Compass Back to School Series
Part 1
Compass Page Set Overview for the School
Patrick Brune M.S. CCC/SLP
Implementation and Training Team
Tobii Dynavox
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This program is offered for .15 CEU (Introductory Level; Professional area)
REQUIRED DISCLOSURES:
• Financial: Patrick Brune is a full-time employee of Tobii Dynavox.
• Nonfinancial: Patrick Brune has no nonfinancial interest to disclose.
Because of the unique characteristics of our product(s), this presentation will focus
exclusively on Tobii Dynavox software and will not include information on other
similar communication or educational product(s).
Back to School with Communicator 5
• To receive the .15 ASHA CEUs:
• You must watch all three sessions
• The final session will have the post-test that is required
by ASHA
• A certificate of completion will be emailed to you after
the post-test is passed with 80%
• Instructions for ASHA CEUs will be provided to you in
the final session
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Back to School with Compass
Back to School with Compass
• Session 1: Compass Page Set Overview for the School
• Session 2: Customizing Compass Content
• Session 3: Resources Supporting Compass
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Let’s Begin!
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Tobii Dynavox Communication Software
Tobii Dynavox Software Overview
Offers pagesets designed with particular groups in mind
• Needs (language, social, literacy)
• Skills
Developed based on:
• Current and foundational academic research
• Clinical expertise in the field and within Tobii Dynavox
• Client/family/caregiver feedback and testing
Core First
Stroke and
Brain Injury
Navigator
All Access
Master
Page
Premium
Pagesets
WordPower
NavBar
Core First
WordPower
All Access
Master
Page
NavBar
What is Compass?
 Core First Pageset
 Gateway Pageset
 NavBar Pageset
 PODD® Pageset
 Master Page Pageset
 All Access
 Stroke & Brain Injury Persona
 Navigator
 Text -based Pageset
 WordPower®
Common Denominator
Compass Communication Tools
Compass Communication Tools
 Tools for efficiency:
 QuickFires
 QuickPhrases
 Topics & Topic Messages
 Tools for precision:
 Core Words
 Keyboards
 Topic Words
 Word Lists
 Integrated support tools:
 Behavior Supports
 Scripts
 Whiteboard
Topics:
• How we organize the vocabulary
on the device
• Topics vary in number depending
on the Ability Level
Tools for Communication Efficiency
Topic Messages:
• Context Specific
• Below Topic Picture
• Accessed through Hotspot in
VSD or specified tabs in grid
layout
• QuickFires:
• Any where, any time Language
• Allows for a variety of
communicative functions
• Not just “requests”
More Tools for
Communication Efficiency
QuickPhrases:
• Customizable phrases
• Perform a variety of
communicative functions
− Greetings, Feelings, Repairs,
Questions, etc.
Topic Words:
• Individual vocabulary that supports
topic based communication.
• Topic specific words in each topic.
• Provide specific vocabulary related
to a Topic
Tools for Communication Precision
Word Lists:
• Large collection of single word
vocabulary
• Non-context based
• List of single words, organized
by category.
Core Words
• Limited set of highly useful words (high frequency
words)
• Words apply across settings
• Vocabulary is made up of pronouns, verbs,
descriptors, and prepositions
• Very few nouns are included in a core vocabulary
• Consistent location of vocabulary
More Tools for
Communication Precision
Keyboards
• Presented at every Ability Level:
• Customizable
• Word Prediction with or without symbols
Let’s Take a
Look …
Core First
WordPower
All Access
Master
Page
NavBar
Compass NavBar Pageset
• Flat navigation
• Integrated Behavior Supports
• Topics always accessible from a Navigation Bar
• Contextual images (grid or visual scene)
• Seamless access to a variety of Communication Tools
• Designed to address progression through Communication
Ability Levels
• Systematic organization of Core Steps to develop high level
literacy skills
• Target Population: Autism and related disorders
NavBar Pageset
• Option for using a Visual Scene or Grid layout
Visual Scene
with Hotspots for subtopics
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Grid Layout
with Tabs for subtopics
When developing, the target audience were
individuals with autism…
• “The NavBar pageset provides visual
representations that are organized, structured,
and consistent.
• Much of the language is organized by context
(topic).
• The NavBar pageset includes tools to support
social communication, social interaction, and
expansion of activities and positive behaviors.”
however over time, many different individuals with
complex communication needs have benefited from this
page set.
Let’s look at the software
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Compass – Master Page pageset
• Uses a traditional master page layout.
• Offers communication tools and array of topics remain
accessible from any Topic for additional ease of use
• Supports both large visual scenes or a more traditional
grid of messages for each topic
• Can be customized for all ages and ability levels.
Target Population
• Developmental Disabilities
• Non-specific Cohort
• Children and Adults
• Children or adults who have used grid based organization successfully in the
past
• Children or adults with Intellectual Disabilities
• Children or adults with TBI
• Ability to learn page navigation
• This page set easily supports a keyguard
• Provides additional motor support for direct selectors
What is the Master Page pageset?
• Available for ages Young Child through Adult
• Available for Ability Levels
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Emergent (3x3 layout)
Emergent Transitional (4x4)
Context-Dependent (5x5)
Transitional Independent (6x6)
Independent (7x7)
Emergent 3x3 layout
What is the Master Page pageset?
• Option for using a Grid layout or Visual Scene.
Grid Layout with Tabs for subtopics
Visual Scene with Hotspots for subtopics
Let’s look at the software
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Compass Core First pageset
• Centered around a Core Word strategy
• Core Words
• Fringe Words
• Personal Words
• Two Layout Options
• Fitzgerald Key – core words are grouped together on the
page, organized by parts of speech.
• Keyboard Core (new option)- core words are grouped
together by first letter. User selects first letter to see core
words associated with that letter.
• Target population:
• Individuals with intact or relatively intact language
skills or those that we don’t know yet their language
potential
− Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Apraxia
What is a Core Word Strategy
• The combination of core words and fringe words (and personal).
Characteristics:
• Limited set of highly useful words (high frequency words)
• Words apply across settings
• Vocabulary is made up primarily of pronouns, verbs, descriptors, and prepositions
• Very few nouns are included in a core vocabulary
• Consistent location of vocabulary
Dennis, A., Hatch, P., & Erickson, K. (2013 )
Let’s look at the software
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Compass All Access Pageset
• Unique home page layout
• Grid size can be adjusted
• Every level can have any grid size layout
• Does not limit an individual with physical challenges access to the support of all the
language tools
• Profiles
• Message History
• Options for core word layouts
• Target Population:
• CP and related disorders
− Scanning or head mouse as access method
− Direct selector who need an alternative layout
Compass is available for:
T7
T10
T15
I-12
I-15
iPad &
iPad Mini
Windows tablet