Graduate student SLPs are a fairly diverse group, but one thing that is common to almost all of them is that they are on a very limited budget. Although many of the AAC apps are reasonably priced, even that can be a lot for a struggling student. 
Last week a large, profitable company sued a small start-up business for patent infringement. As a non-legal person, I can only guess that this sort of thing must happen fairly often. I would also guess that the large companies, which have the means to hire crackerjack legal teams and drag cases out, must often win. And while I guess I feel bad for the small businesses, I’ve never really cared before now.
PrAACtical AAC
See more about augmentative & alternative communication AAC, language learning, and apps at www.praacticalaac.info Our blog about praactically using AAC and language learning everyday. Via Communica8GH 
The iPad is attracting a lot of attention in the special ed/learning support arena at present. Some considered. Some media hype. But it definitely does have a place in... 
Learn about how iPad is helping autistic children communicate, express their feelings, socialize, learn, and play. Via Otir 
On Sunday, the US news programme ‘60 Minutes’ aired an article entitled ‘Apps for Autism’. As an assistive technology consultant it’s important for me to keep up-to-date with current practice in the use of technology to support people with disabilities. I watched it with interest. 
Welcome to this comprehensive collection of “All-things-Apple-and-App-Related” compiled by Spectronics’ clever team of speech pathologists, teachers and occupational therapists! We hope you find these resources helpful as you implement use of iPads, iPhones or iPod touches in special education classrooms or therapy settings. Also helpful in regular ed settings for support of students struggling with reading, writing or organisational skills. 
Today on the iTunes store, there are around 100 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Apps. These are specifically designed to be used by people who have complex communication needs... 
Many of us have seen the amazing potential for the iPad (and the iPod touch) in Special Education and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It is a very welcome... |
During Autism Awareness Month, an exploratory survey on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and iPads, iPod touches and iPhones was distributed as part of research collaboration between AssistiveWare and professors from the University of San Diego and the California State University at San Marcos. In this blog post we provide an overview of the key facts and findings of the survey that among others revealed that in the opinion of respondents, Proloquo2Go and other full-featured AAC Apps together with Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod touch can deliver an AAC solution that supports considerable improvements in key areas such as independence, behavior, interaction with others and learning. Via Amanda Hartmann, Spectronics
Graduate student SLPs are a fairly diverse group, but one thing that is common to almost all of them is that they are on a very limited budget. Although many of the AAC apps are reasonably priced, even that can be a lot for a struggling student. Via Spectronics Interest in using applications (apps) for smart phones and tablets in speech-language treatment has exploded. State and national convention programs, as well as continuing education offerings, reveal wide interest in apps for professional use. 
You just invested in a shiny new iPad for you child with special needs. Next, you lay out some more money to purchase a few communication apps, install them and your child is off and running with a $500 piece of equipment. Via Communica8GH 
Since the introduction of the iPad almost two years ago, the education world has changed. Everyone seems to want an iPad. Administrators have them; teachers have or want them; students have or wa... Amy is a 25 year-old woman who uses both an ECO device and the TouchChat application on the iPad to communicate. Amy is very active in her community and is a... 
60 Minutes on CBS News: Apps for Autism: Communicating on the iPad - Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate (Apps... Via Wendy Grant 
Proloquo2Go 1.7 has just been released. This important update focusses on layout customization as well as some organizational improvements: The message window is now resizable, supporting a larger backspace button. Via Communica8GH, Spectronics 
Brooke, a DynaVox Maestro and Proloquo2Go on iPad user, met the Queen at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne last week. Their outfits were colour coordinated! This photo caught the Queen as she looked over and said hello to Brooke. :) |
