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Opening pathways of communication

Opening pathways of communication

When children experience communication disorders, they are often placed in inappropriate academic settings.

Using iPads to speak

Using iPads to speak

New research being done at UNM uses iPads with special communication apps.

Learning through play

Learning through play

Therapists use toys and games to help clients learn how to better use the communication apps.

Multi-tier therapy

Multi-tier therapy

Through several levels of therepy and intervention, researchers are helping children with communication disorders use iPad apps to construct sentences.

Helping children with communication disorders find their voice

Research uses apps to help students speak

By Rachel Whitt June 05, 2018

Categories: Front Page Speech & Hearing Sciences Latest News Research

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