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Como prender acceso guidado para quedarse en aplicación de comunicación/Guided access in Spanish

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We know how little time you may have for professional development. We are providing short, quick informative bites that don't require a ton of time - so that you know where to start when you do have more time. Whether you're reflecting on your current approach or adding tools and resources to evolve it, the road to better outcomes starts right here.

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That's Unheard Of: Learn About Cultural Competency

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COMO AGREGAR UNA PALABRA EN LAMP WFL SPANISH/ENGLISH/HOW TO ADD A WORD TO LAMP (SPANISH)

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Assistiveware en Español

Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia para iOS y macOS. Sus productos incluyen: Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, PIctello y Keeble entre otras. La pagina de web inlcluye Ayuda, Aprender sobre la CAA y su Blog
Tobii Dynavox en Español
Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios. Sus productos incluyen: TD Snap, I-series, TD pilot, PCeye entre otros. Su pagina de web incluye información sobre la CAA, diferentes productos, y como comprar.
PRC
Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios. Sus productos incluyen: Accent devices, Eye LOOK, LAMP, UNIDAD entre otros. Para convertir la pagina de web en español baje hasta el fin de la pagina donde encontrara un button con la opción de traducir en diferentes idiomas seleccione el idioma de Español.
Lingraphica
Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios. Sus productos incluyen: TouchTalk, Mini Talk entre otros. Su pagina de web tiene recursos educativos sobre la CAA, descripciones de diferentes problemas de comunicación.
Hablo con CAA
En este espacio experiencias, fotos y videos, para otras familias o profesionales que estén interesados en implementar un sistema de comunicación alternativa aumentativa y no sepan o no pueden arrancar, y quieran hacerlo así como nosotros.
Communicacion Aumentativa y Alternativa Begona Llorens Macian
Este es un espacio de servicios de logopedia especializada en Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa ( CAA). Tanto si eres profesional, como familiar o usuario de Sistemas Aumentativos de Comunicación ( SAAC) puede ser de tu interés. El objetivo es acercar la CAA a las personas que necesiten mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación, ofreciendo servicios de formación, asesoramiento e intervención personalizada.

Link: Comunicación Aumentativa
AlfaSAAC Todas Contamos

AlfaSAAC lo formamos un equipo multidisciplinar del ámbito de la medicina, psicología, logopedia, educación, lingüística y traducción y, además, madres de niños y niñas con discapacidad y necesidades complejas de comunicación. La pagina de web encontraras recursos, información sobre la CAA, investigación, y sobre la alfabetización y la CAA entre otras cosas.

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Recursos bilingües para padres, maestros de educación temprana, y terapistas para desarrollar el lenguaje y la lectura de niños preescolares.
EscuelaAAC la escuela de SAAC online
Recursos de educación para profesionales y padres. Basado en España. Aquí encontrarás información sobre las diferentes formas de acceso, software de comunicación y metodología aplicada a la comunicación aumentativa y alternativa mediante alta tecnología. Podrás encontrar cursos, webinar, talleres, foros de la mano de los mejores profesionales nacionales e internacionales, es una plataforma dinámica, estate atento a sus novedades.

Assistiveware en Español

Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia para iOS y macOS. Sus productos incluyen: Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, PIctello y Keeble entre otras. La pagina de web inlcluye Ayuda, Aprender sobre la CAA y su Blog
Tobii Dynavox en Español
Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios. Sus productos incluyen: TD Snap, I-series, TD pilot, PCeye entre otros. Su pagina de web incluye información sobre la CAA, diferentes productos, y como comprar.
PRC
Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios. Sus productos incluyen: Accent devices, Eye LOOK, LAMP, UNIDAD entre otros. Para convertir la pagina de web en español baje hasta el fin de la pagina donde encontrara un button con la opción de traducir en diferentes idiomas seleccione el idioma de Español.
Lingraphica
Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios. Sus productos incluyen: TouchTalk, Mini Talk entre otros. Su pagina de web tiene recursos educativos sobre la CAA, descripciones de diferentes problemas de comunicación.
Hablo con CAA
En este espacio experiencias, fotos y videos, para otras familias o profesionales que estén interesados en implementar un sistema de comunicación alternativa aumentativa y no sepan o no pueden arrancar, y quieran hacerlo así como nosotros.
Communicacion Aumentativa y Alternativa Begona Llorens Macian
Este es un espacio de servicios de logopedia especializada en Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa ( CAA). Tanto si eres profesional, como familiar o usuario de Sistemas Aumentativos de Comunicación ( SAAC) puede ser de tu interés. El objetivo es acercar la CAA a las personas que necesiten mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación, ofreciendo servicios de formación, asesoramiento e intervención personalizada.

