Apps for Communication
There are literally hundreds of apps that are marketed as apps for communication. Some of them from the leading manufacturers of AAC devices have a history of research and development behind them and are costly by app standard (but thousands less than the dedicated AAC devices they are related to). These apps typically have a variety of pre-done vocabulary sets you can choose from and many have ways to save, share and back-up vocabulary pages.
Jane Farrall, Speech Pathologist and Special Educator, previously of Spectronics has consistently had the most up-to-date listing and evaluation of AAC apps out there. Here are links to her current reviews of apps:
Jane Farrall, Speech Pathologist and Special Educator, previously of Spectronics has consistently had the most up-to-date listing and evaluation of AAC apps out there. Here are links to her current reviews of apps:
Try before you buy
Before deciding to purchase a particular communication app it can be helpful to have a chance to look over your options. The Assistive Technology Resource Center has iPod and iPads available with augmentative communication apps that you can try. Contact us for further information using the AT Inquiry tab on the left.