LAMP WFL French and American Spanish

Last updated: 29/01/2025

LAMP Words For Life® is a robust AAC app that combines the power of Minspeak, the Unity® language system, and Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP™) principles and strategies. LAMP is a therapeutic approach based on neurological and motor learning principles. It provides one consistent motor pattern per word, to develop automaticity. With thousands of frequently used words pre-stored and the ability to store customised vocabulary, the app allows for unlimited language growth. LAMP Words for Life is available in English, French, and American Spanish, meaning more individuals can benefit from its structured approach to language development.

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General

Languages

French, US Spanish

Does this vocabulary cost to access?

Vocabulary included in software price, One-off cost

Format

Electronic

Translation Method

‘Fluent’ speaker of the language(s) who has a language based profession e.g. Speech & Language Therapist, Linguist, Language Teacher or similar e.g. a Polish vocabulary that has been created by a fluent Polish speaker who is also a Speech & Language Therapist would meet this criteria

Supplier

Liberator Ltd.

Software Required

iOS

Text To Speech

Are voices available in the same language(s) as the vocabulary?

Yes

What voices are available?

Male adult, Female adult, Male child, Female child

Does the system need internet access for the voice to run?

Vocabulary

Is the settings/software menu available in the same language(s) as the vocabulary?

Does the package support code switching (speaking two or more languages within one sentence/message bar)?

Yes

Can the user switch between languages while staying in the vocabulary package? (E.g via a link on the home page or tool bar etc)

Yes

When the vocabulary was created what features of the language were considered?

When creating this bilingual vocabulary, careful consideration was given to selecting core words based on their frequency of use in the target language. These core words are essential for daily communication and reflect the most common terms individuals are likely to use. Additionally, the vocabulary is designed to accommodate the language’s specific sentence structure, word order, and grammatical forms, ensuring that users can generate grammatically correct utterances. Both core and fringe words (such as culturally relevant terms like festivals, foods, and places) were selected to provide a comprehensive communication tool that is practical and contextually relevant for speakers of the language.

Is it a Text-only or Symbol + Text vocabulary?

Symbol + Text

Are there written labels on the cells as well as symbols?

Yes

Is it possible to have two labels on the cell with the symbol?

Yes

Is it possible to have symbol-only page sets? (i.e no written labels)

Is there a keyboard available?

Yes

What keyboards are available?

Keyboards in both the language(s) of the vocabulary and English (e.g. an Urdu vocabulary has both an Urdu keyboard and an English keyboard)

Is there a search function/word finder?

Yes

Can you change the skin tone of symbols?

Yes

Can the vocabulary content be personalised for the individual?

Yes

What level of language ability does this package support? (pick the best fit category)

Combining sentence starters with endings (this could be e.g. a Food page that has some sentence starters, “I want to eat…” “I don’t like…” and a word bank to complete the sentence) Combining several words together to make sentences, but not necessarily grammatically correct. Combining several words together at sentence level and including the correct grammar, such as using the correct verb form, and noun-verb agreement and other features as expected in the language. (to meet this criteria the functioning of the vocabulary must be able to accommodate the language’s sentence structure and grammar).

What topics of conversation does the system support? (choose the best fit category)

Wide range of topics including school topics (children) work/ daily living related vocabulary (adults) and common hobbies/ interests, cultural/ religious practices

Is there a translation function available?