SAMPLE LETTER OF IPAD RECOMMENDATION FROM PRIVATE SPEECH
THERAPIST
(DATE)
Re: (NAME)
AAC device – iPad Proloquo2go
http://www.proloquo2go.com/
To Whom It May Concern:
As (NAME)’s private speech
pathologist I have evaluated and worked with (NAME) over the past (LENGTH OF
SERVICE). I use my iPad with (him/her) regularly and have purchased the
Proloquo2go program for my device as a generic adjustment program for (him/her)
before (he/she) received (his/her) own. (He/she) has demonstrated exciting
interest in the use of the iPad as a communication device and has excelled in
using it as both a therapy task device and as a way to communicate (his/her)
wants and needs for general communication. For a child with severe verbal
apraxia, this communication ability has made (him/her) less frustrated with
life decisions and more able to comply with adult directives.
(NAME)
has good receptive language and is able to follow single-step and at times
2-step instructions. As (he/she)
continues to become more independent, it is becoming frustrating for (him/her)
to not be able to express (him/her-self).
This will eventually affect social development thus creating a whole new
set of concerns. This device is medically
necessary in order for (NAME) to be able to indicate physical and health status
(such as giving details about feelings when ill or in pain), letting others
know of personal needs and wants, and to request help (especially in emergency
situations when (NAME) is at school or with caregivers who may not be familiar
with (NAME)’s poor and limited speech).
The
iPad with the (Proloquo2go, OR SIMILAR PROGRAM) program should definitely qualify as medical
equipment as it is a speech generating device which is directly related to (NAME)’s
diagnosis and current therapy program; replaces the abnormal functioning of a
body function (verbal speech); is expected to be used for a long-term and will
grow with (him/her); and, it is essential to improve (NAME)’s current and
future language to assist (him/her) in (his/her) activities of daily living
both at home and at school. It would
certainly be more cost effective and age appropriate than the more complicated
Dynavox systems currently available.
(NAME)’s use of the iPad will
continue to be a life long process. Initially it will be as much a learning
experience as a communication tool since all programs have a learning curve
inherent to them. I believe that (NAME) will be able to use the iPad and
Proloquo2go program with success and therefore should be accepted as a
necessary medical device for (his/her) health and well-being.
Sincerely,
NAME, DESIGNATIONS
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