Technology For Communication
Argumentative and Alternative Communication INTRODUCTION (AAC)
Board Maker
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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Boardmaker is great for both home as well as in the classroom. You can create boards for everyday use, meals, a particular subject, or even be as specific as discussing a book or a math subject. There is a free version, a Personal version ($99), a professional version ($199), and a district version that provides a phone number to call. The following link is to the Boardmaker website. http://www.boardmakeronline.com
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The following comes from their website http://www.asha.org: "ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 182,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders."
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https://www.pinterest.com/aacandat/
• This site shows examples through pictures and text of AAC. A few examples are AAC Basics, AAC Access, AAC Apps, and AAC Assessments.
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http://www.talkitt.com
• Talkitt is a device that aims to help people with speech difficulties. It is a community as well and allows you to join.
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id950162189
• This is an app for both iPad and iPhone
• Uses ASL, graphics, and video models for stories and games. |