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BridgingApps Reviewed App | Scene & Heard â€“ Augmentative Communication

BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Scene & Heard is an augmentative communication program based on visual scenes in context for communication. It is useful for communicating basic needs and more complex thoughts. It can…

Basic Information About Augmentative and Alternative Communication

ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) has an article for those who want to learn more about AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Â This article answers questions like, “Who uses AAC and how do I know AAC is right for my child?” or…

Functional Communication System Lite App

BridgingApps Reviewed App | Functional Communication System Lite

BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: The Functional Communication System Lite is a customizable communication tool that uses speech, real pictures and video to present words and phrases for communication. The unique feature of this…

BridgingApps Reviewed App | Conversation Social Stories and Simple PECS Communication Tool – Autism, Down Syndrome & Special Needs

BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Conversation Social Stories and Simple PECS Communication Tool is an app that provides quality, pre-made social stories. This app is intended for users with autism, down syndrome and others…

BridgingApps Reviewed App | Remind: Safe Classroom Communication

BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Remind: Safe Classroom Communication is perhaps the most innovating and must have app for teachers in 2014. Remind is a free service that enables teachers to send out mass…

BridgingApps Reviewed App | Avaz Lite version – AAC App for Autism (Augmentative Picture Communication Software for Children with Special Needs)

BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Avaz Lite version – AAC App for Autism (Augmentative Picture Communication Software for Children with Special Needs)Â is a free app for individuals with down syndrome, angelman’s syndrome, autism spectrum…

Communication: Symbol Set Hierarchy

SYMBOL SET HIERARCHY By Liz Mann, MA, CCC/SLP The selection of an appropriate symbol system for a child needs toÂ address several aspects of their abilities and needs. Just as a childÂ crawls before they walk, so to does a child’s symbol…

Language Development and Communication Devices Discussed at Houston, TX July Meeting

Our July meeting featured guest speaker Liz Mann, a speech language pathologist who has many years of experience working with communication devices and children with special needs. Liz shared her knowledge about how language develops and how this development impacts…

BridgingApps Reviewed App | PandaPal – Autism Communication System

BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: PandaPal is an augmentative communication system aimed towards children with autism. However, in clinical experience, it can also be useful for nonverbal children who may demonstrate lower level receptive…

Using a Mobile Device as an Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) Device

A mobile device is a great option as an augmentative, alternative communication (AAC) device. Mobile devices are easily transportable, cool or socially acceptable, functional, operate by touch or switch, and are relatively cost-friendly. Thus making them a great option to…