Autism News Update #5
Author: Empower Autism
28
Apr
I only have a few autism news updates this time around. Someone email me if I’m missing something big (that doesn’t have to do with Jenny McCarthy).
The federal government is looking for autism research to fund, based on recommendations by the IACC’s 2009 Strategic plan . The proposal includes potential funding for research on adult services, safety of botanical/pharmaceutical interventions, and environmental and genetic epidemiology.Read the proposal…
I usually refrain from endorsing products, and I haven’t tried this one, so I can’t speak to it’s usefulness, or usability. However, I think it’s really cool, theoretically. And about time, too! Proloquo2Go™is a new communication product from AssistiveWare, that brings visual structuring, and communication support to the iphone. Cost: $189 for the software & application (iphone not included). For reference, a Dynavox is $6,000 or more.
3 Responses for "Autism News Update #5"
I LOVE that this is catching on. Its so age appropriate! Think about all the neuro typicals in the world glued to their apple devices (read: me). A non verbal person with autism can have a voice and be a member of new culture. FTW!
I’ve always had a hard time with the whole Dynavox monopoly on alt. communication devices.
Just wanted to share this! I am a special ed teacher who worked with friends to develop an affordable app to increase effective communication and reduce upset.
We are very excited to share this…we just created an app for basic (on the go) communication for the iphone/ipad or itouch. Our app iinteract: I feel, I speak is $4.99(limited time only). A great way to help an emerging communicator share their primary wants and needs! Check out our website at http://iinteract.biz/ or log on to the app store and type: iinteract…enjoy. Let us know what you think.
“Autism: when more help is needed” is a must see video on you tube.
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