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| Description | Chat Fusion 10 comes with a 10" (25cm) display and weighs only 1.09kgs. The capacitive touchscreen is accessible by finger touch or an included stylus. FeaturesDesigned for individuals who will primarily be using symbols for communication, the Chat Fusion 10 has keyboard pages for spelling, and are "open" systems, meaning you can also run other Android applications on these devices. For individuals with existing or emerging literacy skills this model comes with 10,000, 30,000 and 60,000 word dictionaries. Numerous keyboard pages with and without spelling prediction are included in the pre-stored vocabulary files. The Chat Fusion 10 also includes abbreviation-expansion, a feature that allows you to encode a word, phrase or sentence under a short sequence of letters, and also provide the capability to load and save text files. Dedicated Option - Dedicated devices are devices that can only be used as communication devices, i.e. no other applications can be run on the devices. Please specify this option at time of ordering if needed. If in the future after purchase you require the device to be changed from dedicated to non-dedicated or vice-versa, just contact us and we can orgnaise this change for you at no cost.
Speech OptionsThe Chat Fusion comes with 2 speech engines, Acapela and Ivona. Acapela is a Text-to-Speech engine option available for Chat devices. 4 Australian Voices; Tyler: AUS Male Lisa: AUS Female Liam: AUS Boy (child) Olivia: AUS Girl (child)
17 English Voices; Graham: UK Male Peter: UK Male Nizareng UK Male Lucy: UK Female Rachel: UK Female Ryan: US Male Micah: US Male Rod: US Male Saul: US Male Will: US Male Heather: US Female Laura: US Female Tracy: US Female Karen: US Female Sharona: US Female Kenny: US Boy (child) Nelly: US Girl (child)
Ivona - IVONA Text to Speech prides themselves with leading the field with natural voice quality and inflection. 2 Australian voices; Russell: AUS Male Nicole: AUS Female 8 English voices: Joey: US Male Kendra: US Female Kimberly: US Female Salli: US Teen Female Ivy: US Child Brian: UK Male Amy: UK Female Emma: UK Female
Standard Vocabulary Files on LAMP Words for Life modelLAMP - Words for Life™ is a full English vocabulary augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) language app that combines the power of the Unity® language system with Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP™) principles and strategies. LAMP™ is a therapeutic approach based on neurological and motor learning principles as well as clinical experiences that address the language development and communication needs of children with autism. It provides a consistent motor pattern for words and a systematic way to develop communication skills allowing for unlimited language growth opportunities. More than 10,000 parents, caregivers, teachers, and clinicians have been trained on LAMP™ worldwide and significant gains in communication ability have been witnessed and documented. 3 Vocab Files are included;
Standard Vocabulary Files on NOVA Chat modelChat Fusions are pre-loaded with 49 different vocabularies including the following; 4 Basic 4 Basic is a vocabulary option with 4 buttons per page for those needing minimal targets.
Basic Scan Basic scan is a primarily phrase based vocabulary for emerging communicators that access communication through auditory and/or visual scanning. Basic Scan was developed by Lisa Nobel Martin, MA, CCC-SLP specifically for the ChatFusion and NOVAchat. Lisa has years’ experience working with nonverbal pediatric patients at all stages of communication. Her focus on teaching auditory and visual scanning techniques to these individual’s has proven quite successful. The Basic Scan file encompasses various communicative functions (greeting, directing, protesting, commenting, requesting, sharing information). Page navigation is used to support language formulation. In addition, some vocabulary is hidden and can be gradually uncovered to scaffold learning. The Basic Scan file is meant to provide a framework and example of where to begin with an emerging communicator who is using auditory and/or visual scanning as a means to access communication. Basic Scan does not provide access to a comprehensive vocabulary. Specific items within each category can and should be modified to meet the unique needs of individuals.
