SOUNDINGBOARD

AbleNet. (2014). SoundingBoard (Version 4.43) [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundingboard/id390532167

Price: Free (In-App Purchases Offered)

Rubric Score: 13/22

Age and intended audience: 4+, For nonverbal users

Review: SoundingBoard is a communication aid for nonverbal individuals. Users have the option of using preloaded boards in a variety of genres including control, emergency help, expressions, shopping, and social. Users also have the option of purchasing additional soundboards or creating their own soundboards for topics not covered in preloaded boards, which make this app a one-stop-shop for those looking for a communication aid. The narration of the preloaded soundboards is monotonous and does not vary depending on the type of situation the soundboard is conveying. Users would either need to have a handle on what the emotion or task is prior to use or have a solid grasp of context clues to decipher what the images mean prior to using SoundingBoard to help communicate. Designed for users 4+, this is a fantastic tool for any nonverbal individual to aid in communication.