logical next words are used, and the “grammar” function
provides morphological endings to verbs, nouns, and adjectives.
Spelling with word prediction along with the category-based
pages contained in all other versions of the vocabulary are also
available. This vocabulary is configured to work with a
keyguard.
WordPower80
WordPower80 is for someone who has good vision, motor skills,
and literacy skills. WordPower80 vocabulary pages consist of
core vocabulary, spelling, and word prediction.
WordPower108
WordPower108 is the newest WordPower vocabulary option. It
consists of a large number of high-frequency words on the main
page, resulting in fast communication and quick access to core
words. Word completion and logical next words are used, and
the “grammar” function provides morphological endings to
verbs, nouns, and adjectives.
MultiChat 15
MultiChat 15 features a15-button layout and is available in three
versions: one for school-aged individuals with emerging
language skills, one for adolescents, and one for adults. There
are multiple forms of communication available in this program:
sentences, phrases, individual words, recordings for story-telling
and visual scenes. Also included are interactive play and reading
pages, social pages and a News-2-You starter page for the
weekly newspaper’s vocabulary. There are symbols on every
button with the exclusion of several core words.
VocabPC
VocabPC was designed by Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-
SLP, for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
Vocabulary in VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases,
interactive sentences, activity vocabulary and naming words.
VocabPC uses a 12-location page layout. A Tour Guide for
VocabPC is included on the Chat Editor CD. This tour guide
describes the users the author was working with and provides
rationales and teaching support for VocabPC.
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