iPhone/iPad P2Go app (revision 5)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term that is used various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech communicate.  High-tech AAC app is tons of apps... which one?

The Speech-language pathologist's (SLP’s) is important for high-tech AAC.  A SLP's is:   

• People with aphasia’s skills and challenges (communicator: emerging, contextual choice, transitional, stored message, and generative message)

• Good AAC system (accessibility, intuitive, customisation, free or buy, multipurpose)

• The attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of communication partners are pivotal in the success story of AAC

• It may be helpful for the primary communication partners (husband/wife, caregivers, friends, and teacher) to be part of the speech therapist’s training with the A A C

• It is important for the listener to be people with aphasia.

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I like this app on my iPhone. It is called Proloquo2Go. It helps me communicate.

This app is available on iPod touch and iPad, too.  Price:  $249.99

I know, it's expensive.  An alternative that is highly recommended by a member of ARC:  Alexicon ACC (free - here)

Jane Farrall is a speech pathologist and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps list and rates:

Jane's AAC Apps in Symbol/Text-to-Speech is here