This is a VERY deep dive beyond just vocabulary organization… it’s also an in depth look at the flexibility or limitations of the app platforms, customization and alternative access options plus includes detailed info about three different Bluetooth switch interfaces (Blue2, iSwitch & Cosmo).Īvailable on TPT. New resource: Feature Matching Chart for Pragmatic Vocabulary Organization AAC Apps. On 10/18/23, I updated this post again following a Teams call with Josh Witt at Boardmaker/Tobii Dynavox. On 3/12/23 I updated this post to add info about Feature Matching Chart for Pragmatic Vocabulary Organization AAC Apps. On 2/24/23 I updated to reflect that the PODD direct access template is sold out again on the Boardmaker website. On 1/8/23 I updated pricing info for the digital PODD apps. The latest update for this post was on 9/26/22 when I went through and checked all of the links and info and updated as needed. So I was determined to make it easier for anyone trying to do that. I had an incredibly hard time finding info about PODD to get started with that patient back in 2016. Here’s a screenshot of my desperate plea for help in the AAC for the SLP group on 10/20/16: Every week I end my session by telling her to “PODD on” (rock on with PODD). It may not be perfect but it’s working for her. Her older sister has even hand drawn a few symbols and the family has written lists on the back of pages. So I have customized the premade PODD book for her by using clear packing tape to add symbols. Ideally you would custom make and print a book but the facility where I work had not figured out the logistics of printing on special water and rip resistant paper and spiral binding. But having two of our SLPs trained gave me access to a PODD book to trial with her and then was able to order a premade one for her. Ideally I would have gone to that PODD training but it didn’t make sense for me to take a spot being so close to retirement. Thank goodness a PODD training finally came close enough and was priced affordably enough that our facility sent two SLPs to get trained. I spent hours scouring the internet looking for PODD resources and watched just about every video I could find. I would seriously lay in bed at night and ponder what else we could try. She hated head pointing and eye gaze devices and any type of scanning. She made it very clear that she wanted to use her hands for direct access despite having minimal use of them. I spent almost a year trying literally EVERY possible AAC device and app and every type of access option in a quest to find a “voice” for a child who I knew had so much to say. Have you ever had a patient who you knew had something to say but you struggled to find a means of communication? She is an app beta tester for educational & therapeutic app developers and loves sharing info about great apps, products, books & toys to use with kids of all abilities. Raj,, iOS Universal (works on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch running iOS 9.0 or later), $4.99įounder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilitiesįacebook Messaging for OMazing Kids: (note: Facebook frequently changes the link to messaging so if this one doesn’t work head over to my page and click on the “Send Message” button)Īngela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with 28 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). For added features and/or teaching multiple students, see our subscription options.Sticker Picture Articulation by Erik X. To help get you up and running more smoothly, visit Boardmaker help for frequently asked questions and answers.įor a Standard group purchase, contact us. We’re aware of some issues preventing customers from properly using Boardmaker 7 and understand how frustrating this can be. Available as a one-time purchase including one license useable on a maximum of two devices. Compatible with Windows, Mac and Chromebook. Import saved material from older Boardmaker versions. Enjoy an intuitive interface with built-in editing, templates and advanced search. Access easy-to-print teaching materials for learners of all ages. Support student learning, communication and social/emotional needs in the classroom, therapy room, clinic, or home. Tap into a trove of ready-made communication materials or create your own from scratch, with access to over 40,000 PCS® (Picture Communication Symbols). Teach more creatively and efficiently with the world’s leading symbol-based special education solution.
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