Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide
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Part # 401125-A
InterAACt Page Set
Section 3: Page Sets
This section provides brief descriptions of the InterAACt, Navigator, Gateway and VSD (Visual
Scene Display) page sets and explains their main components. For more information about
other page sets that are available for the Series 5 software, browse to the DynaVox website
(
www.dynavoxtech.com
), select the
Products
link, and then select
Add-On Software
.
InterAACt Page Set
The InterAACt page sets incorporate the use of visual scenes, social networks as a
communication inventory, and other methods for simplifying the learning demands placed on
the user. The InterAACt language system supports functional communication and literacy
development, and is driven primarily by three factors:
•
Communicator’s age
•
Communication ability
•
The context for communication
InterAACt offers a variety of page sets that support growing skill levels and age progression,
providing a language system that is appropriate for the age and skill level of the user. A user
could begin with a simple page set, and eventually transition to a more complex one.
The InterAACt page sets focus on the following age ranges:
•
Young child (ages 2 to 6)
•
Child (ages 7 to 13)
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Teen (ages 14 to 21)
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Young Adult (ages 22 to 50)
•
Adult (ages 50 and up)
Language Use and Language Structure
The InterAACt page sets are based upon the fundamental belief that language is the heart of
every augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. Because of this, the
InterAACt page sets are built upon two core elements:
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Language Use
- InterAACt focuses on “real-time” interaction, conversation and quick
messages (Quick Fires), as well as on original messages that are built from pre-
programmed phrases and sentences.
•
Language Structure
- InterAACt includes a range of tools that support the
development of language, grammar, and literacy skills. These tools include
keyboards, core word pages, and dictionaries.
Summary of Contents for Series 5
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