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Page 1: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC

Ben Satterfield Center for AT ExcellenceCREATE

August 28 2013

Athens AT Consortium

Handouts for this presentation available at

httpwwwc4atxcomtraining-resourceshtml

Ben Satterfield EdD AT Specialist Trainer Research Consultant GA Tools for LifeAMAC Georgia Institute of Technology Bengatflorg Assistant Professor Communication Sciences amp Special Education bsattugaedu Research Consultant Center for AT Excellence Bencenter4ATexcellencecom

Center4ATExcellence

bull TFL developed Georgiarsquos Plan for AT

bull We serve individuals of all ages amp all disabilities in Georgia

bull Over 50000 thru various activities throughout the year

bull TFL Network

bull Assistive Technology Resource Centers

bull Lending Libraries

bull Training and Demonstrations

bull AT Reuse

bull AT Funding EducationAssistance and Resources

bull Online Resources

bull wwwgatflorg - 12000 unique visitors a month

Tools for Life Georgiarsquos Federal AT Act Program

Tools for Life Mission

Wersquore here to help Georgians with disabilities gain access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services so they can live learn work and play independently in the communities of their choice

Tools for Life Network

bull AT Lending Library

bull AT Evaluations amp Training

bull AT Demos

bull Resource and Assistance

bull AT Funding Assistance

bull DME Reuse

Center4ATExcellence

Tools for Life AT Demo Lab

bull Tablets

bull Vision Items

bull DME

bull Communication

bull Games

bull Software

bull Switches

bull Keyboards

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 2: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

Ben Satterfield EdD AT Specialist Trainer Research Consultant GA Tools for LifeAMAC Georgia Institute of Technology Bengatflorg Assistant Professor Communication Sciences amp Special Education bsattugaedu Research Consultant Center for AT Excellence Bencenter4ATexcellencecom

Center4ATExcellence

bull TFL developed Georgiarsquos Plan for AT

bull We serve individuals of all ages amp all disabilities in Georgia

bull Over 50000 thru various activities throughout the year

bull TFL Network

bull Assistive Technology Resource Centers

bull Lending Libraries

bull Training and Demonstrations

bull AT Reuse

bull AT Funding EducationAssistance and Resources

bull Online Resources

bull wwwgatflorg - 12000 unique visitors a month

Tools for Life Georgiarsquos Federal AT Act Program

Tools for Life Mission

Wersquore here to help Georgians with disabilities gain access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services so they can live learn work and play independently in the communities of their choice

Tools for Life Network

bull AT Lending Library

bull AT Evaluations amp Training

bull AT Demos

bull Resource and Assistance

bull AT Funding Assistance

bull DME Reuse

Center4ATExcellence

Tools for Life AT Demo Lab

bull Tablets

bull Vision Items

bull DME

bull Communication

bull Games

bull Software

bull Switches

bull Keyboards

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 3: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

bull TFL developed Georgiarsquos Plan for AT

bull We serve individuals of all ages amp all disabilities in Georgia

bull Over 50000 thru various activities throughout the year

bull TFL Network

bull Assistive Technology Resource Centers

bull Lending Libraries

bull Training and Demonstrations

bull AT Reuse

bull AT Funding EducationAssistance and Resources

bull Online Resources

bull wwwgatflorg - 12000 unique visitors a month

Tools for Life Georgiarsquos Federal AT Act Program

Tools for Life Mission

Wersquore here to help Georgians with disabilities gain access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services so they can live learn work and play independently in the communities of their choice

Tools for Life Network

bull AT Lending Library

bull AT Evaluations amp Training

bull AT Demos

bull Resource and Assistance

bull AT Funding Assistance

bull DME Reuse

Center4ATExcellence

Tools for Life AT Demo Lab

bull Tablets

bull Vision Items

bull DME

bull Communication

bull Games

bull Software

bull Switches

bull Keyboards

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 4: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

Tools for Life Mission

Wersquore here to help Georgians with disabilities gain access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services so they can live learn work and play independently in the communities of their choice

