Daily Planner

Aphasia Duo

SLT Summary

2 vocabulary sets are provided as well as a whiteboard and maps.

My Life
These grids are intended to be personalised with information about a person, for example their hobbies, health, communication strengths and needs, and personal news. Vocabulary to communicate with a range of communication partners and for a range of different purposes, including single words, phrases and sentences. Also aims to support conversations about important topics such as mental health and finances. 

Visual Scenes
Photo based visual scenes to support communication and conversation around personal interests, activities or other important topics. Photos and text can be personalised.

Whiteboard
A place to draw or write.

Maps
Maps to support conversations.

Aphasia Design

This app has been designed specifically for people with aphasia. 

  • Simple and consistent navigation 

  • Consistent design – grids throughout are visually similar, making them predictable, to support learning and ease of use 

     

Important note:

To use Aphasia Duo you will need Grid software, for Windows or iPad. Requires Grid version 94 or above.

 

Aphasia Summary

An app with vocabulary specifically for people with aphasia. 

Includes communication supports, visual scenes, topics, Chat Help and Word Help.

Click on a symbol to speak out your message.

Add your own words and phrases.

Use the whiteboard to draw or write your message.

Platforms
general
iPad
PC
Language
UK English
American English
Other Languages Available
Evaluation
Can author/customise
Developed with SLT
Free trial
Price
£££
Subs
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Sentence AAC Choices
Symbol AAC Choices
Word Prediction
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Aphasia App
Other App
Easy to use independently
Very
Site Link
https://thinksmartbox.com/aphasia-duo/
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An AAC app with vocabulary specifically for people with aphasia. 

Includes communication supports, visual scenes, topics, Chat Help and Word Help.

Click on a symbol to speak out your message.

Add your own words and phrases.

Use the whiteboard to draw or write your message.

Access
Mouse
Other input
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
Yes
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
Yes
Free trial
Yes

Cognishine

SLT Summary

A comprehensive library of activities covering cognition, social emotional skills, language and speech.

Activities intend to enhance receptive and expressive language skills, social communication skills/pragmatics, speech sound production, and cognitive abilities.

Some customisable access features, including cursor type and english accents. Also available in German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew. More languages to be added soon.

Self practice report

 

Aphasia Summary

Activities aimed at supporting:

Cognition: memory, sequencing, planning, recall, general knowledge

Language: word naming, auditory comprehension, picture description, story telling,

Speech: practice sounds, select specific sounds to practice

Social emotional: point of view, inference, identifying emotions

Platforms
Internet Required
MAC
PC
Language
UK English
American English
Other Languages Available
Evaluation
Can author/customise
Free trial
Prompts/cues given
Theory based
Tutorials
Selection
Time concepts
Following spoken instructions
Following written instructions
Hear and remember
Practising Sounds
Putting things in order
Recognising sounds / letters
Remembering instructions
Repeating words
Saying single words
Word Meanings (semantics)
Price
££
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Listening
Memory
Speaking
Speech Recognition
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other Software
Easy to use independently
Yes
Number of exercises
Very Large
Site Link
https://app.cognishine.com/en-uk/
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A comprehensive library of activities covering cognition, social emotional skills, language and speech.

Access
Click & Drag
Keyboard
Mouse
Record Results
Yes
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
Yes
Theory Based
Yes
Can author/customise
Yes
Free trial
Yes

Our Story2

SLT Summary

Create photo stories with photos, written text and audio recordings. Could be used to tell stories, as a talking photo album, to keep memories, to plan tasks

Aphasia Summary

Using personal photos, written text and audio recordings you can create talking photo albums, task planners, stories to tell others

Platforms
Android Phone
Android Tablet
iPad
iPhone
Language
UK English
Other Languages Available
American English
Australian English
Evaluation
Can author/customise
Free trial
Price
Free
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Memory
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Fairly
Site Link
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/our-story-2/id1474216884
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App for creating personalised photo stories

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
Yes
Free trial
Yes

CanPlan

SLT Summary

Visual calendar & task sequencing for activities of daily living

Use personalised photos, videos, text and audio to break tasks down into easy to follow steps to increase independence

Set reminders  for task prompts

Aphasia Summary

Visual calendar & personalised step by step instructions for daily tasks (e.g. making a meal; doing the laundry; buying a train ticket)

Use personalised photos, videos, text and voice recordings for each step of a task

