DynaVox Series 5, User Manual

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Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide 29
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InterAACt Page Set
Situational (context-dependent)
Situational (independent)
Communication Skill Level Page Set Structure
Situational communicators understand
most communication about things that
are present, but may misunderstand
references to people, situations and
items that are not present.
Pages have a greater focus on language
structure.
They show an understanding of clear
and simple symbols, and may be
beginning to understand more complex
symbols.
Pages include many visual scenes that
set and support the context for the
interaction.
They may express themselves
effectively in a limited number of
situations, or communicate in a limited
way in a variety of situations.
Pages offer varied keyboard options.
Their ability to communicate effectively
depends upon the environment, topic or
communication partner.
Pages feature single slots and the use of
symbols in slots.
They have a very limited ability to
creatively combine symbols to create
new messages.
Pages focus on broadening skills and
encouraging successful communication
that involves a greater variety of
environments, people and situations.
Pages support the development of
literacy skills
Communication Skill Level Page Set Structure
Creative communicators understand
communication in the same way that
their peers do.
Pages provide each user with the same
tools and communication opportunities
that are available to his or her peers.
They can talk about a broad range of
age-appropriate subjects in flexible
ways.
Pages place an equal emphasis on
language structure and language use
elements.
They follow the linguistic rules that are
appropriate for their age level.
Pages focus strongly on social skills.
They are socially engaged at the
appropriate age level.
Pages use both single and multiple slots.
They can write and spell at (or nearly at)
age level.
Pages feature a broad range of Quick
Fires that reflect different levels of
formality.
They can combine single words,
spelling, and phrases to create novel
messages about a variety of subjects
Pages are intended for use by those
whose literacy skills are on par with their
peers.