F.A.S.T Activity Guide: Using Smart Devices for Communication
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The use of smart devices can help people with day to day tasks. However, people with communication challenges may not always get maximum benefit of smart devices due to their language deficits.
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 or illness.
Remember: facilitating the use of assistive technology as communication support and helping to improve quality of life are some of the many roles of a Speech Language Pathologist.
Use this F.A.S.T Activity Guide to help target specific language skills or strategies--- all with the support of the Amazon Echo Dot. This 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 or illness.
Remember: facilitating the use of assistive technology as communication support and helping to improve quality of life are some of the many roles of a Speech Language Pathologist.
Use this F.A.S.T Activity Guide to help target specific language skills or strategies--- all with the support of the Amazon Echo Dot. This 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