Proloquo2Go is the only AAC app that combines unique features, such as research-based vocabulary levels, (activity) templates to support motor-planning, ExpressivePower™ to express yourself and full bilingual support. Natural sounding speech is generated by touching on-screen buttons representing common actions and requests, or typing into a predictive text keyboard. Each device is used in the most appropriate situation – leading to fewer communication breakdowns and much better outcomes for Crystal.Proloquo2Go®, created by David, is an application for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that provides a “voice” for people who have difficulty speaking or cannot speak at all. The iPad and Proloquo2Go alone wouldn’t meet her needs – but combining her DynaVox MT4 and her iPad has led to a communication system for Crystal that has had outcomes that no other communication options have given her. Crystal can carry it independently – and is enjoying chatting with as many people as she can. It breaks the ice – people who wouldn’t normally chat to Crystal with her low tech book or her Speech Generating Device are happy to walk up and start chatting – the iPad itself has become an incredible conversation starter as total strangers ask her how she likes it. However – in social situations the iPad and Proloquo2Go has taken on a life of its own. In fact, they are now upgrading to a DynaVox Maestro as they feel the bigger screen and increased portability of that unit might be an even better option for school. The decision for school has been that her DynaVox MT4 remains the most appropriate tool for this situation. They reported that it was much harder to Crystal to find vocabulary on her iPad and that it was slower for her to use to complete school work. After several weeks her school suggested that the iPad didn’t need to come to school any more – and asked for her speech generating device to start coming again. Crystal’s mother spent around 40 hours trying to program all the vocabulary from her PODD page set into the iPad – and in the end she wasn’t able to do this completely as she had fewer symbol choices and reduced page layout options. They suggested to her mother that the iPad was sent every day to school and her MT4 stop coming. Her school was delighted to hear that an iPad was coming. Her mother’s initial plan was for this to be for her use at social events where her MT4 was too heavy for Crystal to carry. Last year, her mother purchased an iPad and Proloquo2Go for her to use. Crystal is independently mobile – but walking can be difficult for her and carrying her DynaVox MT4 hasn’t always been possible due to weight and size. Currently she has a low tech PODD and a DynaVox MT4 with a PODD page set on it. She has been using low tech communication books and high tech speech generating devices since she was very young. Crystal is a 16 year old with complex communication needs.Attitudes, skills and knowledge of communication partner is important.Voice output supports speech development.Need to consider vocab selection and arrangement - core and fringe - pragmatic functions - visual - access.Non electronics forms are also important.Evidence base of about 40 years includes systematic reviews.blog/tools-and-resources/settĪdd photos from your photo library, or takeīack up and Restore can still be done via
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