TouchChat is a full-featured Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. 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 gives an individual the ability to choose a vocabulary file which consists of pages and buttons that contain words, phrases, sentences, and other functions. Messages are spoken with a built-in voice synthesizer or by playing a recorded message. Various synthesized and custom voice options are available, allowing the user to choose a voice that fits their own personality.
This version of TouchChat is bundled with the WordPower® series of AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. WordPower is a word-based vocabulary that allows for easy and intuitive communication. TouchChat HD with WordPower includes English, Spanish, and French options in a universal app supporting iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®.
Various vocabulary files are included in English, French, and Spanish. Visit our website for a full list of options.
Vocabulary files within TouchChat are fully customizable, including pages, grid layout, buttons, messages, and symbols. Select from over 45 button actions and nearly 40,000 Symbolstix® symbols* when creating new buttons. You can also choose to use an existing image or take a photo with the built-in camera. Additionally, gestures can be used to navigate to new pages, speak messages, etc.
Button activation timing can be adjusted to meet the needs and capabilities of the user. Adjustments include button dwell time and button release time. Buttons can also be configured to activate on release.
Additional access methods such as scanning, head tracking, and eye tracking may be available based on device model and may require an additional hardware purchase.
Text generated with TouchChat can be shared on social media or via iMessage® and email using a wireless connection. Generate a message, push on the text window, and choose a service. Additionally, text can be copied to/from TouchChat and other applications so it can be spoken out loud.
Users can program buttons to play audio files such as music from the media library or videos from the device or a YouTube™ link.
Once programming is complete, vocabulary files can be imported and exported through AirDrop, email, iTunes® file sharing, DropBox™ or Google Drive™. TouchChat also enables users to subscribe to iShare and store custom files for safe keeping (not available to customers residing in the European Union).
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A wonderful app
Our son is non-verbal, and has limited fine motor skills. We started teaching him to communicate with pecs cards. However as his vocabulary grew, his binder became too large to carry everywhere.
We tried several different AAC applications, and found our son likes TouchChat the best. When testing with another application, our son realized his device was unlocked and actually changed his app back to TouchChat.
We love TouchChat because it’s very user friendly, plus they have a lot of guides on their website.
Guided Access freezing TouchChatHWP
This app is great, as it gives my daughter a voice. A problem we’ve been experiencing recently is that when Guided Access is used, the entire app freezes and her voice no longer works, nor can she move from page to page. When out of Guided access the app works fine. If Guided Access is not used, she goes to other apps and doesn’t use her AAC device appropriately (as she doesn’t understand that her AAC is only meant to be used for communicating). Any help would be appreciated!
Word prediction not working after latest updat
We love the app, gave our son a voice. However, the word prediction is not working after latest update.
Nostalgia
Wow i remember this I had this on my old iPad before my dad gave it to the Apple Store cause it couldn’t be fixed such memories
Game changer
My son has apraxia of speech and since getting this app his literacy skills have blossomed incredibly. I highly recommend this app. It’s super easy to use.
Blank screens after update
Please fix the glitches from the newest update! Screen freezes and then turns blank. My son relies on this app for communication and this is incredibly frustrating!
Update causing issues
Latest update is causing glitches in the app. Program freezing, and going to blank pages. Happening on multiples versions of IOS
Great program, freezing after update.
I love this app for my son. However, I am experiencing glitches with the program freezing and not responding to touch. Also screen goes blank. Please fix ASAP so we all can continue to communicate with our loved ones, thank you! (We have app installed on newest 2019 iPad)
Very upset
When the new update happened I lost everything now everything is locked and I can’t do anything
Latest update
With the latest update unable to use program when picking pictures no longer jumps to the pages and there is no sound I have tested the voice under page editor that work unable to find troubleshooting under help page HELP PLEASE
