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

2. 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 structured schedule His parents and teacher shared with us that while he is able to recognize objects, he can’t verbalize what he wants to say (uses placards with pictures of common activities) Mr. A 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.

3. Teacher Input Talked to Mr. A’s school teacher, Lindsey, who suggested that she wasn’t too worried about her student learning how to tell time, but more so on the fact that he still has trouble forming comprehendible, proper sentences.

4. 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

5. Items already on the market

6. #1. Activity Clock This activity was designed to adhere to Mr.’s parents in their request for a way to incorporate time concepts for our client By cutting out a square from the bottom of the clock we can add in a rotating activity wheel, that changes Mr. A’s job to-do according to the time. This will help with his need for a structured schedule and will hopefully demolish the visual audio barrier he has. For example, the clock on the right shows Mr. A that it is time for bed. 12 8 7 1 2 4 5 6 3 11 10 9 P.M.

7. 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

8. Clock: Pros and 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.

9. Ozzy’s Idea

10. #2. Ozzy idea: parts list & cost

11. Ozzy: pros and cons

12. Briefcase Talker 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

13. 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)

14. Pros and 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

15. Our Solution Using the Briefcase talker Will help the most with our clients communication skills Will be able to use at school and home Will look good and circuitry will be secure and safe Easy to use