ios devices for aac
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
iPad, iPod and iPhone
What Can I Say?
Will Wade, Occupational Therapist, The ACE Centrehttp://appsforaac.net
![Page 2: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
![Page 4: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Firstly.. handheldsChat PC/Silk12.5 oz. HP iPAQ3 voice enginesPCS & Symbolstix SymbolsEdit on or off deviceStandard, Plus (word prediction)£1995
Possum Jive
Custom designed handheld
Acapela or recordedSwitch or touchscreenEnviro Control built in
excellent0.35kg£2395
Tellus Smart IIMindexpress CEPCS, Symbolstix, WLSHP iPAQNumber of common vocabsEdit on or off deviceAcapela or Realspeak£2500
Touchspeak HTC 7500
PCS, Widgit,HTC 7500 running Windows Mobile
CameraTypespeak - brilliant
predictionEdit on or off device
Switch or touch£600
Villiv S5 / X700.5kgGrid 2 / Speaks4MeSwitch, Joystick, touch, keyboardPCS, Symbolstix, Bliss,WidgitMini PC’s£1750/£1950
![Page 5: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
iPod, iPhone•4 Devices to choose from (5 incl iPad)
•£189 to £419 for device
•£10 - £60 case
•Software free to .59p to £110.
•65 Dedicated AAC apps
•Rough cost:
•£340 for full AAC device (£579 on iPad) £230 for additional user devices
![Page 6: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Hold up a minute.. What is iOS
•It is not Windows, Windows Mobile
•It is not Mac
•It is dedicated touch only
•You don’t install software or fiddle with documents, usb sticks, cds or worry about wires
•You use the appstore for apps or the web
![Page 7: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
How do you operate ios?
![Page 8: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Touch : Gestures
![Page 9: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Touch : Gestures
•So its hard?
•Well not necessarily. Most AAC apps are just using the single touch. Some have touch features to deal with poor motor control
•Many children are enthused by using the device to work around issues more so than with other touch devices
![Page 10: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Why has it all been so popular
•Appstore
•Marketing - Desirability
•Design
•Usable (and remember usable = accessible)
![Page 11: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
iPod Touch
8GB (£189) , 32GB (£249) or 64GB (£329)Camera, Will need mic to record audio
![Page 12: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
iPhone3GS8GB£419
416GB £49932GB £599MultitaskingBetter cameraRetina Display
Deals available on both, and the 3G phone on Orange, O2,
Vodafone, Three, T-Mobile and 3rd party Telcos (e.g. Tescos,
Virgin) from Free (£35-45/month) on 3G/S to PAYG
![Page 13: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Insurance•Comes with 1 year warranty & 90 days
technical support (Apple Stores or Phone)
•Consider Applecare. £60. 2 years support
•Consider Insurance for Breakages! Note you will pay more through the phone company. Try third party insurance cost: £30-80/year (e.g. Protectyourbubble.com)
•Note replace broken screen on a 3G will cost approx £40.
![Page 14: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Cases / Speakers
•12 hr battery life
•Lion rechargeable battery
•Can daisy chain for extra volume
•Can use headphones without removing from case
•£40-60
iMainGo 2 / X
Consider child and hand grip/function
![Page 15: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Cases / Speakers
Xmini
Wired, Small, £13
Cyanics Portable Swing SpeakerPlastic Shell, Thin, Can be hard to source
Otterbox Case
Rugged, £20-30
![Page 16: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Modify as necessary!
http://graceappforautismoniphone.blogspot.com/
![Page 17: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Cases / SpeakersGear 4 Blackbox Mini
Bluetooth, Loud, Needs a bag!
Cyfi sportsSmallish, Wireless, Rugged, £49
6 hours battery life
![Page 18: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Buying software•You can hand your cash over to third
party e.g. Therapy Box to do everything for you - added cost involved
•Gift cards if you are a LA / School
•NB: one user : many devices : no additional payment for the software. E.g. One user can have 5 iPods & not have to pay 5 times for the software. YOU CANNOT PASS ON A PURCHASE FROM ONE USER TO ANOTHER
![Page 19: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
How ownership of apps works
![Page 20: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
![Page 22: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
![Page 23: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
![Page 24: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
![Page 25: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
And before we talk about the software...
