Michael

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Michael is in the second grade classroom for most of the school day. He is interested in the material being presented by the teacher and wants to participate. He has a full time paraprofessional who assists him. He has difficulty being an active participant in academics because he uses a voice output AAC device and frequently does not have the “right” answer. The teacher is concerned at the amount of time it currently takes while Michael struggles to answer questions. The teacher is interested in finding ways for Michael to more actively participate.

Annual Goal: Michael will use eye gaze and prerecorded messages to respond to appropriately phrased questions in four subject area classes, mathematics, reading, science and social studies in three out of five opportunities.

Above is the Tobii S32 which is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) speech device that Michael already uses.  This device plays back pre-recorded messages and sounds by touching the symbols or pictures.  The pre-recorded messages or sounds can be recorded directly onto Tobii S32 or through software called Tobii SymbolMate.  This AAC device can benefit Michael and help him reach his annual goal.