Product Details

• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 1843105101
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,045 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Imagine how frustrating life would be if you had significant difficulty not only understanding others' thoughts and feelings when conveyed by speech and gestures, but difficulty expressing your own thoughts and feelings. The excellent ISPEEK resources will enable a person with autism to use visual images to understand what someone wants to communicate, and to express his or her own thoughts and feelings. I know these resources will greatly improve the happiness and quality of life of individuals with autism, their carers and support staff.' - Tony Attwood 'ISPEEK is a unique resource which can be used by parents and professionals alike. It is very easy to use and can be applied to any intervention which enhances the development of social and learning skills, a valuable tool for all special needs education.' - Jonathan Harris, Autism Consultant

Product Description

The collection of 1200 picture symbols in "Ispeek at Home" provides an easy-to-use and enjoyable tool for overcoming communication difficulties in children with autistic spectrum disorders. The CD-ROM contains symbols for a wide range of situations typically encountered in the home and beyond, from feelings and facial expressions - common problem areas for people with autism - to health and hygiene and holidays. It also provides useful word templates to inspire parents and carers in putting together daily schedules, as well as PDF samples to assist them in setting up visual aids for children with autism, helping them to interact better with their home environment. These bright, contemporary and culturally various symbols will be a welcome communication aid for parents, carers and other professionals working with people on the autism spectrum at home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Less Than I Expected, June 29, 2008

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Trisha M. Gerstel (Upstate, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ispeek at Home (CD-ROM)

This product contained less than I expected in terms of behavioral images. This is geared more toward children/adults with autism and less for Aspergians. The images provided are probably wonderful for someone who has trouble with self-help (i.e., dressing, brushing teeth, etc.), but aren't what I expected for things like "don't talk," "raise your hand," or "sit in the chair."