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Navigating the iPad Apps Wheel for Complex Communication Support: AAC Essentials

Discover key features of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps for comprehensive communication support. Learn about personalized options, speech output, access methods, and more to enhance interaction. Get insights from experts in the field for effective app selection and utilization.

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Navigating the iPad Apps Wheel for Complex Communication Support: AAC Essentials

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  1. 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

  2. Sally Millar Complex ASN and Communication Specialist

  3. Communication, Access, Literacy & Learning What does CALL do? • Pupil Assessment & Support • Specialist Information & Expert Advice • CPD & Training

  4. CRAPPIES CRAAP

  5. C = Currency R = RelevanceA = Authority P = Purpose P = Privacy I = Intuitive E= Easy S=Stable Interface

  6. Features to look out for… • Personalisation • Speech output • Access method(s) • Usability • Consistency of “look” • Backing up and sharing

  7. www.janefarrall.com

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Blog

  11. 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

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