Link: Comunicación Aumentativa
AlfaSAAC Todas Contamos

AlfaSAAC lo formamos un equipo multidisciplinar del ámbito de la medicina, psicología, logopedia, educación, lingüística y traducción y, además, madres de niños y niñas con discapacidad y necesidades complejas de comunicación. La pagina de web encontraras recursos, información sobre la CAA, investigación, y sobre la alfabetización y la CAA entre otras cosas.

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Recursos bilingües para padres, maestros de educación temprana, y terapistas para desarrollar el lenguaje y la lectura de niños preescolares.
EscuelaAAC la escuela de SAAC online
Recursos de educación para profesionales y padres. Basado en España. Aquí encontrarás información sobre las diferentes formas de acceso, software de comunicación y metodología aplicada a la comunicación aumentativa y alternativa mediante alta tecnología. Podrás encontrar cursos, webinar, talleres, foros de la mano de los mejores profesionales nacionales e internacionales, es una plataforma dinámica, estate atento a sus novedades.

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Links Educativos Para Padres - Bilingüe AAC

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Assistiveware en Español Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia para iOS y macOS. Sus productos incluyen: Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, PIctello y Keeble entre otras. La pagina de web inlcluye Ayuda, Aprender sobre la CAA y su Blog Tobii Dynavox en Español Una compania de software de tecnología de asistencia con una variedad de dispositivos, softwares, y accesorios.

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Todo el mundo tiene algo que decir. Trabajando estrechamente con la comunidad, creamos aplicaciones y compartimos las mejores prácticas para ayudarte a conectarte con el mundo.

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Bilingual AAC App/Device Crosswalk Full - Airtable

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Diverse AAC crosswalk

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AAC App/Device Crosswalk Full - Airtable

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Explore the “AAC App/Device Crosswalk Full” base on Airtable.

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AAC: How to switch between 2 languages on TouchChat with Word Power

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Practice Portal

Information pertaining to cultural and linguistic influences on services are infused throughout the clinical topics in ASHA's Practice Portal. Professional issues specifically relevant to diverse populations include

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ASHA Multicultural Affairs and Resources

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ASHA's Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) addresses cultural and linguistic diversity issues related to professionals and persons with communication disorders and differences.

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Prompt Hierarchy for AAC - A prompting hierarchy should be utilized with students learning AAC. This involves providing the natural cues first and allowing sufficient wait time to respond, and if there is not a response, working through the hierarchy as...

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bridging the home/school divide for CLD families of AAC users

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Change skin tone in Proloquo2Go and simPODD

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What is Culturally Responsive AAC?

Speech-language pathologists have identified the provision of services to children with complex communication needs from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as one of their greatest professional challenges (Light & McNaughton, 2012). In the U.S., many clients in need of AAC services come from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds. Appropriate AAC service delivery to clients from CLD backgrounds requires not only appropriate technologies but also research-based evidence on the efficacy of intervention approaches (Soto, 2018). It is impossible for a clinician or a teacher to know the languages and cultures of all the clients they serve. But it is possible to create a 'climate' where the child is viewed as a whole; where different languages and cultural practices are included and legitimized; where there are materials not only in different modalities but in different languages; and where clients and families feel proud of and build on their home language.

Culturally Responsive AAC Resources

There is an increasing number of online resources available for culturally and linguistically responsive assessments, interventions, and resources for professionals and families of children with complex communication needs. Below is a small curated list of some of the resources that are available.

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Speech-language pathologists have identified the provision of services to children with complex communication needs from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as one of their greatest professional challenges (Light & McNaughton, 2012). In the U.S., many clients in need of AAC services come from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds.

