NovaChat User’s Guide
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Available Vocabulary Files
From the list of available vocabulary files, tap on a file name, choose
Open,
and explore the file. Take some time to explore each of these
files and see if one might be appropriate for the device user or get some
ideas for creating your own.
Explore the page and button organization by choosing the buttons.
Buttons with arrows in the corners will move to new pages. As you
explore the page layouts, consider if one of these might work as a
starting point for the intended device user.
WordPower
The WordPower vocabularies are augmentative communication word-
based vocabularies created by Nancy Inman. Notice the listing of
WordPower vocabulary options on your device, each including a
number to indicate the number of cells.
WordPower20 Simply
WordPower20 Simply incorporates carrier phrases with core words for
quick and easy language generation. It can be used as a phrase-based
system or as a word-based system. For example, you could use the
carrier phrases “I want…”, “I like…”, and “I need…” to generate
sentences. Or you could use the individual pronouns “I”, “it”, and “you”,
or sentences starters such as “can” and “do.” When the individual
pronouns are selected, a page of frequently used verbs and helping
verbs also becomes available. You can quickly finish a sentence using a
phrase such as “to eat…”, “to play…”, “to watch…”, etc., or you can
select “to” and have a more expanded set of verbs available.
WordPower25 Touch & Scan
The WordPower25 Touch & Scan vocabulary is designed to be accessible
via direct selection as well as scanning for quick and easy language
generation. It incorporates carrier phrases with core words that move
seamlessly between the main page and related categories. Individuals
who need a sophisticated and efficient language system with a minimum
number of cells per page will benefit from this robust vocabulary.
