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Expert AAC user tips: Dark Mode and Split View
Philippa, Speech Pathologist at ComTEC, shares some tips from expert AAC users who have adapted their apps to…
Do more with Grid 3 – ‘Hey Siri’ online grid
Did you know that Smartbox Grid 3 software, including Grid for iPad, has hundreds of online grids to…
Engaging apps for early touchscreen use
We have been looking a few apps that would be fun to use for early iPad touchscreen users.…
Listening to emails on your iPad
If it’s tricky reading the text within emails. The iPad has a number of speech support options that…
Taking a closer look at eye gaze for iPads
Eye Gaze technology can allow people with limited movement to interact with devices in order to communicate via AAC software.…
Light Tech AAC – Exploring options for a paper based version of your app
When someone has a high tech AAC system, they also need a light tech option in addition to…
Listen up! Voice amplifiers and microphones
Voice amplification is an important tool to support communication. Voice or speech amplifiers can be used by people…
Rebecca explores communication systems with ComTEC
Rebecca is a young woman with Cerebral Palsy. She has previously used a Lightwriter and iPad with AAC app…
Google Lens for literacy support
We had a look at Google Lens recently when working with a student who needed support for reading…
Communication apps and motor planning
Motor planning is a skill that allows us to remember and make movements automatically. For example, when we…