![Page 26: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
What about the iPad?
![Page 27: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Its a big iPod touch!
•Wifi only:
•16 / 32 / 64 GB
•£439 / £510 / £612
•Wifi + 3G possibility:
•£541 / £612 / £714
![Page 28: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
The iPad Appstore confusion
•All iPod/iPhone apps WILL work on the iPad. BUT SCALED UP.
•Some apps have been especially designed to work on both platforms (+).
•Some apps are JUST designed to work with the iPad and NOT the iPod
![Page 29: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Mounting Options• Smile Rehab (Monty /
Rehadapt System)
•Mounts & More (Daessy System)
•Dynamics
•DIY it with an Otterbox Defender case and a drill..
•Or...
![Page 30: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
![Page 31: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
![Page 33: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
AAC Software•Word predictors
•Symbol Grid systems
•PECS specific
•Eye pointing / Photo story systems
•Text to speech only / Phrase banks
•Misc: Screen readers / Language devpt
![Page 34: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Word prediction Apps
•AssistiveChat, £14.99
•Predictable, £89
• iMean, iPad only, 3 prediction cells, £2.99
•Easy Speak, £1.19
•TouchChat, ?
•Proloquo2go (updates), £110
![Page 35: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
AssistiveChat• 6 Prediction cells.
• Does next word prediction but needs inital letter and adaptive learning of words
• Has recents and favorites
• 3 Voices only. Ryan Kenny & Heather.
• Both+ , £14.99
![Page 36: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
iMean
•Has a Tap & Hold feature
•Full Screen keyboard
•QWERTY or ABC
•3 Prediction cells
![Page 37: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Predictable•Designed for
switch access
•Switch box £89
•Tap switch action
•Configurable design
•Use of icons to support categories
![Page 38: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Predictable
![Page 39: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Symbol/Grid Systems
NB: Note the charges to edit via subscription
![Page 40: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Proloquo2go
•Proloquo = speak out
•Symbolstix
•VocaSpace
•Word prediction coming
•Both+, £110
![Page 41: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Proloquo2go
![Page 42: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Proloquo2goList or Grid Recents
![Page 43: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Proloquo2goKeyboard view
![Page 44: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Proloquo2go
•Verb conjugation
•Automatic pluralisation
•Border colouring of cells depending on type
•Cut/Copy/Paste edit
•Acapela voices with UK ones for download but note lacking decent child voice in acapela
Features
![Page 45: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Proloquo2go
•Visit proloquo2go.com for lots of videos
•Use the support forums for help
•Note the 2 places for configuration settings. In the app and in the system settings.
•Backup/Restore your edited vocab
![Page 46: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
TouchChat
•Silver kite
•£100?
•5 voices
•Buttons can be programmed to do more than just speech e.g. volume
![Page 47: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
TouchChat• 4 Vocab packages included:
• VocabPC. Gail van Tattenhove designed package. 12 location. Adults & Adolescents.
• Multichat 15. School aged children with emerging language. Core and Activities
• Spelling. QWERTY keyboard with prediction
• Primary. Vocab for school, home & general communication
![Page 48: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
TouchChat
• iShare - server based subscription to store personal vocabs and allows a teacher to share vocab to other users. 6 months: $59 per device
• Wordpower - $149 (£100).
• iEssence - redesigned version of essence on Vantage & Vantage Lite - $99
In-App purchases available
![Page 49: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
TouchChat
•Windows Editor. Design on computer and transfer to device. Transfer from ChatPC or ALTChat to TouchChat on iPod. $59
•So lets imagine: iPod, MainGoX, TouchChat, WordPower, Windows editor est £490.
![Page 50: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
I Can Speak
•£17.99
•Static Area. 4x8 Core words & sentence starters. Holding down for alternatives. 240 words in total
![Page 51: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
I Can Speak•Configurable design options•Does lack vocab
“While it might be useful for some, food and beverage choices are more of a priority than art supplies!”
![Page 53: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
Eye Pointing / Photo Stories
•Pictello
•My Pictures Talk
• iCommunicate
•TapSpeak
• iComm
![Page 54: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
Pictello
•£8.99
•Each page a photo, 5 lines of text, recorded sound or text to speech.
