Assistive Communication

We listed some examples of assistive communication methods. It is important to note that their value depends on the situation, a patient’s abilities and the consultation by their health provider.

All patients are advised to consult with their health provider before using any of these tools. Defeat MSA Alliance is providing these tools and resources for informational purposes only.

Eye Gaze or Tracking Devises

Sometimes people can’t afford the high tech communication devices such as the Dynavox (https://www.tobiidynavox.com) or a PRC device (https://www.prentrom.com), so here is a tech alternative: https://github.com/OptiKey/OptiKey/wiki

Seven Assistive Communication Apps for iPad and iphone use in the App Store

http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/02/07/7-assistive-communication-apps-in-the-ipad-app-store/

Large Product Store for Communication Devices

https://enablingdevices.com/product-category/communication-devices/

Article reviewing different types of communication apps

https://gettecla.com/blogs/news/5-assistive-apps-that-communicating-easier

Reviews on Speech Devices & Software

https://www.icommunicatetherapy.com/adult-communication-difficulties-2/assistive-communication-aac/

Company marketing low tech communication solutions: visual aids, starter kits and visual boards

http://www.acciinc.com/categories/Low-Tech-Solutions/

Excellent Resource: Library of Speech Disorders: Common Assistive Technologies

https://guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=613892&p=4265891

Excellent Resource: Multiple Downloadable Low-tech Communication Board Options (Include Spanish)

https://saltillo.com/chatcorner/content/29

Company selling high tech alerting systems and other communication devices

https://teltex.com/alerting-systems/?sort=newest

Symbol Based Communication App for those with Speech Challenges

https://voice4uaac.com

Reviewing Various Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps

https://www.spectronics.com.au/iphoneipad-apps-for-aac

SayIt! – speak software

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sayit-speak-your-mind/id1119303404?mt=8

HearYouNow – sound amplifier

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hearyounow-your-personal-sound-amplifier/id569522474?mt=8

Predictable – Therapy Box

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/predictable/id404445007?mt=8

Proloquo2Go

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

Connected with Cboard

https://www.cboard.io/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj-zWwe3t3gIVRr7ACh1vIgz8EAAYBCAAEgIASfD_BwE

iPrompts PRO by Handhold Adaptive, LLC

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iprompts-pro/id313144705?mt=8

Classic TC by Silver Kite

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classic-tc/id377558828?mt=8

Vocabulary Lite by Red Mountain Labs, Inc.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/locabulary-lite/id322448547?mt=8

Defeat MSA also hosts two Facebook groups: the MSA Loaner Closet Group and the MSA Related Treatments Group. These two groups could provide resources and loaner equipment.

Defeat MSA Durable Medical Equipment Loaner Closet Group

Defeat MSA Related Treatments and Research Discussion Group

Defeat MSA Alliance is the only American charity supporting the MSA loaner closet program. Here is information About Defeat MSA Loaner Closet Program (with downloadable forms)

https://defeatmsa.org/patient-programs/#loaner-closet