Over the past few years, the company Smarty Ears has aimed to help individuals with communication issues. They have created several educational apps to help promote speech and language skills for individuals with aphasia, apraxia, dysphagia and more. Visitors of the website will be able to search for apps by specific area including: AAC Aphasia Apps Apraxia Autism […]
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Autism Awareness Grows, Support Needs to Follow
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Communications Autism continues to make headlines almost on a daily basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that one in 68 American children is identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is roughly 30 percent higher than previous estimates of one in 88 […]
TalkRocket Go: iPad app helps people speak
MyVoice Inc., the creators of RocketKeys — an application that allows users to customize the keyboard for their specific needs — also offers TalkRocket Go, an application used around the globe as a communication aid for children and adults with speech and language disabilities. TalkRocket Go quick features: A simple tap-to-talk application Oversize buttons (good targets for both […]
InterAACt with DynaVox Products
DynaVox is a leading provider for augmentative and alternative communication products and speech generating devices for individuals with a multitude of disabilities worldwide. Their products are constructed with each consumer’s unique communication needs in mind. They have products specifically for individuals with cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, stroke/aphasia, neurological conditions, intellectual disabilities and more; whether individuals […]
Autism Society of Indiana Provider
The Autism Society of Indiana is an agency whose mission is to raise awareness about autism. They provide information and referrals to families who are looking for assistance in finding doctors, educators, service organizations, state and local government agencies and also to other families who share similar experiences. They also focus on community awareness and educating […]
Robots4Autism: Teaching Social Skills for Life
Upon hearing the term “robot” and pondering its history, it may be assumed that many would deem it more of a modern concept. However, artificial humans and autonomous artificial servants have a long history in human culture since being discussed as far back as 3500 BC by Homer in his epic poem The Iliad. The term robot was […]