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Region 8 Speech Pathologist
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Proloquo2Go
Proloquo2Go
Short Description: Proloquo2Go® enables people to talk using symbols or typed text in a natural-sounding text-to-speech. It is a fully customisable AAC solution for the iPhone/iPod Touch and/or iPad.
Top 5 Features:
Access to 14, 000 SymbolStix symbols and easily add your own photos.
Pre-programmed vocabulary sets (Research-based : core word and basic communication) which is fully customizable.
High quality text-to-speech voices, including 4 Australian voices. The unique feature of ExpressivePower, allows the use of sounds and expressions and personalisation for natural sounding intonation and personality to voices.
Switch accessible (use the iPad screen or switch interfaces such as Applicator, Blue2, Switchbox and Switch2Scan).
Share text in message window via email, Facebook, Twitter, and text message, or even copy and paste into other applications.
Website links:
Proloquo2Go webinar
Proloquo2Go developer page
Proloquo2Go developer support page for manual and tutorials
Proloquo2Go latest blog post
What is AAC?
What is AAC?
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication and it relates to all the tools and strategies that we use with people who have little or no speech.
With so many AAC apps available through the App Store, the Spectronics Consultancy Team would like to provide you with some tips and tools to help you find the right app.
Top tips for successful AAC implementation on the iPad:
Lock your chosen AAC app to the bottom dock of your iPad, so it is always easy to find and access
Investigate using Guided Access to make your iPad a dedicated communication device
Consider limiting other distractions (entertainment apps, YouTube, music, videos) on the iPad
Take screen captures of communication pages, email these photos and print them out as paper backups
Personalise vocabulary with your own images and words
Make communication fun, engaging and purposeful
Model, model, model… no matter what AAC app you choose, make sure you provide many opportunities to model using the device regularly and consistently in a variety of environments
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Touchchat Training
Touch Chat
TouchChat HD – AAC
Short Description: TouchChat is a comprehensive symbol and text-based AAC tool available for both iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad. For full information about the different versions of TouchChat in this link .
Top 5 Features:
Access to SymbolStix library, and easily add your own photos.
A LITE version with no speech is available to try the app out.
Pre-programmed vocabulary sets are available, which are fully customizable.
High-quality text-to-speech voices (US and British).
Share text in message window via email, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and text message or even copy and paste into other applications.
Website links:
TouchChat developer page
TouchChat developer support page giving access to manual and webinars
Touch Chat on Youtube
Friday, December 15, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
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