iPad communication apps - iTech

Using iPads and iPodsas

Communication Devices

Deborah Dacey, MA/CCC-SLP; ATP

Special Ed Coordinator Boone Co. Schools

debbie.dacey@boone.kyschools.us

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

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

TapToTalk Free! (Editing version $99)

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

http://www.taptotalk.com/

TapToTalk

TapSpeak, LLCTapSpeak Button – Single

message TapSpeak Sequence –

Sequential recording

TapSpeak Choice – Allows quick and easy creation of communicator grids.

TapSpeak Choice for iPad

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

TapSpeak Button

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

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!