Developing a Low Tech Parelell Eye Gaze Pathway

Developing a Low Tech / Parelell Eye Gaze Pathway – Case Example Siobhan Murphy Speech & Language Therapist BCHC Children’s SLT Team Access to Communication & Technology

Access to Communication & Technology BCHC Children’s Community SLT Team – Special Schools Team

Kanika • 9 years old • Quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy – Dyskinetic - Dystonic • Specialist seating • Good head control – head / eye pointing • First seen by SLT 2012; 4 years old • Several Packages of Care with SLT

Disclaimer! It’s been a journey!

Barriers – Internal / Psychosocial factors (Light 2003) motivation resilience confidence

Stage 1 Book

Single Message VOCAs / Switches

Stage 2 Book Linguistic: • Stage 1 core • Double page • More fringe • Focus on modelling Operational: • Instructions • Contents page • Tabs • ‘Next page’ symbol

Step by Step Social: • Sharing news • Messages between home & school Strategic: • Timing – when to use

Stage 3 Book

Operational – for user Eye Pointing Partner Assisted Scanning

Operational – for partner

Tech Scan 8 & Headmouse

Stage 4 Book Flip out core

Linguistic Latham/ ACE guides & Core Vocab lists Questionnaire - Home NSPCC ‘How it is’ School

Resources Developing & Using a Communication Book – Clare Latham, ACE Centre Look 2 Talk – Latham & Buckley, ACE Centre How it is - NSPCC

Social & Strategic Initiating communication • Quick Chat • Important things • Something’s wrong

Eyegaze

External barriers (Light 2003) PARTNERS: • Home • Peers • New staff PRACTICES: • Skills • Consistency • Keeping up! • Habits ATTITUDES: • Value • Being on board • Fear

References • • • Abrahams, Denise (2017) What Does AAC Mean to You? An Analysis of the Meaning, Value and Purpose of AAC to Users and Stakeholders. Communication Matters Conference Light, J. C. , Beukelman, D. R. , & Reichle, J. (2003). Communicative competence for individuals who use AAC: From research to effective practice. Baltimore, MD: Brookes. NSPCC & Triangle (2002) How it is: An image vocabulary for children about: feelings, rights and safety, personal care and sexuality Romski, M. , Sevcik, R. A. , Barton-Hulsey, A. , & Whitmore, A. S. (2015). Early intervention and AAC: What a difference 30 years makes. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 31, 181– 202. Latham, Clare (2004) Developing and Using a Communication Book. Ace Centre Latham, Clare & Katherine Buckley (2008) Look 2 talk. ACE Centre

Resources Vocabulary: Look 2 talk https: //acecentre. org. uk/resources/look 2 talk/ Latham https: //acecentre. org. uk/resources/developingusing-communication-book/ How it is - https: //www. nspcc. org. uk/services-and -resources/research-and-resources/pre 2013/how-it-is/

Resources Single / Multi Message VOCAs & Switch Skills: • http: //www. callscotland. org. uk/downloads/posters-and-leaflets/aguide-to-single-and-multi-message-devices/ • http: //www. callscotland. org. uk/common-assets/cm-files/posters/20 ways-to-be-excellent-poster. pdf • http: //www. callscotland. org. uk/downloads/posters-and-leaflets/20 ways-to-be-excellent-leaflet/ • http: //www. callscotland. org. uk/common-assets/cmfiles/posters/keep-talking. pdf Switch Progression Road Map • http: //www. inclusive. co. uk/Lib/Doc/pubs/switch-progression-roadmap. pdf

Resources Head Mouse / Eye Gaze: • Mouse skills – Inclusive Technology • Eye Gaze Learning Curve http: //www. inclusive. co. uk/inclusive-eyegaze-learning-curve • http: //www. callscotland. org. uk/commonassets/cm-files/posters/eye-gazesoftware-curve. pdf

Resources Communication Partners: Video - Search you tube for Aided Language Stimulation Explained Christopher Bugaj AACBootcamp http: //www. inclusionoutreach. ca/content/c s/Communication/AACBoot. Camp. pdf

To Take: • • • Latham / Look 2 Talk How it is Switch progression Road Map Switch printable resources Different communication books DVD & DVD player