iTech Communication Carrie Leonhart, M.S., CCC-SLP Augmentative Communication Services Coordinator School District of Philadelphia September 2, 2011

Pennsylvania’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service

"For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” A program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University

Learning Objectives Identify issues and opportunities related to using generic technologies as assistive tech Identify examples of specific applications that can be used as AAC List resources for information and assistance about AT and AAC

Mobile Technologies Portable, generic, easily-available devices that may run programs or “apps” that can be used by SLPs and our consumers Includes: “Smart” phones Tablets Music players (iPod Touch) Game systems (Nintendo DS)

Mobile Technologies Each product varies by: Hardware (device, manufacturer) iPad by Apple Galaxy Tablet by Samsung Mobile Operating System (platform – Windows vs Mac) Apple, Google, Microsoft, Blackberry, Palm, etc.

What’s the difference? Where you buy the device “iTech” = Apple iTunes (internet, program) Where you buy the apps - From the device itself Android = various manufacturers platform from Google Android Market

Android Accessibility varies by phone/tablet Most have text-to-speech, vision, and hearing support Swype keyboard set-up allows sliding between keys (without picking up finger) Android Market has fewer apps (for now) Beginning to see specialized apps for education and communication Alexicom AAC, TapToTalk, Voice4U

What is Assistive Technology? DEVICES Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA – 34CFR§300.5) “Any item, piece of equipment, or product system” “Whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized” “That is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability”

Mobile Technologies & SLPs Therapy Tool (SLP use) Use as therapy material Artic, phonology, language flashcards Social stories, video modeling Promote home practice or carry-over Use for SLP Data collection E-mail, documentation Assistive Technology (student use) Use for communication AAC apps from low-tech (pic boards), to mid-tech (recordable buttons w/ pics), to high-tech (adv. language layouts w/ synthesized speech) Use for hearing, vision, fine motor, behavior, and MORE

Features to Consider for AT Portability Durability / Mounting Volume Battery Cost / Availability Lightweight! Not designed/tested for AT (See “Accessories”) Up to 10 hrs Relatively cheap and easy to purchase/repair

Features to Consider for AT Funding Most “Public” options (Medicaid, Private insurance, etc.) require that a device be “durable medical equipment” Currently excludes ALL mobile technology options Some success reimbursing apps since “dedicated software” Better luck with private funding, scholarships, mini-grants, etc. So, if it works as AT, how does student get his/her one? School district policy? shared agreement with parents?

Access Touch screen does not require pressure (only contact) for selection May be helpful for physical limitations Alternate access methods developing Switch interfaces available (Bluetooth &/or iTech) MUST be built-in to app by developer Activate on release Scanning

Accessories Protective Speaker Case iMainX (iPod Touch), iAdapter (iPad) Mounting System On case, Flexible (Modular Hose) Other Stylus (Stylus Socks), keyboard, keyguard (app-specific)

Alternate Screen Contact Use fingerless gloves – can drag heel of hand across screen and then touch the screen to activate apps

Management Issues Learning about iPad basics Local Apple store, teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com General Settings  Restrictions Lock from Adding, Removing, In-App Purchases How to prevent it being a toy Game Time Limit app Policy on loading games, videos, music? BubCap prevents from accessing home button (to switch between apps)

Game Time Limit Price: $0.99 Target: Productivity / Behavior Other Info: Allows adult to set passcode and time limit Alarm interrupts ANY app after designated time, requires passcode to turn off

Management Issues Whose iTunes account? IT, Dept, Admin, SLP, Child Who can add? Must have iTunes log-in If you customize, does it save? Or transfer to that app on other devices? All district’s devices the same? How to update? Sync Carts now available

DISCLAIMER! PIAT DOES NOT ENDORSE APPLE PRODUCTS OVER OTHER VENDORS

iTechnology

iPad

General Device Info iPod Touch 8-64 GB memory $199 - $399 new* Small size, one-handed use Built-in microphone* 2 Cameras* Wi-Fi compatible iPad 2* 16-64 GB memory $499 - $829 new* Larger size, two-handed use Built-in microphone 2 Cameras* Wi-Fi compatible Optional 3G data plan

iPhone 8-32 GB memory $199 and up new May find used, without a cell phone/data plan contract (e.g., eBay, Amazon) Refurbished from AT&T $49 Small size, one-handed use Built-in microphone, speaker, camera Wi-Fi compatible

iTech for Dummies www.dummies.com/how-to/content/ipad-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html Power button Turn on/off Hold: Shutdown Home □ button Wakes up Screen Closes Apps Hold: Move/Delete Apps 2Tap: Shows Apps running in Background, Access Volume

