This is about communication apps for the iPad and UDL.

1. COMMUNICATION
July 19, 2014

2. Communication
• Occurs through seeing, hearing speaking, reading,
writing, signing, and gesturing (110).
• Language is the formal code of abstract symbols used by
a group of people to communicate (111).
• Speech- primarily the forming and production of oral
language.
• Enhanced by gestures, manual signs, picture symbols, and written
symbols (112).

3. Speech-Language Impairment
• When a person is unable to interact, basic needs can go
unmet and social interactions become strained to the
point of isolation and personal frustration (114).
• It is imperative that communication skills be developed so
students can interact with their environments (114).
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication:
• Combination of communication tools available to an individual,
including any speech, vocalizations, gestures, and communication
behaviors related to specific methods and devices
• May supplement, enhance, or replace conventional communication
methods
• Augmentative-helps the student use the communication they have
• Alternative- bypasses the oral system (114).

4. What communication apps have you
used?

5. Go Talk Now
• Child Example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUwoiR2DKA
• Reading program using Go Talk Now (Preview)
• Early Reading Skills Builder
• Go Talk Phonics
http://www.attainmentcompany.com/ersb-early-reading-skills-builder
• Personal Example
• “A” crying to singing

6. Proloquo2go
• Example
• http://www.assistiveware.com/no-more-boundaries-
parents-about-proloquo2go
• http://www.assistiveware.com/proloquo2go-video-
communication-conversation
• Voices
• http://www.assistiveware.com/innovation/childrens-voices

7. • Personal Example
• Student- aggression
• Voice, friends, personality, feelings
• Video
• Etc.
• Easy to edit, switch activated/alternative access, change size, set
restrictions

8. Communication Apps-1
• AAC Buddy
• Alexicom AAC
• Assistive Chat
• Auto Verbal
• First-Then
• Go Talk Now Grace
• iCanSpeak
• iComm
• iCommunicate
• iInteract
• iMean

9. Communication Apps-2
• iPrompts
• Look2Learn
• My Choice Board
• My Talk Tools
• MyPecs
• New Voice
• OneVoice
• Phrase Board
• PredictAble

10. Communication Apps-3
• Proloquo2go
• Small Talk Aphasia
• Sounding Board
• Speak It!
• Stories 2 Learn
• Tap Speak Button
• Tap Speak Choice
• Tap Speak Sequence
• Tap to Talk
• Touch Chat
• Touch Chat Word Power

11. Research
• Review the apps on the sheet. What makes sense for
your student(s)?
• Refer to check list
• Google search
• Read reviews if necessary
• Share with a partner
• Share with the group

12. Teaching communication (a very brief
overview)
• ABA/Verbal Behavior
• Skinner, Carbone, Partington & Sundberg
• Behavior is Communication
• Motivation, Motivation, Motivation
• A-B-C Charts
• Practical vocabulary
• Provide ways to initiate, continue, and respond
• Include Pictures
• Make it FUN
• Remember Feelings
• Allow them to play with their device
• Know the next steps
• Have High Expectations

13. Questions?