"The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) partner instruction intervention literature to determine (a) the overall effects of partner interventions on the communication of individuals using AAC, "

Full version $5 "Features: - Synchronized note and audio recording - Fully functional text note application, with copy, paste, etc. - Pen mode for Drawing or Handwritten notes - Seek directly to audio by tapping text or drawings. Tap and hold to seek 10 seconds prior. - Highlighted notes during playback - Seamless handling of audio interruptions (phone calls, app exit, etc.) AudioNote Lite is limited to 10 minutes of audio per note, and 2 hours total. Upgrading to the full version of AudioNote allows unlimited recording and sharing of notes over Wi-FI and email."

Full version $5 3 modes of UPAD ✏ Note PAD You can begin by choosing one of the many paper style templates. Select this mode for taking notes in your college classes, documenting your business meeting with clients, or simple doodling. ✏ Book PAD Download your favorite books in PDF form via iTunes file sharing or just open it through "Open in UPAD". Now you can add memo, highlight, and make sketches on your PDF files. Want to add Post it? No problem! Select any color and size for your Post it memo. ✏ Photo PAD Redesign your photo file by selecting a photo frame, add a comment or two, and then add decoration with color pencil tool. UPAD gives you an ability to archive your memories in your own way."

"More than another note-taking app, PhatPad turns your iPad into an advanced brainstorming tool. Draw, write, and type your ideas then instantly share them via email, WiFi sync, Dropbox, or presentation mode. PhatPad's digital ink technology and handwriting recognition engine allows you to scribble handwritten notes and drawings and convert them into digital text, or perfect geometrical shapes."

Full version is $200 "This is a lite version of OneVoice and does not include speech capabilities. Purchase the full version if you need voices. OneVoice turns the iPad or iPhone into an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. Building on the simplicity of iOS devices, OneVoice is easy to understand, and designed for usability above everything else. Though OneVoice comes with a pre-populated vocabulary (focused on children) the real value is that you can easily add your own phrases and photos to create a custom experience. Features include: - 4 High Quality Voices (Not included in the lite version) - Over 100 custom made icons - Drag and drop organization of phrases and categories - Choose and crop your own photos from the device photo gallery or your camera. - Simple, focused application. Users won't get lost in many levels of categories and be unable to find their way back "

wiki on using the iPod Touch in education

Great resource from Marfilius and Fonner

"Symbol and Photo Sets and Programs to Use Them "

"Teaching AAC: Reports from the Classroom This unique approach by Pati King-DeBaun was developed to systematically teach communication skills to children who are nonverbal. Highlights will include the Integrated Model of Communication Instruction.Learn more about this model and watch classrooms and students progress. Highlights of this blog will include a peek into the Communican Classroom at The Standing Tall Program in New York City."

"TechMatch is a free resource for clinicians, care providers, and educators. It matches clients and students who have cognitive impairments with computer technologies most likely to meet their needs. TechMatch includes a comprehensive assessment questionnaire that makes it easy to find the right computer technology. It produces a printable pdf report that summarizes the findings and offers clear and straight forward advice about the strengths and weaknesses of each potential technology"

"Origin Instruments is pleased to deliver the first switch-based access solutions for Amazon's popular Kindle electronic book readers. Our PageBot for Kindle products enable the independent reading of books and other long form documents by people who cannot hold the Kindle or press its buttons."

Allison McMahon - AT resource teacher wiki on AT

Slideshare presentation on iPod/iPad apps for special education by Kate Ahern

"Web Reader 2.2 for iPhone uses text to speech technology along with web page content recognition to read web pages to you. You can configure web pages to be read as soon as they are loaded, read pages manually after they are loaded, or use Cut, Copy, & Paste to read only sections of text"

Live Binder Collection of apps a parent has tried with their children with autism and others

"The new Voki Educational Web Site includes ideas, networking, and explanations that bring talking avatars to the educational stage. At first glance it appears to be void of advertising, quite a feat since Voki For Education is still free. Next, the educational page has resources that will get everyone in education talking. One resource to check out is the important facts for education. As in all Web 2.0 sites used in education, this is an important read. Next, you may wish to view a collection of lesson plans that include thoughts for using Voki in the classroom. Ideas include all subjects and levels from primary school to the university classroom. Another valuable area is the Teacher Corner."

PhotoPeach helps you share your memories in a lively and vivid way by moving your photos like a video with your choice of background music, captions on each photo, fun effects, and more.

If you need help with spoken communication because of a disability, this website can give you an idea of what's on offer, with details of nearly every communication aid available in the UK - and it's all searchable!

"A collection of teacher and student-made accessible books and extension activities. " Available for Boardmaker, PowerPoint, classroom suite, Clicker