I had an opportunity to take a look at a new communication device at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in January. It is called the ProxTalker and is a bit different from other devices on the market.
As you can see, the ProxTalker's is one that fits in well with students who use systems such as PECS (picture exchange communication system). Meaning that the pictures can actually be taken off the device and used as a low tech communication system, an exchange system or for an activity. I think this is great because most students begin using symbols and symbol activities at an early age with programs like Boardmaker. This system just provides students a gateway to move to a more advanced system without a major shift in ability.
The basics on how ProxTalker works is simple. You just purchase the device and it comes with a hundred or so plastic “sound tags” that are used as the communication aides. Here’s what the website has to say:
I have been looking for a device that goes beyond the GoTalk and CheapTalk types of mid-tech devices, but are simpler than the dynamic display devices for some time. In my short time experimenting with this device, it seems to fit the bill.
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