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Exploring the iPad Apps Wheel for Complex Communication Support Needs: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Gillian McNeill Specialist Speech & Language Therapist @CALLScotland 11 June 2014. www.callscotland.org.uk. Sally Millar
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Exploring the iPad Apps Wheel for Complex Communication Support Needs: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Gillian McNeill Specialist Speech & Language Therapist @CALLScotland 11 June 2014 www.callscotland.org.uk
Sally Millar Complex ASN and Communication Specialist
Communication, Access, Literacy & Learning What does CALL do? • Pupil Assessment & Support • Specialist Information & Expert Advice • CPD & Training
CRAPPIES CRAAP
C = Currency R = RelevanceA = Authority P = Purpose P = Privacy I = Intuitive E= Easy S=Stable Interface
Features to look out for… • Personalisation • Speech output • Access method(s) • Usability • Consistency of “look” • Backing up and sharing
Sorting out AAC Apps • Basic picture/Simple communication • Visuals scenes • Photo stories • Fully communication system • Text-based • Symbol-based • Communication skills • Specific approaches • Skill/language builders
text assessment text language skill building participation full communication visual schedules picture/ photo/ symbol visual support photo stories simple communication visual scene displays picture/photo/symbol
CPD 2014 – 2015 • Introduction to iPads & Use for Pupils with ASN - 9 Oct 2014 • Dyslexia & the Use of iPads - 6 Nov 2014 or 14 May 2015 • iPads and Communication – AAC Apps from Symbols to Text – 27 Nov 2014