Aphasia Toolbox: Apple Apps for SLPs Program at www.aphasiatoolbox.com 2-22-11


	New Apps Informational Program

To join us in our Apple Apps for SLP project:

1. Register for the free subscription on the www.aphasiatoolbox.com homepage by clicking on the blue Registration button.

2. View the forum/blog by clicking on the blue Forum button and selecting the Apples Apps for SLP forum. We have just begun this forum so please feel free add your comments and ideas.

3. Visit under the Specialty Services button on the top menu bar the Apples Apps for SLP information page. This is under construction but will be active this week.

4. To participate in the SLP Roundtables on apps, contact us at information@aphasiatoolbox.com and download the free videoconferencing service at www.oovoo.com and add us as friends. Our oovoo search names are aphasia and aphasia3 .

5. Any questions? Contact us at information@aphasiatoolbox.com .

Announcing the Apple Apps for SLPs Program at www.aphasiatoolbox.com

An app is computer software that helps people perform certain tasks on a computer or other devices. Apps contrast with application software that manages and integrates the computer itself. The app directly helps the user to perform specific task or activities. Web applications — or web apps — combine the power of the Internet with the simplicity of Multi-Touch technology.

Apple apps are web applications that, "..combine the power of the internet with the simplicity of Multi-Touch technology. " ¹ These apps can be downloaded directly to an iPhone, iPod or iPad or directly to a computer using iTunes. The apps may be free or available at a charge. The use of apps ranges from simple organization, to basic drill and practice, to full AAC. The use of apple apps is growing at a phenomenal rate.

The staff at www.aphasiatoolbox.com are assisting Amanda Mehdiyoun, a graduate student in Communication Disorders at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in her project to review and discuss various apps that may be beneficial for speech/language therapy and for people with communication disorders. As part of this program we will sponsor the following:

· www.aphasiatoolbox.com will be sponsoring a series of SLP Roundtables to discuss the use of apps for Apple devices online using videoconferencing. We will conduct 60-minute online discussion groups on three successive Fridays: 2/25/11 at 1 pm est; 3/4/11 at 2 pm est; and 3/11/11 noon est .

· www.aphasiatoolbox.com will provide a forum/blog on the apps topic that will allow a discussion and idea exchange for SLPs working with both pediatric and adult clients.

· www.aphasiatoolbox.com welcomes you to share your ideas on the apps topic with the SLP world by sending reviews, experiences or opinions about apps or apps for us to review to apps@aphasiatoolbox.com .

There is no charge for participation. See the procedures for participating in the column to the left.

¹http://www.apple.com/webapps/whatarewebapps.html