Voice Amplifer for 'low' talkers
Brian from NY
(click on picture for larger image)
Several
times in assessing learners for AAC devices, I have come across people
that have very low volume, but they *can* talk (like Brian,
above). Let me assure
you, as I do the caregivers of such people: Nothing, I repeat, nothing
will be as efficient and usable as their natural voice. We just
need to get it louder! That's all. No AAC. No
learning curve. No device maintenance. No software
vocabulary building. Just their own voice.....LOUDER
<grin>. Great for speech therapy, also!
From Kati C. of NJ, SLP:
"As a speech pathologist, I am always looking for new ideas and technologies to improve the speech and language of my students. I have found that the Talk-Aid is invaluable in helping students increase volume during conversations and group discussions. Those students using the Talk-Aid appear more confident when speaking, and in some students, I have even noticed improved fluency when using the device!
"The Talk-Aid is a popular item in the classroom. It is fun and easy to use. In fact, even those students who do not require the extra assistance of amplified speech frequently ask for a turn using the device."
My Waistband Amplifier is a slick, over-the-ears, performer-type microphone (*very* lightweight), into a battery-operated all-in-one amplifier. And it's quite sufficiently loud! It comes with a fanny pack waistband and weighs only . It comes with 6 AA batteries (you can replace with rechargeable, and can be recharged right in the unit!). Comes with tie-clip mike as well as one pictured above. Also includes charger! Volume dial is on the amplifier.
From Kati C. of NJ, SLP:
"As a speech pathologist, I am always looking for new ideas and technologies to improve the speech and language of my students. I have found that the Talk-Aid is invaluable in helping students increase volume during conversations and group discussions. Those students using the Talk-Aid appear more confident when speaking, and in some students, I have even noticed improved fluency when using the device!
"The Talk-Aid is a popular item in the classroom. It is fun and easy to use. In fact, even those students who do not require the extra assistance of amplified speech frequently ask for a turn using the device."
My Waistband Amplifier is a slick, over-the-ears, performer-type microphone (*very* lightweight), into a battery-operated all-in-one amplifier. And it's quite sufficiently loud! It comes with a fanny pack waistband and weighs only . It comes with 6 AA batteries (you can replace with rechargeable, and can be recharged right in the unit!). Comes with tie-clip mike as well as one pictured above. Also includes charger! Volume dial is on the amplifier.