Weave Chat AAC vs ToyTalk

Weave Chat AAC is a free, dynamic, and completely customizable AAC app that is available to a variety of devices. There are over 3,500 pre-configured words with a symbol library including more than 65,000 symbols that you can choose from. Weave Chat AAC offers a large variety of verbs (green), pronouns (yellow), questions (purple), nouns (tan/orange), adjectives (blue), and conversational words (pink). All color choices were made based on the Fitzgerald Key and new vocabulary is added weekly. Users can add their own custom images and categories in Settings —> Manage Custom Images. In addition, users can add their own custom phrases that can easily be accessed from their board; to add phrases, go to Settings —> Manage Phrases. Users can select a synthetic voice (dependent on their device settings) from Settings —> Change Voice Settings - here you can select your voice, vocal pitch, and rate of speech. Image and text size can be personalized from Settings —> Change Image & Text Size (select from default - small, medium, and large). Settings —> Configure Image Keyboard allows the user to turn on/off features that allow for the category text to be read aloud (synthetic voice for categories), to keep the user in the category after a image has been selected (stay on category after image selection), and disable the speech output for individual words so that it only reads aloud when the white text screen is touched (synthetic voice disabled for individual words). The AAC board can be modified in Settings —> Manage Board Builder. Here, the user can select from the default board (you must make a copy to edit it - to do this select “Add new keyboard” and then select “Hide Images” for Type of Keyboard); grid position boards (ranging in size from 1x2 - 7x15 rows/columns); and Board Builder (gives you the option to build a board from scratch). All boards are completely editable and all custom images and categories can be used from all boards. Lastly, Manage Pin Configuration allows the user to set a pin over all (or just some) aspects of customization to lock down features as needed. Feature List: - Dynamic, customizable, AAC boards - Large variety of verbs, nouns, and adjectives with additional vocabulary added weekly - Add custom images and custom categories - Create and save phrases - Select a synthetic voice (as available per your device settings) - Copy & Paste AAC picture icon messages via “share” - Create and/or modify AAC boards via 3 options: grid position boards (ranging from 1x2 - 7x15), hide images, and/or create a new board from scratch - “Text” others who have the app using AAC picture icons - Set a passcode to lock down features as needed - Weave Chat AAC currently only has English buttons/images

Turn everyday toys into powerful communication opportunities. ToyTalk is a play-based communication support app designed to help caregivers, therapists, and educators use simple toys to foster language development through natural, meaningful interaction. Rooted in evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming practice, ToyTalk focuses on connection over compliance and communication over perfection—meeting children where they are through play. What ToyTalk Does ToyTalk provides guided ideas, prompts, and strategies for using common toys to support: -Expressive language - Receptive language - Early communication and interaction - Social engagement through play - Total communication (spoken language, AAC, gestures, signs) All strategies are designed to be flexible, child-led, and adaptable across developmental levels. Designed For - Parents and caregivers - Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) - Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) - Early intervention providers - Educators supporting early communication No special materials required—just toys you already have. Why ToyTalk Created by a practicing speech-language pathologist, ToyTalk bridges the gap between therapy and everyday life. It empowers adults to confidently support communication during real play moments—without worksheets, pressure, or rigid expectations. Our Approach - Play-based - Child-led - Neurodiversity-affirming - Sensory-inclusive - Supportive of total communication There is no “right” way to communicate—ToyTalk celebrates all forms of connection. Important Notes - ToyTalk is an educational support tool and does not provide diagnosis or replace therapy services. - Content is intended to supplement—not substitute—professional speech-language therapy. - Caregivers are encouraged to follow their child’s interests, cues, and comfort. From Breezy Speech Therapy Inc. Breezy Speech Therapy Inc. creates thoughtful tools that support communication through connection, curiosity, and play.