•Share stories with iTunes or using central server (free).
![Page 55: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
Pictello
![Page 56: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
iComm•Designed for
eye pointing
•But use how you see fit!
•Free to download. £4.99 to buy
•Will need mic if using with iPod
![Page 57: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
TTS only
![Page 58: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
Speak it!•Highlights words as spoken
•Copy and paste text in or write directly in
•20 voices to download, 2 British as standard
•Font size can be changed
•Phrase bank
•£1.19
![Page 59: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
Speak it!
![Page 60: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
iPhonic
•Bizarre UI
•£0.59
![Page 61: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
Auto Verbal Pro•£5.99
•“Soundboard”
•Swipe for options in each line
•Can TTS as well
•Non-specific Photos/Symbols used
•Male & female voices - premium available
•Both+
![Page 62: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
Auto Verbal Pro
![Page 63: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
Language development,
Screen readers etc
![Page 64: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
Alternative Access
•VoiceOver
•Zoom
•White on Black / Black on White
•Keyboard access
Accessibilty Options
![Page 65: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
Accessible = Usable for all
![Page 66: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
Bluetooth Keyboards•A number exist
•Fullsize or mini
•Rubber, Folding - a large range
•Apple Bluetooth keyboard £40-65
![Page 67: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
Using a keyboard•Software keyboard available
•Voiceover command: Control-Option (alt)
•See page 243 of iPhone User guide for full shortcuts
•VO-H : Home button, VO-Right arrow: Next item, VO-Space: Tap an item
•Can speed things up with Quick Nav
•Tip: Turn triple click home button into VO on/off
![Page 68: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
Restrictions
• iOS 4.2 brings restrictions to stop deletion of apps
•Also restrictions to disable web browsing, youtube, camera, installing apps. BUT NOT MUSIC!
![Page 69: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
Alternative access
•Facetime
•Switch access: Predictable, RJ Coopers Switch Box, ? Proloquo2go
•Joystick: iPortal and Dynamics REM550 Wheelchair controller
![Page 70: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
Switch boxes•RJ Coopers switch box. $99.
Works with a range of software. 2 switches.
•RJ Coopers super switch. 5” diameter. Chargeable via lion adaptor or USB. $149
•Tbox Switch Box. £89. May work with apps other than predictable?
•? Standard keys being sent?
![Page 71: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
Dynamics iPortal•Control an iPod or
iPad with your wheelchair joystick.
•Gestures been developed with joystick. Configurable.
•Compatible with Shark, DX & DX2.
![Page 72: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
Supporting Access
•Pogo Stylus £5-20
•Mobile Arm Supports
•Gloves £10-30
•Remember Maxess wedges and slanted writing boards!
![Page 73: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
Problems!• Loudness - you often need a speaker
• Documents - remember not a normal computer! Getting docs on/off it is “different”
• Keyguards. None available.
• Software - a lot of it, how do you find it
• Software - many have not taken into account many of the lessons learnt about AAC over the past 25 years. e.g. symbol systems
• Support
• Software - many have not stuck to Apple design guidelines (or any guidelines!) and thus created a confusing hard to use interface for some apps. Not clever. App developers: PLEASE DONT BE CLEVER! BE LAZY! STICK TO THE GUIDELINES!
![Page 74: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
My wishlist• AAC Developers use an iOS for a while before
delving in and have a good understanding of what makes a good app. Its not just features. Its design.
• Apple allow creation of customised keyboard layouts (Settings - General - Keyboard). Frequency/ABC would be useful
• App developers (particularly games) consider the accessibility API.
• Apple allow features of voiceover with normal touch or keyboard input
![Page 75: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/75.jpg)
Sources of information
•Assistiveware forums & email news group
•ATMac.org
•SENIT email list
•CM email list
•OT Access Group & AAC SIG
•http://appsforaac.net
![Page 76: iOS devices for AAC](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062312/554bf457b4c9056b348b5693/html5/thumbnails/76.jpg)
Thanks
•SpeechBubble: http://speechbubble.org.uk/
•The ACE Centre Oxford & North
•Apple!
•Will Wade, [email protected] or [email protected]