An interactive language program to build understanding and recall of words by strengthening semantic processing, based on the therapy manual "Building Language: Word Meanings" by Robyn Dower and Jan Mackey, Helios Art and Book Co, 1996. Enables repeated practice and the opportunity for reinforcement of word meanings at an error-free level.
For use:
* By adults who have dysphasia and children with language learning needs
* By individuals for independent practice of basic word skills as an adjunct to their language rehabilitation
* In cognitive-language intervention by speech-language pathologists, particularly to strengthen skills in categorization and attention
* By teachers of adult literacy and basic adult language training
Features:
* Based on cognitive neuropsychological theory
* Activities graded according to semantic factors
* Feedback and performance record
* Everyday vocabulary (high frequency and high imageability words)
* Functional communication strategies
* Natural voice with accent options (USA, UK and Australia)
Activities Include:
* Picture Meanings
* Spoken Word - Picture Links
* Written Word - Picture Links