Communication

||< $8.99 || Communicate basic needs || iOS 4.3+ || Uses pictures to communicate emotions and wants; young kids voice || ||< FREE/ $99.99 || User needs typing and sentence formation skills (supporter can pre-program phrases in premium version) || Only __iPad__, iOS 3+ || Word and phrase prediction, word bank of common words (pronouns, verbs, yes/no); moderate __quality computer__ voice || . ||< $49.99 || External support to navigate __app__ || iOS 3.13+ || Supporter has to pre-program words, icons, and voice for user for __best__ use of __app__ (story boards, visual scheduler, communication boards- print feature, flashcards); human voice or program your own || ||< $189.99 || Basic category knowledge and navigation skills || iOS 4.2+ || ACC device; pre-programmed common conversation topics and __learning__ tools; ability to use as a keyboard for typing own thoughts; supported can edit and organize app set-up to be more user friendly; life-like __computer voice__ || ||< $1.99 || User needs typing and language skills (spelling, sentence formation) || iOS 3+ || Basic __text to speech__; low __quality computer__ voice || ||< FREE/ $199.99 || Basic category knowledge and navigation skills || iOS 4+ || Very user-friendly ACC with picture icons and simple categorization; pre-programmed vocabulary; 4 computer voices- higher quality; allows for uploading own photos/words and custom organization; easy navigation || ||< $299.99 || Basic category knowledge and navigation skills. Understand object/word correspondence. || iOS 5+ iPad only || ACC tool with evidence based foundations; consistent with motor learning principles. Helps to develop language and aromaticity. No complex navigation (screen can appear cluttered) and uses CereProc speech system for dynamic voices. Contains almost 11,000 Smarty Symbols; hardly no need to program. Simple and effective learning of communication principles. || ||< $159.99 || Basic spelling with speech sounds for prediction. || iOS 3+ || Can type or finger draw word for word and sentence prediction. Has categories of pre-programmed phrases or user can add own phrases/words. Can send SMS* and email messages through app. Facebook and Twitter access. *iPhone only || ||< FREE/ $1.99 or $3.99 iPad HD version || User must have ability to choose answer with voluntary motor control. || iOS 3.2+ or iOS 5+ for iPad version || Supporter must program choices and record a voice. Nice tool to give students two direct choices and learn cause/effect. May serve as part of a behavioral modification program. || ||< $12.99 iPad/ $9.99 iPhone || User must be able to spell words/ phrases || iOS 3.2+ this version iPad only || American Sign Language learning tool. User or supporter must type in word/phrase to learn ASL sign. Provides demonstration with full body 3D avatar. ||
 * **__App__ Name** ||< **Cost** || **Skill** **Required** || **Tec Specs** || **Features/Comments** ||
 * iInteract
 * Verbally
 * iCommunicate
 * Proloquo2Go
 * Speak It!
 * OneVoice
 * Speak for Yourself
 * Predictable
 * Answers:YesNo
 * Sign 4 Me for iPad