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Comunidad hispanohablante de AssistiveWare | Facebook

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Bilingualism, AAC, and equity Ellyn McNamara

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Getting Started with bilingual English-Spanish in Proloquo2Go

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AAC Considerations for English/Spanish Bilingual Users

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Cómo enseñar la CAA: La magia del modelado (2022)

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Bilingüe AAC: Bilingüe AAC – Resources for Bilingual(Spanish/English) therapy- AAC in the Cloud 2022

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Bilingüe AAC (Part 1): Conducting Bilingual Family-Based AAC Assessments

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Building AAC skills in Spanish/English homes

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Do unconscious preconceptions shape your clinical judgment? A school-based clinician offers ways to uncover—and address—implicit bias.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ASHA

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Perceptions of AAC- An Ethnographic Investigation of Mexican-American Families McCord and Soto

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Erickson, K.A., Hatch, P. & Clendon, S. (2010). Literacy, Assistive Technology, and Students with Significant Disabilities. Focus on Exceptional Children, 42(5), 1 – 16.

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Erickson, K.A., Hatch, P. & Clendon, S. (2010). Literacy, Assistive Technology, and Students with Significant Disabilities. Focus on Exceptional Children, 42(5), 1 – 16.

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Code-Switching using aided AAC (King & Soto, 2022)

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Code-Switching using aided AAC (King & Soto, 2022)

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Cultural Linguistic AAC Intervention Checklist

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PrAACtical AAC has monthly blog posts with a ton of Spanish AAC resources and links

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Each month we feature a Spanish version of our AAC Link Up, CAA con Links. If you have AAC-related announcements, materials, or videos in Spanish that you would like others to know about, we'd love to have you add that information below. Also, please share this with anyone who might be interested in contributing to or using the materials that get added to these posts. You'll find the place to add that information at the very bottom of this post.

Organized by Claudia Marimón, these monthly posts also feature AAC work being done in Spanish-speaking countries and offer translations of material that can help families and service providers. Today's post focuses on an online AAC conference in Spanish.
Take a look and don't forget to scroll to the bottom to add your link and see what others are sharing. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Bienvenido 2023, comenzamos este año con nuevas ideas y proyectos para seguir apoyando a nuestra comunidad hispano hablante a aprender cada día más y compartir experiencias en el campo de la CAA. Sabemos que en muchos de nuestros países es un área nueva y poco explorada por los profesionales y poco conocida por las familias. Por esto este espacio en PraacticalAAC es tan importante para poder compartir información y vivencias que animen a quienes recién comienzan, que actualice los conocimientos de quienes ya están en el campo de la CAA y que nos permita estrechar los lazos y crear redes de apoyo entre profesionales, familias y usuarios que ya estamos unidos por el idioma.
https://medicina.udd.cl/fonoaudiologia-santiago/noticias/2022/10/20/fonoaudiologia-udd-organiza-primeras-jornadas-de-comunicacion-aumentativas-alternativas-caa-y-tecnologia/
Con el propósito de actualizar los conocimientos compartimos con ustedes la grabación de las Primeras Jornadas de Comunicación Aumentativas Alternativas (CAA) ", organizadas por la carrera de Fonoaudiología de la Facultad de Medicina Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, actividad enmarcada dentro del mes de la concientización sobre CAA, y la que se celebra en todo el mundo durante octubre.

El objetivo de estas jornadas, es crear conciencia sobre las diferentes herramientas y estrategias utilizadas por las personas para resolver sus retos comunicativos cotidianos, junto con entregar información y promover estrategias innovadoras en la investigación, la tecnología y la alfabetización a través de los sistemas de comunicación aumentativa y alternativa.

Ya estamos preparando las próximas Jornadas 2023 y nos encantaría que pudiesen estás ahí.

