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Probably the best place to start on AppsForAAC (AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication) is by browsing the Full List of apps organised by category, speech system and symbol system used. For more information on a description of these categories and more information about this sites reason read the about page. You can also compare apps by clicking on the "Add to compare" link at the side or bottom of each app. Once you have added a few then just visit the App Comparison page to view your apps side by side.

I decided to develop this list to guide other educators and caregivers towards the apps that I have found to be most beneficial, not only at home with my typically developing 7 year old, but also at work with the elementary students on my speech-language caseload. The ranking is in no particular order of preference and some of these were released this year, while others are a couple years old. Please use the comment section below to add any fabulous apps that I missed in my favorite list!

Looking at issues and news related to using apps on mobile platforms for people with disabilities, and in particular for AAC.  Rebecca Bright is a speech and language therapist and is part of tboxapps, developers of Predictable and Scene&Heard.

TalkRocket Go lets users connect buttons and switches, including those on wheelchairs, to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod, and then use those controls to speak words and phrases out loud.