Tag Archives: communication device
Supporting AAC in the classroom
Posted in Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen January 30, 2013
Charlene Cullen January 30, 2013
It’s time to revisit and oldie but a goodie. I really like checking out the resources and articles found in the DynaVox Learning Paths. You might be tempted to think that you need to know someone or be someone who is using a DynaVox device to be able to benefit from these handouts. Let me tell you that …
Spectronics Online : Wrap up of 2012 and What’s New in 2013!
Posted in Latest News, Tools & Resources
Jay January 10, 2013
Jay January 10, 2013
Apps for Autism
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews
Amanda Hartmann January 7, 2013
Amanda Hartmann January 7, 2013
Everyone working with Individuals with Autism can see the amazing potential, and opportunities that successful use of an iPad can bring. And I am sure we are facing some of the same challenges. Finding the time to set the iPad up properly and integrate it across environments. And how can we make sure that our team can access …
App Feature Matching: An Essential Step!
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Sources for Quality App Reviews
Katie Lyon October 17, 2012
Katie Lyon October 17, 2012
Apps, apps, apps to chat chat chat! There are more and more apps being released that are suitable for people with communication difficulties every week. As a therapist out there being presented with new apps all the time it can be very overwhelming to feel confident in making the right decision and supporting your clients with the many features that they …
AAC apps for adults in healthcare settings – what is out there?
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion
Katie Lyon October 10, 2012
Katie Lyon October 10, 2012
The Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) apps appropriate for people in healthcare settings are released frequently and are constantly changing. As with apps suitable for any of the people we support, it can be overwhelming trying to stay on top of what is out there and the changes being made in updates. Providing you with an up to …
The Apple Volume Purchase Program
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, iPad Basics
Katie Lyon September 11, 2012
Katie Lyon September 11, 2012
Finally! A way of purchasing multiple copies of the one app for discounted prices and distribution across the school! Yes – you heard right. Volume purchasing is here in Australia and available now. All primary and secondary schools, universities and colleges can participate in the program. All you need to do is to assign a Program Manager who …
The Killer App in Australia
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Teaching and Learning
Ian Bean September 1, 2012
Ian Bean September 1, 2012
In May, Ian visited Australia to deliver workshops at the Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference. Ian presented a keynote address to the conference entitled ‘The Killer App‘, arguing that while our students need access to new and exciting technologies like the iPad in school, the use of these technologies can only be really effective in supporting teaching and …
Can I change the voices on my DynaVox VMax?
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Charlene Cullen August 8, 2012
Charlene Cullen August 8, 2012
I am often asked this question so I thought I’d put together a response for people to refer back to when needed. Our voice is important to us, and when we get a communication device it’s often a feature that people with complex communication needs have strong preferences about.
So what’s next for iOS? So What?!
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning
Katie Lyon July 7, 2012
Katie Lyon July 7, 2012
iOS 6, the new operating system for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone due out later this year is rumoured to have many improvements, but what does this really mean for my students and clients who are using the iPad for communication and participation? Here’s is just a few of the applications that I can see for the people …
Handy AAC assessment tools for you
Posted in Tools & Resources
Charlene Cullen July 6, 2012
Charlene Cullen July 6, 2012
Whether we are looking at a communication app for a mobile tablet or a traditional speech generating device we still need to be considering the skills of the individual, features required in the device or app, the motivations of the end user and a whole host of other guiding principles to make the decision about the best communication …
