VASTtx keywords

Supplier: https://www.itherapyllc.com/vast

Practise 21 speech sounds on their own and in words/phrases

You  may need to wear headphones

If you want to use your own phrases, you must pay extra

Easy to use independently: Yes
Number of exercises: Large
Version: American English
Access: Touchscreen
Record Results: No
Price: ££

VASTtx therapy samples

Supplier: https://www.itherapyllc.com/vast

Exercises for  speech sounds and mouth movements

Video and sound recordings to copy

You  may need to wear headphones

If you want to use your own phrases, you must pay extra

Easy to use independently:
Number of exercises: Large
Version: American English
Access: Touchscreen
Record Results: No
Price: ££

VAST songs 1

Supplier: https://www.itherapyllc.com/vast

10 songs to practise different speech sounds, rhythms, pace & rates

You may want to wear headphones

Easy to use independently: Yes
Number of exercises: Small
Version: American English
Access: Touchscreen
Record Results: No
Price: ££

Brief description

  • Reading & writing tool
  • Word prediction (can be personalised)
  • Word banks (can be personalised)
  • Picture support, if needed
  • Hear words before selecting
  • Listen back to what you have written

Who could benefit

  • People who have some spelling need extra help
  • People who have no spelling but who would like to write letters/cards
Easy to use independently: Fairly
Number of exercises:
Version: UK English
Access: Keyboard, Mouse, Other input, Touchscreen
Record Results: No
Price: £££

NaturalReader 10

Supplier: http://www.naturalreaders.com

Brief description

  • Free text to speech program
  • Works in Microsoft programs, webpages, PDF files and emails
  • Can magnify text to aid reading

Who could benefit

  • People who struggle to read
  • People with visual difficulties
Easy to use independently: Yes
Number of exercises:
Version: UK English, American English
Access: Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen
Record Results: No
Price: Free

Attach voice recordings to your photos

When you touch a photo, it speaks out so you can explain your photos and use them in conversation if your speech is affected

Easy to use independently: Very
Number of exercises:
Version: UK English, American English, Australian English
Access:
Record Results: No
Price: Free

Voice recorder

Use to record your own speech, record reminders, record conversations (e.g. with your Doctor, family members)

Send recordings via email

Easy to use independently: Fairly
Number of exercises:
Version: UK English, American English, Australian English
Access:
Record Results:
Price: Free

Practice of written and spoken verbs in different tenses

Words and sentences

Flashcard exercises

Multiple choice exercises

Developed for children but most of the items and photos are adult appropriate

Easy to use independently: Very
Number of exercises: Large
Version: American English
Access: Touchscreen
Record Results: No
Price: £

spacedretrievaltherapy

Supplier: http://tactustherapy.com/app/srt/

A technique to work on memory of facts, procedures, words & phrases.

Questions pop up to answer at regular intervals (e.g. what is your wife’s name)?

Need someone to program prompt questions

Not for independent use, need someone alongside

Easy to use independently: No
Number of exercises:
Version: UK English, American English, Australian English
Access:
Record Results: No
Price: £

LanguageTherapy Lite

Supplier: http://www.tactustherapy.com/apps

Trial version of 4 apps

For more details, see the descriptions for: Comprehension Therapy, Naming Therapy, Reading Therapy and Writing Therapy

5 items are available under each therapy category so you can trial the 4 apps before buying the full versions

Easy to use independently: Very
Number of exercises: Small
Version: UK English, American English
Access:
Record Results: Yes
Price: Free