Embedded Files
Feature Description
Feature Description
2 cell, one level, voice output device
Each cell is 3" x 5"
Each cell has a 10 second recording time
2 jacks and cables to connect external toy or device
Removable center divider
Clear plastic covers for each cell
The Twin Talk can be used with Core, Fringe, and Personal Vocabulary symbols for labeling, requesting, commenting, and protesting for a variety of communication functions. In addition, symbols for preferred items can be used to teach tracking and discrimination of pictures.
The Twin Talk can be used with Core, Fringe, and Personal Vocabulary symbols for labeling, requesting, commenting, and protesting for a variety of communication functions. In addition, symbols for preferred items can be used to teach tracking and discrimination of pictures.
What images or symbols do I use for the Twin Talk?
What images or symbols do I use for the Twin Talk?
A variety of photos and symbols for Fringe, Personal Core, and Core Vocabulary can be used depending upon the activity. All symbols can be made on Boardmaker Studio.
A variety of photos and symbols for Fringe, Personal Core, and Core Vocabulary can be used depending upon the activity. All symbols can be made on Boardmaker Studio.
Some examples:
Some examples:
8 cell pdf.pdfCore Vocabulary
Core Vocabulary
When teaching core vocabulary for communication, choose opposing concepts, such as "stop" and "go" or "more" and "all done"
Click on following link to open pdf file for symbols:
Tracking and Discrimination
Tracking and Discrimination
When teaching a student to track and discriminate symbols, use one picture of a highly motivating item/activity and one blank cell. Handout on teaching tracking and discrimination can be accessed by clicking link below.
Labeling and Commenting
Labeling and Commenting
As a classroom support, can be used to make choices between activities, make comments, greet, ask and answer questions, and tell jokes.
Click on following link to open pdf file for symbols:
Resources
Resources
Programming the Twin Talk
Programming the Twin Talk
Tips to help teachers incorporate AAC in the classroom:
Tips to help teachers incorporate AAC in the classroom:
https://blog.asha.org/2015/09/01/tips-to-help-teachers-incorporate-aac-into-the-classroom/
Erickson's 36.pdfCore Vocabulary
The Universal Core vocabulary is a set of 36 highly useful single words that can be used alone or in combination to communicate for a range of purposes on countless topics with a wide variety of communication partners.
Several formats are available to support student access through direct pointing or touch, eye gaze selection, and partner-assisted scanning. Additionally, high contrast versions are available to address the needs of some students with visual impairments and 3D symbols are available for students who are blind.
All formats are available for free download and printing from: http://www.project-core.com/communication-systems/
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