ASSISTIVE COMMUNICATION

We listed some examples of assistive communication methods. It is important to note that their value depends on the situation, a patient’s abilities and the consultation by their health provider.

All patients are advised to consult with their health provider before using any of these tools. Defeat MSA Alliance is providing these tools and resources for informational purposes only.

Eye Gaze or Tracking Devises

Sometimes people can’t afford the high tech communication devices such as the Dynavox (https://www.tobiidynavox.com) or a PRC device (https://www.prentrom.com), so here is a tech alternative: https://github.com/OptiKey/OptiKey/wiki

OTHER COMMUNICATION RESOURCES

Seven Assistive Communication Apps for iPad and iphone use in the App Store
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/02/07/7-assistive-communication-apps-in-the-ipad-app-store/

Large Product Store for Communication Devices:
https://enablingdevices.com/product-category/communication-devices/

Company that sells different types of switches, amplifiers, talk and text devices
https://www.enablemart.com/speech-and-communication/augmentative-and-alternative-communication

Article reviewing different types of communication apps
https://gettecla.com/blogs/news/5-assistive-apps-that-communicating-easier

Reviews on Speech Devices & Software:
https://www.icommunicatetherapy.com/adult-communication-difficulties-2/assistive-communication-aac/

Company marketing low tech communication solutions: visual aids, starter kits and visual boards
http://www.acciinc.com/categories/Low-Tech-Solutions/

Very Good Resources: Downloads for Emergency Boards, Alphabet Boards and Fill-In Booklets
https://www.amyspeechlanguagetherapy.com/communication-boards.html

Excellent Resource: Library of Speech Disorders: Common Assistive Technologies
http://guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=613892&p=4265891

Excellent Resource: Multiple Downloadable Low-tech Communication Board Options (Include Spanish)
https://saltillo.com/chatcorner/content/29

Company selling high tech alerting systems and other communication devices
https://teltex.com/alerting-systems/?sort=newest

Excellent Resource: Icommunicate App for personal assistance
http://www.grembe.com/icommunicate

Symbol Based Communication App for those with Speech Challenges
https://voice4uaac.com

Reviewing Various Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps
https://www.spectronics.com.au/iphoneipad-apps-for-aac

SayIt! – speak software
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sayit-speak-your-mind/id1119303404?mt=8

HearYouNow – sound amplifier
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hearyounow-your-personal-sound-amplifier/id569522474?mt=8

Predictable – Therapy Box
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/predictable/id404445007?mt=8

Proloquo2Go
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

Connected with Cboard:
https://www.cboard.io/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj-zWwe3t3gIVRr7ACh1vIgz8EAAYBCAAEgIASfD_BwE

iPrompts PRO by Handhold Adaptive, LLC
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iprompts-pro/id313144705?mt=8

Classic TC by Silver Kite
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classic-tc/id377558828?mt=8

Vocabulary Lite by Red Mountain Labs, Inc.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/locabulary-lite/id322448547?mt=8

“I Can Speak” Lazy River Software
http://lazyriver.on-rev.com/mypad/about/about.html

Defeat MSA also hosts two Facebook groups: the MSA Loaner Closet Group and the MSA Related Treatments Group. These two groups could provide resources and loaner equipment.

Defeat MSA Durable Medical Equipment Loaner Closet Group

Defeat MSA Alliance is the only American charity supporting the MSA loaner closet program. Here is information About Defeat MSA Loaner Closet Program (with downloadable forms)

https://defeatmsa.org/patient-programs/#loaner-closet