# CardTalking

> Visual support tool for autism children with customizable boards and cards. (iPhone/iPad app by 章晟 潘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardtalking/id1094112787 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [章晟 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/440223956)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardtalking/id1094112787/reviews.md

## What is CardTalking?

CardTalking(former name is Blossoming) is a visual support tool for autism children, include First-Then Board, Visual Schedule, Visual Instruction, Reinforcer Choice Board and PECS Board. Parents or teachers can design special courseware to support or train child based on theire own requirement. There are lots of cards and courseware examples built in the App. And users can expand them unlimitedly. User can share cards after simple register/login. More functions and user guide as below:

1. This App is only support iPad/iPhone. Author have no play to develop version for other platforms.
2. First page is for child. Only courseware in use will be listed.
3. Parents or teacher can enter settings by shake iPhone/iPad, or triple clicking the screen with 3 fingers. Before the settings, one simple question is needed to prevent child to use it by mistake.
4. Materials are orignal version for all cards. Courseware is for sepcial trainning purpose. And the cards in courseware are from materials.
5. There are 5 kinds of coureseware: PECS Board, First-Then Board, Visual Schedule, Visual Instruction and Reinforcer Choice Board.
  1) PECS Board is for language training.  Child's operation is draging (or pressing, depends on the settings) the card needed to the sentence strip above, and then clicking the check button in top-right. Please read PECS introduction in the end of this page before you use it to train child.
  2) First-Then Board to tell child 'xxx firstly, then xxx'. eg: wash hands firstly, then have lunch. 
  3) Visual Schedule defines the schedules of one day, or steps of some action. eg: steps of washing hands. a) Open the tap; b) Make hands wet...
  4) Visual Instruction shows one card and one command to child. 
  5) Reinforcer Choice Board let child to choose one reinforcer as award in DTT.
6. The times can be used for card in PECS is settable. 'No Limit' means the card will back to box after check button clicked. But cards in 'Daily' can be used only one time everyday. 'Daily' is used to control the quantity of snacks or games child wants. 
7. Parents or teachers can set operation mode for PECS courseware . There are two options, 'Drag' and 'Press'. if 'Drag', child need to drag the card to sentence strip. if 'Press', child only need to press the card, and it will fly to sentence strip automatically. 
8. The layout of some coursewares is customizable. It can be 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 or 3x5. You can put some blank card into courseware if needed.
9. Teachers can prepare different coursewares for different children. Click the Edit button in courseware list page，and then coursewares will be draggable. The coursewares in not used(hidden) section won't appear in first page.
10. The App has some built-in cards. Parents and teachers can add his own classifications and cards, or edit existing ones. 
11. While editing card, click the existing picture can take photo to replace it.
12. Sharing card is appreciated.
13. The built-in cards are from Internet. If it infringe your copyright, please tell me.
14. The coureseware and cards added by you are stored in your device only. Please don't uninstall this App, or they will lost.
15. Please don't use this App for other purpose.


More about PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_Exchange_Communication_System

## Key features

- Visual Schedule boards
- First-Then Boards
- PECS Board for language training
- Reinforcer Choice Boards
- Customizable courseware layouts
- User-created cards and classifications
- Card sharing functionality

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardtalking/id1094112787/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Simple and functional style, but issues

*2018-02-06*

This looks good for a basic communication app, and the images  are vibrant, but unfortunately when you put more than one image together and the app tries to “speak” the phrase or sentence, the pronunciation becomes jumbled and unable to understand. “I eat candy” becomes “ee ut cundy “. If just using it for single words, they may work well.

### 1/5 — No options

*2018-01-24*

Very limited pictures. Can not customize.  Needs updates. Freezes often. I wanted to use the first then but you can’t change the pictures.

## Frequently asked questions about CardTalking

### What is CardTalking used for?

CardTalking is a visual support tool designed for children with autism. It offers various boards like Visual Schedules, First-Then Boards, and PECS Boards to aid in training, communication, and daily routines.

### Can I create my own cards in CardTalking?

Yes, you can add your own classifications and cards within CardTalking. You can also edit existing cards and even replace their pictures with photos you take.

### What types of visual boards does CardTalking offer?

CardTalking includes five types of courseware: PECS Board for language training, First-Then Board for sequencing activities, Visual Schedule for daily routines or action steps, Visual Instruction for single commands, and Reinforcer Choice Board for selecting rewards.

### How do I access the settings in CardTalking?

You can enter the settings in CardTalking by shaking your iPad/iPhone or by triple-clicking the screen with three fingers. A simple question is presented beforehand to prevent accidental access by children.

### Does CardTalking have ads?

No, CardTalking does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to be ad-free for uninterrupted use.

### What devices is CardTalking compatible with?

CardTalking is currently only available for iPad and iPhone devices. The developer has no plans to develop versions for other platforms.

### How often is CardTalking updated?

The latest version of CardTalking is 2.3.4, last updated on April 20, 2021. While updates may not be frequent, the app provides a stable set of features for its intended purpose.

### What is the user sentiment for CardTalking?

CardTalking has a rating of 2.0 stars from 5 ratings. This suggests that while the app offers valuable features, there may be areas for improvement based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.4 — 2021-04-20

Fix the crash problem while entering settings
Fix the problems of sharing card/classification/courseware

### 2.3.3 — 2019-12-15

bug fixes

### 2.3.2 — 2019-06-19

bug fixes

### 2.3.1 — 2019-05-01

1. Add volume settings
2. bug fix

### 2.3.0 — 2019-03-09

1. Fix the bug of "can't record new voice for card"
2. Adjust the layout on new devices
3. Change the name to CardTalking from Blossoming
4. Sorry for not updating long time. Busy and hard life as the parent of star...

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