Low-Tech Assistive Technology for Speech or Language Impairment
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1. Look At Us Mirror
- Cost: $69.00 (enablemart.com)
- Description: This item is a must have for your speech and language sessions to help your students with proper sound, lip position, and tongue control. Mirror measures dimensions at 12" x 17.5 ".
- The therapist faces the child with her head through the hole. The child mimics the therapist and sees themselves in the mirror.
- Pros: (1) Student is able to learn through modeling and demonstrations. (2) Student is able to learn from seeing themselves at work.
- Cons: (1) Student may become self-conscious when they see themselves make mistakes.
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2. Flash Cards
- Cost: Free - $10.00 (price varies depending on the materials needed to make the flashcards.
- Description: Using index cards or customizes cards, teachers/students can place basic words/vocabulary to learn how to properly articulate words. In using this low-tech AT, students with speech or language impairment can repeat, review, and practice.
- Pros: (1) Inexpensive (2) Convenient to take around. (3) Builds phonemic and phonological awareness.
- Cons: (1) More flash cards would need to be made as vocabulary/word increases.
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3. Communication Book
- BI-Fold Communication choice Folder
- BI-Fold Communication choice Folder
- Cost: $24.99 - $39.95
- Description: The Bi-Fold Folder is a communication book designed for individuals with communication disabilities. The folder contains a waterproof fabric on the outside and Velcro- receptive fabric on the inside. Dimensions are 18 x 24 inches when it is open and 9 x 12 inches when it is closed. Folder has a handle for easy carry.
- The user places the velcro backed pictures on the inside fabric and points to them to communicate. For an individual with a speech or language impairment, this low-tech AT will accommodate and build expressive language.
- Pros: (1) Easy to carry around (2) Builds vocabulary and allows individuals to communicate their wants, needs, thoughts, etc.
- Cons: (1) Limited picture and words.