Title: The Tango!
1The Tango!
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- by Samuel Sennott with Amir Shahsavari
- alltogether.wordpress.com
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2Contents
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- What it is for
- Language Hierarchy
- Other Features
- Accessibility Options
- Getting Started with Using the Tango!
- Getting Started with Programming
- Resources
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3What it is for
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- A modern augmentative communication device that
focuses first on the power of communication and
the connection with communication partners. - Meant to meet the communicative needs of children
with varying special needs such as autism and
developmental disabilities. - Utilizing terrific features like natural sounding
voice, digital photography, and phrase based
communication.
4Language Hierarchy
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- Download the Language Hierarchy Map
http//www.blink-twice.com/downloads/tango_word_ma
p.pdf
5Language Structure
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Topic based Word Lists
2,500 Phrase based talk topics
Camera for creating your own visuals
90 Core Words
Sequenced Stories for early communication, or for
storing favorite stories
Photo Albums
http//www.blink-twice.com/tango/better_communicat
ion.html
6Talk Topics
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Categories of Talk Topics
7Inside a Talk Topic
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Six pragmatically based options inside the Talk
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Nouns, Verbs, Modifiers, and a customized word
list
8Speak a Phrase
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9Words, Core, and Spelling
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- There is access to 90 core words, topic based
word lists, customizable word lists, as well as
letter by letter spelling with word prediction. - ABC Keyboard Layout or Frequency Based Keyboard
Layouts
10PopTalk
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One touch to enter PopTalk!
- Quick and useful phrases for greetings, asking
questions, and commenting.
11Other Features
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- Digital Camera
- Voice Morphing Recording and Adjusting,
Whining, Whispering, or Scream - Co-planned Sequenced Social Scripts
- Custom Talk Topics
- EZ Sets
- TangoLab Editing Software
- Teen Version Available, with Adult Up-Coming
12Accessibility Options
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- Direct Selection, Single Switch Scanning, and Two
Switch Step Scanning Options - Direct Selection Accessibility Controls
- Auditory Prompting for Scanning
- Options for Beginner Level User Setups
13Getting Started With Using the Tango!
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- The Custom Topics for Bubbles, Coloring, and
Play-Doh are a great place to jump in. - Helping a user navigate to a relevant Talk Topic
can be helpful in getting starting. - Download Tango Lessons from Blink Twice
http//www.blink-twice.com/tango/disc_download_in
ner.html?cat2
14Getting Started With Programming
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- Default for entry to programming mode is press
and hold the PopTalk! and ABC buttons. - Adjusting the Scroll back features, Hiding
Buttons to simplify topics, and creating a custom
talk topic are good places to start. - Scanning features are easily accessed.
15Resources
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- http//www.blink-twice.com
- Download 30 Lessons for the Home, for Therapists,
and for School - Try the Emulator
- User Videos http//www.blink-twice.com/tango/vide
os.html - How To Videos http//www.blink-twice.com/tango/ho
wtovideos.html - Communication Modes Videos http//www.blink-twice
.com/tango/better_communication.html