Blogs with tag Building language

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Gestalt Language Processing

Gestalt Language Processing is getting a lot of buzz in the field of AAC. AssistiveWare Support Team member and part-time AAC user Lily Konyn dives deeper into what it means and, most importantly, how it might influence our AAC tools and supports.

5 minute read

Vowel and consonant button of Proloquo with a white organic shape behind them

How does Proloquo promote literacy?

Developing literacy is essential for AAC users. AssistiveWare’s Proloquo® is designed to support users to seamlessly grow their vocabulary as their literacy skills develop. In this blog post, we explain how you can use the unique features of Proloquo to teach literacy to all students. As part of the “Proloquo explained” blog series, it is written for anyone who wants an in-depth explanation of the design of the new Proloquo AAC app.

8 minute read

An image of three buttons from AssistiveWare Proloquo - the folders for Animals and Fish and the button Ray (fish)

How can I use Proloquo to teach categories?

AssistiveWare Proloquo® organizes fringe words into categories. Children who are learning to use AAC need to be taught how categories work. As part of the “Proloquo explained” blog series, it is written for anyone who wants an in-depth explanation of the design of the new Proloquo AAC app.

8 minute read

Visual of the "Open" button in Proloquo with different inflections of Open floating as words around the button

Can I teach grammar with Proloquo?

Grammar is an important part of language and communication. In this blogpost we explain how you can teach grammar with Proloquo®. As part of the “Proloquo explained” blog series, it is written for anyone who wants an in-depth explanation of the design of the new Proloquo AAC app.

2 minute read