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AAC |
AAC is when you communicate using something other than speech. For example, on an iPad or tablet you may press on a symbol/photo/written word or sentence and the software speaks it out.
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Sentence AAC choices |
Banks of written words that someone who can read but not spell can click on and it will speak out the words/sentences. |
Symbol AAC choices |
Banks of pictures (for people who can't read or spell). You click on the symbol and it reads a word/sentence out. Useful for non-verbal people and be can used instead of/to augment their speech |
Alternative web browsers | They either simplify the information on the website or read aloud what’s on the site.
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Cookies |
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EFL English as a Foreign Language. |
These are language exercises designed for people learning English as a foreign language. They can usually be personalised.
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Every day living/Activities of everyday living | These are programs/apps for working on everyday tasks such as planning recipes & shopping, working out money transactions, deciphering facial expressions
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Functional aids | These are programs/apps which help with everyday activities on a computer. For example: help with reading, help accessing websites, memory aids
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Screen readers | These are programs/apps which read aloud text on the screen.
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Text to speech | You type words/sentences and the program/app speaks them aloud.
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Voice activated assistance
Voice recognition |
This works on smartphones, tablets and also smart speakers (such as Amazon Echo, Google Home). You speak to the device and it speaks back to you or it carries out a command you’ve given it.
The program/app puts what you say into writing.
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Word prediction | As you type, the program/app guesses what you want to say. Mobile phones use this technology.
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