Built-In Accessibility Settings  General  Accessibility Voice Over Zoom White on Black Mono Audio Speak Auto-Text Triple Click functions Go to Home, Turn on Voice Over, etc Video Captioning

Applications (Apps) Are like programs on your computer You load each app (program) from iTunes Some apps are specific for iPod Touch, iPhone, and/or iPad Other apps exist for Android, Blackberry, etc. Cost ranges from free - $999 You get what you pay for (usually)

Things to Consider for AT What is the cost of the application? Can it be backed-up to a computer? Can it be used for multiple people? Does it require internet access? Wifi vs. Data plan (monthly charge) Is it accessible? Teamwork: Explore, Network, Learn, and Share what you know!

Things to Consider for AT Feature Matching for App Determine Student’s Need (SETT process) Determine appropriate technology DON’T find the app, then make it work for the student Ex: Proloquo2Go is NOT for everyone Try it out with student Rating scale Aligned with Curriculum, Evidence-Based, Ease of Use, etc.

Contact for Permission to Use

Overview of Apps More than 425,000 applications available on iTunes Applications are constantly being added Impossible for one person to track everything Developers are beginning to target individuals with special needs

Apps for Special Education Must have an iTunes account Go to: http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Click on Download iTunes Click on App Store For “Special Education” section, http://bit.ly/kqxu62

Communication

Communication Apps Features: What’s the cost? What comes pre-loaded? Ranges from 4 to 100s of content buttons Can you edit (add/change) it? Can you edit/save online? Can you share your work? What symbols does it use? Drawings, Digital Photos, Text Only Does it have support? Trouble-shooting? Tutorials? excited

PhraseBoard $0.00 Medical content w/ keyboard Editing (canNOT add/change) Text, Picture of body parts Built-in drawing tool Save text phrases Point to text, NO voices (similar to “low-tech” board)

A 1000 Words $0.99 Travel-related content in 12 categories Editing (canNOT add/change) Digital photos, NO labels Point to pictures, NO voices (similar to “low-tech” board)

Locabulary Lite $0.00 / ? General, Location-related content (uses GPS), keyboard Editing (can add/change) Text, Few drawings Enlarge font Save “My Phrases” Recorded Fe/Male, TTS voices

SmallTalk (Aphasia) $0.00 Medical content w/ videos Sound, word, exercise examples Editing (canNOT add/change unless synced with Lingraphica) Drawings Photos, Videos Male or Female version

Expressionist $9.99 120 expressions in 7 categories, 1000+ nouns Editing (can add/change) Cartoons, digital photos, text labels Pre-recorded voice

iCommunicate $34.99 / 49.99 100+ photos in ABC order Storyboards (4x10) for schedules & Task Completion Editing (can add/change) Digital photos, SymbolStix (10,000), text labels Recordable or Male TTS voice

MyTalk 0 / $39.99 (+ subscribe) Basic example to customize Editing (can add/change) Public Library 1000+ Drawings, Pictures, & Sounds Pre-recorded, recordable or TTS pop-up MyTalkTools.com

MyTalk Online Workspace subscription $9/mo, $75/yr, $175/3yrs, FREE with ASHA # Software for programming Choose # of buttons in grid Organize in folders, Link Home Screen

TapToTalk 0 / $99.95 subscription Nintendo DS, Android, Web Starter Album Editing (can add/change) Designer 2,500+ 3D drawings Recordable or TTS Scanning! TapToTalk.com

TapToTalk Online Designer subscription $99.95/year Software for programming Top-Bottom View Selection moves to “top” Choose # of buttons in grid Organize in folders, Link Home Screen

TapSpeak Sequence $29.99 1-button sequenced msg Editing (can add/change) Shapes, text labels Import photos In-app purchase PCS symbols Recordable Tap vs Touch input ConleySolutions.com/wordpress TapSpeak Button, Choice

Proloquo2Go $189.99 "VocaSpace” folders of 7000+ items Ultralingua’s Grammatica for conjugation List or Grid view Message Window Keyboard w/ word prediction Scanning?

