Learning Opportunities

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

IMPORTANT! Please bring a fully charged iPad with the TouchChat app already loaded. As well, if you have a laptop available, please also bring with you and download this free software https://touchchatapp.com/apps/touchchat-windows-editor. The presenter will demonstrate editing on the computer as well.

Target Audience

Teachers, Educational Assistants

Also Recommended For

Instructional Leaders, Speech Language Pathologists, Parents and Therapists of Students and anyone working with students who are non-verbal