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Using the "Packing for holiday" ChoicePad

Using the "Packing for holiday" ChoicePad

Great for - Single sign users - Adolescent and adult MyChoicePad users - Supporting independence and introducing new signsHow to get the most out of MyChoicePad By creating your own ChoicePads you can choose which signs are relevant for your MyChoicePad user. MyChoicePad is designed to be used … Read More
Using the "Ordering in a cafe" ChoicePad

Using the "Ordering in a cafe" ChoicePad

Great for - Early sentence users - Building confidence- Those working on the skill of requesting using Makaton Customise this ChoicePad for the person you are supporting This ChoicePad allows the MyChoicePad user to practise ordering in a restaurant by linking two or more concepts together for early … Read More
Using the "Getting ready for bed" ChoicePad

Using the "Getting ready for bed" ChoicePad

Great for - Single sign users- As a visual timetableHow to use the ChoicePad - Introduce new vocabulary by having the MyChoicePad user match the activity you have just finished (i.e. after they have had their supper) with the symbol on the ChoicePad and copy the sign. Or … Read More
Using the "Getting ready for school" ChoicePad

Using the "Getting ready for school" ChoicePad

Great for - Single sign users- As a visual timetableHow to use the ChoicePad - Introduce new vocabulary by having the MyChoicePad user match the activity you have just finished (i.e. after they have brushed their teeth) with the symbol on the ChoicePad and copy the sign. Or … Read More
Using a Birthday Party ChoicePad

Using a Birthday Party ChoicePad

Great for- Primary school aged children- MyChoicePad users who lack confidence with initiating interaction with new people- Preparing MyChoicePad users for new experiences and environments i.e. busy birthday partiesHow to use the ChoicePadYou can support your MyChoicePad user by preparing them for what to expect before they attend the … Read More
Using a Conversation Starters ChoicePad

Using a Conversation Starters ChoicePad

Great for - Early sentence users - Developing confidence- Supporting social skills How to use the ChoicePad This ChoicePad allows for the MyChoicePad user to initiate interaction and conversation with both familiar and unfamiliar people in a range of social situations. The MyChoicePad user can point to the … Read More
Travelling by bus

Travelling by bus

Great for - More experienced MyChoicePad users who are ready to experiment with asking questions and making requests in new social situations How to use the ChoicePad This ChoicePad allows for the MyChoicePad user to initiate conversation by signing hello, request a ticket and ask about the fare … Read More
Using an Actions ChoicePad

Using an Actions ChoicePad

Great for- Early Years- Can also be adapted for more experienced MyChoicePad users to reinforce new vocabularyVerbs vs NounsAction words (or verbs) describe what is happening. Nouns are used in labelling or naming an object and they tend to look the same across different contexts. MyChoicePad users may find … Read More
MyChoicePad2 - A new fresh app for 2021 - 10 year anniversary

MyChoicePad2 - A new fresh app for 2021 - 10 year anniversary

MyChoicePad2 2021 - A new fresh app for 2021 It's almost 10 years since MyChoicePad was first released into the app store - it's had quite a few incarnations since and it was time that MyChoicePad was updated to be in good shape for the next 10 years.This … Read More

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