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- 1. Session Code: AAC-10 Lets Talk: A Review of AAC APPS and their Features Sandy Chiampas schiampas@ladse.org Deb Malnar dmalnar@ladse.org Kerrin Tom ktom@ladse.org November 3, 2011 2:15-3:15
- 2. Objectives: Participants will be able to identify 4 features of AAC apps Participants will explain how the features of AAC apps relate to the communication needs of their students/clients Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 2
- 3. The emergence of mobile touch screen devices is changing the landscape for individuals with augmentative communication needs Pros: Broad spectrum of options and functions Smaller, multi-functional Cost effective Cool factor Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 3
- 4. The emergence of mobile touch screen devices is changing the landscape for individuals with augmentative communication needs Cons: Putting Tool before Process AAC Service Provider (SLP, PT, OT) may not be involved in: decision making, training, technical support, follow up Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 4
- 5. Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 5
- 6. Towards Communicative Independence Context- Emerging Independent Dependent Unreliable symbolic Reliable symbolic communication communication Novel utterances Basic needs and Limited Unlimited wants vocabulary vocabulary Familiar partners Limited partners Multiple partners
- 7. Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 7
- 8. App Assessment Symbol size and type Message type Scrolling Linking boards Voice Word prediction Saved phrases/sentences Programming within app, on computer and/or online Subscription requirements (will boards be saved when subscription lapses) Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 8
- 9. Emergent Communicator Characteristics: No symbolic method of communication that is easily understood by others Communication is mostly basic needs First method of symbolic communication may be at a concrete level Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 9
- 10. Emergent Communicator App Features Single message or errorless sequential messages Digital photos or pictures with words Digitized or synthesized speech Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 10
- 11. Emergent Communicator Apps Tap Speak Button Plus iTalker Tap Speak Sequence iComm Free Click and Talk My Pictures Talk Sounding Board Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 11
- 12. Context Dependent Communicator Characteristics: Reliable symbolic communication Limited vocabulary Limited partners Need to expand vocabulary, partners and contexts Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 12
- 13. Context Dependent Communicator App Features: Limited communication messages per page Digitized or Computerized speech Digital or symbol pictures Messages are phrases or whole sentences Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 13
- 14. Context Dependent Communicator Apps FriendLeaf Scene Speak Photo Tell Expressive AAC Speech Buddy EasySpeak AAC Tap Speak Choice Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 14
- 15. Independent Communicator Characteristics Not dependent on familiar partners Not dependent on others to provide vocabulary Can possibly spell to communicate Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 15
- 16. Independent Communicator Apps Features: Digitized or computerized speech Color coding pictures Text to speech Word prediction Core Vocabulary Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 16
- 17. Independent Communicator Apps MetaTouch Proloquo2go Touch Chat Touch Chat with Word Power Speech Tree Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 17
- 18. Text to Speech and Word Prediction Neo Kate/Paul Easy Speak Typo Verbally Assistive Chat Predictable Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 18
- 19. Bridging the Gap Between PECS and Voice Output My Choice Board iPacs Pictures Can Talk Grace Discover My Voice for iOS Spubble Lite Pics Aloud Augie Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 19
- 20. Hardware for. Visual Scanning or Auditory Scanning RJ Cooper Bluetooth Superswitch Ablenet Blue2 Bluetooth Switch RJCooper Bluetooth Cordless Switch Interface Step Scanning RJ Cooper Bluetooth Cordless Switch Interface Ablenet Blue2 Bluetooth Switch Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 20
- 21. Features of Auditory Scanning to Consider Row/Column Scanning Different voices for auditory cue vs voice output Switch Interface vs device as a switch How many messages per page Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 21
- 22. Intervention Considerations Vocabulary and message selection Aided language stimulation Focus on core vocabulary Facilitator and partner training Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 22
- 23. Excellent Resources to Consider www.rjcooper.com ladseitech.pbworks.com (AAC apps matrix) www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/iphoneipad-apps-for-aac www.ablenetinc.com www.appsforaac.net Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 23
- 24. Thank you for attending this session CEUs Session Code: AAC-10 More Info at: www.atia.org/CEU For ACVREP, AOTA and ASHA CEUs, hand in completed Attendance Forms to REGISTRATION DESK at the end of the conference. For general CEUs, apply online with The AAC Institute: www.aacinstitute.org Session Evaluation Please help us improve the quality of our conference by completing your session evaluation form. Completed evaluation forms should be submitted as you exit or to staff at the registration desk. Handouts Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts Handout link remains live for 3 months after the conference ends. Handouts are available at: www.atia.org/chicagohandouts 24