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Writing with Symbols : Version 2.519
Registration number - 48566965
Replacement for Damaged Disc- Reg# 48543457
Writing with Symbols 2000 is a talking word processor with pictures.
The Talking Symbol Processor:
Words are automatically illustrated as you type. A single key press can show you the alternatives for any
particular word, and you can easily change the symbol set you are using. It is easy to make symbol materials, and
great for beginner writers. There is a pictorial spell checker in all of the sections.
The Talking Word Processor:
This works as any word processor, with the addition that you can view the symbol for any word as you wish -
either temporarily, to check the meaning, or as a way of adding just a few symbols to a page. The program
speaks as you type (letters, words or sentences) or you can hear the writing spoken afterwards "on demand".
Grids for Printing:
Using grids you can make a vast range of teaching and communication materials including time tables, rotas,
worksheets, communication books and games. Grid cells can have single words, symbols, or symbol sentences.
You can vary the layout to suit your task, with either regular or irregular cells.
Grids for Writing:
People who want to write using symbols or text can simply click with a mouse or switch in a grid cell. A grid cell
can have letters, single words, pictures or complete phrases. Other cells can have commands or controls, such
as delete, new paragraph etc. A set of grids (called an environment) can be linked to give access to large relevant
vocabularies for individual or group use.
FEATURES and USES:
------get the right symbol for the meaning
-------turn symbols on and off to get the right level of support
-------use the pictorial spell checker for language learning and understanding
A dynamically linked set of on-screen grids, called an 'environment', can give targeted access to a wide
vocabulary, without having to cope with too much at a time. The new wizard in versions 2+ makes this really easy.
These grids can be set with automatic scanning for switch users.
You can have as many grids visible at a time - for example leaving a 'menu' always showing as well as the
current vocabulary, or having two separate grids for word building.
You can add commands to grid cells for switch users, or to give easy access to commands. Sets of commands
(Macros) can be added to cells to give users a lot of support.
Create:
* Communication grids and books
* Write stories and diaries
* Shopping lists, timetable, reminders
* Worksheets
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