Device Trials and Rationale

  • K0542
  • His needs and abilities exceed the available vocabulary on the TechTalk8 and MessageMate.
  • K0543
  • He was unable to spell adequately to generate novel messages on a purely text-based device.
  • K0544
  • The black/white symbols on the Dynamo display were difficult to discriminate and interfered with his symbol selection accuracy and rate.
  • The DynaVox exceeded the size/weight criteria for the patient to carry independently/safely.
  • During trials with the DynaMyte, successful communication behaviors were noted.