Apps for AAC and Guided Access

Hi everyone,

The Speech Pathology Team have been quietly beavering away on a great new webinar called “Apps for AAC” – you will love it… giving real and practical tips to help you navigate through all the AAC App Options out there. Plus you will take a tour of some of the best AAC apps available for use on the iPad. Remember to refer back to the Apps for AAC list here, for more information about the full range of Apps.

BUT…. I realised this afternoon, that if we are gonna share what we know about Apps for AAC, we couldn’t NOT talk about the latest feature on iOS 6 on the iPad – GUIDED ACCESS.

So I made this quick video to give you a run through on how to use Guided Access which will become a part of the Apps of AAC webinar series, which will be available on Spectronics Online really soon… And I decided I would share it with you early, even though the Apps for AAC webinar is NOT quite finished yet. Aren’t you lucky? Ha!

So watch the video and let me know what you think!

AND of course, watch this space… Apps for AAC webinar is coming soon!

Cheers,

Amanda

PS>>> And thanks to Cheryl below for her tip if Guided Access freezes….. hold down the home and power buttons!

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About Amanda Hartmann

Amanda Hartmann is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 14 years experience – experience which has led to a passion for working with children and young adults with disabilities. She has specialist skills and knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Visual Communication, Literacy and Technology. She started her career in Education Queensland and worked closely with teachers and parents in Special Facilities to implement successful communication programs. Nine years ago, Amanda became a Key Word Sign (formerly Makaton) Presenter and regularly presents workshops in Key Word Sign. She now divides her time between a busy private practice (4 Little Monkeys) and Spectronics, as an Inclusive Technology Consultant. Amanda enjoys sharing her experience and knowledge about signing, symbols and technology, through engaging and inspiring workshops.

2 Responses to Apps for AAC and Guided Access

  1. Cheryl says:

    There is a glitch in Guided Access where after a period of time the screen will freeze or you cannot exit Guided Access.

    At this point in time, the solution everyone has found is to hold the home then power buttons. I have also found with my son that he has somehow been able to activate the areas that I had set as inactive-not sure how he does it but it has happened more than once.

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