A tablet in a blue case showing a symbol grid, with a hand pointing at the screen.

simPODD

by AssistiveWare

Est. $30–$100, see price history

Typical price range, not a vendor quote. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Professional guidance helps The app installs easily, but PODD is a communication method that takes partner training and planning to use well. Results are better with an SLP's help choosing it and teaching it to the person and their communication partners.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

simPODD is an iOS app for using PODD communication books, a paper-based way of communicating that some people use with a communication partner. It aims to make communicating feel more natural and to speed up printing the pages. It comes from the team that makes Proloquo2Go.

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.

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Where to get it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
Est. $30–$100
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Install the app on your iOS device and open it to look around the layout. This takes a few minutes.
  • With a guide
    1. Learn how PODD works, since the app builds on that approach. Videos and training from the manufacturer or a PODD trainer can help.
    2. Practice with the communication partner and the person who will use it, then set up any pages you plan to print. Plan on a few sessions to feel comfortable. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    A speech-language pathologist (SLP) familiar with PODD can help decide if this approach fits and plan how to introduce it. Expect an assessment and several follow-up sessions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AssistiveWare — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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