An iPad, iPad Pro with applications (apps), accessories and or cases are great options for use as a communication or speech device. Check out this video about assistive technology devices HERE. Please read on to learn who may benefit from the use of a communication or speech device, what diagnoses or conditions could use the iPad, why you may consider the iPad as a speech device, where to go to submit an intake form and how to go about submitting a request.
There are 2 ways that we can submit an iPad request.
- As a communication device
- For behavioral support
As a communication device:
For behavioral support:
Current health status cues to consider the speech device:
- Attend speech therapy privately.
- Receive speech therapy at school.
Diagnoses:
- Speech-language delay
- Apraxia
- Phonological disorder
- Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- Fluency disorder
- Dysphagia
- Dysarthria
- Speech-language delay due to hearing loss
*Note: Anthem will not approve iPads as a communication or speech device at this time.
Current Health Status Cues to consider the ipad:
- ABA therapy
- Behaviors
Diagnoses:
- Autism
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Behavioral disorder, disruptive
Speech support apps
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iPad Accessories
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iAdapter Case
iAdapter is a protective case with front and rear facing speakers and amplified sound that makes your iPad a louder, clearer AAC or speech device.
How to make a request:
Complete the AT Intake form.
You will need a speech therapist to write medical necessity for AU.
Don’t have a speech therapist and would like to request the speech device? AU can contact one via telehealth, so it is still possible.
It is best to request the iPad AND accessories (apps, case, etc) all at once.
Already have an iPad?
- Is it up to date? We can typically request a new one every 5 years.
- Is it broken? We can try to obtain a new one.
- Need accessories, a case, etc? We can help!
Can your loved one benefit from the use of a communication or speech device?
We can help! Complete AU’s quick and easy AT Intake Form.
Call (800) 511-9471 or email info@abilityunlimited.net to get your communication or speech device request started today!
