Class July 7th & 8th: Hands on experience with an iPod Touch with the Proloquo2Go application
The iPod Touch can revolutionize learning! They are inexpensive, portable, relatively durable and desired by students. There are a number of accessories available that make the device even more appropriate and accessible for students with special needs, including the protective cases and lanyards. Of course the iPod touch is not a perfect AT match for all students with disabilities but it certainly improves independent learning and communication opportunities for many students.
Once the appropriate match is made the success of implementation depends on a number of things. One of the most important elements is the planning process. Programming for students needs to take place with team cooperation. Input from the entire programming team is essential.
The Speech Language Pathologist is a crucial team member. The wording within the folders and categories within Proloquo2Go designed for individual students needs to be appropriate and also powerful. The options the team design act as the voice of the student; this voice needs to be efficient, relevant and allow for sufficient choice and directives for the student to use.
Below is a link to sample "Conversational Control Phrases" that may help in the design of appropriate programming.
http://aac.unl.edu/CCPHSV1.html
Homepage for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Connecting Young Kids (YAACK) http://aac.unl.edu/yaack/index.html
Check out the Video introduction to Proloquo2Go:
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