- June 15, 2017
Finding Cooper's Voice - An intimate look into the lives of one family, Autism and technology.
Hi All, We wanted to share this blog as a resource! It is written and maintained by "Kate" (mom of 7-year old Cooper with severe, nonverbal Autism). Cooper's "talker" is the Wego 10A speech-generating device with Proloquo2Go. "A Speech Device scared me. I thought it would limit what little verbal communication my son had. I was scared that he would go silent. I...
Early Communication Development. Speech, Language, & Communication.
Early Communication Development - Speech, Language, & Communication.
Early Communication Development - Speech, Language, & Communication. A presentation by Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. This 70-page PDF is an excellent A-Z resource for parents and professional Speech-Language Pathologists! Learn about the typical development of language in children 0-3. Strategies for promoting communication skills. Identifying common myths about AAC and when/how to introduce AAC strategies. Who...
- April 25, 2017
The wegowrite speech-generating device.
Next generation type-to-talk. Predictable, effortless communication for literate users. Like a friend who can complete your sentences, the wegowrite with advanced word prediction drastically improves typing speed for effortless communication. Approved by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance programs. Learn more
- February 17, 2017
Speechless on ABC
Did you see this week's episode of the hit TV show "Speechless" on ABC? We provide similar speech devices and laser communication systems here at Talk To Me Technologies! Check out our high tech systems as well as our low-tech Pointello laser communication system. Watch our devices in action
- February 16, 2017
As seen on KWWL News! "Cedar Falls teen uses device to communicate with her eyes"
KWWL's Amanda Gilbert visits with us and learns about the ECU capabilities of the eyespeak communication system. Amanda sat down with our AAC Consultant Wyatt Franken and learned how to control lights, TV and more using her eyes! She also visited the home of a wonderful family we've had the privilege of working with for the past few years. The Elser's 16-year old Kylie (diagnosed...
- October 10, 2016
Former Hawkeye Basketball Star regains personality and ability to communicate through technology donated by a lifelong fan.
Former Hawkeye basketball star regains personality and ability to communicate through technology donated by a lifelong fan. Former Hawkeye basketball star Kenny Arnold has spent years fighting health issues which have limited his ability to communicate and dampened his outlook on life. After learning Arnold’s speech was impaired, Marty Gallagher (a lifelong fan) reached out because he wanted to help. Gallagher is...
- October 05, 2016
Voice and Message Banking
When facing the loss of speech, message banking maintains enriched conversations with loved ones. Joe lost his ability to speak after being diagnosed with ALS. He now uses a camera attached to his speech-generating device to track his eye movements. Speech is produced when his eyes pause to ‘select’ what he wants to say. Prior to losing the ability to...
- August 17, 2016
Mom finds hope in a simple "Happy Birthday" message from her son with autism.
River Raven Cropper is a 13-year old diagnosed with Autism. Recently our family had the opportunity to explore the Talk To Me Technologies Wego A communication device during a trial loan period without cost or risk. This device trial was specifically for my son, River Raven Cropper, who is a 13 year old with a diagnosis of moderate to severe autism...
- August 01, 2016
A Better Hearing & Speech Month inspirational story! Young girl with Cerebral Palsy participates in her school speech meet!
K.H. delivered a funny and inspiring speech about aliens at her school speech meet using her speech-generating device. This little bundle of sunshine (who struggles to use her natural voice due to Cerebral Palsy) has been using a speech device to communicate from the age of 3. There was never a doubt that she could communicate effectively with technology. The...