Introduction🔗

The video below offers an introduction and overview of how to use the LITTLE Step-by-Step speech device. It will guide you through initial setup, including adding a battery, selecting a level, and recording messages.

Advanced Features🔗

The video below covers the advanced functionalities of the LITTLE Step-by-Step. Here are the topics covered and their video timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
0:23 – Using Levels with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
1:23 – Using Overlays with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
1:41 – Using Alternate Switch Caps with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
2:10 – Using an External Switch with the LITTLE Step-by-Step
2:34 – Controlling Toys or Appliances with the LITTLE Step-by-Step

Additional Resource Links🔗

• LITTLE Step-by-Step Quick Start Guide
• LITTLE Step-by-Step Instructions for Use
• 101 Ideas for Sequential Message Communication Device Use
• How Do I Activate an External Device with a LITTLE Step-by-Step
• Blank Overlays
• AT Resource Hub for activities and curriculum featuring this device

Tips and Troubleshooting🔗

LED Light Indicator🔗

The LED positioned above the record switch displays the status of the LITTLE Step-by-Step. Here are the LED colors and light patterns for each status:

• Red LED
  • Four flashes in a row – the battery is low
  • Steady for 1 second – the device is on
  • Steady – the device is in record mode
  • Continuous flashing – a message is being recorded
  • Single flash – a message is being played
  • Flashing, followed by audible warbled beep – the device’s memory has been cleared
• Yellow LED
  • Steady for 1 second – the device has no recorded message
  • Flashing (while in Record mode) – the device’s memory/ storage is full

Battery🔗

We recommend always using regular, alkaline batteries to avoid any issues with recording or playing messages. If your device is not working correctly, it may be due to one of two battery issues:

1. Low or Depleted Batteries: The batteries in your device may need to be replaced.
2. Battery Type Issues: If you’re using rechargeable batteries or batteries labeled “Heavy Duty,” “Industrial Grade,” or “ProCell,” these types may cause the device to behave as if the batteries are low or dead. These battery types manage power differently than regular alkaline batteries, so we do not recommend using them with this product.

How to resolve:

• Replace the batteries with new, regular alkaline batteries.
• Make sure the replacement batteries are fresh and recently purchased. Batteries that you have used in other devices or that have sat unused for a while may lack enough power to operate your device properly.

The video below demonstrates how to install a 9V battery into the device:

Control a Toy or Appliance🔗

Control a toy or appliance with the LITTLE Step-by-Step. After recording a message, use the jack on the back that says “TOY/APPL.” to plug in a toy. When you push the switch top, the toy will activate for the duration of the message.

Watch the video below to learn about the process:

Additional Support🔗

Please visit the LITTLE Step-by-Step Support Hub for additional support resources.