Proloquo and Proloquo Coach - AssistiveWare
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Last verified June 20, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
Proloquo is a symbol-supported AAC app for iPad and iPhone that lets a nonspeaking person tap pictures and symbols to generate spoken messages, with a companion app called Proloquo Coach that guides caregivers, parents, and educators through how to set up and support AAC use day-to-day. It's designed for people who are nonspeaking or have significant difficulty with spoken communication and can independently use a touchscreen — including children, teens, and adults. Proloquo is the communication app the user interacts with; Proloquo Coach is a separate app for the people around them, providing step-by-step implementation guidance so families don't have to figure out AAC support on their own. This is a subscription-based app ecosystem rather than a one-time purchase, and getting the most out of it — especially vocabulary setup and page layout customization — benefits significantly from guidance by a speech-language pathologist.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Insurance
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Download Proloquo from the App Store on an iPad or iPhone and open it to explore the default vocabulary layout. - With a guide
- Use Proloquo Coach to follow guided onboarding steps for setting up vocabulary, customizing access, and learning how to model AAC communication.
- Review AssistiveWare's Learn AAC resource library and video tutorials to configure the app for the user's language level and communication goals — expect 1-3 hours of initial setup.
- With professional help
- A speech-language pathologist (SLP) should assess the user's communication needs, recommend an appropriate vocabulary level and access method, and customize Proloquo's layout accordingly.
- Ongoing SLP involvement is recommended to expand vocabulary, adjust settings as communication skills develop, and train communication partners — typically 2-4 sessions to establish initial configuration. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AssistiveWare — view on vendor site; last verified June 20, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.