Feliz año Nuevo

Welcome 2023, we start this year with new ideas and projects to continue supporting our Spanish-speaking community to learn more every day and share experiences in the AAC field. We know that in many of our countries it is a new area and little explored by professionals and little known by families. For this reason, this space in PraacticalAAC is so important to be able to share information and experiences that encourage those who are just starting out, to update the knowledge of those who are already in the AAC field, and to allow us to strengthen ties and create support networks among professionals. , families, and users who are already united by language.
https://medicina.udd.cl/fonoaudiologia-santiago/noticias/2022/10/20/fonoaudiologia-udd-organiza-primeras-jornadas-de-comunicacion-aumentativas-alternativas-caa-y-tecnologia/
With the purpose of updating knowledge, we share with you the recording of the First Conference on Alternative Augmentative Communication (CAA) ", organized by the Speech-Language Pathology career of the Faculty of Medicine Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, an activity framed within the month of awareness about CAA, and the one that is celebrated all over the world during October.

The objective of these conferences is to raise awareness about the different tools and strategies used by people to solve their daily communication challenges, along with providing information and promoting innovative strategies in research, technology, and literacy through communication systems. augmentative and alternative

We are already preparing the next Online Conference 2023, and we would love it if you could be there.

Happy New Year!

Los invitamos a participar en esta sección, compartiendo su propio contenido relacionado con CAA, novedades de productos, o cualquier otra cosa que estimen interesante para dar a conocer a los demás. Puede ser un post que han escrito recientemente, las diapositivas de alguna de sus presentaciones, algún apunte, video o meme que han publicado online, un producto que hayan creado, el anuncio de algún evento o conferencia relacionado con CAA, o cualquier otro contenido que hayan desarrollado y quieran compartir con la comunidad interesada en la CAA. Nuestra sugerencia es que publiquen una vez al mes.

Para enviar tu propuesta, desplázate hasta el final de esta publicación, y completa el formulario. Ingresa la URL y el nombre/título en los lugares disponibles. Si estás usando un dispositivo móvil, hagan click en la versión website para hacer esto.

La sección AAC Link Up tiene moderadores para evitar el spam, por lo que es probable que pase un tiempo hasta que tu propuesta esté visible.

Nota: Si estás usando un dispositivo móvil, haz click en la versión website para hacer esto. Si te interesa ver lo que está compartiendo la gente alrededor del mundo, chequea nuevamente al fin del día.

This post was written by Carole Zangari

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doi: 10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00079.

Affiliations

¹ Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

² Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH.

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Lauramarie Pope et al. Am J Speech Lang Pathol.

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. 2022 Sep 7;31(5):2159-2174.

doi: 10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00079.

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¹ Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

² Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University, Oxford, OH.

Abstract

Purpose: Ensuring equitable access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention services for children with complex communication needs (CCN) is crucial. Evidence suggests that racial disparities exist in access to communication interventions, disadvantaging Black children. However, no research has investigated specifically the evidence for racial disparities in AAC services for children with developmental disabilities and CCN.

Method: The current study applied post hoc data analysis methods within a preexisting, open-access data set to explore preliminary evidence of racial disparities in AAC intervention. Amount of AAC intervention was compared for Black versus white ¹ preschool students at study initiation ( M age = 3;8 [years;months]) and 2 years later at study completion ( M age = 5;10).

Results: Black preschool students were reported to receive significantly less AAC intervention per week as compared to their white peers, both at study initiation and 2 years later. By study end, 75% of the Black children were receiving less than 60 min of AAC intervention per week, an inadequate amount to achieve meaningful gains given their significant disabilities.

Conclusions: It is unclear what mechanisms may contribute to the observed disparities; however, it is critical that concrete steps are taken by individual speech-language pathologists, school districts, preservice preparation programs, and researchers to identify inequities in AAC services and take actions to rectify them. Future research is essential to investigate the potential factors contributing to inequalities and determine effective interventions to address them.

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Grant support

This article is based on open access data collected by Dr. Nancy Brady (2016; https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR36472.v1). This research was completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the first author's doctoral program. It was supported in part by funding received from the U.S. Department of Education (The Penn State AAC Doctoral Leadership Grant H325D170024) and from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (The RERC on AAC Grant 90REGE0014). The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the funding agencies and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.

