Review of Proloquo2Go's new word prediction - Kati's Blog

Kati Lea did beta testing of the Proloquo2Go word prediction.  She provides a detailed assessment. 

Proloquo2Go Update, Kati’s Blog

http://katilea.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/proloquo2go-update/

“Any users of Keystrokes for Mac’s will recognise the way it works instantly and as I already have been using Keystrokes for a few years now I kinda had a feeling this was going to good if it was based on that system! . . . Overall its an excellent addition to Proloquo2Go and my favourite update so far!!"

Using iPad and iPhone to preserve and improve skills - Kati Lea blog posting

Kati Lea blogs about how the iPad and iPhone have helped her with preserving fine motor function, independence and communication.

iTherapy, Kati’s Blog

http://katilea.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/itherapy/

 

“I have had my iPad nearly a year now and both my fine motor skills and short term memory have improved to different degrees.”

Keyguards for iPad keyboards - ABC and/or QWERTY

This site has keyguards for the iPad keyboard (in landscape and portrait orientation), which will may be help some typers touch only one key at a time.     

iPad Keyboard Keyguard

http://www.laseredpics.biz/servlet/the-2561/ipad-keyguard/Detail

From the website: 

“Use this keyguard with the built in iPad keyboard. Designed to fit standard QWERTY keyboard layout, will also accommodate AZERTY and QWERTZ layouts.

Keyguards were designed for use with optional iPad case(available from Apple here). Case is not required to use the keyguard. Please note that the Keyguard does not currently fit in the Otterbox case.

Laser cut from 1/8th inch clear acrylic. Includes four 1/8th inch bumpers that you can attach to the keyguard if needed(may help prevent accidental activation of a key).”

Finding Mike - Boy with autism wins 4th place at state science fair

Communication makes all the difference.

Finding Mike – Boy with Autism Wins 4^th Place at State Science Fair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOC7eDgcN-M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 “Finding Mike is a KEYE TV Austin news feature about a boy with autism who has limited verbal communication (can only request NEEDS verbally) but has learned to communicate all his thoughts. Only a year previously he had been sorting silverware at school in Louisiana, but thanks to his school in Texas, he has been included in academics and won 4th prize at the State of Texas Science Fair for his project regarding Solutes and the Boiling Point of Water.

Mike is able to point out his words on a letterboard, WHILE saying each letter as he points. His life has changed dramatically and he is now a role model for all those who have non-verbal or limited communication autism.”