Tech Review: Verbal Me
Verbal Me is an iOS-compatible app designed for communication support and to be used as an augmentative and alternative communication device.
Tech Reviews
Our Assistive Technology (AT) Specialists have reviewed hundreds of apps and solutions to support our clients' goals. Below are our AT Specialists' recommended apps that have been used to attain the goals of our clients. More information can be found on our Assistive Technology page.
Tech Review: Forest App
Forest is a time management app which uses the pomodoro technique to encourage focus and attending to tasks. The app has the user ‘plant’ a tree which grows over a set time. If the device is used during that time interval, the tree withers.
Tech Review: Autentik AI
Our specialist in accessible technology checks out Autentik AI in the Spring 2025 edition of our Star magazine.
Tech Review: Loop Switch
From our Assistive Tech department, a review of Loop Switch sound-filtering earplugs.
Tech Review – MediAcous Light
MediAcous Light Lamp is a sensory product aimed at a variety of users.
Assistive Technology Review: CalmPalm
The CalmPalm device is a self-soothing and self-regulatory tool designed to help individuals who experience anxiety and related insomnia. The CalmPalm uses micro electro stimulation pulses to trigger acupuncture points associated with calming the ‘fight or flight’ response.
Assistive Technology Review – Skull Candy Headphones
Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones are advertised as providing quality audio with an exceptional noise cancelling experience at a significantly lower cost than other similar products on the market.
Assistive Technology Tech Review: Blots Silicone Stress Balls
Blots are unique in the way Speks has primarily advertised a sensory tool to a mainstream, neurotypical audience. Sensory supports can be a useful resource for anyone – we all have sensory systems and sensory needs!
Tech Review: Loop Earplugs
Loop Earplugs are advertised sound-filtering earplugs which allow the user to experience sound without background noises, as well as reducing the overall decibel level.
Tech Review: reMarkable 2 vs. Bamboo Slate
Learning to write is an important literacy milestone, but in an increasingly digital world learning to write means learning to type. Writing and typing share a number of the same base skills: letter identification, spelling, grammar and syntax; but for individuals with developmental disabilities, the method is just as important as the message.
Cubetto
Product: Cubetto Producer: Primo Toys Compatibility: N/A Cost: Around $300 for Cubetto Classic Product summary: Cubetto is a wooden robot designed to teach the basics of computer programming. Cubetto is marketed as a teaching tool for classrooms and homeschooling with target audience of children aged 3 to 9. The start-up Cubetto Classic package includes Cubetto, …
Floreo VR
Product: Floreo Producer: Floreo Inc. Compatibility: iOS Cost: Starting at $50 CDN/month Product summary: Floreo is a learning app that uses virtual reality (VR) as a method to teach social and communication skills to individuals, primarily youth, on the autism spectrum. It is designed as a supplementary tool for families, therapy practices, and educators, and …
