The Gus! SpeechPRO is an all-inclusive speech/communication software program used primarily by individuals with ALS, MS, stroke or other conditions that cause inability to speak. It features a speech synthesizer, 5,500 communication symbols, an onscreen keyboard, switch scanning and customizable buttons. The Gus! SpeechPRO costs $895 and is compatible with Windows XP or Vista systems.

1. The Gus! SpeechPRO
By: Sarah Mader

2. What is the Gus! SpeechPRO?
oThe Gus! SpeechPRO is an all inclusive speech/communication
software program.
oIt is primarily used for individuals who have:
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- MS
- stroke
- Conditions that cause inability to speak
(http://www.gusinc.com/speechpro.html)

3. Features
 Neospeech-speech synthesizer
 5,500 communication symbols
 Onscreen keyboard
 The Gus! Talking Keyboard-adds
auditory stimuli(Schlosser, 2003)
 The Gus! Easy Talk-categorizes
vocabulary by topic
 Switch Scanning
Picture & information taken from:
http://www.gusinc.com/speechsystem.html

4. Switch Scanning
 For individuals who are physically challenged
 Consists of a switch connected to the Gus! Mouse
 Row column scanning is the most common
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 Tools can be used to recommend an appropriate
configuration for speed of scanning(Koester, H., LoPresti,
E., & Simpson, R. (2006).

5.  The entire system is fully editable to allow for user specific
customization.
 Every button has it's own attributes which can be changed
independently
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6. Pricing
 $895.00 US
 Free upgrades
 Add a Gus! Mouse for$100.00
System Requirements
 Windows XP or Windows Vista
(http://www.gusinc.com/speechpro.html)

7. References
 Koester, H., LoPresti, E., & Simpson, R. (2006). Evaluation
of an adaptive row/column scanning system. Technology and
Disability, 18, 127-138.
 Schlosser, R. W. (2003). Roles of speech output in
augmentative and alternative communication: Narrative
review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19, 5-27.
 (2006). Retrieved October 12, 2008, from
http://www.gusinc.com/speechpro.html