Proloquo2Go Editing (can add/change) Automatically adjust appearance Button size, Color, Background Photos, SymbolStix (8,000), text labels 4 synthesized voices Adjust rate, pitch, inflection Proloquo2Go.com

TouchChat Suite $149.99 4 Page Layouts Primary (8-16 button, children) VocabPC (Gail Van Tatenhove; 12 button, young-adults w/ DD) MultiChat 15 (15 button, emerging school-aged) Spelling (keyboard w/ word predict) Options for words, phrases, sentences, & visual scenes Message Window

TouchChat Suite Editing (can add/change) Windows Editor ($59) iShare ($59/6 mo) Button size, Color, Background Photos, 10,000 symbols, text labels 5 synthesized voices Adjust rate, pitch, inflection Tilt to display text screen Silver-kite.com/touchChat

TouchChat Suite In-app Purchases WordPower ($149, Nancy Inman) 24 button, word or phrase-based for grammatical sentences iEssence ($99, PRC) Test-based for literate adults

Text-To-Speech Features Spell Check vs. Word Prediction Speech Adjust speed, pitch Size Of text Of keyboard (Portrait vs. Landscape) Of “function” buttons Saving/Storing/Organizing Messages Scanning? Highlights?

Basic TTS QWERTY keyboard with text-to-speech (1 synthesized voice) Basic spell check “Save” Libary NEOJulie, Kate, Paul ($0) SpeakIt ($1.00) Multiple voices, rotates, saves & sends voice files

Verbally $0.00 Keyboard with word prediction QWERTY L vs R Handed Core Words & Phrases No “save” feature Synthesized Fe/Male

Story Kit Price: FREE Target: Reading (Communication?) Other Info: Can record your own voice reading Use as visual supports or social stories

Pictello Price: $14.99 Target: Communication (Social? Reading? Other Info: Has TTS voices or record own voice reading Use as visual supports or social stories Easy to navigate and program (read all text vs. top/bottom line)

Whiteboard /Chalkboard Price: FREE Target: Writing (Communication?) Other Info: Can draw/write without holding pen or applying pressure May allow colors, saving, or sharing (via e-mail)

Video Example You Tube “Sesame Street – There’s an App for That” www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkxDIr0y2U

SPEECH (ARTIC, FLUENCY, VOICE)

Articulation Speaking of speech.com

Fluency Speaking of speech.com

Voice Speaking of speech.com

Social PRAGMATICs

Social Skills Speaking of speech.com

Model Me Going Places Price: FREE Target: Social Skills Other Info: Slideshow of appropriate behavior for 6 community locations To be used with DVDs www.modelmekids.com

Conover Company Price: 4 Sampler / $0.99 Target: Life, Social, Math, Literacy, & Work Skills Other Info: 42 Applications, 4 Samplers Video instructions & models User & Administrator accts www.conovercompany.com

Language Development

Kindergarten.com Price: FREE / $0.99 Target: Vocabulary Other Info: Based on ABA / VB Flash cards (20+), Problem-Solving, Receptive ID (feature, function, class), Listening Lotto Kindergarten.com

Sentence Builder Price: $3.99 Target: Grammar Other Info: Provides visual stimulus and multiple choices options for building grammatical sentences

House of Learning Price: $5.99 Target: Language Other Info: Developed by SLP (SmartyEars) 12 interactive scenes and several characters Target vocabulary, prepositions and following directions

ABC Speller Price: Free Target: Reference Other Info: Must be connected to the internet to view the definitions

Dictionary.com Price: Free Target: Reference Other Info: No Internet Connection needed for basic use Internet connection needed for “Word of the Day” and audio pronunciations

FreeSaurus   Price: Free Target: Reference Other Info: Free Thesaurus, also includes a dictionary Must be connected to a Wi-Fi server to use this tool.

SimpleMind Xpress – Mind Mapping Price: Free / $6.99 Target: Literacy Other Info: Create a mindmap to organize thoughts Color Schemes can be changed Maps can be converted to a JPEG

iTranslate Price: Free Target: Foreign Languages Other Info: Uses WiFi Type the word or phrase in the top box, choose the language, and hit “Translate”

iSign Lite Price: $0 / $4.99 Target: American Sign Language Other Info: Favorites can be saved Includes a free quiz Unlock “full” version to include 800 signs

Sign 4 Me Price: $9.99 Target: American Sign Language Other Info: Will sign a typed word or phrase

PROFESSIONAL APPS

Professional - Misc Speaking of speech.com

IEP Checklist Price: FREE Target: Administration Other Info: Provides info for federal requirements for documentation Allows recording or note-taking From Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

