Grid for iPad vs Skoog Access

Grid for iPad is a complete Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution designed for people of all ages and communication needs. It offers a range of resources, flexible communication tools, and options that can be adapted over time. Try it FREE for 30 days - voices included! Key features: ► A range of included content for people who need symbol or text based AAC, including Super Core, Voco Chat, and Text Talker ► Suitable for use with touch access or switches. ► Evidence-based symbol AAC vocabularies, created by experienced speech and language therapists and education professionals, with a focus on vocabulary for communicating within everyday routines and activities. ► Includes SymbolStix, PCS and Widgit symbols – choose the symbol library that is most suitable, to match the symbols already being used in the environment, or to support transition from other AAC systems. ► Voices and grid sets for over 20 languages to support communication in a range of languages. Ideal for multilingual families or classrooms. Why families and professionals choose Grid for iPad for children and adults with communication difficulties: ► In-app editing – Fast, intuitive editing makes it easy to add new words, personalise vocabulary, and adapt layouts to the needs of the individual. ► Remote Editing – SLTs, teachers and families can edit any time, without needing the device in their hands. ► Powerful voice technology – Choose from a range of voices, including the latest AI powered multilingual voices from ElevenLabs, or for those who are able to, record your own voice messages. ► AI Powered Tools - Make use of optional tools to correct typing errors, or support the user to change the tone or wording of their message. ► Talk to your Smart Speaker – Use Grid for iPad to speak instructions to smart home devices, request music, hear the latest news and weather, play games and ask questions. ► Online Grids – Do even more with Grid for iPad by searching and downloading FREE ready-made grid sets created by clinicians, educators, and the Grid community. What’s included: ► Super Core - Evidence-based core vocabulary focused on communication within everyday routines and activities. Designed for supporting AAC learners from single words to building full sentences. Available in 30‑cell and 50‑cell sizes, with simpler 12 and 20 cell learning grids for those just starting out. ►Voco Chat – Designed to enable users to communicate for a wide range of reasons, with supported message pathways and carefully chosen vocabulary, for fast and efficient symbol communication. ► Alpha Core - Offers a range of text-based layouts to support the communication of people with changing physical abilities, with quick access to predictive text and common phrases, alongside a keyboard of your choice. ► Text Talker - Enabling people to say what they want to say in the moment, or prepare and save messages in advance for faster conversations. ►Aphasia Duo - Designed specifically for people with aphasia and their communication partners to support participation in everyday life, including a range of word-finding and conversational supports, and whiteboard for writing and drawing. ► PODD (in-app purchase) - Created by Australian Speech Pathologist Gayle Porter, PODD organises language according to the reason for communication, designed to support spontaneous communication in any situation. ► And MUCH more - Grid for iPad also includes a range of interactive learning activities (just try Dilbert the Dog!), animated communication from Symoji, and educational resources. Simple, flexible pricing: Grid for iPad is available through a monthly subscription with a 30-day FREE trial or as a one-off purchase. You can cancel your subscription at any time. Contact our tech support experts any time at support@thinksmartbox.com For more details on our evidence-based vocabularies, visit the Smartbox Hub.

Communication: Communication made easy with Skoog Access. Turn your Skoog into a customizable five-button communication aid using your iPhone or iPad's built-in speech synthesizer. Enter text, a phrase or emoji and play it back as speech on each side of the Skoog. Simply press and hold each colored circle to pop open the menu to add your custom text. Select your preferred voice and speech rate. You can also assign a custom image to each word or phrase using the camera (or your Photo Library) to help with word association. Once you have created a set of phrases and images you can easily store them as a preset and share them between iOS devices. Ideal as an aid to communication for people with speech or language barriers. Great as an introduction to AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). There are so many ways to use this app. Why not try creating a set of simple multiple-choice quizzes? It's quick and easy to set up - simply enter the answers and add images with the camera then share these straight to your students' iPad using Airdrop. Switch Control: Skoog Access makes it easy to control your iPhone or iPad using your Skoog and iOS Switch Control*. Fully customizable, you can turn the five colored sides on or off to use as a single switch or as multiple switches. Each side can be made more or less sensitive to suit your touch, to enable you to easily navigate your iPad. Select any screen item by simply tapping or pressing your Skoog. You can easily assign a custom picture to each colored side to help associate an image with each Switch Control action. *This app will need to be installed on two iOS devices to use Skoog with Switch Control. To set this up, you will need to use the app to connect the first iOS device to the second iOS Device using the connection interface in the app. (The first iOS device simply acts as a relay, filtering the data from the Skoog and handing it on to the second iOS Device over Bluetooth.) Once connected, you can easily set up Switch Control on the second iOS device (Go to: Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Switch Control -> Add New Switch -> External). You can now use Skoog as a customizable switch input. Additional features: The app also features Guided Access allowing you to stay focused on a task with the menu lock feature. When active, the menu lock features a timed press and hold activation. You can also set up Guided Access on your iOS device with a passcode to the lock button enabling uninterrupted ease of use. ––––––––––––––– Explore the endless possibilities Skoog Access provides when connected to your Skoog. Use separately as either a Switch Control interface or as a Communication aid. Or why not combine both to have an image associated with Switch Control that announces its actions?