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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Inappropriate Vocalizations Using a Speech-Generating Device for a Child with Autism
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, by Franco, JH, Lang RL, O’Reilly MF, Chan JM, Sigafoos J., and Rispoli M., published in 2009, summarized Feb 3, 2010

A speech-generating device may improve behaviors in children with autism who cannot speak.

This case report describes the use of a speech-generating device by a 7-year-old boy with autism. The boy could not speak, but he did make sounds with his voice. Sometimes the sounds were not appropriate. He also had problem behaviors; for example, he would use aggression when he wanted attention or wanted to play with someone. The boy was taught how to use multiple options on the device. He used the device on the playground and during gym. When he used the device, he had problem behaviors 0 to 20% of the total time (for example, while on the playground). Without the device, he had problem behaviors 40 to 80% of the total time. 


AAC Interventions for Autism: A Research Summary
International Journal for Autism: A Research Summary, by Nunes, DRP, published in 2008, summarized Feb 4, 2009

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) such as sign language, picture exchange communication system (PECS), and speech generating devices may be able to help people with autism to communicate.

This review article describes the types of AAC that are used to treat autism. The authors reviewed 56 studies published over 27 years. Most of the studies were case studies and looked at spoken language. The authors were not able to conclude whether or not one form of AAC is better than another form of AAC for people with autism. The authors were pleased to note that their review has shown that people have stopped viewing language as the same as speech.


Effects of Synthetic Speech Output on Requesting and Natural Speech Production in Children with Autism: A Preliminary Study
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Schlosser, RW, Sigafoos J., Luiselli JK, Angermeier K., Harasymowyz U., Schooley K., and Belfiore PJ, published in 2007, summarized Aug 18, 2008

Speech output devices may not be a good way to teach nonverbal children with autism to speak.

This study was designed to see if speech output devices (synthetic speech) help five children (aged 8-10) with autism learn to speak. The main focus was on teaching the children to learn how to make requests. The study showed no big difference between when the children were given a speech output device and when they were not. Some children did do slightly better with the speech output device. Only one of the five children showed improved speech at the end of the study.


Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Speech-Generating Devices: Communication in Different Activities at Home
Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, by Thunberg, G., Ahlsen E., and Sandberg AD, published in 2007, summarized Oct 8, 2007

Speech-generating devices (SGD) can help children with autism do more things with their family.

This study looked to see if SGDs can help children with autism to talk in the home. The authors found that the SGD helped all four children in the study do everything that was measured in the study. The authors found that during mealtime, the family stayed closer to the child with autism when he was using the SGD. During story reading, the SGD allowed the child with autism ask and answer questions about the story. The SGD also allowed the children to talk about their day at school.


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Feb 8, 2010 by Anonymous

what device are you refering to. Can you give a discription and a picture please.


Speech Aids

Oct 4, 2007 by Anonymous

Touch & Talk Speech Communication and Therapy Software (Version 4.0)
Special Holiday Offer Valid Through Feb. 2008
For patients suffering from Stroke, Autism, ALS, Apraxia, MD, Cancer, Trauma or other speech related disabilities.

Windows Version Now With Speech Enabled Chat/Instant Messaging!

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The Touch & Talk speech communication and therapy software system is designed for patients suffering from speech disabilities and assumes that the patient has or retains the ability to read and form sentences to provide a flexible tool for direct spoken communications to family members or caregivers. The patient simply clicks, taps, types or points to words in lists or commonly used phrases and clicks the speak button for spoken narration with either a male or female voice. Word and phrase lists are easily customized to provide a truly personal communication tool.

Touch & Talk utilizes large buttons and text to assist patients with impaired vision and help in regaining lost motor control and coordination as a quality of life therapy tool. Touch & Talk provides customizable alarms, medication reminders, 911 emergency alert, caregivers log and full speech enabled instant messaging and chat capabilities. Touch & Talk is designed for use on Windows based computers or laptop/tablet PCs with soundboard and speakers for true portable patient communication. Touch & Talk is also available on USB disk for extended patient mobility.

Patients can also communicate with extended family, care givers and friends or the Touch & Talk Home Monitoring Service* via a standard Dial up, DSL, Cable or T1 Internet connection.

Touch & Talk version 4.0 includes our fully functional IMessanger/Chat feature with full speech narration for both the patient and chat friends. IMessage/Chat features include friend list manager, special chat icons and event sounds.

As an added value, we have also included the Touch & Talk speech enabled IMessage/Chat client-server utility for those users that do not use the full Touch & Talk software package. Simply email the Touch & Talk IMessage/Chat client/server utility setup file to your friends for unlimited extended family and friends communication.

Version 4.0 also includes numerous upgrades and enhancements to make Touch & Talk even easier to use!

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