APP2Speak is an AAC speech app that gives a voice to individuals who have lost the ability to speak and/or have difficulty communicating. This app for anyone who needs help with speech and communication. APP2Speak is used by individuals who have experienced a stroke, aphasia, apraxia, brain injury, or diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, ALS, Autism, and other conditions effecting speech and communication.
Developed by an experienced American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech Language Pathologist, APP2Speak is an Augmentative and alternative Communication (AAC) photo-based app for the iPad, iPhone, tablets and smartphones.
Imagine being able to speak to anyone simply by touching a photo. APP2Speak is a speech output app compatible with most smart mobile devices whether you need a glass of water or just want to strike up a conversation, APP2Speak allows you to easily connect with your world.
APP2Speak is a complete solution for anyone who has difficulty speaking. Users can take advantage of preprogrammed phrases that allow them to easily express their everyday needs. APP2Speak is also completely customizable. You can quickly and easily create custom phrases using your own photos. Creating custom phrases gives each user the opportunity to inject their personality into every conversation.
APP2Speak app comes with easy-to-follow instructions and a built-in help feature. It takes no special training to create custom phrases, add custom photos or create optional voice.
Create your own text-to-speech page with the option to save text-to-speech history of common words and phrases. This feature allows users to quickly program and access phrases they use frequently. This means conversations can flow naturally and effortlessly.
Set your preference to start APP2Speak on either pre-set communication page, text-to-speech feature, or custom pages.
APP2Speak is compatible with most iOS accessibility features such as low vision, touch accommodations, Bluetooth switches and is available in English. For other languages, simply choose your language setting on your device for personalizing the app on the text-to-speak and custom pages.
Current Format
iPad, iPad Mini, iPhone iOS 8.0 or later
Features
4 pre-programmed pages of photos, words and speech output for immediate communication
Turn preset photos on/off and move pictures within the preset pages
2 options for size of picture/photo
Option for male and female voice
Text to Speech - option to edit and save text to speech (save common words and phrases), and 2 options for visual display for low vision
Adjust speech rate button
Lock/unlock edit button
Text-to-Speech button
Page lock
Go to page
Personal recorded voice
Unlimited pages of customization using personal photo library, internet pictures or take custom photo within app and create and save one or more phrases per photo for additional convenient conversation
A separate photo album folder is created specifically for APP2Speak in-app photos
Move and rearrange custom pictures and pages
Custom pages can be shared through an enabled Bluetooth or WIFI connection with other APP2Speak users
Help button for video demonstration, written instructions and additional feature settings.
Set your preference to start APP2Speak on either pre-set page, text-to-speech page, or custom page 5.
One-Time Purchase: full access to APP2Speak with support and updates for $179.99 plus any required taxes