MetaTalkUS vs PreNumbers

MetaTalkUS is the English language version of MetaTalk - the vocabulary and voices are in English only. MetaTalk is a symbol-based application for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It allows users without or with limited voice capabilities to communicate. MetaTalk is preconfigured with three rich vocabularies - you can start immediately. Individual customizations are easy and always possible.  MetaTalk is based on METACOM symbols which are known for their clarity and professional design. A simple structure allows beginners - and relatives without special AAC training - to learn and grow over time.  Vocabularies • Three vocabularies preconfigured with different sizes and content • About 2000/1500/1000 words and phrases in MetaTalkUS.5x9/ MetaTalkUS.4x7/ MetaTalkUS.3x5 • American English vocabulary for daily use including popular phrases • structure easy to understand • most-used items always visible: "I would like", "not", "to", "There is" (configurable)  • pronouns ("I","you","he",…) and people ("Mother", "Father",…) are automatically linked with the correct verb forms ("go", "goes", etc.). Long-Press function (optional) skips the pronouns and links directly to the corresponding verb form  • verb forms including present, past, gerund, and past participle • theme-based categories with core vocabulary, phrases, and related questions for fast interactions  • phrases and questions to initiate a conversation: "My name is"/"what is your name", "I like"/"what do you like"  • page with talk-buttons for recorded messages  • project page(s) at school  • day planner for mornings and afternoons  • METACOM6 symbol library with more than 5000 items  Functions  • synthesized speech (Acapela) with male and female voices • talk-buttons for recorded messages  • customize each key with text and photos from the photo album or the iPad camera (>iPad2)  • add symbols and texts from our library simply by dragging  • rearrange keys on each page or create new pages  • select a color for keys • keys and pages can be hidden • store full sentences or messages in MemoBox • copy/save memos as text or photo • copy/save search paths • pages and vocabularies can be created, duplicated, renamed, deleted, exported and imported • create different vocabularies for different users • import, export, and backup of pages and complete vocabularies • optional touch delay to prevent multiple touches on same key • all editing functions are passcode protected

PreNumbers is an application that provides basic pre-numeric skills. PreNumbers for iPad is available in 2 versions: - PreNumbers: Only a limited number of exercises can be used. An In-App Purchase is required to use all exercises. - PreNumbers PRO: All exercises can be used without limitation. Pre-numeric skills include: Sorting things by specific characteristics Dividing things into classes with specific characteristics Recognize and distinguish shapes Quantify and compare quantities Detect seriality (recognize logical sequences and continue) Recognize symmetries and patterns The application offers exercises for different skills in multiple difficulty levels. A simple presentation (forest theme) supports concentration on the essentials. A childlike design was avoided, to make the app appealing also for older children and adolescents. Completed exercises are recorded by the application to document the learning progress. To enable the use of this application with several people, a user manager is offered. Individual settings and results will be saved and can be loaded quickly. The exercises can be operated by alternative input devices such as external switches. Objectives: Train pre-numeric skills Playing Areas of application: Pre-school children Children and adults with learning disabilities