Tools for Life Network

bull AT Lending Library

bull AT Evaluations amp Training

bull AT Demos

bull Resource and Assistance

bull AT Funding Assistance

bull DME Reuse

Center4ATExcellence

Tools for Life AT Demo Lab

bull Tablets

bull Vision Items

bull DME

bull Communication

bull Games

bull Software

bull Switches

bull Keyboards

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 5: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

Tools for Life Network

bull AT Lending Library

bull AT Evaluations amp Training

bull AT Demos

bull Resource and Assistance

bull AT Funding Assistance

bull DME Reuse

Center4ATExcellence

Tools for Life AT Demo Lab

bull Tablets

bull Vision Items

bull DME

bull Communication

bull Games

bull Software

bull Switches

bull Keyboards

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 6: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

Tools for Life AT Demo Lab

bull Tablets

bull Vision Items

bull DME

bull Communication

bull Games

bull Software

bull Switches

bull Keyboards

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 7: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

bull FODAC is a statewide provider of Durable Medical Equipment

bull Distributed 20000 wheelchairs and thousands of other pieces of DME since 1986

bull Internationally 65 countries have received some equipment over those years

bull FODACrsquos programs include

bull Durable medical equipment - wheelchairs and mobility aids

bull Ramps for Champs ndash home access ramps and modifications

bull ReMount ndash wheelchair and scooter lifts for vehicles

bull Disposable medical equipment ndash catheters braces liquid nutrition etc

Friends of Disabled Adults and Children

wwwfodacorg

TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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TechMatchAT Evaluations

bull Match the capabilities and needs of an individual to the characteristics of an assistive technology device or service

bull Formal written report summarizing aspects of the reports interaction during the technology consultation and including a personalized and comprehensive list of AT recommendations amp resources which provide next steps for AT usage

bull Evaluations are fee-based

AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

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-10

De

c-1

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Feb

-11

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r-1

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Jun

-11

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g-1

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Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

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r-1

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-12

Au

g-1

2

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-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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AMAC Accessibility

AMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities Services include e-text braille captioning assistive technology office management software and consulting

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 10: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

Accessibility Made Smart

AMAC creates practical solutions that work with a focus on utility ease of use and high quality bull Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation

technical assistance customer support and website accessibility solutions bull Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text

including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge technology bull Captioning Services makes classrooms meetings labs and other audio environments fully

accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing bull Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF DOC

DAISY and HTML bull Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments

demonstrations training and technical assistance for education work and daily living environments

For more information please visit our website at wwwamacusgorg

Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Tools for Life Webinars

bull Introduction to the Tools for Life Website

bull Where to find Tools for Life Webinars

bull Archived Webinars

bull Upcoming Webinars

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 12: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

Webinar Updates amp Schedule

Liz Persaud

Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Join us for Upcoming GATFL Webinars

Thursday August 29 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Support for Your AT Consideration Process presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield Liz Persaud and Martha Rust

Tuesday September 10 from 300 PM to 400 PM EST - TFLCENTER4ATEXCELLENCE Getting and Using Accessible Instructional Materials (AIMS) What You Need to Know presenters Ben and Pat Satterfield

Wednesday September 25 200 PM to 330 PM ndash TFL Connect the Dots to AT Funding Resources presenters Martha Rust Liz Persaud amp others

Visit wwwgatflorg for the full schedule

Sign up on the TFL mailing list to receive our email announcements or send an email to Liz - lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Upcoming Events

bull GATE Seminar

bull Friday Dec 6 2013

bull Westlake Instructional Technology Center Fulton Co

bull Free one-day seminar featuring speakers amp exhibits on AT amp AAC

bull GSHA (GA Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc) Conference

bull Thurs Feb 6 ndash Saturday Feb 8 2014

bull Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

bull Pre-conference speaker John Halloran MS CCC-SLP

bull This year featured strand of presentations on AT and AAC

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

Page 15: SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC · SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF APPS FOR AAC Ben Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/CREATE August 28, 2013 ... less-expensive alternative

iPads iPhones amp Tablets as AAC Devices

Legacy AAC iDevices

17

What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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What Has ldquoAACrdquo Meant

