7 Assistive Communication Apps in the iPad App Store. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Augmentative communication (AAC for short) is an alternative way to help students and adults with language disorders use expressive language or receptive language. Augmentative communication can be accomplished through assistive technology devices such as computers or hand held devices. Twenty years ago if your child was non-verbal your resources where very limited. Advanced communication was limited to low technology such as picture communication systems and sign language. Fast forward to 2011 and the iPad has revolutionized the assistive communication world. At an affordable price, the easy to use iPad has become the most recommended device when an assistive communication device is needed.
In the iPad app store there are numerous applications available for individuals with special needs. Here are seven assistive communication apps for the iPad that you may find useful: Proloquo2Go iCommunicate for iPad Company: Grembe Inc. iComm My Talk Tools Mobile. Speech Devices - Augmentative Communication | DynaVox. Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs. Tinsnips - Special education resource for autism. Karenplumley.suite101.