Communication boards are a great tool that can be used by a variety of students. They allow students to communicate their thoughts and ideas through pictures that can be pre-grouped to be used in different situations such as school, home and leisure to name a few.
High- Tech: Go Talk Now for Ipad
Go Talk Now is an app that is available on Ipads that allows students to communicate through their Ipad. Go Talk Now allows students to customize electronic communication boards. Students can create as many communication boards as they would like. Go Talk Now allows students to share their customized books via Wi-Fi and can back up their boards so they will never be lost.
High- Tech: Tobii Dynavox Communicator 5
Tobii Dynavox Communicator 5 is a software that helps individuals with communication difficulties communicate more efficiently. The Communicator 5 converts text and symbols to speech that is spoken through the Tobii Dynavox. The Communicator 5 is customizable with easy to use editing tools. It allows students to communicate in high quality speech for face-to-face communication.
Low-Tech: Talking Brix
Talking Brix are lightweight communicators with built in magnets that are great for traveling. They can be used as personal reminders or to communicate messages to other people. Each Brix has a recording time of 10 seconds and has a rechargeable battery. Students can use Brix to pre-record phrases such as "yes" and "no". With multiple Brix students can create a communication grid.