Series 5 v1.07 - User’s Guide
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Vocabulary Selection
Phase 4: Criticize
Are you on the right track? Step back and take a critical look at the vocabulary lists that you
compiled. Look again at the page sets. Ask yourself the following questions:
Will the device user have all the essential vocabulary that he or she will need in high
priority situations?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Will the device user have vocabulary for fun or friendly conversation during these
activities?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
Have you identified many opportunities to practice?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
You can now begin to add the new vocabulary to your page set. Please refer to
Creating a
New Page or Popup
in this
User’s Guide
to see step-by-step instructions for adding a new
page to your page set. Step-by-step instructions for using the Modify button to add vocabulary
to an existing page are available in the
Modifying a Button
section of this
User’s Guide
.
When you are done, experiment with the new vocabulary by using the Series 5 device to talk
about the priority activity. Can you say things that the device user will want or need to say?
What messages are you unable to create? What messages would be easier to find if the
vocabulary was in a different place?
Be sure to enter any additional vocabulary before giving the device to the person who will be
using it. And be sure to get as much input from the device user as possible regarding the
available vocabulary. Since the Series 5 device will be the individual’s voice, he or she should
be able to accept or reject messages, and to help choose wordings and symbols.
You should revisit this Plan for Success from time to time. As the device user’s skill level, daily
activities and interests change, his or her vocabulary should change as well.
Note:
If you are completing this worksheet as part of a group, take a few minutes
to share your lists of activities and vocabulary with each other. You may
discover a few additional ideas.
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