digital Scene / Child
Reading Time
Calendar time
Allows students to participate in songs, stories, and learn about the calendar and
weather during various group activities.
Child / Days of the Week
Reading
Reading materials can easily be brought into the device, and with the device's speech
synthesizer, the text can be read out loud. Symbols can also be added to the text
to support beginning readers.
Child / Chair in Reading Area
at School
Snack time
Snack time can be a great time to teach choice making and social skills. The students
can use the communication device to request more of the desired snack, or comment
about how the snack tastes.
World Lists / Food & Drink
Math
Calculators, numbers, shapes (for sequencing) and addition, subtraction and multiplication
practice pages are all available.
Calculator / 20 Button
Art
Art class is another opportunity to teach choice making and social skills, and by
providing the vocabulary needed to allow students to request supplies, choose colors
and comment to friends.
My Classroom / Art Center
Secondary Education: During the typical day, older students
will spend time in the classroom, on the computer, in the cafeteria, etc. It is
important to provide the necessary communication tools so that they can participate
to the fullest extent possible. InterAACt provides the vocabulary to promote functional
communication, and language and literacy skills development related to school specific
activities. The ultimate goal is to increase classroom participation and learning.
Real life examples of communication for learning in secondary education:
Greeting friends and teachers
Older students will have access to quick vocabulary needed to initiate conversations,
express themselves and interact socially with teachers and peers.
Teen / Quickfires
Reading and class presentations
Reading materials, notes, and class presentations can easily be brought into the
device, and with the device's speech synthesizer, the text can also be read out
loud.
Teen / Computer Access /
40 Button
Science
Science page sets allow students to participate in science activities by giving
them the appropriate vocabulary to communicate in group activities and discussions
with their teacher and peers.
Teen / Astronomy Popup
Math
Simple and scientific calculators, numbers, shapes (for sequencing) and addition,
subtraction and multiplication practice pages are all available.
Teen / Scientific Calculator /
40 Button
Computer (optional) and Technology Access
InterAACt allows individuals to make phone calls, send e-mail and text messages
- all from within their communication software with optional (open device) computer
capabilities.
Text Message Vocabulary