Comes with several pre-done vocab sets (although, truth be told, I always start from scratch anyway, so having vocab sets included doesn't mean a whole lot to me…) Has fixed a LOT of bugs in recent versions and now, finally, appears stable. Made by a reputable company who has a long history of making AAC devices. Modest price point (cheaper than Proloquo2Go and Speak4Yourself) Extremely customizable - can change individual background cells, assign actions to buttons, modify font (size, color, placement), put buttons wherever you want Still, I can't help feel like something is missing and, at the end of the day, I recommend P2Go nine out of ten times. It has DEFINITELY gotten more solid as time has gone by and it is finally stable enough where I would feel comfortable recommending it. I've had TouchChat since it's initial release. NJ-BCBA-SLP's Review of Touchchat Hd Reviewed on 12/17/18 1:05 PM TouchChat also enables users to subscribe to iShare and store custom files for safe keeping, or choose to share customized pages with an online community.Good alternative to Proloquo2Go. Vocabulary files can be imported and exported to a computer using the iTunes file sharing feature. Users can program buttons to play audio files such as music from the media library or video files from the Photo Roll.Great measures have been taken to protect custom files. Also buttons can be configured to activate on release. Adjustments include button dwell time and button release time. Button activation timing can be adjusted to meet the needs and capabilities of the user. Gestures can also be used to navigate to new pages, speak messages, etc. Use any image or take a photo with the built-in camera. Over 10,000 Symbolstix symbols are included for customizing buttons. Select from over 30 button actions when creating new buttons. Provided page sets can be modified to create new custom page sets. The styling of a button (colors, borders, fonts) can be copied and pasted into another button. Buttons can be copied and pasted into a different location. Buttons can be easily rearranged by simply dragging them to the desired new location. The pages, grid layout, buttons, messages, and symbols are fully customizable. Also, text generated in TouchChat can be copied to other applications. Text from other applications can be copied to TouchChat so that it can be spoken out loud. Generate a message, push on the text window and choose a service. Text generated with TouchChat pages can be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Google + or via iMessage and email. Additional English page sets including Essence, Gateway and Pixon are available as in-app purchases. Each page set targets individuals with different communication needs. Various page sets are included with the TouchChat: VocabPC, MultiChat-15, and Spelling and available in both English and Spanish options, myQuickChats are available in English while Sintaxis and Sin Sintaxis files are available in Spanish. For example, buttons may be programmed to speak a message, navigate to a different page, change the volume or clear the display. The buttons are programmed to have specific actions. Page sets are linked pages, each of which is divided into a number of buttons. TouchChat gives an individual the ability to navigate through page sets and speak messages. This feature allows a person to communicate silently or in a noisy environment. ![]() TouchChat also has a unique feature whereby one can simply tilt the device to make the message expand to fill the screen in large letters. Various English and Spanish synthesized voices are available, allowing the user to choose a voice that fits their own personality. Words, phrases and messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing recorded message. 2.0 includes a new English WordPower 108 file and the first Spanish WordPower option with 48 locations.TouchChat fits into the category of assistive technology known as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and includes features that were previously only available in much more expensive dedicated devices. TouchChat 2.0 provides both English and Spanish options in one app and provides a universal app supporting iPhone, iPod and iPad. WordPower with Phrases incorporates phrases for easier language generation. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. This version of TouchChat is bundled with the WordPower series of AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. ![]() TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech. TouchChat is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice.
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