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Debbie Dacey discusses options for augmentative communication using the iPad.
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Using iPads and iPodsas
Communication Devices
Deborah Dacey, MA/CCC-SLP; ATP
Special Ed Coordinator Boone Co. Schools
Augmentative Communication
iPod touch iPad
Just think…last year at this time, the iPad was just introduced –
now we’re on version 2!
Features of the iPad as an SGDPortable and LightweightDynamic DisplayMultiple AppsDirect Selection and Scanning
AccessHigh Quality Voice OutputSynthetic and Digitized TextChargeable Allows use of other applications
Communication ApplicationsConsiderations:
◦Cost◦Programmability◦Digitized and Synthetic Voice Options
◦Graphics Options◦Symbol Array
Proloquo2go
FEATURES:• a full-featured
augmentative communication device
• a default vocabulary of over 7000 items
• high resolution symbols: Symbol Stix
Symbol StixDesigned and developed by N2Y
for use in the on-line weekly newspaper, News2You and the online curriculum, Unique Learning System.
Generic activities and persons are depicted as lively stick figures- stick figures with "an attitude".
Proloquo2go
FEATURES cont.• natural sounding text-to-
speech voices • advanced word prediction• fully programmable and easy
to use• reasonably priced at
$189.99
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
* iOS 4.2 or later
* 273 MB of free space
Sample Pages on iPod Touch
Proloquo2go Video
http://www.proloquo2go.com/resources/article/introductory-videos
TouchChatHD
FEATURES:is a full featured communication
application Over 10,000 symbols are
includedReasonably priced at $149Five synthesized voices
TouchChatHDTouchChatHD
FEATURES cont.◦VocabPC: for adults and adolescents
uses a 12 location page layout◦MultiChat 15: created for school-
aged individuals with emerging language skills
◦Spelling: a keyboard page set with four word prediction
◦Primary: designed for children; offers vocabulary for home, school and general communication.
TouchChatHD
FEATURES:Minimum RequirementsiPod Touch 2nd generation
running iOS 4.0 or higheriPhone 3G running iOS 4.0 or
higheriPad running iOS 3.2 or higheriPad 2
TouchChatHD
Features◦Plays TapToTalk albums on an iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch®.
◦You can download the player application from the App StoreSM for free.
◦New version has scanning
TapToTalk
Design and organize “albums” with a library of over 2,500 pictures
You can add your own picturesRecord your voicee or use text-
to-speech“Publish" your albums to one or
more of our supported devices. Free apps play your albums on
each device. Web based for use on either Mac
or PC.
TapToTalk Designer
TapSpeak, LLCTapSpeak Button – Single
message TapSpeak Sequence –
Sequential recording
TapSpeak Choice – Allows quick and easy creation of communicator grids.
TapSpeak Choice for iPad
FEATURES:• Reasonably priced at $99.99• Multiple symbol options • photos and Mayer-Johnson PCS
core library of 4500 symbols• One to 56 messages on a board• Drag and drop creation and
editing
TapSpeak Choice for iPad
FEATURES:• Digitized voice including sample
libraries.• Tap/touch configurable for a
student’s motor skill capability.• Direct access• Scanning modes using the entire
iPad screen as a switch or use RJ Cooper’s iPad Super-Switch and iPad Switch Interface.
TapSpeak SequenceFEATURES:
◦$29.99 ◦Unlimited number of messages and
sequence length and phrase recording length
◦A number of geometric symbols and colors
◦Use your own photographs or drawings
◦Tap response is configurable ◦Basic usage tracking◦Reorder phrases in a sequence,
modify existing phrases
Features:Unlimited number of messagesUnlimited message lengthConfigurable button colorConfigurable button feedbackEditing of existing messagesFull editing of the message list
TapSpeak Button
TapSpeak ButtonRequirements:Version 1.0 $19.99
◦Apple iPhone with at least OS 3.1◦iPod Touch 2G with any attached
microphone and OS 3.1.Version 2.0 $49.99
◦Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later.
