Parrot Action verbsSupplier: http://www.parrotsoftware.com |
Type of exercises:
- Written word to picture matching for verbs
Developed with SLT: Yes
Theory based: No, based on clinician experience
Record own speaking attempts: N/A
Correction of own speaking attempts: N/A
Customisation/personalisation: No
Error handling: None
Prompts/cues given: None
Tutorials: Yes, online
Free trial: Yes but not the complete program
Support: Via Livechat or the suppliers can take over the user’s PC. All support takes place 9am-5pm New York time
Comments:
- The online subscription allows access to all the modules available so as the user progresses they don’t need to purchase new modules. It feels like an app when downloaded on an ipad
- The CD version has more functions than the internet version
- A download version exists for $19.95 per program but works only on Windows, not mac
- Remote access to results is possible as long as the SLT has the user’s login & password.
N.B:
No visual rewards for correct answers
Also works on Kindle fire and Nook tablet
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Large Version: American English, Other Languages Available Access: Mouse, Touchscreen Record Results: Yes Evaluation: Developed with SLT, Free trial, Theory based |
Conversation coachSupplier: http://www.silverliningmm.com |
Type of exercises & brief description
- Practising conversations
- e.g.
- turn-taking
- listening to conversation partner
- staying on topic
- communication aid use
- The ipad starts a topic of conversation and you can practise your responses by replying, commenting, asking questions.
Error handling: None
Prompts/cues:
- Written phrases or pictures
- Spoken words or phrases
- The ipad prompts when it is your turn to respond
Comments/N.B
- Can customise conversation topics and content
- Would need someone to customise the topics and vocabulary to be most useful for someone with aphasia
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Unlimited Version: UK English, American English, Australian English Access: Touchscreen Record Results: No Evaluation: Can author/customise, Tutorials |
SmallTalk AphasiaSupplier: http://www.aphasia.com/products/apps/smalltalk |
Type of exercises & brief description
- AAC app
- 50 symbol supported spoken phrases in the categories:
- Stroke
- Conversation
- Phone
- Emergency
- Meals
- Restaurants
- Health
- Pain scale
Comments/N.B
- Designed to be a quick & easy to use conversation aid
-
Some Americanisms in the restaurant and food choices
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Small Version: American English Access: Touchscreen Record Results: No Evaluation: Clinical trials, Developed with SLT, Free trial |
SmallTalk conversational phrasesSupplier: http://www.aphasia.com/products/apps/smalltalk |
Brief description
- 66 generic, symbol supported spoken phrases appropriate for someone with aphasia
Comments/N.B
- Designed for general use when out & about
- No personal or specific vocabulary
-
Could replace a generic, basic communication book/chart
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Version: American English Access: Touchscreen Record Results: No Evaluation: Clinical trials, Developed with SLT, Free trial |
SmallTalk daily activitiesSupplier: https://www.aphasia.com/free-apps/ |
Brief description
- 85 symbol supported spoken phrases relating to daily, adult activities
Comments/N.B
- Designed for general use in conversations
- No personal or specific vocabulary
-
Could replace a generic, basic communication book/chart
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Large Version: American English Access: Touchscreen Record Results: No Evaluation: Clinical trials, Developed with SLT, Free trial |
Word Q Speak QSupplier: https://www.quillsoft.ca |
Brief description
- Word prediction, speech recognition & screen reader
- The program predicts to aid spelling, gives examples of word useage, reads aloud text on the screen (what you’re typing or what you’re reading).
- Can also use speech recognition to ‘type’ in words.
- Can customise the dictionary to improve prediction
- Screen reader, prediction & speech recognition works within all programs/web pages (e.g. can use within email, social networking sites & web searches)
Who could benefit:
- People who can spell the first 2-3 letters of a word before getting stuck
- People who can spell words but sometimes find it easier to say a word
Comments
- All parts of the program work on PC. Mac users only have access to the word prediction & screen reading parts of the program, not the speech recognition part
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Switch accessible only if using Wivick connection cable
Easy to use independently: Fairly Number of exercises: Version: UK English, American English, Australian English Access: Keyboard, Mouse Record Results: Evaluation: Can author/customise, Free trial |
Co:WriterSupplier: http://donjohnston.com/cowriter/#.U2EPDOpOWP8 |
Brief description
- Available as an app and/or software
- Word prediction (uses grammar smart word prediction & handles phonetic spelling, letter omissions & reversals)
- List of up to 9 word predictions
- Can customise the dictionary to improve prediction
- Text to speech facility to hear the words predicted before selection
- Can listen back repeatedly to the sentence being composed
- Customiseable, topic based on-screen word lists to aid writing
- Use in social media, email, word processing documents
Who could benefit
- People who can spell the first 2-3 letters of a word
Easy to use independently: Fairly Number of exercises: Version: UK English, American English Access: Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen Record Results: Evaluation: |
Dragon Naturally SpeakingSupplier: http://www.nuance.co.uk |
Brief description
- Speech recognition program
- As the user speaks into the microphone, the speech is automatically turned into text
- Can read back &/or listen back to what has been typed
Who could benefit
- Someone with good speech & listening skills but compromised spelling &/or reading skills
Comments
- Need to train the program to recognise your speech
- Noise reducing microphones work best
- Requires good cognitive skills to remember commands & adapt speaking rate
Easy to use independently: Fairly Number of exercises: Version: UK English, American English, Australian English Access: Keyboard, Mouse Record Results: Evaluation: |
First Keys 3Supplier: https://www.widgit.com/support/fk3/ |
Brief description
- Keyboard familiarisation tasks
- Spelling exercises
- 80 activities included or create your own
- Results are recorded
- Use standard keyboard or onscreen keyboard
- Prompts provided
- Can be used by lots of different users, each with their own exercise set
Who could benefit
- People needing to practise:
- Keyboard skills
- Spelling skills
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Unlimited Version: UK English, American English, Australian English Access: Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen Record Results: Yes Evaluation: Can author/customise, Prompts/cues given |
WordTalkSupplier: http://www.wordtalk.org.uk |
Brief description
- Free software which adds text to speech (in Microsoft Word only)
- It speaks aloud what you are typing
Who could benefit
- People starting to write in sentences but with some spelling and reading difficulties
Easy to use independently: Yes Number of exercises: Version: American English Access: Keyboard, Mouse Record Results: No Evaluation: |