Set reminders to do a task at a certain time

Platforms
iPad
Language
UK English
American English
Australian English
Other Languages Available
Evaluation
Can author/customise
Free trial
Prompts/cues given
Price
Free
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Fairly
Site Link
https://www.my-therappy.co.uk/app/can-plan
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Visual calendar & personalised step by step instructions for daily tasks

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
Yes
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
Yes
Free trial
Yes

Choiceworks calendar

SLT Summary

Visual scheduler with auditory prompts and alarms

Fully customiseable with own pictures/photos. Day/week/month view

Aphasia Summary

Visual calendar which speaks the events. Alarms can also be set

Platforms
iPad
Language
UK English
American English
Australian English
Price
£
Area Targeted
Daily Planner
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Yes
Site Link
http://www.beevisual.com/
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Visual calendar which speaks the events. Alarms can also be set

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
No
Free trial
No

i get it my daily schedules

SLT Summary

Picture supported daily planner. Can add own photos

Aphasia Summary

Picture supported daily planner. Can add own photos

Platforms
iPad
iPhone
Language
UK English
American English
Evaluation
Can author/customise
Price
£
Area Targeted
Daily Planner
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Yes
Site Link
http://igetitapps.com/app/i-get-my-daily-schedules/
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Photo planner

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
Yes
Free trial
No

PhotoMind

SLT Summary

Photo supported calendar/reminders

Photos can be added to the calendar from the photo stream or taken instantly

Calendar items appear with the text in a small font, the time in a big font and supported by a half screen photo

Useful for those who need reminders, can't read or next step by step instructions throughout the day

Aphasia Summary

Calendar/reminders with photos and text

Platforms
iPad
iPhone
Language
UK English
American English
Australian English
Price
£
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
No
Site Link
http://www.koedal.com/portfolio-photomind
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Calendar/reminders with photo and written text

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
No
Free trial
No

i see-quence

SLT Summary

Design your own visual daily planners

Use photos, text and voice recordings

  • break down an activity into steps (e.g. making tea)

  • design an activity planner for each day

Useful if you forget how to do things or find it difficult to follow written instructions

Aphasia Summary

Design your own visual daily planners

Use photos, text and voice recordings

  • break down an activity into steps (e.g. making tea)

  • design an activity planner for each day

Useful if you forget how to do things or find it difficult to follow written instructions

Platforms
iPad
iPhone
Language
UK English
American English
Australian English
Price
£
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Yes
Number of exercises
Small
Site Link
http://www.igetitapps.com
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Design your own visual daily planners

Use photos, text and voice recordings

  • break down an activity into steps (e.g. making tea)

  • design an activity planner for each day

Useful if you forget how to do things or find it difficult to follow written instructions

 

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
No
Free trial
No

Pictello

SLT Summary

Attach voice recordings to photos (recorded speech or text to speech) so the photo speaks out a message

When you press on a photo, the voice recording speaks out so you can explain your photos and use them in conversation if your speech is affected. You can also make stories to tell people/children.

You can also make visual schedulers to remind you how to carry out tasks (e.g. baking a cake)

You can make as many albums/stories as you like

Aphasia Summary

Attach speech to your photos

When you press on a photo, it speaks out. You can explain your photos and use them in conversation if your speech is affected

You can use it to tell stories

You can also make visual schedulers to remind you how to carry out tasks (e.g. baking a cake)

Platforms
iPad
iPhone
Language
UK English
American English
Australian English
Evaluation
Can author/customise
Price
£
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Symbol AAC Choices
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Very
Number of exercises
Unlimited
Site Link
http://www.assistiveware.com/search?search_api_views_fulltext=pictello
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Attach speech to your photos

When you press on a photo, it speaks out. You can explain your photos and use them in conversation

You can  use it to tell stories

You can also make visual schedulers to remind you how to carry out tasks (e.g. baking a cake)

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
Yes
Free trial
No

iprompts XL

SLT Summary

For creating visual schedules, visual timers and symbol choices

Visual prompting tool only, no audio prompts or voice output

Aphasia Summary

For creating visual schedules, visual timers and symbol choices

No audio prompts or voice output

Platforms
iPad
Language
UK English
American English
Australian English
Price
££
Area Targeted
Activities of Daily Living
Daily Planner
Symbol AAC Choices
Level
Basic
Intermediate
Type of Software
Other App
Easy to use independently
Fairly
Number of exercises
Unlimited
Site Link
http://www.handholdadaptive.com
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For creating visual schedules, visual timers and symbol choices

No audio prompts or voice output

Access
Touchscreen
Link Checked
Prompts/cues given
No
Theory Based
No
Can author/customise
No
Free trial
No
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