Tuesday, July 17, 2012

AutoVerbal Pro Talk Sounding Board App


Description and Purpose of Device:
The AutoVerbal Pro Talking Soundboard is an app that allows the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as an alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) system for individuals who cannot speak or have challenges speaking.  It is a voice output direct selection and symbolic communicator program that is designed for users, of the above products, which have communication issues, cognitive and learning disabilities due to injury or illness and also those with autism. 

Device Usage and Features:
The app features three ways to talk by using over 12 categories with hundreds of pre-programmed phrases, allowing one or more buttons to be programmed for customized messages pertaining to names, addresses, or family names, and finally by typing simple words or sentences which are then spoken by the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad text-to-speech features on the device.  A person can customize primary category of buttons with their own photos and it has male and female prerecorded voices for many of the buttons.  The first row of buttons on the app can be customized.

Manufacturer and Cost Information:
The AutoVerbal Pro Talking Soundboard app is manufactured by No Tie Software, LLC Rochester, New York.  It is available at iTunes in the App Store for $9.99.


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