Proloquo2Go: Communication Application for the iPod Touch and iPhone Tricia Sharkey Assistive Technology Consultant C.A.S.E. [

What is Proloquo2Go? Proloquo2Go is latin for “speak out” Communication support Application that runs on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad Proloquo2Go can be used as a companion to a table top device or as a user’s dedicated AAC device

How does it work?

Features vocabulary of over 7000 items Choice of list or grid view Text-to-speech Close to 8000 built-in symbols from SymbolStix LLC. SymbolStix LLC Auto-morphology Extensive customization options Easy cut, copy and paste of items Quick access to recently spoken items

Vocabulary “Greetings” “Comments” “My Spaces” -personal vocabulary “Branch Starters” (based on work of AAC specialist Gayle Porter) –Type of scaffolding for language and communication –increase speed and efficiency of communicative interactions “Word Spaces” –Core Vocabulary –designed for creation of novel multi-word sentences –auto morphology function

Who? C.A.S.E. (Middle School and High School Students) –Portability –Less durability Motoric control and strength to access small screen and buttons Visual acuity to access small screen Examples: Students with Autism, students with poor speech intelligibility, students with verbal Apraxia

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Pros/cons Pros: -Cost ($189-Application, $199-iPod + speakers and accessories) -Portability/Size -Ease of programming/editing -Customization capabilities -Social acceptance -Good voice quality -Can be set for between 1-36 locations to accommodate user -Great organizational tool-calendar, to do lists, contacts, -Can put in alerts (taking medicine, going to work, appointments) -Less glare than other AAC devices -Great supplemental device for the community, lunch, recess, home

Pros/Cons Cons: -Durability -Warranty -Does not use Mayer Johnson PCS symbols (Picture Communication Symbols) -Batteries drains quickly -Not as robust a Core Language structure as Word Power -Core Vocabulary arranged alphabetically

FAQ-Can Proloquo2Go be used on multiple devices? Yes, it can. On the App Store in iTunes, Proloquo2Go will be tied to the iTunes account you make the purchase from. If you own multiple devices, for example, an iPhone and an iPod touch, you can sync both devices to this same account and use Proloquo2Go on both the iPhone and iPod.

Purchasing For those organizations and buyers in the United States who wish to make a single purchase that includes everything they need for a complete communication solution, Origin Instruments Corporation is offering the Proloquo2Go Combo Pack for $ The Proloquo2Go Combo Pack includes:Origin Instruments Corporation Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation) iTunes gift cards for Proloquo2Go Durable case with an integrated speaker for quality sound - Black Carrying strap so the iPod touch is easily accessible Stylus for iPod touch - Black Getting Started Resource Guide For more information go to: or call