A Speech Generating Device (SGD) may allow students with an established system of communication to express themselves using dynamic-display technology. This may include access to a communication app/software on a device such as an iPad.
ATS – Speech Generating Devices
Primary CCSD Assistive Technology Contact: Jordina Buhay
General Communication Supports
- Aided Language Stimulation – AACtion Point from aacinstitute.org
- Communication Bill of Rights from the National Joint Committee for the Communicative Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities
- Myth – AAC will negatively impact speech and language
development from Tobii Dynavox
- PECS® to SGD – Guidelines and Recommendations for a Successful Transition from Pyramid Educational Consultants
AssistiveWare TM Core Word Classroom – supports, instruction, and resources for utilizing Core Word instruction (Note: Free Login required to access materials)
AssistiveWare TM Learn AAC – a variety of resources for teaching and supporting communication with AAC
AssistiveWare TM Blog – various AAC support articles
Proloquo2Go™
Proloquo2Go™ Resources – videos regarding programming, setup, vocabulary, and implementation
Practical tips for setting up Proloquo2Go™
Proloquo2Go™ Page Sets – PDF (printable)
AAC Quick Communication Boards– Printable boards from Assistiveware™
Proloquo2Go – Communication is Conversation – Video from Assistiveware™
Proloquo4Text™
Proloquo4Text™ Help Overview: videos regarding programming, setup, vocabulary, and implementation
LAMP* Words for Life® Resources
*Language Acquisition through Motor Planning
LAMP Words for Life Vocabulary System: Video
LAMP iPad quick reference [PDF]
LAMP quick reference [The Toolbox]
LAMP Words for Life User Guide
LAMP Words for Life® App– VideoLink
LAMP Words for Life® vocabulary builder – VideoLink
TD Snap Resources
Previous Snap™ + Core First® Resources
Snap™ + Core First® User’s Manual
Snap™ + Core First® Training Cards
Snap™ + Core First® – Closing The Gap