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Features
Features
Both are single message output devices with playback up to two minutes.
Both are single message output devices with playback up to two minutes.
Can be activated by direct selection or switch access
Bigmack has a large 5" surface area for activation making it an option for students with physical disability or vision impairment
Littlemack has an angled base and a 2.5" surface area making it an option for students who can access a smaller surface area
Both can be mounted with Velcro or attached to a plate for a wheelchair/tabletop mount
Requires a 9 volt battery
BIG and LITTLE macks are used for participation, cause and effect, and/or choice making for partner assisted scanning.
BIG and LITTLE macks are used for participation, cause and effect, and/or choice making for partner assisted scanning.
WHAT SYMBOLS DO I USE FOR a BIGmack or LITTLEmack?
WHAT SYMBOLS DO I USE FOR a BIGmack or LITTLEmack?
A variety of photos and symbols for Fringe, Personal Core, and Core Vocabulary can be used. All symbols can be made with Boardmaker Studio.
A variety of photos and symbols for Fringe, Personal Core, and Core Vocabulary can be used. All symbols can be made with Boardmaker Studio.
Littlemack symbols.pdfAs a classroom support, can be used to make choices between activities, make comments, greet, ask and answer questions, and tell jokes.
Click the following link to open pdf.version of LITTLEmack symbols:
BIGmack Core Symbols.pdfWhen teaching Core Vocabulary target words based upon Karen Erickson's First 36 Core Words
Click the following link to open pdf. version of Bigmack Core symbols:
Resources
Resources
How to program
How to program
Using a Big Mack for Switch Toy access
Using a Big Mack for Switch Toy access
Using a Big Mack for Partner Assisted Scanning
Using a Big Mack for Partner Assisted Scanning
Using a Big Mack to Request
Using a Big Mack to Request
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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