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 thathe 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.

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Clock: Pros & ConsExample 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 (+) SafeEliminates visual-audio barrier Includes a way for Mr. A to learn about time conceptsSmall, portable sizeAttractive to look at with the rotating pictures, lights and soundAdheres to everyday useRuns on batteries—easy replacement

Cons (-)*Does not focus on speech correctionMr. 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!

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