http://conleysolutions.com/wordpress
TapSpeak video
SoundingBoard™ Version 2.0 Update◦Linked Boards: choose to link one board to another on any message location
◦Single and Dual Switch Access: Using AbleNet's bluetooth access switch
◦Pre-Loaded Communication Boards: 14 pre-loaded communication boards
SoundingBoard
FEATURES:Create boards with up to 9
message locationsVirtually unlimited capacity;
create boards for any situationUse the built-in AbleNet symbol
library for instant access to hundreds of symbols
Record messages of virtually any length for each symbol
SoundingBoard
Use your own photo library for even greater flexibility and options
Take your own photos using your iPhone and use them in a board immediately*
Increase the physical size of the boards by using iPad
SoundingBoard
Requirements:$59.99 SoundingBoard™ is designed to
work with: ◦iPhone 3GS and ◦iPhone 4, ◦iPod Touch 3rd and 4th Generation
◦iPad 1 and 2
SoundingBoard
http://www.ablenetinc.com/AssistiveTechnology/Communication/SoundingBoard/tabid/632/Default.aspx
SoundingBoard
http://mypad.lazyriver.on-rev.com/ $29.99
http://www.xcellentcreations.com/iphone-application-development/iconverse/ ◦$9.99
iConverse
MYTALKTOOLS MOBILE AAC Use simple grids or boards with
bold images to play recorded sounds when you touch a cell. The sequences can even form complete sentences.
MYTALKTOOLS WORKSPACEFAST, FLEXIBLE AUTHORINGMyTalkTools Workspace is a Web
application to personalize MyTalkTools Mobile or Lite quickly and easily.
It's a drag-and-drop tool that simplifies design and backs up your MyTalkTools content when you sync.
Voice4u Create Your Original Icons &
CategoriesCreate as many icons &
categories as you need. Customize pre-loaded icons & categories with your own photos and sound.
Features
Over 150 Pre-loaded IconsCharming icons with easy-to-listen, clear
voice in nine categories that helps user’s self expression. Organized in 11 categories.
Just Too Easy!Our user-friendly interface that is tested with
autistic individuals assures zero learning cost. Use Voice4u right after installation.
Affordable Price: ONLY $29.99Voice4u is totally affordable out of your
pocket. More than 100X cheaper than conventional AAC devices.
What is required to have switch access to an I-Pad app?
1. A Connection2. A Switch Interface3. Switch(es)4. An Application that includes logic to make it “switch aware”
• Make elements on the screen “accessible”• Receive, interpret and act upon switch events
iPad Switch Access
iPad Cordless Super-Switch (RJ Cooper) $149
iPad Cordless Switch Interface (RJ Cooper) $99
TapSpeak Choice ($99)
iPad/iPod Cases
iPad Accessory Package• iAdapter • rubberized corners and handle• A small slide cover on the
front of the housing will hide the home button
• an amplifier with dual speakers
• A rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery
• shoulder strap for portability• plastic stand for table top use.
http://www.amdi.net/iadapter/
Lessons learnedWork with your IT techs and your
purchasing people prior to doing anything.
Set up I-tunes account with a “generic” email that can be transferred between teachers and schools. DO NOT SET UP AN ACCOUNT UNDER YOUR NAME OR CREDIT CARD!
Set up a purchasing system for purchasing apps. (ie. Vouchers, giftcards, free only, etc.)
Lessons learned (cont.)Determine who will manage the
account and if you are going to have a centralized computer to “sync”.
Download “lite” or free versions of apps, when possible to determine if it’s worth the money.
Read the reviews.www.docstoc.com/docs/60454355/iPhone-iPad-and-iPod-touch-Apps-for-(Special)-Education
Riding the wave of a technology revolution…Apps are CONSTANTLY changing
Be aware of system requirements
Keep searching for the latest and greatest!
Thanks for your attendance!