PandaPal (AAC) vs Speechability

PandaPal - Autism Communication System is a user-friendly communication tool that has been proven over the past 7 years to help facilitate communication and improve language skills, designed by Kim Scott-DeLand, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist. This communication system allows non-verbal children and adults to exchange information by activating icons and creating sentence strips to exchange information. PandaPal has proven to improve the speech and language skills of thousands of children with autism in over 200 countries and growing! PandaPal was the first original application to use real photos and has its unique “touch and hold” button to avoid mistakes and over-activation of icons. PandaPal uses an adorable gender-neutral panda bear, your child’s pal, to help him/her communicate throughout the day! 3 APPS IN ONE! • “First & Then,” “Schedule Board” and an “AAC device” are all included in Panda Pal. PANDA PAL PRO • Panda Pal comes with 12 common categories, however the Pro Version allows the user to add as many photos/categories as needed. • Categories can be deleted, added or replaced and customized to meet the needs of the user. • Once a category is selected the user is taken to a new screen of that chosen page. • Each page comes with a sample of approximately 20+ icons, all of which can also be modified to meet the specific needs of the user. • PandaPal is as customizable as you would like to make it (photo, audio, word) and accessible in ALL languages! REAL HD PHOTOS • App uses real photos, so you won't see any confusing abstract drawings. • Kim has found that by using real photos her clients are more successful with communication and demonstrated 70% less frustration and confusion. SIGN LANGUAGE PHOTOS • Used for certain high frequency words such as; “want,” “please,” “yes/no” and "more." CUSTOMIZE AUDIO • This entire app was designed to be modified to meet the individual needs of the user and to allow for language growth. • Words, phrases and entire messages are recorded in digitized speech, however users can choose to re-record in their own voice or a familiar voice of mom/dad or a sibling, which has been proven to help children with autism feel more comfortable and help develop verbal speech. • Real speech provides natural prosody and allows the user to hear and model accurate speech as opposed to unnatural ‘robotic speech.’ INCIDENTAL LEARNING • Achieved by teaching your child to read by placing words directly on top or below each photo, you can modify this in settings. • Font size and color can be modified to meet your needs. TOUCH-AND-HOLD • A unique, one-of-a-kind feature, designed by Kim Scott-DeLand, M.S., CCC-SLP, to help prevent small hands from unintentionally tapping the wrong icons. • When this feature is turned on, it requires that you touch and hold the intended icon for one second, as displayed by a progress meter before activation occurs. • Now for the first time, users can touch icons without accidentally selecting them. • Kim designed this feature after hours of research with her clients and it has been proven to help clients make accurate choices. • Touch-And-Hold is optional and can be turned on or off in settings. CUSTOMIZE ICON SIZE • Only app that allows for the icon to be easily modified to fit your child’s needs. • Extra large icons (2 icons) or as small as 24 icons per page for higher-level language learners. DATA COLLECTION • Just with one tap of the star button saves a sentence that your child created. • Watch your child’s language develop and keep a record of your child’s success! • Great tool for SLP’s and educators. FIRST & THEN • Designed to teach children that one event must come before another. • For example, First "homework” and Then "snack.” • Select the events from the built-in library or take a photo and add them into a place of either ‘First’ or ‘Then.’ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Speechability makes it extremely easy to communicate with other people, and provides access to fully customizable Phrases and Quick Speech to reduce typing effort. It provides a fun and easy-to-learn layout, and offers a wide variety of features, with more being added all the time to ensure the best experience for all our users. Major features include: - 40+ natural voices with over 25+ languages - Support for downloaded Enhanced and Premium system voices - Support for Personal Voice - Text highlighting to follow the words as they are spoken - Customize the rate and pitch of speech - Single screen access to all the features - Phrase Categories to organize your phrases easily - Add, delete, and organize phrases for quick access - Create your own Quick Speech section for your frequently spoken words - Automatic syncing of Phrase Categories, Phrases, and Quick Speech items across your devices via iCloud - Fully customizable text dashboard - Expand the text dashboard for the best view - Customize font size - Lock editing to prevent accidental changes - Easily show everyone what you’ve typed - Share text with your friends and family - Copy text from Speechability and paste it in other apps - One-click to remove all text - Fully compatible with Dark Mode - Complete punctuation support for natural voice pauses - No internet connection required - No ads Speechability is designed to assist individuals with communication challenges, including conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, aphasia, speech apraxia, and other developmental or neurological disorders that affect speech. The app offers a customizable way for users to express themselves through text-based communication, supporting both everyday phrases and quick speech options for easier and more efficient interactions. Experience the full power of Speechability with Speechability Pro! Speechability Pro is an auto-renewing subscription or a lifetime purchase that unlocks exclusive features in the app, including: - Unlimited Phrase Categories - Unlimited Phrases - Unlimited Quick Speech Items - Expand Mode for Effortless Typing Payment will be charged to the account associated with your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription anytime by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://voicestudio.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-a38b201d575145a892b48a7b7ae80c3c