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This expanded chart includes an in-depth comparison of features & support resources across the most commonly used 13 robust iOS symbol-based AAC apps:

Avaz AAC - Lifetime Edition

Clicker Communicator: AAC

CoughDrop

GoTalk Now / GoTalk Now Plus

Grid for iPad VPP

LAMP Words for Life

Niki Talk 2 Pro

Proloquo2Go (plus some info about features in the Proloquo + Proloquo Coach subscription-based app)

Speak for Yourself

Talk Suite Pro

TD Snap AAC (formerly known as Snap Core First)

TouchChat HD with WordPower

Weave Chat AAC

Inclusion in the "Top 13" is based on features, long term availability of apps by that developer in the App Store, good history of that app developer updating apps, having patients who benefited from using the app, gathering data from app recommendations from SLPs who have expertise in AAC, etc. and then distilling all that info into one PDF. You can search to find exactly what you're looking for and can copy wording from this chart and paste it into your AAC reports to save time.
** All info is comprehensive, 100% up to date and verified by app developers **
I am maintaining and updating this chart to help meet the need for current and comprehensive info to be used in feature matching.

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Includes info about features in these particular apps that may be helpful as folks are exploring ways to modify AAC for Gestalt Language Processors.
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A supplemental handout "Unique Features in Symbol-Based AAC Apps to Support Gestalt Language Processors" is included with purchase. It includes info related to all 13 apps + additional info about features in 8 free and affordable symbol-based AAC apps (mainly iOS, some Android and a couple of Window) priced $2.99 or less. This supplemental handout is exclusive content that is only available as part of this resource (supplemental handout updated 2/4/24) .
See a preview of the supplemental handout: https://youtu.be/XNj82DrJ2oA (general idea... the handout has been updated since that was recorded)

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Watch the TPT preview video where I'm viewing the PDF on my iPad in the free Xodo app. You'll get a feel for how much info will be at your fingertips in this chart. There are 135 rows in the chart. But it's super easy to use the "search" option to find what you want quickly.

This product also includes free access to 13 unlisted YouTube videos where I highlight some of the most unique features in each app as well as several other more in-depth videos related to specific features.

Four rows are devoted to info about using the Blue2 Bluetooth Switch Interface, AeroSwith Bluetooth Switch Interface, iSwitch Bluetooth Switch Interface & Cosmo Bluetooth Switch Interface. Includes specs, details about which apps will work and which apps won't work with each switch interface, details about the settings needed to get them to work & several exclusive unlisted YouTube videos about these.

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For those asking about the the Proloquo + Proloquo Coach app: I have some info about them in this resource in the column about Proloquo2Go. I agree that Proloquo + Proloquo Coach is a great app but is missing some features to make it officially into the top 13. I was part of beta testing the Proloquo + Proloquo Coach app and have continued to provide feedback to AssistiveWare. Top of my list is the Proloquo app needs to allow editing of existing buttons to meet the cultural and religious identity of that individual. There have been a couple of discussions in AssistiveWare's Proloquo and Proloquo Coach Community Facebook group about the need to allow flexibility in editing existing buttons. There's also a need for being able to use recorded speech to get proper pronunciation of some names. https://www.facebook.com/groups/381836780082796/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF. I have a free handout that compares Proloquo + Proloquo Coach to Proloquo2Go. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comparison-of-Proloquo2Go-Proloquo-Proloquo-Coach-AAC-Apps-updated-11623-7933287

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The PDF is not intended to be printed. It one very long page that's interactive so you can scroll, zoom in to see content and tap on links. It's best viewed in the free Xodo PDF reader that can be used on almost any platform. See this blog post for new info about Xodo: https://omazingkidsllc.com/2021/11/06/free-xodo-pdf-reader-app/. It can also be viewed in the Books app on your iPad.

Important info for those wanting to view the PDF on a Mac computer: Save the PDF to your computer and then open the PDF online in Xodo: https://www.xodo.com/app/#/

A link to the Alternative Printable Version can be found at the very bottom left corner within this PDF. That version includes a link to the alternative printable version of the supplemental handout. That will allow you access to a separate PDF that can be downloaded and is formatted for printing. The link to that changes every month as I update this resource.
Important Information:
This is an unbiased view at the features across apps. I do not have a financial affiliation with any app developers.

