A spiral-bound communication book with multiple open pages showing grids of small colorful picture symbols.

Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)

by Pragmatic Organisation

Est. $150–$350, see price history

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Professional setup required A PODD book only helps if it fits the person's language level and way of accessing it, and a poor match wastes a lot of time and effort. Choosing the right template, personalizing the vocabulary, and teaching communication partners to use it all call for guidance from a speech-language pathologist who knows PODD. Families can handle the printing and assembly, but the clinical decisions need a professional.

What it is

Summary

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

This is a set of electronic templates and teaching materials for building PODD communication books, which are paper-style books that a person points to or has a partner point to in order to communicate. It includes templates for 14 book styles, from early books with simple vocabulary to books with expanded, complex sentence structure. It also includes the full PODD book as a PDF, with theory, teaching strategies, vocabulary suggestions, and construction guides. The templates work for direct pointing, partner-assisted scanning, and pick-up-and-show access. You make and print the books yourself, so it's meant for professionals and families who support a child using symbols to communicate. Note that it needs Boardmaker 6, which is sold separately, plus a CD-ROM drive.

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional setup required
Price
Est. $150–$350
Funding
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Install Adobe Reader if you don't have it, then open the PODD book PDF from the first disc to read the background and teaching strategies.
  • With a guide
    1. Load the Boardmaker templates from the discs on a computer that has Boardmaker 6 installed.
    2. Customize the chosen template with vocabulary, then print and assemble the book using the construction guides. Allow several hours for a first book.
  • With professional help
    1. A speech-language pathologist (SLP) trained in PODD should assess the person's language level and access method (pointing, partner-assisted scanning, or pick-up-and-show), then choose the right template and vocabulary.
    2. Plan on one or more sessions for selecting and individualizing the book. Teaching partners how to use it takes ongoing support.

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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