TEXTSPEAK By Chantal Ochoa TED 414 textspeak tekstspk

TEXTSPEAK By: Chantal Ochoa TED 414

text·speak ˈteks(t)ˌspēk/ noun language regarded as characteristic of text messages, consisting of abbreviations, acronyms, initials, emoticons, etc.

TEXTSPEAK TS SERIES This is a an augmented and alternative communication device (AAC). This item helps children who have problems with communication to communicate more easily. This device allows the student (anyone really) to communicate by using a keyboard to type what one wants to say and a speaker reproduces what was typed in the keyboard.

Text. Speak Wireless Speech Generator Keyboard v. This keyboard generates synthesized speech. The device is powered by batteries. There is no need to use a PC because it works without one. ØWirelessly connects to the keyboard ØUnlimited vocabulary speech ØFull size keyboard ØPortable, light, no set up and easy to use ØWorks with telephones ØMale and Female voice included • http: //www. textspeak. com/audiovideo/tts_l_fem. wav • http: //www. textspeak. com/audiovideo/tts_l_male. wav

Example of the Text. Speak in action: http: //www. textspeak. com/flash/o utofthebox/outofthebox. htm

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Testimony I think Text Speak is a great AAC device for cognitively intact individuals who are having trouble making their wants and needs known. The simplified mechanics and lack of iconic symbols makes this device ideal for the geriatric population. Please let me know what I can do to help. I really believe you have a good thing going here and will continue to recommend Text Speak for my patients who I feel can benefit from them. Thank you! Kristina R. MA, SLP-CCC Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Pros and Cons • It is portable • Wireless • Male and Female voices • Works right out of the box • Works with phones • No PC needed • Unlimited Vocabulary • Medicare can cover the cost • Batteries needed • No different colors • Expensive • Only English offered* * The mini keyboard Text. Speak offers both English and Spanish

In the Classroom • Within the classroom the student using this device will have an easier time communicating • The student will be able to feel like they have a “voice” in the classroom.

Where else has this been used? • NASA Space Shuttle mission deploys Text. Speak. TM TTS voice module sky high Shuttle Discovery Mission STS-116; Radar Fence Transponder (RAFT) • Text. Speak technology supports our Military TTS-EM-HD 2 technology showcased for use in IED detection systems

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References: vhttps: //www. enablemart. com/textspeak-ts-wireless-aac-speech-generator v https: //www. enablemart. com/textspeak-ts 04 -2 k-palm vhttp: //www. textspeak. com/talktype. htm