The information in this chart was compiled based on my extensive use of each app, in-depth trials of each app using the most current version on devices running the most current iOS, reading through app user guides, watching recent recorded webinars, consulting directly with app developers and providing them with the opportunity to review the content before this tool was published.

Inclusion in the "Top 13" was based on features, long term availability in the App Store, good history of being updated, having patients who benefited from using the app, gathering data from app recommendations from SLPs who have expertise in AAC, etc.

The purpose of this chart isn't to name a "best" app since the "best" AAC for that individual is the combination of options (variety of apps, SGDs, no-tech, etc.) that meets their needs at that moment in time.

All apps included on this chart have varying levels of "robustness". Inclusion of an app on this chart does NOT imply that it has the same overall robustness as another app on this chart. But that isn't discounting the importance of the features in those apps.

I would not expect any app to have every feature in this chart nor would every feature be applicable to every potential AAC user.

This app comparison chart is intended to be a tool to help SLPs and others make informed decisions when choosing iOS symbol-based AAC apps for consideration during the process of an AAC eval, feature matching and trial of options.

It is important to try out any app with the potential user before making a purchasing recommendation or decision. This is also important when using any extra hardware (keyguards, switches, switch interfaces, carrying straps, stands, mounts, etc...) to support AAC use.

There are many reasons why one would consider a traditional SGD vs. an iPad or any other tablet with an app: durability, warranty, tech support, built-in switch ports for scanning, eye gaze access, etc... But there are many folks who may not have a funding source for a traditional SGD. And there are things about having AAC on an iPad or iPhone that make it a great option for particular users.

This PDF is intended to interactive so you can zoom in to see content and tap on links. It contains lots of links and those may not work if trying to use it in Safari or another browser. It's best viewed in the Books app on an iPad or a PDF viewer. One good free option is PDF Reader & Annotator app by Xodo Technologies Inc. that can be used on any platform (https://www.xodo.com/). If viewing in Xodo on a laptop, it may work best in older viewer: https://www.xodo.com/app-old/#/pdf. See this blog post for new info about Xodo: https://omazingkidsllc.com/2021/11/06/free-xodo-pdf-reader-app/

This PDF is NOT formatted to be printed. Those who have purchased this product can access an alternative multipage printable version by using the link at the bottom of the PDF. The same terms of use apply to that document.
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I assume no liability for app purchases and am not making patient-specific recommendations.

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Looking for info about text-based AAC apps? Check out this resource: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Feature-Matching-Chart-for-the-Top-13-iOS-Text-Based-AAC-Apps-7740844

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Looking for info about visual scene and video visual scene display AAC apps? Check out this resource: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Feature-Matching-Chart-for-Visual-Scene-and-Video-Visual-Scene-Display-AAC-Apps-7811258
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Want all three of the AAC feature matching charts? Check out the bundle for a discount compared to purchasing them individually: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/AAC-Feature-Matching-Resource-Bundle-7849416

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Want an in-depth look at all of the digital PODD and other Pragmatic Vocabulary Organization AAC apps on iOS, Windows & multi-platform? Check out this resource: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Feature-Matching-Chart-for-Pragmatic-Vocabulary-Organization-AAC-Apps-9234144

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Feature Matching Chart for Robust Android AAC Apps (Google Play & Amazon Fire): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Feature-Matching-Chart-for-Robust-Android-AAC-Apps-Google-Play-Amazon-Fire-8400299

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There are lots of simple affordable and free AAC apps available for iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Windows and a few web-based options. See this resource for basic info about those apps: https://bit.ly/BasicAffordableAACchart (everything in that chart is priced under $10.00)

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The perfect companion to supplement these in-depth resources are the "AAC Apps and Features At-a-Glance (Single Page Handouts)": https://bit.ly/AAC-At-a-Glance
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Need a simple way to navigate through which AAC apps to consider? Navigating Through AAC App Options (Webinar + Interactive Handout): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Navigating-Through-AAC-App-Options-Webinar-Interactive-Handout-8446159

Have questions? The best way to reach me with any questions is via messaging on the OMazing Kids Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsAAC/. That way AAC related messages don't get lost among the spam in my e-mail.

