Operated by direct touch, this tool is ideal for teaching communication skills and object/word relationships. Simply place objects, words or pictures on the raised platform, press the appropriate switch plate and lights and a 5-second prerecorded voice message will automatically activate. Messages can be recorded and re-recorded as often as you wish. Tones and lights model plays a soothing tone when the plate is pressed. Comes with three shatterproof plastic cards (can be placed in the grooves on the front or back.)