Furdy Text
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Furdy Text is the text editor function of the full version of Furdy. It can be used on smartphones and tablets. Written text can be played back as speech and saved as a text file.
--------------------------------------------------- Furdy was developed in collaboration with a day care center for people with autism spectrum disorder. The original goal was to improve the quality of communication between caregivers and clients. Furdy is the digital version of traditional assistive devices. It includes all METACOM symbols, a daily planner, speech-generating device, timer, activity schedules, noise level indicator, and much more. With the increasing number of integrated functions, the number of possible applications has also grown. Furdy can be used in institutions, workshops, schools, retirement/nursing homes, day care centers, and similar settings, as well as for private use.
The full version includes all functions, including approximately 8,000 Metacom symbols, which can be used as an alternative to photos to create cards. Each card is assigned an instruction in text form or as recorded speech. These cards are used, among other things, to break down complex tasks into individual, easy-to-understand steps. These steps are then combined into a work plan. For example, the work plan for 'cooking' includes: "Fill 2 liters of water into the pot," "Place the pot on the stove," "Add a pinch of salt to the water," etc. For each step, the user sees the corresponding image and hears the corresponding voice output.
The daily planner function: Similar to a traditional daily planner, all activities scheduled for the day are compiled into a plan and completed throughout the day.
The speech-generating device function: Works like a standard speech-generating device, with the option to create custom boards using Metacom symbols and personal photos. Each symbol is assigned a text or voice instruction, which is played back when clicked.
The timer function: A visual timer that displays the remaining time using color.
The traffic light function: A digital noise level indicator that measures the ambient noise level and displays it visually as a traffic light (green, yellow, red).
In addition to the digital tools, there are other functions primarily designed for entertainment, but also intended to enhance users' skills.
A drum function trains rhythm, sense of timing, motor skills, and combinatorics.
A speech computer function allows users to compose and save their own texts, which can also be played back as text-to-speech (TTS) speech output. Users are introduced to reading, writing, and the phonetics of individual words and letters.
A drawing tablet function allows users to draw and save creative images.
The voice recorder function allows users to record and play back spoken words.
The clicker function requires users to tap multiple buttons as quickly as possible.
A quiz function introduces users to symbols and their meanings, helping them to memorize them. A mood barometer is also integrated, allowing users to display their current mood to others.
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FURDY was developed through a collaboration between the "Barrier-Free Systems" program at Frankfurt University and the Lower Franconia Day Care Center for People with Autism (TAU). Through continuous contact and close consultation with the center's staff, and regular testing phases of the application, it was adapted to the needs of both the staff and, of course, the clients as much as possible.
For further information, including details on other versions, please visit www.furdy.de
--------------------------------------------------- Furdy was developed in collaboration with a day care center for people with autism spectrum disorder. The original goal was to improve the quality of communication between caregivers and clients. Furdy is the digital version of traditional assistive devices. It includes all METACOM symbols, a daily planner, speech-generating device, timer, activity schedules, noise level indicator, and much more. With the increasing number of integrated functions, the number of possible applications has also grown. Furdy can be used in institutions, workshops, schools, retirement/nursing homes, day care centers, and similar settings, as well as for private use.
The full version includes all functions, including approximately 8,000 Metacom symbols, which can be used as an alternative to photos to create cards. Each card is assigned an instruction in text form or as recorded speech. These cards are used, among other things, to break down complex tasks into individual, easy-to-understand steps. These steps are then combined into a work plan. For example, the work plan for 'cooking' includes: "Fill 2 liters of water into the pot," "Place the pot on the stove," "Add a pinch of salt to the water," etc. For each step, the user sees the corresponding image and hears the corresponding voice output.
The daily planner function: Similar to a traditional daily planner, all activities scheduled for the day are compiled into a plan and completed throughout the day.
The speech-generating device function: Works like a standard speech-generating device, with the option to create custom boards using Metacom symbols and personal photos. Each symbol is assigned a text or voice instruction, which is played back when clicked.
The timer function: A visual timer that displays the remaining time using color.
The traffic light function: A digital noise level indicator that measures the ambient noise level and displays it visually as a traffic light (green, yellow, red).
In addition to the digital tools, there are other functions primarily designed for entertainment, but also intended to enhance users' skills.
A drum function trains rhythm, sense of timing, motor skills, and combinatorics.
A speech computer function allows users to compose and save their own texts, which can also be played back as text-to-speech (TTS) speech output. Users are introduced to reading, writing, and the phonetics of individual words and letters.
A drawing tablet function allows users to draw and save creative images.
The voice recorder function allows users to record and play back spoken words.
The clicker function requires users to tap multiple buttons as quickly as possible.
A quiz function introduces users to symbols and their meanings, helping them to memorize them. A mood barometer is also integrated, allowing users to display their current mood to others.
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FURDY was developed through a collaboration between the "Barrier-Free Systems" program at Frankfurt University and the Lower Franconia Day Care Center for People with Autism (TAU). Through continuous contact and close consultation with the center's staff, and regular testing phases of the application, it was adapted to the needs of both the staff and, of course, the clients as much as possible.
For further information, including details on other versions, please visit www.furdy.de
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Benjamin Göddel
goeddel@furdy.de
Seligenstädter Weg 3
63796 Kahl am Main
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