Historically that has meant

bull Costly devices ndash often customized

bull Outside payees Insurance Medicaid Schools

bull Formal evaluations

bull Approvals required

bull Slow Process 18

Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Who Uses AAC

bull Approximately 35 million persons in the United States do not have speech skills to meet their communication needs on a daily basis

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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How we communicate is changing

bull 21st century communication is different

bull Talk more at a distance

bull Showing pictures ~ Telling with AAC

bull Cell phone cameras Facebook text messaging

bull We live in a language-based world

bull Language is changing

bull Leveling of the playing field

20

AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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AAC-RERC (2012)

Changes go beyond

hardware and software

Changes in

technology

Changes in

social networks

Changes in

definition of

communication

Needs of people with

CCN

21

AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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AAC-RERC (2012)

Within a communication

culture of change

Typical use

of pictures

(symbols amp

photos)

Typical

communication

Typical

language use

and form

AAC mobile

computing

22

How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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How Can I Tell What Is Appropriate

Since itrsquos initial release in Oct 2010 Apple reports that 14534 million iPads have been sold (through Mar 2013)

23

httpappleanswerscomtabletsipad-sales-to-date-145-million-plus

Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Emerging Technology

bull New Tools Consumer Products as AT

bull IPhone Android Phones

bull iPod Touch

bull iPad

bull Tablets

24

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull School administrators

bull less-expensive alternative to costly devices

bull Parents

bull Greater awareness (consumer market product)

bull Greater willingness to try AAC

25

Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Emerging Technology

bull iPad is becoming ldquogo-tordquo AT product

bull Students Motivation

bull Shift to high tech solutions

bull Away from lower tech stand-bys

bull Teachers

bull Enthusiasm from early adopters

bull Some hesitation (as with all tech) 26

Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Emerging Technology

60 Minutes TV Show Oct23 2011

bull httpwwwcbsnewscomvideowatchid=7385686n

bull Or Google rdquo60 Minutes Autism Augmentative

Communicationrdquo

27

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Individual choice

bull Portability

bull More than just AAC Other apps

bull To do list daily schedule

bull Calculator

bull Task lists (task analysis)

28

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Device by itself will not improve studentsrsquo expressive

language

bull Professionals are scrutinizing the iPad

bull Learning

bull Communication

bull Parents are experiencing

bull Low barriers to entry

bull Limits become clear later 29

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Traditional AAC devices have greater functional capability

than Apps on an iPad

bull Multiple language maps

bull Computer interface

bull Students with critical communication needs still require

language therapy using SGD

bull Up to parents amp support team to use discernment amp judgment

30

Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Are These Tools Appropriate

bull Do features of new device meet individualrsquos needs

bull Not what the device can do but what person can do

with the devicehellip

31

Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Are These Tools Appropriate

Now that we have access to iPads ndash does that mean we donrsquot

need Assistive Technology any more

bull Challenges of switch scanning

bull No eye-gaze yet

32

SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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SETT Framework

Adapted from the work of Joy Zabala

The SETT framework is one of several tools which help in gathering organizing and analyzing data used to make collaborative Assistive Technology and programming decisions

Goal Assistive Technology which is well matched to the individualrsquos needs abilities and support

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

33

SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

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-10

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c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

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Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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SETT Framework

Student (Client)

Environment

Tasks

Tools

Re-SETT

Joy Zabala (2010) wwwjoyzabalacom

34

Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

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200000

300000

400000

500000

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700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Evaluating Apps for AAC

35

(Y Lachelle Aug 2010)

Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Growth in Apps Available in iTunes App Store

0

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

800000

900000

Jun

-09

Au

g-0

9

Oct

-09

De

c-0

9

Feb

-10

Ap

r-1

0

Jun

-10

Au

g-1

0

Oct

-10

De

c-1

0

Feb

-11

Ap

r-1

1

Jun

-11

Au

g-1

1

Oct

-11

De

c-1

1

Feb

-12

Ap

r-1

2

Jun

-12

Au

g-1

2

Oct

-12

De

c-1

2

Feb

-13

Ap

r-1

3

Jun

-13

50000

140000

225000

350000

425000

500000

650000

775000

900000

Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Apple iTunes App Store Metrics

bull In May of 2013 Apple reported that over 1053 new apps were submitted that month

bull Customers are downloading more than 800 apps per second and at a rate of over two billion apps per month on the App Store

bull The 50 billionth app was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor Ohio on May 16th 2013 (Say the Same Thing by Space Inch LLC)

Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Rubric for Evaluating the Language Aspects of the AAC App (Parker amp Zangari 2012 )

38

(Parker amp Zangari 2012)

Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Process to Making an Informed iDeviceApp Purchase

Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Apps Feature Matching

40

Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Case example Key needs features based on assessment outcomes

Information Gathered During Assessment

Key Features Based on Information Gathered During Assessment

Representation bull Recognizes and can make choices using familiar photographs bull Inconsistently using PCS icons

bull Photographs bull Ability to import photographs

Display Settings bull Was not able to navigate dynamic displays bull Used grid-based topic display in Go-Talk successfully bull Benefited from symbol spacing

bull Static displays (basic dynamic component) bull Edit field and symbol size bull Edit symbol spacing bull Hide buttons

AccessMotor bull Inconsistently producing an isolated point bull Keyguard reduced unintentional selections

bull Adjust dwell bull Edit symbol size and spacing bull Direct Selection

Purpose of Use bull Preference indication bull Aided language stimulation opportunities (expanding beyond requesting and modeling 2 symbol combination) bull Social engagement (turn-taking sharing information)

Expressive tool bull Voice output (digitized or Synthesized) bull A Go-Talk was recommended In order for carry-over and consistency of targeted skills boards should be as similar as possible bull Boards with the ability to expand beyond choice-making

Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Key features compared

Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Key NeedsFeatures Based on Assessment Outcomes

Information gathered during assessment

Key App Features based on information gathered

during the assessment

Representation Text Text

Rate Enhancement Doesnrsquot not want to ldquowrite every letter outrdquo

Word Prediction

Abbreviation Expansion

Logical Letter Encoding

Ability to store PhasesRetain Codes

Display Settings

Was able to navigate dynamic displays

Wants something with ldquolittle set uprdquo

Able to use QWERTY keyboard

Increase font size

QWERTY Keyboard

Increase font size

AccessMotor

Able to type on iPad and other devices

No current motor issues (yet could potentially have motor

issues in the future)

Adjust dwell

Edit icon size and spacing

Direct Selection

Purpose of Use and Patients

ldquorequestsrdquo

Communication in multiple contexts

Wants voice output and a femalersquos voice

Synthesized Speech (voice output)

Female Voice

Adjust rate

Speak after selection

44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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44

Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Keeping Up with New Options

Free AT - see archived webinar

New Technology Options

bull Mobile Computing Decisions

bull Apps See our App Finder

TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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TFL AppFinder

Search by

App Name

Categories

bull Book

bull Education

bull Environmental Adaptations

bull Hearing

bull Cognition Learning Developmental

bull Navigation

bull Personal Care and Safety

bull Productivity

bull Communication

bull Therapeutic Aids

bull Vision

Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Questions

Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Resources

bull Alliano A Herriger K Koutsoftas AD amp Bartolotta TE (2012) A review of 21 ipad applications for augmentative and alternative communication purposes Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 21 260-271

bull Gosnell J Costello J amp Shane H (2011 September) Using a clinical approach to answer ldquowhat communication Apps should we userdquo Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication 20 87ndash96

bull Doneski-Nicol J (2013) Using Evidence Based Practices in the Selection of Mobile Mainstream Technologies as Augmentative Communication Devices Presentation NAUEDU Retrieved August 26 2013 at httpnaueduuploadedFilesAcademicSBSIHDResearchDoneski-Nicol20AAC20Mobile20Technology20Presenation20Handoutpdf

Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom

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Contacting Tools for Life of Georgia

Tools for Life of Georgia is located on the campus of Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta Our website is wwwgatflorg

Carolyn Phillips Director carolynphillipsgatflgatechedu

Liz Persaud lizpersaudgatflgatechedu

Martha Rust martharustgatflgatechedu

Virtual ATRC for K12 is the Center 4 AT Excellence wwwC4ATXcom

Ben Satterfield benc4atxcom

Pat Satterfield patc4atxcom