PODD Alternative Access with pre-printed PODD Books

A pre-printed & bound communication book on waterproof paper, with adjustable strap.

• Suitable for children with limited or no speech, new to using an AAC system.
• Localised version of the ‘Partner-Assisted Visual Scanning (PAVS) 9 Expanded Functions’ layout.

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• Teachers/Therapists/Parents can model (point while speaking) to symbols in a meaningful context. Children learn to use it expressively in time.
• Use for a range of communication functions: make requests; ask questions, give opinions, comment, complain, reject, express feelings, describe, draw attention, share information, tell stories, play and instruct.
• Page numbers on each picture help communication partners know where to turn, to construct a message.
• This layout can be used by children who use Direct Pointing too, although it is optimised for efficient Partner Assisted Visual Scanning . Auditory Scanners can use this layout also.

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• Requires Boardmaker V6 to edit pages or print other books (available separately).
• Includes a PODD license (templates are in English only) plus books.
• Printed books include English, Afrikaans & isiXhosa text labels for all symbols.

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