F.A.S.T Activity Guide: Using Smart Devices for Commands & Questions
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The use of smart devices can help people with daily tasks. However, people with communication challenges may not always get maximum benefit of smart devices due to their language challenges.
Consider a patient's level of independence, task performance, or even communication effectiveness that can be maximized IF they can use a smart device successfully. Whether it be ordering household items/groceries, setting alarms, contacting loved ones, searching for information, or controlling electronics in the home---- successful operation a smart device like the Amazon Echo Dot can make a world of difference for a patient recovering from injury.
Remember: facilitating the use of assistive technology as communication support is one of our roles as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Use this "Communication with Smart Devices" F.A.S.T Activity Guide to help target specific communication skills or strategies--- all with the support of a smart device (smartphone or home smart device). This activity guide includes:
Consider a patient's level of independence, task performance, or even communication effectiveness that can be maximized IF they can use a smart device successfully. Whether it be ordering household items/groceries, setting alarms, contacting loved ones, searching for information, or controlling electronics in the home---- successful operation a smart device like the Amazon Echo Dot can make a world of difference for a patient recovering from injury.
Remember: facilitating the use of assistive technology as communication support is one of our roles as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Use this "Communication with Smart Devices" F.A.S.T Activity Guide to help target specific communication skills or strategies--- all with the support of a smart device (smartphone or home smart device). This activity guide includes:
- 25+ sample commands and questions
- 12+ sample long term and short term goals that can be customized to fit patient needs
- a 25+ item Skills Checklist related to the following competencies: Operational Competency, Linguistic Competency, Social Competency, Strategic Competency