A question I am often asked is about the differences between the two AAC apps, Gateway and WordPower. Both the Gateway and WordPower apps were designed by Speech-Language Pathologists who have extensive experience in AAC devices and usage. The WordPower app was created by Nancy Inman, M.A.T., CCC-SLP and the Gateway app was created by Joan Bruno,… [Read More]
Learning to Use Core Vocabulary – Kindness Rocks
For children who use AAC, learning to use their core vocabulary to create messages must extend beyond classroom or therapy activities. It is often challenging for parents and professionals to find creative and motivating ways to help children share information and initiate use of the core outside a structured learning environment. It was through a… [Read More]
How You Can Help Your Non-speaking Child With Autism To Communicate
Autism and an inability to effectively use spoken communication often go hand in hand. This is extremely frustrating for parents and caregivers and of course, the child. You may wonder how many children with autism are unable to rely on spoken communication and need to use an AAC device? According to the Diagnostic Center of… [Read More]
Why Should I Add Gateway To My Proloquo2Go App
The Proloquo2Go is a core word vocabulary app that runs on all iPad, iPhone and iPod models. It’s used by anyone who is severely speech-impaired or unable to speak. It provides many high-quality natural sounding text-to-speech voices and is fully customizable. “Core vocabulary” is defined as words that are used most often. These words make… [Read More]
Learning to Use Core Vocabulary – Kindness Rocks Project
For children who use AAC, learning to use their core vocabulary to create messages is must extend beyond classroom or therapy activities. It is often challenging for parents and professionals to find creative and motivating ways to help children share information initiate use of the core outside a structured learning environment. It was through a personal Facebook Friend… [Read More]
What To Look For In AAC Devices For Adults?
AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices for adults can be required for a temporary disability or a permanent one. In the medical model and in the eyes of funding agencies, these devices are most commonly referred to as Speech Generating Devices (SGD’s). Use use of an AAC system can give the user the freedom to… [Read More]