SLP Goal Bank Price: $14.99 Target: Administration Other Info: Sample Goals Guide for writing “SMART” approp. goals Allows you to edit/add to keep own database

FINE MOTOR SKILLS

ABC/123 Tracer Price: FREE / $1.99 Target: Draw / Fine Motor (Early Ed? Phonics?) Other Info: States letter name and sound after tracing, ABC includes short decodable words

Organization, Behavior, Functional Living skills

My Homework Price: Free Target: Scheduling Other Info: Assignments can be organized by class Notes for each assignment Assignment details can be emailed

Time Timer Price: $4.99 Target: Behavior Other Info: Minute or hour increments shown in red, time “disappears” as it runs out

iPrompts Price: $49.99 Target: Behavior Other info: Includes timers, schedules, and choice boards

Picture Planner Price: $0 Target: Cognitive Other Info: Schedule is made using a computer. Schedule is then downloaded / synced to the mobile device $199 for computer software

Community Sidekick Price: $9.99 Target: Cognitive – Safety Other Info: Automated emails are sent at specified (5, 15, 30, or 60 minute) intervals. Sent to designated friend or caregiver Provides map location with links to precise place in community.

Counting Bills & Coins Price: FREE Target: Life Skills Math Other Info: Teaches basic money counting Making change Matching amounts Other money skills

HEARING & VISION

Vision Supports Must have built-in camera Magnification Scans and recognizes money

Hearing Must have microphone in device and wear headphones. Amplifier (NOT hearing aids – comparable to Pocket Talker) Hearing screenings – NOT yet validated

TELE - COMMUNICATION

Text Free Price: Free Target: Telecommunication Other Info: Uses WiFi User must register to create a log-in account Messages can be linked to an email address

Captioning Captioning of cell communications lets hard of hearing users SEE what is being spoken by the other party, while still using their residual hearing and speech.

Video Phone Later generations of i-products (iPad 2, iPhone 4, iTouch 4) can be used as video phones if there is a front-facing camera. Built-in application is Face-Time.

Reading

Text Reading Kindle Kobo Iceburg iBooks Nook Google Stanza All products allow for reading text-based books on the iPad. Each have varying visual adjustments and note taking capabilities.

Audiobooks Audiobooks vBookz Overdrive InDaisy Audible Some applications have audio only, or a combination of audio and text!

Interactive Books Beautiful interactive books with text and activities for children young and young at heart. Many with puzzles, auto play, word activities and other learning games. $.99-$20.00

Reinforcement Fun!

Magic Piano Price: Free / $0.99 (HD) Target: Music Other Info: Adjustments for easy to advanced use Proof? Play 0-1:15 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYo5dCeBZYA

iTech Resources CommunicatePA.wikispaces.com Website, E-mail listserv Discussion Board “iTechnology” List of PIAT’s loaded apps Link to iTech presentation Providers (PA for AAC) Sign-up on handout!

FOR INFORMATION contact: PIAT - Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology 411S Student Center 1755 N 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 OR your regional center Tel: 800-204-7428 (voice) 866-268-0579 (TTY) Fax: 215-204-9371 Email: ATinfo@temple.edu Web: www://disabilities.temple.edu/piat

Save the Date! November 14, 2011 What: FREE Event! Institute on Disabilities Mini-Lecture Series, AAC and Transitioning Youth Who: Presented by David McNaughton, Ph.D. When: 1:30–4:00 PM, followed by a networking evening (4:30–6:30 PM) for SLPs who are AAC specialists, as well as certified ATPs (Assistive Technology Providers) in the Philadelphia area Where: Main Campus, Temple University Also: ASHA CEUs (requested); Act 48 available Check in at disabilities.temple.edu for registration – coming soon!

Learning Objectives Identify issues and opportunities related to using generic technologies as assistive tech Identify examples of specific applications that can be used as AAC List resources for information and assistance about AT and AAC

Case Studies Your bldg admin asks you about a 6th gr student’s iPad. He is using it, with IEP team consent and understanding, for computer access due to limited physical ability. It is his personal equipment. Explain any issues of liability. What (types of) apps may help him complete written work? You work with a K student with Down syndrome. She uses about 5 vocalizations, 10 modified signs and points to 10-15 photos to request items. Her parents bought her an iPod Touch with Proloquo2Go over winter break and sent it to school with her. Determine issues with IEP team, “educationally necessary” and this parent’s decision. Explain concerns with feature-matching skills to apps.

Wrap-Up Questions? Comments? Limited hands-on up front Fill out and return the Evaluation Form