ClaroCom Pro vs Advanced Comprehension Therapy

ClaroCom is an iPad or iPhone App for AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). ClaroCom helps to replace speech for those with impairments in the production of spoken language. ClaroCom is suitable for children or adults with some or full literacy, and can assist users who have limited or no speech and language difficulties. PRODUCT FEATURES • Writing Type into the Message Window using the on-screen keyboard. Press the Speak button to have text in the Message Window spoken. ClaroCom can also speak each word as it is typed or inserted into the Message Window. Text in the Message Window is spoken using the human quality in-built voices. Communicate remotely with ClaroCom Pro. Text in the Message Window can be sent by Message and Mail and sent to Facebook and Twitter, as well as copied into other apps. Use the built in Word Prediction and Phrase Prediction to speed up writing. Create text using the phrase banks to find a phrase. ClaroCom is loaded with some standard phrases. More phrases can be added and history is stored of what is typed. Rotate or flip the iOS device and ClaroCom Pro will shows only the message to be communicated in large text the correct way up, perfect when communicating privately. Tipping the iPhone or iPad back reverts the screen back to normal. **NEW** Link & chat to iOS device - connect your device to any other device that is also using ClaroCom Pro. You can then chat between the devices using the text that you type or words or phrases that you select. This feature requires bluetooth or Wi-Fi. • Word Prediction ClaroCom has built in Word Prediction when typing into the Message Window. ClaroCom's Word Prediction takes account of word frequency and previous words. There is an initial Word Prediction list loaded on startup, and ClaroCom can learn new words as they are typed if desired. • Phrase Prediction Use Phrase Prediction when typing into the Message Window. The phrases are loaded from the contents of the visible categories and ClaroCom stores new phrases that are typed or added. The predicted phrases appear on a Phrase bar above the keyboard. Phrases can be easily searched for, and bulk phrases can be easily added. Prediction works with acronyms, so as 'awn' is typed, 'Are We Nearly There Yet?' appears instantly. This is a very fast way to build up and learn a collection of phrases. Speak a predicted word or phrase immediately with a ‘touch and hold’ instead of composing into a message – another faster way to get speech out. A swipe brings up more phrases and words that can be easily scanned through. Flexible phrases include fillable prompts so ClaroCom will know, when the 'I would like ___' phrase is selected, that immediately the user will be asked for the word(s) to complete the phrase. With ClaroCom Pro phrases and words can be easily imported from files to quickly build complex phrase vocabularies from existing text resources, including files transferred via iTunes. • Dictionary Choose from a range of Word Prediction dictionaries. • High-Quality Voices Along with the iOS system voices, 2 high-quality Nuance Vocalizer voices are included in this edition: ◆ Tom - English (USA) ◆ Samantha - English (USA) The voice can be made to speak faster or slower you suit your needs. The voice is installed within ClaroCom, so will work when not online. Additional Vocalizer Expressive and Acapela voices in other accents are available through in-app purchase in ClaroCom. • Font and Color Change the font size, color or use a more-readable font to maximize ease-of-reading, making ClaroCom easily adaptable to different users' needs. • Personalize information ClaroCom can be personalized to suit your individual needs, basic personal information is easily added and will appear in Phrases. ClaroCom Pro can be personalized by setting your name, so many phrases will detect and use it, saving time. For the latest news, tips and advice follow @ClaroComApp on Twitter.

Train your brain to listen carefully with this professional speech therapy app. Three activities help you to understand sentences, follow directions, and improve language processing. If you’re looking for a speech therapy app for adults and older children with communication and cognitive impairments that takes understanding beyond single words, this app is for you. ** Try for FREE by downloading Advanced Language Therapy Lite ** Advanced Comprehension Therapy will help you find where comprehension breaks down, then help you build it back up with 3 classic speech therapy activities targeting sentence-level listening and reading comprehension. 1) IDENTIFY the picture that matches the sentence, increasing in syntactic complexity. Start by finding the picture that matches a sentence like “The baby sleeps.” Work up to finding “The grandparent is told a secret by the child” from closely related pictures. * 11 levels of difficulty for understanding sentences with nearly 700 unique trials * Listen, Read, & Both modes to focus on auditory, reading, or total comprehension * Includes up to 3 nouns, indirect objects, reversible sentences, & passives 2) BUILD a sentence by focusing on each word & how they all fit together. Arrange the words one-by-one to match the pictured sentence you hear. Start with 3 words and work up to 9. * 20 sentence types in nearly 1200 unique trials * Add up to 3 extra words for an added challenge * Tricky "little words" like articles, pronouns, and prepositions * Hear each word as you touch it 3) FOLLOW directions of increasing difficulty in 1-, 2-, & 3-step commands. Start with exercises like “Touch the pencil.” Work up to brain-bending challenges like “Before you touch the large yellow striped circle, touch the small blue solid star.” * 16 levels of difficulty for following directions * Listen, Read, & Both modes to focus on auditory, reading, or total comprehension * Includes basic, temporal, & conditional commands in a hierarchy of 1-, 2-, & 3-step directions In All Activities: * Enjoy 1000’s of unique stimuli with hundreds of photos * Use hints when you get stuck so you always finish successfully * Track progress with detailed e-mail reports * Record yourself on-screen and send it when you’re finished * Repeat audio at any time, or repeat slowly for easier understanding * Designed with adults in mind but easy enough for children to use * No subscriptions, no monthly bills, no Wi-Fi needed ------------------------------------------------- Who is Advanced Comprehension Therapy For? * Speech-Language Pathologists * Adults with Aphasia (mild-moderate) * Stroke & TBI Survivors * Children with Autism or Language Learning Difficulties * Anyone who has mastered the single words in Comprehension Therapy or Language 4-in-1 & wants to take their therapy to the next level! ------------------------------------------------- Which Skills Does This App Target? * Auditory Comprehension (listening) * Reading Comprehension * Attention to Detail * Working Memory (holding information) * Nouns & Pronouns (he/she/it/they) * Adjectives (colors, size, shading) * Syntactic Processing (understanding grammar) * Temporal Concepts (before/after) * Conditional Directions (if/then) * Problem Solving (using hint/repeat or fixing errors) ------------------------------------------------- Download now to get started – or try it for FREE with Advanced Language Therapy Lite! Looking for something different in a speech therapy app? We offer a wide range to choose from. Find the right one for you at tactustherapy.com/find