Proloquo2Go: Assistive communication for the iPhone and iPod touchAt the moment medicare doesn't reimburse for the app and iTouch, since there's a well intended but obsolete single-purpose device rule with medicare. That's likely to change.
...Proloquo2Go [iTunes Link] is not your usual iPhone/iPod touch app. It turns the mobile device into a full augmentative and alternative communication device ...
...When signing is not available or appropriate, using an AAC device may well be. AAC devices use combinations of symbols, words, sounds and technology to allow people without functional vocal abilities to communicate. The cost of such devices range from around US$3,500 to US$8,500 for something about the size of a Speak and Spell...
...In contrast, the Proloquo2Go app has a price of US$189.99...
It will be interesting to see how the worldwide market will transform these kinds of solutions, both on the iPhone and on Android.
New world.
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