Top Apps

While Proloquo2Go is at the top of the list of apps to use for individuals with Cerebral Palsy (or other communication difficulties), there are a few more that are well worth exploring as well. Here are a few apps worth considering.

Proloquo2Go ($189)

 

Proloquo2Go is an extensive app for iPad and iPod Touch that's known for being comprehensive and easy to use - by both teachers and students.  Because there are so many options within Proloquo2Go, it's very important to always be thinking about what is best for the student and their particular needs. What is so wonderful about this app is that it is easily adaptable and evolves with the student, regardless of age, needs, or ability.

Proloquo2Go allows the user to communicate using pictures, words, and symbols. Boards and sets are created based on the user's communication needs and are extremely customizable, making the device accessible and personalized, creating a great sense of motivation and power for users.

Here is a video of Proloquo2Go in action.



I Can Speak ($29.99)



I Can Speak is a communication app that's function is based around creating sentences using two main areas - the static area, and the dynamic area. The static area is always available and contains sentence starters and words that are frequently used within sentences. The dynamic area has words and activities lists, and has an extensive collection of common words to choose from. When words from each of these areas are combined they can easily generate thousands of sentences.

What seems to be a very complicated app initially is actually fairly simple to use. This video explains the app further:

 

Tap Speak Choice ($149.99)

    

TapSpeak Choice is an AAC device that offers two-button to complete page sets for communication.

Features include:

 -Anti-Stimming mode

-Touch mode

-Tap mode

-Detect touch on release

-Touch averaging

- Unparalleled scanning support

-iPad and external switch support

There are different accessibility modes to choose from which makes it great for a variety of users. Anti-stimming mode for those with ASD, touch, touch on release, or touch averaging for those with low muscle tone or spasticity issues.

UrTalkerPro ($99.99) Lite Version $19.99

   

Fully communicative app that has 280 images built in and allows camera use or web use to find other images. It has the option to have different folders of categories as well as change colors to meet the personality of the user.