Amazing app
My son has been using this app for over eight years. It is his freedom of expression. There is no predictive text or some AI generated sentences. Just a wide choice of vocabulary where he can write full sentences that are grammatically correct. And there is an easy to use edit function to add words , sentences, commands for Alexa and photo images. Even with limited hand function he can access the appropriate squares because he is motivated to communicated accurately to people who can’t understand. Would highly recommend.
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This is pretty good I gotta say.
This is a wonderful app my child lost her voice for. This is the only reason that she should bring her iPad to school. She needs to speak and this year her brother isn’t in the class so we bought this 300 dollar worth it app. It speaks wonderfully nice for her and she can easily tell us what she needs just from this. I’d do anything for better updates too though. I’m Emma, a parent of a young girl who has a no speaking disease. I think if you have a sad story like this you should totally get this. Even if you can speak fine, it’s still wonderful for everybody. I hope you download but if your the owner then I think you should update!
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User friendly
I am a parent of a nonverbal child. We have tried different APPs and this one is by far the easiest to use and model. I love the babble function and the search function. We purchased a voice that suits our son. We purchased a key guard as well to separate the buttons for our son with cerebral palsy.
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Life saving device, works a treat for us,
Our son has autism and has really adopted this app. The first words he said were the one already in his sfy
No
Looks like Chinese bloatware compared to PODD Compass.
Motor planning perks
Our favorite thing is that my 8 year old can use this in each grade and it’s so functional that even people (teachers) who have never used AAC before can manage it just fine.
Buttons also do not move between pages unlike LAMP and that was very important to us being that my son has apraxia of speech. His issues deal solely with motor planning.
Lastly, customer service is insanely accessible. I was genuinely surprised when I needed help when we first got the app.
We have had the app for three years now and I still actively recommend it to other parents within our Apraxia community.
Buttons also do not move between pages unlike LAMP and that was very important to us being that my son has apraxia of speech. His issues deal solely with motor planning.
Lastly, customer service is insanely accessible. I was genuinely surprised when I needed help when we first got the app.
We have had the app for three years now and I still actively recommend it to other parents within our Apraxia community.
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Asked for a refund but changed my mind
Help!! My grandson uses this app regularly and I wanted this on my phone as well. We love this app. My grandson is 8 years old, non verbal. He knows sign and uses this app regularly. It is so worth the money. The school purchased this app for him on his device loaned from the school. I just wanted my own for my phone. My daughter says we shouldn’t need 2
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Greatest app
Without this app my two non verbal sons would not have a voice. And thank you for the search feature and simplistic motor plan
Correction please!
I was just looking through different apps for communication. I went to download the lite version, bumped the wrong key, it just downloaded without my password! Three hundred, I cannot afford. I wanted to try the lite version and if I liked it, insurance would cover it. I need an app but cannot afford this. Help! Please help!
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Still the best for so many users!
I still think this is the very best app for effective communication for so many users. <Yes, I was able to create that whole sentence using SFY, without any editing of the buttons- that’s how good the vocabulary is- and then I easily copied it into this review with the message window feature enabled for SFY in the main iPad settings. Strangely, the word “language” is one I have had to add though- although it does exist in the vocabulary, so I easily found it and added a symbol for it without having to make my own image- I placed it on the same page as “communication”, which, appropriately, is located under the “talk” button. ) I do think this app is the best at building language skills because of its vast vocabulary that is so easy to access! The “vocal expressions” that are offered when editing a button is another amazing feature that lets a user do things like express things like exasperation or agreement just like a person would do using natural speech!
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Really works!
I bought this for my son who was 3 at the time. I had heard that these kinds of apps and augmentive tools would help increase his speech. I didn’t really believe it and bought the app for the whole reason of him being able to “say” what was in his head. Within months he had a language explosion for the first time ever! He was attempting words and sounds he never had before. And it was easy to find which words would be motivating for him because he could tell us!
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Life changer
This app changed our family's life. Love it!
Best AAC app available
I'm a speech therapist and use this app with several clients. Best AAC app available.
Fantastic AAC app
This is a great aac app. The motor planning itself is worth it. Thank you'
The best AC app I've found
The simple usage paradigm of 2 touches to each word works for my girl.
Congratulations!
I have had this app on my daughter's iPad mini and my iPad Air for a year and we looooove it. I have had the app on my phone now for less than a full day and so far I find it amazing. I wasn't too surprised that I could navigate it as easily as the bigger versions because I am used to the iPhone keyboard, with keys similar in size. I plan to use the app on my phone primarily for modelling so was happy to see I could manage. I have to say that I WAS pleasantly surprised, however, to see that my 7-year old was quickly able to find an icon and accurately press it. This feels like quite a revolutionary development. Well done SFY!!
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Finally, a system that is user friendly and grows with the child
The first 5 months: Within the first week, she was able to tell us a complete thought. She commented on a movie and was excited that she could find the words! Our daughter had a Dynavox for about 10 years. She used it less and less over time. Therapists thought that she just didn't have much to say. What they didn't realize is that the multi layers to access the words made using the device too complicated and slow. What we love about SFY is that it isn't pre-programmed speech (even though you can do that), but due to the babble feature, she can find the word she wants to use. She likes to emphasize with words like "exceptional" or "annoying". She found these words on her own and added them to her vocabulary. What makes this most remarkable is that she didn't get this device till she was 21. We are seeing a transformation in her. She is no longer isolated and forced to have one way conversations. As a parent, to hear "Mom, I love you" was pretty awesome.
Finally, someone thought outside of the box and created something that user friendly, actually grows with a person and is affordable.
Jess is now 25 she has not stopped talking!
Finally, someone thought outside of the box and created something that user friendly, actually grows with a person and is affordable.
Jess is now 25 she has not stopped talking!
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Sfy
Our son has apraxia and this app has been a life changing device for us. He is able to learn and remember where the words are because of the thoughtful design of this program. He can communicate needs, feelings, and comment on his surroundings. We are forever thankful we bought this app.
Could be better
My 3 year old is not even interested in this app because the pictures aren't motivators to him. That's to be expected. But what I don't understand is why when I go to edit, I can't put my own personal picture of a box of cereal (which he loves and is motivated by) in place of the generic, cartoon drawing of cereal (which doesn't even look especially like a box of cereal). It is INCREDIBLY important that I be able to upload my own pictures to the words and I can't seem to be able to. The next pretty significant issue I'm sure everyone's brought up is the SIZE of the pecs. They are ridiculously small. And one day when my sons vocabulary is larger and he's familiar with the app, I'm sure that size WONT matter, but for now, during the critical learning stage where with toddlers, especially autistic toddlers, it's all about the visuals, this app doesn't come ANYWHERE close to meeting those needs. What SHOULD happen is when the parent closes a bunch of pecs, the ones remaining should automatically get bigger. It's pretty simple to me and I don't understand why this wasn't done. I spent almost $300 on this app but only because it seemed slightly better than AAC word power and not by much. There aren't many options in this genre yet and clearly designers have a LONG way to go to meet some very critical needs. Please fix. I may be seeking a refund if a solution isn't found.
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Love it!
From the easy search functionality to the robust vocabulary to the incredible app support from SFY leadership, we LOVE this app!
