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S has Cerebral Palsy and uses an eye tracker together with the Voco Chat Grid Set in Grid 3 Communication Software to communicate. There was a big event at school, one that S was very excited to be a part of. She so wished that her family could watch her perform as the bride in the school talent

Our carefully selected range of products are designed to enable learners to access their iPads to communicate, complete curriculum-based activities or to just have fun! Grid for iPad Grid for iPad is a complete AAC solution that includes instant access to resources for symbol and text communication

With so many tablets being used to support people with learning and communication difficulties, it’s no surprise that new ways to access these devices are being offered – and thank goodness. The very sensitive screen and ability to only respond to a single point (rather than a fist, for example) ha

EYE CAN FLY Master control of your aircraft to become a fully-fledged pilot whilst learning Geography skills such as compass directions, landmarks and regions across the world as well enhancing your eye gaze skills. In addition to eye gaze, play can also be controlled with any mouse pointer device

Grid 3 software empowers people with disabilities across the world to communicate, control their environment and control their computer. You can use Grid 3 with every type of access, from eye gaze and switch technology to touch and pointing devices. Find out what Grid 3 can do for you. GRID 3 is

By Lisa Ellis We had the privilege of hosting Gayle Porter for a 3- day PODD training course in 2017. Our team was exhilarated after the course for two reasons: firstly, having contact with a currently-practicing-&-publishing-international-AAC-implementation-expert (whew!) reinforced for us that th

It is important to take the proper positioning of switches, communication devices, and environmental controls seriously. If overlooked, it can mean the difference between success and failure, comfort and fatigue, efficiency and wasted effort. Selecting the right tools enable persons with disabilitie

The trusty SmartNav headmouse is no longer available, but there are good alternatives available for those needing to control their computer, tablet or phone using head movement. Power wheelchair users can now also control their computers using their wheelchair joysticks, with a Bjoy Ring. QUHA ZONO

By Lisa Ellis Since we installed our Snoezelen Room, our team of AT Advisors find that they often like to conduct their assessments with more complex children in that space. The dark, quiet room, with bright light-up elements which can be controlled through various technologies, is proving to be

Traditionally, scholars who have difficulties in reading and writing, have to rely on others reading and writing for them. There are many support tools available to make reading and writing less of a challenge. Here are some of our most popular offerings: VISUAL STRESS TOOLS Some people experience

Our classrooms accommodate children with different abilities and needs. It is widely known that visual supports can assist teachers and children to learn more effectively. Let’s take a look at some support tools that could add value to your classroom or therapy session. VISUAL TIMERS: It’s never be

Boardmaker 7 was released late 2020. It combines the best features we have come to love in Boardmaker Plus, SD Pro, Studio and Boardmaker Online. Boardmaker 7 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Chromebook. Some things that stay the same… THE FIVE WS OF BOARDMAKER WHO should use Boardmaker? Teach

People who have difficulty reading and writing often have to rely on others to read and write for them. While learners may have scribes for assessment purposes, it is usually not possible to have someone with them at all times to help with class work, homework and leisure reading. ClaroRead is te

Eye tracking technology is an invaluable tool for users that have limited mobility but are able to reliably and consistently control the movements of their eyes. Eye tracking technology has the following benefits to the young learner. 1. Communication - Many users may benefit from communication sof

Grid 3 communication software offers symbol-based communication interfaces that range from basic, with only a few cells, to those with much more on a page. These vocabularies can support users from starting symbol communication through to developing literacy. SYMBOL TALKER A-D The Symbol Talker

WHAT IS EYE CONTROL? Using one’s eyes is a natural method of demonstrating interest in an object or person and of gaining joint attention with a communication partner. Looking at an object or person in the immediate environment, or looking at choices that are displayed on an eye gaze frame is a

With South African content, no other AAC app is more locally relevant. What does that mean? In the past, because most of our AAC solutions are developed overseas, we had to make to with symbols that correspond to words as it has meaning in those countries. An example would be the word ‘taxi’ whic

PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display) is a resource that helps you to create a wide range of low-tech communication books to suit varying communication, language and sensory requirements. It is especially useful in the South African context as these low-tech books are inexpensive to pro

Look2Talk is a guide for parents and professionals who need to make and use a communication book for children who communicate using their eyes alone. When speech can’t be understood, and using hands or fingers to point is difficult, eye-pointing to pictures, symbols or text can be a fast and eff

By Emma Emmerich (Occupational Therapist) One of the challenges of working in South Africa, is that there isn’t always a multi-disciplinary team on hand to address an individual’s needs. Often a professional must work in isolation, with a large case load, solving a range of issues. This frequentl

Communicator 5 is a software package designed to help individuals with communication disabilities communicate more efficiently. Communicator 5 converts text and symbols into clear speech, and offers easy-to-use tools for computer access, e-mail, text messaging, telephony, environmental control a

During a conversation, many unspoken rules are followed by both speaker and listener. Things like taking turns to speak, paying attention to your communication partner, making eye contact and many more. We don’t even know we are doing it! Unfortunately, individuals with communication difficulties o

Some children are unable to interact with toys, due to physical or sensory impairments. Play is such a vital component in a child’s development and should be accessible to all. Switch adapted toys make playing with toys accessible to children of all abilities. Let’s look at some of the possibilities

With so many tablets being used to support people with learning and communication difficulties, it’s no surprise that new ways to access these devices are being offered. The very sensitive screen and ability to only respond to a single point (rather than a fist, for example) has made tablets rather