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Contents What it is for Language Hierarchy Other Features Home What it is for Language Hierarchy Other Features Accessibility Options Getting Started with Using the Tango! Getting Started with Programming Resources 3 4 11 12 13 14 15

What it is for Home 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.

Language Hierarchy Home Download the Language Hierarchy Map: http://www.blink-twice.com/downloads/tango_word_map.pdf

Language Structure Home 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_communication.html

Categories of Talk Topics Home Categories of Talk Topics

Inside a Talk Topic Home 1 2 Six pragmatically based options inside the Talk Topic Nouns, Verbs, Modifiers, and a customized word list

Home Speak a Phrase

Words, Core, and Spelling Home 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

One touch to enter PopTalk! Home One touch to enter PopTalk! Quick and useful phrases for greetings, asking questions, and commenting.

Other Features Digital Camera Home 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

Accessibility Options Home Accessibility Options 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

Getting Started With Using the Tango! Home Getting Started With Using the Tango! 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_inner.html?cat=2

Getting Started With Programming Home 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.

Resources http://www.blink-twice.com Home 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/videos.html How To Videos: http://www.blink-twice.com/tango/howtovideos.html Communication Modes Videos: http://www.blink- twice.com/tango/better_communication.html