Comments on: The iPad and Speech Therapy

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:23:52 +0000

Thanks so much, Courtney!
I will check out that app you recommended.
Best,
Heather

By: Courtney Decker

Courtney Decker — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:09:32 +0000

In reply to Heather. Another great AAC app is TalkTablet. It has similar functions to Proloquo2Go, but is 89.99 (US version). Compare the two and see what you think! =) I just found your blog and think it is great! Thanks for sharing your thoughts for those of us non-bloggers! =)

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:59:28 +0000

Hi Cyndi,
So glad to hear that your students are responding so well to your iPad. Our whole special education team (resource, SDC, OT, speech) received iPads as well. I have seen the same enthusiasm from my kiddos! I love Articulation Station too! It is a great app for arctic practice. The ‘group session’ feature is great too.
Heather

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:03:58 +0000

I have only had my iPAD 2 since January, all the SLP’s, OT and special ed teacher received one. I can’t believe how wonderful this device is. I’m a seasoned SLP (30 years now) and this is wonderful. I use it every day with all my special needs preschool children. It’s been amazing how the children have responded to this device. I’ve been pretty happy with most of the apps, but some are really bad. I really love love love the Articulation Station app. It’s $80 but well worth it. No more hunting for the cards you need for that child. It saves so much time. I don’t usually do group therapy, but if you did it would be wonderful to be able to switch sounds and levels within a few seconds, plus it’s so easy to keep data.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:22:04 +0000

In reply to Trae D. How wonderful to be so connected with a great SLP/app developer! The book also sounds like a very helpful resource to have. Best wishes for continued success with your children. Thanks for stopping by to share your story! Take care. Heather

By: Trae D

Trae D — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:36:33 +0000

Hi Trish! I have encountered so many AWESOME tools that have wowed me. I am not a professional educator, however I am MOM to two amazing children 7yrs apart in age. The ASD spectrum is vast, but I have been blessed with SLP therapist and her family that actually create apps! Each of my children are opposites as far as “the scale” goes. One is extremely articulate to the point that we were unaware there were neuro issues until a much later age than my youngest who is non-verbal. As I started to share my favorite apps I discovered I couldn’t choose. So I’d like to recommend a book that I depend on greatly… “APPS for AUTISM” written by Lois Jean Brady, M.A., CCC-SLP They are not only for PDD or ASD but extremely helpful.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:22:48 +0000

Thanks! I’ve been reading about this app and will hopefully get to use it with some of my students next year. The camera function on the iPad or iPhone will make creating communication boards so much easier! I love that feature.

By: Kathy L

Kathy L — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:52:35 +0000

Proloquo2Go is a relatively inexpensive ($189.99) but powerful AAC system for the iPad, iPhone or iTouch. It comes pre-programmed with lots of vocab and communication boards but what I love most is that it is so easy to create your own boards with the camera function of the iPad.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:50:12 +0000

In reply to Trish.

Hi Trish,
I have 2 iPad2s for my speech and language program at my school district. They are awesome. I heard the iPad3 is amazing though. My mom is getting 2 for her classroom. I may have to sneak over to her hallway and play around with it and then let you know what I think! 🙂

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:29:53 +0000

Did you get the most recent ipad?