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Length of presentation is 30 mins (2:35 - 3:05pm)
Attendees will hear how Talking Mats can be used alongside AAC systems to review current use and to introduce AAC for the first time, supporting users of AAC to express their opinions.
Presenter(s):
Paula Douglas, Talking Mats
Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases
Length of presentation is 30 mins (2:35 - 3:05pm)
With widening attainment gaps and increasingly varied learning needs, finding the right support for every pupil in your classroom can feel like an uphill battle.
Using the Clicker Apps (for iPad/Chromebook), schools are improving pupil engagement, confidence and writing outcomes for all abilities, helping to close the attainment gap in their classrooms.
In this session, James Cheesman will explore how schools are using the Clicker Apps to:
Provide topic-specific writing support with sentence building sets, word banks and writing frames that can be tailored to your learners’ exact requirements.
Help pupils to write, check and edit their work with realistic speech feedback, talking spell checker and intelligent word prediction.
Presenter(s):
James Cheesman, Crick Software
Suitable for:
Primary, Special Schools, ASN bases
Length of presentation is 30 mins (2:35 - 3:05pm)
Dad In A Shed is an assistive technology company focused on practical, accessible tools that support communication and independence for disabled people and those with additional needs.
Join us at CALL Scotland for an early look at Symboloud, our new Android-based AAC app designed to support clear, practical communication in everyday settings. This will be the first opportunity for many therapists to see the platform in action and explore how it has been shaped with real-world communication needs in mind.
Symboloud has been developed to offer a structured, accessible communication experience that feels usable, flexible, and easy to navigate. Using SymbolStix symbols, the app is designed to support people who need symbol-based communication, while also giving professionals a tool that is straightforward to introduce, review, and build into day-to-day practice. A key part of the project is making AAC more accessible not only in design, but also in cost. As an Android app, Symboloud has been developed with a price point intended to be more affordable for families, helping widen access to communication support beyond traditional funding routes.
This first look will introduce the thinking behind Symboloud, demonstrate how the app works in practice, and highlight the features that may be most useful for therapists supporting children, young people, and adults with communication needs. It is also a chance to start a conversation about what matters most in AAC provision: accessibility, ease of use, clinical relevance, and the ability to support meaningful communication beyond the screen.
We are looking forward to sharing Symboloud at this early stage and hearing feedback from therapists who understand the value of practical, user-centred AAC tools.
Presenter(s):
Russell Smith, Dad in a Shed
Suitable for:
Primary & Secondary, Special Schools, ASN bases
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