Reviewed by Jill So Much 2 Say by Close 2 Home apps is a versatile tool for basic communication when used by the right learner and communication partner. It was created expressedly for the highly impacted segment of the special needs population. The app is recommended for individuals who are non verbal and lack an effective [...]
About Jill
Jill Goodman is an attorney and special education advocate. She is the mother of 10 year old boy twins one of whom has autism. Her son began using a Dynavox at age 4 and in the last year transitioned to use of an iPad. Jill has used a large number of AAC apps and devices through school trials, research studies and while attending the annual Assistive Technology Industry Association trade show in her hometown of Orlando.
Scene & Heard by Tbox Apps – Review
May 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
Reviewed by Jill Scene & Heard is a universal app from British developer tbox apps. If you have a special needs child and have become a bit obsessed with creating your own app but think SDK and UDID are Twitter abbreviations, then Scene & Heard by tbox apps may be just the platform from which [...]
Alexicom Elements Core 280 AAC – Review and Giveaway
April 30, 2012 By 12 Comments
Reviewed by Jill Alexicom Core 280 is an iPad only app that takes Alexicom in a markedly different direction from its Child Home App. The difference is apparent as soon as the app is opened. Core 280 is not icon based. This app is specifically for literate AAC users. Core refers to the most commonly [...]
Alexicom Elements Child Home AAC Apps – Review + Giveaway
March 23, 2012 By 17 Comments
Reviewed by Jill Alexicom Elements Child Home is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app; it is for iPad only and is available in male and female versions. Teen versions of this app are also available. This review was done on the male child version of the app. With over 160 Augmentative and Alternative Communication [...]
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