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APP2Speak® is an AAC app designed to help individuals who have experienced stroke, progressive neurological diseases, dementia, head and neck cancer, and other conditions affecting speech and communication.
Beyond the Big Brands: Why Personalized AAC Solutions Like APP2Speak Empower Real Communication
Rethinking AAC Awareness Month Every October, AAC Awareness Month reminds us of something profound: communication is a basic human right. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and apps have opened doors for people who have lost their ability to...
Living with Lewy Body Dementia: Early Signs, Famous Stories, and Support for Caregivers
When most people think of dementia, Alzheimer’s usually is the first thing to come to mind. But another form of dementia—Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)—quietly affects more than a million Americans and their families. It’s complex, it’s often misdiagnosed, and it takes a...
My Favorite Part About Working with My APP2Speak Customers
When I think about my work with APP2Speak, my favorite part is always the same: hearing people’s stories. Every person who uses the app has a unique background, a unique voice (whether spoken or digital), and unique communication needs. Some discover that APP2Speak...
Frequently Asked Questions about APP2Speak
I receive questions about our APP2Speak app frequently. Usually, I just answer the person who asked the question directly and leave it at that. But periodically, I think it’s a good idea to answer some of the most common questions in blog post form so many people can...
How to Avoid Compassion Fatigue while Helping Your Elderly Loved Ones Live at Home
With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day just recently in the rear-view mirror, I wanted to take the opportunity in this month’s blog post to talk about a dual crisis in the country that you don’t hear much about. That dual crisis involves the fact that: The current growth...
Compassion Fatigue Prevention for Caregivers of People Who Cannot Speak: Tools, Tips, and Hope
Janet loves her husband deeply. But ever since his stroke took away his ability to speak, the days feel longer and heavier. She finds herself guessing at what he needs, second-guessing whether she's doing enough, and wondering why she's so tired all the time—even when...
It’s April Again—This Autism Acceptance Month, Explore the Best AAC Apps for Autism Communication
There has been a lot of talk about autism in the news lately—and not just because it’s once again Autism Acceptance Month. Unfortunately, much of the talk I’ve been hearing has involved people disagreeing about the root causes of autism and whether autism is becoming...
The Pros and Cons of Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps for People Who Can’t Speak
If you’ve read even a few of the posts in this blog, you know that I’m a big proponent of communication apps for nonverbal adults. After all, as a Speech Language Pathologist, I regularly use speech assistance apps like the one I developed, APP2Speak, when working...
Breaking Barriers: How APP2Speak and Apple’s Eye Tracking Technology Empower Nonverbal Adults with Degenerative Diseases
The Heartbreaking Challenge of Speech Loss Imagine waking up one day unable to express your thoughts, needs, or emotions. For millions of people worldwide with degenerative conditions like ALS, MS, or Cerebral Palsy, this is a daily reality. Losing the ability to...
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APP2Speak® is an easy-to-use AAC speech and communication software application available for iPad and iPhone. It is fully customizable. You can easily integrate your own photos, take a photo within APP2Speak® and record a familiar voice to personalize communication.