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Non-Verbal Special Ed Children (can't communicate in a normal way (due…
Non-Verbal Special Ed Children
Assistive technology
Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs)
some form of pictorial representation on the keys of the handheld devices
each key contains a pre-recorded message that “speaks" the name of the object or action.
Type-toTalk devices
similar to VOCAs
appropriate for older children who are able to type on a
traditional keyboard
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
exchange pictures with partner
recieve object or action
Adaptive computers and keyboards
keyboards with pictorial overlays
allow the non-verbal child to communicate and interact with others
can't communicate in a normal way
due to a physical abnormality
due to birth defect (such as cleft palate)
due to a development delay (like autism)
Individuals with Dicabilities Education Act (IDEA)
remove any barriers to learning
the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)