1. Communication is Cool with Technology
DEWAR ELEMENTARY SLPS:
HALEY HARVELL
AMANDA MOORE

2. Ways SLPs are using technology in their therapy.
 Apple/Kindle devices
 Smartboards
 Various AAC devices
 Computer programs/software

3. Why use iPad/iTouch for communication?
 More affordable when compared to many AAC devices
 User friendly
 Vast number of apps designed for varying ages that help an array of
communication disorders

4. Advantages of Using Mobile Devices and Apps in Educational Settings (ASHA, 2014)

Improved communication—E-mail allows for timely and efficient communication with students families and colleagues. However one does
need to consider that all e-mail communication has the potential to be a part of the educational record that can be used in any due process
proceedings and should be made available for parent review upon request.

Cost and time saving—Textbooks are being published electronically reducing printing costs and saving the environment. This is a
considerable expense for school districts. An iPod touch may cost less than the cost of one textbook.

Progress monitoring—Apps are available that track progress allowing the SLP and the student the ability to evaluate progress and celebrate
success.
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Adaptability—can be programmed and restricted for use in the educational setting.
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Motivation—Students enjoy using these products. Anecdotal reports suggest a higher rate of student involvement in their education on some
basic research studies.
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Funding—Funding is emerging in the form of grants to fund both the hardware and the apps for use in the school setting.
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Written language—Writing apps, such as Story Kit, have the potential to facilitate written language. The POGOsketch/stylus that can be used
as a pencil to write notes on the devices.
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Writing IEPS—There are apps that capture signatures using the POGO stylus allowing the IEP to be completely electronic thus supporting a
more green environment and reducing costs, However, a system needs to be established to ensure secure access and storage of these documents.

Internet access—These devices provide efficient access to the Internet and all of the great technological resources available in that context.
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Literacy—Many apps facilitate literacy development. A large library of books is available to encourage reading.
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Support tools—Apps have been developed for students with autism for schedules, timers, symbols and ABA instruction.

Games—Game apps are great rewards and may be used for language stimulation activities.

5. Disadvantages of Using Mobile Devices and Apps in Educational
Settings (ASHA, 2014)
 Initial cost—districts would incur initial costs to provide the
devices, wireless Internet as well as costs to train staff, students and
potentially families in the use of the devices. Additional costs are
incurred to access apps.
 Connectivity—These devices cannot be "plugged into" the Internet.
They require a Wi-Fi network while some can pick up the ATT 3G
network. However, more schools are providing wireless access to
students.

6.  Autism Speaks: Expert Interview
 Favorite apps from the AAC Chicks

7. Apps for social skills
 Conversation Builder (Mobile
Education Store)
 Between the Lines 1 & 2
(Hamaguchi Apps)
 Between the Lines A
(adolescents-Adults) lite version 0.99/full
version 15.99
 Difficult Situations (Super
Duper)
 The Electric Company – Feel
Electric (PBS Kids)
 Apps for Social Skills board on
Pinterest

8. Apps for Language Development
 Super Duper Fun Deck apps
 LinguiSystems Buddy Bear Apps
 iSequences
 TocaBoca apps
 My First Apps
 Endless ABCs/Endless Reader
 Injini apps
 Pocket SLP Apps
 Mobile Education Store

9. Apps for Articulation/Voice/Fluency/Oral Motor
 Articulation Station
 Fluency apps
 Artic Academy
 Pinterest Fluency board
 Vocalic R Shuffle
 Voice therapy apps on Pinterest
 The Entire World of R Flipbooks
 Blablabla
 Pinterest board for free artic apps
 Consonantly Speaking app list
(Voice, Fluency/Stuttering, Hearing, and
Swallowing/Dysphagia)
 Oral Motor Apps on Pinterest

10.  PRC Core Words
AAC Apps
 PCS Memory
 A Talking Picture Board
AAC and
Language Therapy
on Pinterest
 Proloquo2Go
 Avaz

11. Miscellaneous
apps
Collins Big Cat books
Apps gone Free
Skype
Pinterest
Dropbox
Clumsy Ninja
Kindergarten.com flash cards
50 apps for educators from scholastic

12. Blogs
(ASHA, 2014)
ASHASphere
Apps for Speech Therapy
Apps in the Elementary Classroom
iEducation Apps Review
iRead: iPod and iPad Success Stories from the
Field
K-5 Apps According to Bloom's Taxonomy
Mobile Learning for Special Needs
Moms with Apps
Special Needs Apps for Kids
Speech-Language Apps
Speech Language Pathology Sharing
Therapy App 411
Wired Educator

13. Related Links (ASHA, 2014)
AAC-RERC – Mobile Devices and Communication Apps
A Spectrum of Apps for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Apps for Children with Special Needs
Apps for Education
Assistive Technology Apps for iPad, iPod and iPhone
Autism Spectrum Directory
Geek SLP
iPods and iPads in the Classroom
iPod Touch Tutorial
100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better
Speech Language Neighborhood: Apps and Ideas for SLPs and Parents
The iSchool Initiative You Tube video
Using iPods in the Classroom

14. REFERENCES:
 ASHA (2014). Applications (Apps) for Speech-Language Pathology
Practice. www.asha.org/SLP/schools/Appplications-for-speechlanguage-pathology-practice/