A spiral-bound communication book with colorful picture symbol grids on each page, shown open in several stacked copies.

PODD Alternative Access (A4 Version)

by Therapy Box

Est. $150–$400, see price history

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Professional setup required This is a toolkit for making a communication system, not a finished product. Choosing the right access method, such as eye gaze or partner scanning, takes clinical judgment, and a poor match could leave someone without a working way to communicate. Customising the templates and training communication partners also calls for an experienced therapist, so professional involvement is required.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a set of templates and guides for building PODD communication books, which are paper-based AAC (communication) books, for people who can't point directly to pictures. It covers 22 book layouts for eye-gaze access, partner-assisted visual scanning, and combinations such as eye-gaze plus scanning or coded access. The pack includes an information file on access methods and vocabulary, a step-by-step construction file, Boardmaker templates, and demonstration videos, all on a USB drive. You supply the Boardmaker 6 software, which is needed to customise and print the templates, so this is a build-it-yourself resource and not a ready-made book. It is intended for professionals and families, and it is sold to UK customers only.

Getting it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional setup required
Price
Est. $150–$400
Funding
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Open the information file on the USB to read about the access methods, layouts, and vocabulary options.
  • With a guide
    1. Install Boardmaker 6 and Adobe Reader on your computer, then copy the template folders from the USB.
    2. Follow the construction file to print the pages and assemble the book, and watch the demonstration videos to see each access method in use.
  • With professional help
    1. A speech-language pathologist or AAC specialist should decide which access method fits the person (eye gaze, partner-assisted scanning, or a combination) and tailor the vocabulary and layout. Expect a clinical assessment, plus several hours to customise and build the first book.
    2. The same professional should train partners to use the book, since scanning and coded access depend on the partner's technique.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Inclusive Technology — 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: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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