NEED A DIFFERENT NAME Mark Page (LHS) Andrew Osborne (AHS) Jasmine Gandhi (CHS) March 31, 2009

Our Client, Mr. A Statement of Need: Our client needs to overcome visual-audio barriers and gain time concepts Mr. A is seven years old and autistic Comfortable seeing a structured schedule Teachers and parents agree that he has trouble forming words. Mr. A’s parents wants to learn concept of time, if at all possible. He would appreciate the “jump start,” but keep main focus is on speech development and correction.

Constraints and Requirements Safety Cost: cap of $150 Well put together and attractive Simple to understand and operate Improve audio visual communication skills Durable Effective Size Efficient power source

Items already on the market

#1. Option: Activity Clock Activity was designed to adhere to Mr. A’s parents’ request for a way to incorporate time concepts By cutting out a square from the bottom of the clock we can add in a rotating activity wheel, that changes Mr. A’s task according to the time. This will help with his need for a structured schedule and will hopefully demolish the visual audio barrier he has P.M.

Clock: Pros & Cons Example flowchart: At noon the clock needs to change picture to represent lunch time START Update sensors Is it 12:00 p.m. yet? no yes Turn pin wheel- change picture The flowchart will continue in this manner, with updates pertaining to the next timing in series. (e.g. dinner time)… There would be a sensor at the hour hand, and various hour numberings. So, as soon as they match, or overlap each other, the flowchart would continue. Pros (+) Safe Eliminates visual- audio barrier Includes a way for Mr. A to learn about time concepts Small, portable size Attractive to look at with the rotating pictures, lights and sound Adheres to everyday use Runs on batteries— easy replacement Cons (-) *Does not focus on speech correction Mr. A loves electronic hand-held devices—if this is not something he likes, he will not use it.

Clock: Parts list & Cost PARTS Clock  approx. $5-10; may possibly get one donated. Rotating wheel with graphic, detailed and eye-catching pictures… maybe we could use the laser cutter  to get a nice quality pin wheel Staples, it may cost around $12-16; if by laser cutter it could cost $10-15 Sound circuits Sensors to recognize hour change LED lights Two separate switches: One to change the center picture and one to switch between A.M. and P.M. signs

Ozzy’s Idea

#2. Ozzy idea: parts list & cost

Ozzy: pros & cons

Speak Easy This solution is a device which will help our clients communication skills The device will be built out of a briefcase which has buttons on the outside Each button will correspond to a different word or activity and will be accompanied by pictures When pushed the device will pronounce the word or activity The messages will be able to be re-recorded and the pictures will be interchangeable

Parts List 6-8 ISD1110 voice recording chips (5.95e) 1-2 small speaker(s) 1 small microphone Other circuit parts 1 briefcase (used if possible) 6-8 pinball buttons Recording switches (Estimated cost=$70-$90) Diagrams (see handouts)

Speak Easy: Pros & cons Pros Portable Circuitry can be built inside Safe Will fix the lack of visual-audio Cost falls within range Will look AWESOME Cons May be difficult to built Some parts may be tough to get Does not include time concepts

Our Solution Using the Speak Easy-Briefcase Talker Ideal to help our client with his communication skills He will be able to perfect the audio-visual concepts Will be able to use at school and/or home Will look good and circuitry will be secure and safe Easy to use

Thank you for your attention! Q+A