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. 2015 Mar;31(1):27-36.
doi: 10.3109/07434618.2014.995223.

iPads, mobile technologies, and communication applications: a survey of family wants, needs, and preferences

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iPads, mobile technologies, and communication applications: a survey of family wants, needs, and preferences

Allison M Meder et al. Augment Altern Commun. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Families of children with communication disabilities were surveyed to explore wants and preferences relative to mobile media technology, including iPads, as a form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The families surveyed reported wanting information and support from professionals, including speech language pathologists (SLPs), who are knowledgeable about AAC. These families wanted devices to meet their children's individual needs and reported that ease of use and affordability were the most influential characteristics in the purchase of mobile media devices and communication applications. SLPs who understand family decision making can utilize collaborative clinical decision making that respects families' wants and needs, while also focusing on device feature matching and family education.

Keywords: AAC; Families; Mobile technology; Preferences; iPads.

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