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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC OMazing Kids AAC Consulting

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Feature Matching Chart for the Top 13+ Robust iOS Symbol-Based AAC Apps

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This expanded chart includes an in-depth comparison of features & support resources across the most commonly used 13 robust iOS symbol-based AAC apps: Avaz AAC - Lifetime EditionClicker Communicator: AACCoughDropGoTalk Now / GoTalk Now PlusGrid for iPad VPPLAMP Words for LifeNiki Talk 2 ProProlo...

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The School Year of Core-Bilingüe (SYOC-B) is the Spanish adaptation of the English School-Year of Core ( SYOC), a series of resources for teaching core vocabulary words to children who use AAC. SYOC was conceptualized and created by AAC Specialist and SLP Michaela Sullivan, along with two SFSU pre-professional SLP students, Beth Lytle and Alisa Lego, and other volunteers. Like its English counterpart, SYOC-B offers ideas, resources, and materials for teaching high-frequency Spanish words to children who use AAC ( Soto & Cooper, 2021).

Since most bilingual children who use AAC are being educated by monolingual or English-dominant professionals, the instructions to use SYOC-B are presented in English, while models and materials are in Spanish. The words presented by month and accompanying materials to teach the target words are below. Activity sheets for each core word, in Spanish only, to share with Spanish-dominant caregivers and professionals are available in this Padlet.

The following activities are meant to be suggestions. You do not need to use all activity sheets. Use the resources that are most applicable to your objectives. For more information on the key AAC strategy of each month, please reference SYOC materials.

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Terry L Cross towards a culturally competent

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Assistiveware Proloquo2go Spanish core board

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Assistiveware Proloquo2go Spanish core board

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Weavechat free topic based boards/ core boards/ early intervention boards

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Weavechat free topic based boards/ core boards/ early intervention boards

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AAC Materials powered by Weave Chat for specific topic and fringe vocabulary

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A low-tech option is a great tool as a back-up to the dedicated solution, use for modeling or during water activities. These low-tech printable options are available to support some of the WordPower ™ files. Pre-made downloadable options are offered for the WordPower42 Basic, 60 Basic, 60 and the 108 location files. Note the 108 location option will include a full page flip to verbs. WordPower48 Español Básico recently joined the WordPower low-tech family. The flipbook downloads include instructions to make the flipbooks for these great low-tech options. These options are designed with flips to the access more vocabulary within various categories, similar to the way you would navigate the vocabulary on a NovaChat® or ChatFusion™.

*Please note that printers may have variations that cause downloaded pages do not line up perfectly. It is recommended to print, laminate, cut and check the alignment of the flips before you punch holes. Adjust by cutting or aligning flips before punching holes.

You will find personal manual communication board options and poster size options. The manual communication boards can be printed on standard or legal size paper. The poster size options allow you to customize the size. We have tried printing at 34.5 by 53 inches with success. In addition to the 88 location Core Words Poster, you will find an option to download the individual core words (grouped 4 on a page) to create pull-offs to the poster or build the poster through individual buttons.

If you want to create your own customized low -tech option, check out the video tutorial providing you with a how-to demonstration. The ChatEditor software is used to customize the low tech options. Create a low-tech option using the customized NovaChat or ChatFusion file.

Virtual Background

Flip Options

Personal Manual Communication Boards

Cantonese Translation
Russian Translation
Japanese Translation
Traditional Chinese Translation
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Communication boards

Communication boards are basic support products consisting of surfaces of various materials on which the graphic symbols for communication (photographs, pictograms, letters, words and / or phrases) that the person will indicate to communicate are arranged.

Here are some links and screenshots contained in the ARASAAC portal, made with pictograms by the users themselves. If you want to view the complete material of each of the tabs, click on the download links.

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Communication boards are basic support products consisting of surfaces of various materials on which the graphic symbols for communication (photographs, pictograms, letters, words and / or phrases) that the person will indicate to communicate are arranged. Here are some links and screenshots contained in the ARASAAC portal, made with pictograms by the users themselves.