Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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- Which are the best programs for my situation?
- If I refer someone, can I get a credit?
- How do I Share Speech Therapy Lessons in Sights'n Sounds 2
- Does your software comply with Federal Accessibility rules
- Can I get a discount?
- Can I pay monthly for the software (subscription or lease) ?
- How do I get the Shockwave pluggin for Speech Sounds on Cue?
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Answers
Choose programs to try (see the question below). Then try each program. Each program has multiple lessons, so try
each lesson. View and print our
Step-by-step instructions for evaluating trial programs.
Which programs are best for my situation?
Everyone's situation is special, so Bungalow Software provides
two options to help you find the right programs:
- Bungalow's Therapy Package includes a free initial consultation to help pick out the right programs, and it includes a free follow-up training session to teach you how to use these programs. [{Click here for details]
- The Therapy Program Finder helps you find the right programs for your situation. Just check off all the options that apply and the programs for your unique situation will be listed. [Click here to use the 'Finder]
I can't download the free demo. How can I get the software?
Not everyone is an internet whiz. So, we offer the trial versions on the Bungalow Software
Trial CD-ROM.
Click here for more info.
How can an aphasic person use a computer if they cannot talk (or read or write)?
This software is specially designed by a speech therapist for use by those with aphasia. All of the programs can be used by pressing just a few keys on the keyboard. You could even color-code those keys if needed. In fact, one of the programs requires only the pressing of a single key.
I don't have an appropriate computer. How do I use the programs?
The programs do require a Windows PC computer. However, we do have an economical Therapy PC package which
includes a computer.
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No special training is required. Someone should work with the patient (survivor) to get them started. However, the programs are very easy to use.
For the computer novice, we have the
Therapy PC (includes a PC and therapy software). This includes over-the-phone training and consultation. Your personal consultant will familiarize you with the programs and how to make maximum use of those programs. Many people with no computer experience have used these computers with great success.
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No. It's never too late for speech therapy. While much recovery occurs immediately after a stroke, etc., it is never too late to receive benefit from computer-assisted speech therapy. In fact,
one study included subjects who were
15 years post-stroke. The study concluded that "...
language function can be broadly, positively, and
significantly influenced by computer-based language therapy in
chronic aphasia"
It's never too late.
There are
4 reasons to trust this software's effectiveness.
- Bungalow software has helped countless people regain speech and language skills. Read what other customers have to say.
- Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Read our money-back guarantee.
- You try it free and judge for yourself.
- Clinical studies have shown therapy software is effective.
Are there any clinical studies ?
Yes, quite a few, and they have all showed it to be effective. Click here for more info.
Bungalow software provide discounted bundles for patients and clinicians. You can view them in the back of the
Bungalow catalog or on the
shopping cart page. We can not alter which programs are in the discounted bundles, however, we can create custom bundles of 5 or more programs for patients.
Can I pay monthly (for a lease or subscription)?
Yes! For $50 per month you get access to nearly all of the programs. There is no long term obligation. You pay by the month. When you end your subscription all programs are deactivated.
Contact us for more information on this.
How do I get the Shockwave pluggin for Speech Sounds on Cue?
You can download it from here for Windows and install it.
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If not, do email or call
Customer Support or fill out the
feedback form and include your question in the
Feedback. They will be happy to answer your questions.
Questions About My Computer
Computer Requirements
Short Answer:
Nearly any Windows PC computers
made since 2002 will run our programs. If you're not sure, try
them out with our trial CD. Trials are
identical to the full version, only time limited. So if the trial works,
so will the full program. You can also buy
programs with our Money Back Guarantee.
Detailed Answer (for computer geeks)
- Windows: XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10.
If your computer
has a Start button in the lower left comer, and it was new in 2000 or
later then you've got one of those versions. There are
several options for your Macintosh.
If you have an older computer with Windows 95 or Windows 98 (which are 9 to
14 years old) you can still run all the programs except for Sights'n Sounds
2, Speech Sounds On Cue, and Sentence Shaper
- Sound Card
If your PC ever plays music
(even just at start up) it has a sound card. If it has external
speakers, it probably has a sound card. Speakers plug into the sound
card.
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CD-ROM drive
- Microphone
Required only for programs that record speech (Sights'n Sounds, Numbers'n
Sounds, and SpeechPrism) These are inexpensive.
You can buy them for $9.50
- Screen that can display 256 or more colors.
- 160 MB Hard Drive space (if you're installing all
23 programs).
Most programs need about 10-20MB of storage. Typical low end PCs have 60,000
MB of storage so this usually isn't a problem.
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