TouchChat is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech.
This is full-day TouchChat training include:
- Review of all language sets/program options available in TouchChat (word power, gateway, quick chat, my chat, talk-about-aac) - discussion on selecting vocabulary sets for different needs
- Detailed information about editing and customizing vocabulary sets – with hands on examples
- Tips for editing on a computer and Ipad and transferring programming between devices
- Using IShare to back up system
- Troubleshooting issues related to TouchChat – staff would be encouraged to bring specific challenges/issues they have faced
- Using paper/low tech backup & supportive systems
- Strategies & ideas to build capacity for staff working with children using TouchChat on IPads & communication devices
- Case studies/consultations as time permits
Target Audience
Teachers, Educational Assistants, Instructional Leaders, Speech Language Pathologists and Therapists of Students and anyone working with students who are non-verbal
Please bring a fully charged iPad with the TouchChat app already installed.