Communication Journey: Aphasia “Communication Journey: Aphasia” is a vocabulary file containing features and vocabulary designed to support people with aphasia. It was developed by Lois Turner (SLP), Anne MacCallum (SLP) and Sarah Gauthier (SLP Assistant) in consultation with a group of speech-language pathologists who work exclusively with people with aphasia and brain injuries. All the participants work at CAYA (Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults) and the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The framework of the file was derived from the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia from the Aphasia Institute in Toronto, Canada. The pages were created to facilitate participation in daily activities and to promote social links. Aphasia, a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain where language is stored, may affect the ability to comprehend language, to express oneself, to read, or to spell and write. “Communication Journey: Aphasia” can easily be adapted for use by people with different types of aphasia and a range of cognitive levels and degrees of severity. Symbols, photographs, visual scenes, videos or words can be used on the message, topic and script pages. Included are pages that facilitate supported communication techniques, self-advocacy, directing care, and repair of communication breakdowns. Information typically included in communication books; including pain and emotion scales, maps, templates for personal information and life stories, and schedules are also incorporated into the vocabulary file. Specialized features include variable “rate of speech” and “pause between words”.Grid size and vocabulary are easily customized to reflect and support the life experiences of the person with aphasia. Although this vocabulary file contains starting-point vocabulary commonly required by adults with aphasia, it MUST be customized. Each person has a unique history and the file must reflect their lives, experiences and abilities
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WordPower (formerly called ChatPower) Vocabulary options such as WordPower from Inman Innovations highlight the listing of powerful communication options that are provided. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that is used to create sentences 'on the fly.' WordPower was developed by Nancy L. Inman, M.A.T., CCC-SLP. Nancy is widely known in the field of AAC for her work in developing, implementing and teaching word-based vocabulary programs. WordPower uses high-frequency core words to facilitate quick and easy sentence generation. It also includes nouns and adjectives that are organized in logical categories. Grammatical word classes have been included. As a sentence is being built, you often find that the next word you want to say can be spoken with one or two button presses. A spelling/word prediction page is used to spell words that are not included in the vocabulary set. Being a word-based vocabulary, WordPower can be used by a wide age group. Nouns, adjectives and verbs can be added and customized to meet the particular needs of the individual. Literacy skills are necessary to use WordPower, as picture support has only been provided for picture producing words. WordPower is provided in a 20, 25, 42, 48, 60, 80 and 108 button page layout. Click here to link to Saltillo's site for video of Nancy Inman, the creator of WordPower talking about the different WordPower vocab files found on the Chat Fusion. WordPower 20 Simply incorporates carrier phrases with core words for quick and easy language generation and therefore, could be called a “hybrid,” because it can be used primarily as a phrase-based system, or as a word-based system. It was designed for users with motor disabilities and access issues, those with vision impairment that need large cells and print, cognitively and severely language disabled individuals who benefit from phrases to assist with quick language generation, and those who have scanning access needs. WordPower25 is designed to be accessible via direct selection as well as scanning for quick and easy language generation. It incorporates carrier phrases with core words that move seamlessly between the main page and related categories. Individuals who need an efficient language system with a minimum number of cells per page will benefit from this new vocabulary.. WordPower42 is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. WordPower42 is a generative language system that will be familiar to those using WordPower on other systems, and easy to learn for new users. WordPower42 Basic is a simplified version of WordPower42. This word-based system remains rich in core vocabulary, and it may be appropriate for beginning users or those that need a more basic vocabulary design. It is designed to make communication fast and easy. WordPower 48 is a modified version of WordPower42, but it includes an extra column on every page. The extra column includes designated buttons for clear, smart period, delete word, and plural –s. It is a word-based vocabulary that was designed to be an easy and intuitive generative language system. This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard and with scanning. WordPower 60 consists of a large number of high frequency words available on the main page, resulting in fast communication with reduced keystrokes. Word completion and logical next words are used, and the "grammar" function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns and adjectives. Spelling with word prediction along with the category-based pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary are also available. This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard. WordPower 60 Basic has been designed to support language development for preK students as well as others with severe communication disabilities. It features core vocabulary (research based), Additional Symbol support added, Yes/No inclusion and Sentence starter verbs on main page WordPower 80 is a vocabulary consisting of high-frequency core words, spelling and word prediction, all on the main page. It also icnludes the category-based pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary. With this setup, the user can use core words in the same sentences without moving to a separate page to spell. This vocabulary is configured to work with a keyguard and with scanning. WordPower 108 is the newest WordPower vocabulary option. It consists of a large number of high frequency words on the main page, resulting in fast communication and quick access to core words. Word completion and logical next words are used, and the “grammar” function provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns and adjectives.
Essence
MultiChat 15 MultiChat 15 is offered in a Student, Adolescent and Adult version for the Chat devices. There are multiple forms of communication available in this program; sentences, phrases, individual words, recordings for story-telling and visual scenes. Also included are interactive play and reading pages, social pages and a News-2-You starter page for the weekly newspaper's vocabulary. There are symbols on every button with the exclusion of several core words
Spelling Spelling is a QWERTY keyboard page set with four word prediction buttons and a few pre-stored phrases.
VocabPC VocabPC was designed by Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP, for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Vocabulary in VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases, interactive sentences, activity vocabulary and naming words. VocabPC uses a 12 location page layout. The included manual contains customizing hints, teaching strategies, flashcards and vocabulary documentation. The VocabPC manual can be downloaded here.
Symbols SetsThe Chat Fusion 10 includes both Symbolstix and PCS Symbols.
Sling Bag Accessory Included
Novachat Trainings - Recorded Webinars and Video TutorialsSaltillo are excited to announce that their NOVA Chat Training Webinars and Tutorials are now recorded and posted on their web site. You can watch them at your leisure!
Click here to go to the Novachat Training page on the Saltillo site.
General Features
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| Product Weight | 1.09 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 26x17x3cms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Size | 25.4 cms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Digitized Speech Memory | n/a | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery Life | up to 10 hours (depending on usage and settings) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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