Comments on: New, Cool and Way More Portable PECS http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/ It's Time to Listen Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:53:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tony http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-34931 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:02:29 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-34931 For PECS like app, I will recommend Picture AAC ( http://heartyspin.com/solutions/pictureaac/ ). In the past, I had to spend much time to print & laminate PECS pictures. With Picture AAC app, it’s portable (works on both iPad and iPhone/iPod) and easy to add pictures and voice. I tried other apps which either have too many features which is confusing to the kids I work with or is too basic. Like the app and happy to share about it. Also, here is a great link to find out more about PECS: http://www.pecs.com/webcasts/overview.php

]]> By: diana http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-3318 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:17:52 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-3318 any chance of getting this for webOS-PALM PRE

]]> By: Torrey Wallen http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2518 Fri, 28 May 2010 20:04:16 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2518 this is a way cheaper device and program ! it allows you to use a nintendo ds dsi dsi xl or dsi lite device and download it check it out taptotalk.com

]]> By: Sandra http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2504 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:06:16 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2504 This would be so fantastic…now if we could only afford and iPad for Jack! Lol….

]]> By: KK http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2488 Thu, 27 May 2010 18:47:22 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2488 I have a BlackBerry storm & would love to have the app for the storm too!!!!!!
Thanks!

]]> By: Christie Martin http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2486 Thu, 27 May 2010 18:20:49 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2486 Do they make it for MyTouch / Droid phones? Those are similar to the iPhone and iTouch.

]]> By: Sheila Sullivan http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2484 Thu, 27 May 2010 17:50:40 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2484 Hi, Matt, this the blog post author. You’re absolutely right, it is not a replacement for PECS per se; rather, my lay-person’s over-simplified description of the App’s picture based functionality. I do encourage everyone to read Rob Tedesco’s comment that explains iPrompts in more detail and visit HandHold Adaptive’s website. Thanks for your comment.

]]> By: Debra Stewart http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2482 Thu, 27 May 2010 17:19:21 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2482 Love this idea and we have an iTouch, so I will definitely check it out. Our 4 1/2 yr. was diagnosed with ASD back in Feb. of this year and we have been doing the PECS but it is bulky and hard to keep up with, plus the cost of laminating, printer cartridges, etc. He resonds so well to visual ques I can’t see a downside to it right now. He also knows how to manipulate the iTouch himself and I feel he would respond to the iPrompts well. Thank you to the designers of this app! p.s. I also have a Blackberry and would LOOOOOVE to see it available on that platform as well.

]]> By: Delta http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2480 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:59:30 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2480 This would be great if we could get it on the Android Market. My 4yr old son struggles a lot with public places and crowds and turns in to my phone for peace. It would be nice to be able to use it to help him transition as well as focus!

]]> By: Scott Williams http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2479 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:55:13 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2479 I Prompts

]]> By: Rob Tedesco http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2478 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:52:15 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2478 Hi everyone, this is Rob from HandHold Adaptive (makers of iPrompts). Thanks Sheila for the great post! Just to address a few comments:

1) iPrompts runs on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The 8GB iPod Touch is a nice device for running apps and isn’t too costly ($200 or less at most outlets, with no monthly service contract).

2) Our website at http://www.iprompts.com offers lots of information — ordering tips (click on “HOW TO ORDER”), some great feedback from our growing base of thousands of users (click on “Testimonials”), a video tutorial, a sign-up sheet for free online Webinars, and so on.

3) iPrompts is indeed designed as a picture-prompting app for caregivers, and so depending on its use, may not fall under the literal categorization of “PECS” — but more and more, we see “PECS” used to encompass all of picture-based communications, and iPrompts certainly fits within this realm.

You’re all quite welcome to email me with specific questions (robtedesco@handholdadaptive.com). I’ll also keep checking this thread!

Thanks to Autism Speaks for helping spread the word! We have very big plans to expand iPrompts and launch other exciting apps — can’t wait to work more with Autism Speaks as we make it happen!

]]> By: S.K. http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2477 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:08:16 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2477 This is fantastic! My 26 year old son who does not drive yet, but has his own apartment and a full-time job, told me recently his iphone has been a huge help to him in getting through his day, staying on task, remembering what he needs to do next – finding directions to get places without having to rely on info from strangers all the time – the iphone apps get rid of unreliable middlemen when it comes to getting info! It’s really helped him stay organized and get this done, which means he remains independant and successful. While we were talking I realized how iphones could help other teens and young adults with autism – and then this morning I saw this article and got so excited!!!! I can’t wait to tell him about iPrompts. Though he works well with his iPhone he’ll be gratified to know that it’s not just him, but that others are benefiting from the tools too!

]]> By: Alexandra http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2476 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:56:59 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2476 I think its great so far, but really large. Is it possible, to get thoes app on normal cellphones too? If yes that really would be something. But I think it will help a lot of familys with autistic children.

]]> By: Matt Brock http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2475 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:55:40 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2475 iPrompts offers some really cool ways to provide visual support. However, this product, as described on HandHold Adaptive’s website (http://www.handholdadaptive.com/), is NOT (and was never intended to be)a portable version of PECS. Visual supports and PECS are not the same thing. PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is a 6-phase communication intervention that involves the exhcange of picture symbols. In HandHold Adaptive’s words, iPrompts is a program that can “help individuals transition from one activity to the next, understand upcoming events, make choices, and focus on the task at hand”.

]]> By: Tracy Ceneus http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/05/27/sullivan-iprompts/#comment-2474 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:25:57 +0000 http://blog.autismspeaks.org/?p=2223#comment-2474 Do you guys have this app for blackberry users and if not that would be good if u guys did because I own a blackberry..and I would love to have this app for my son who is autistic:)

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