teXplain vs Pictalk Buddy

This app, which is gradually expanded throughout the year, contains support materials for studying technology in middle school. Developed specifically for an iPad-only school, it may be useful to others as well. If you have interesting content, please contact us.

Visual Schedule, Daily Routines & AAC Communication for Autism & ADHD Pictalk Buddy now combines a visual schedule and AAC communication (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) in a single app. Designed for children and adults with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome or other neurodevelopmental conditions, it helps reduce anxiety, build autonomy and communicate using pictograms, visual reminders and text-to-speech. Perfect for: Autistic children and adults / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Down syndrome ADHD and Asperger syndrome Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyspraxia) Non-verbal communication (aphasia, apraxia, cerebral palsy, stroke) People with disabilities and special needs Visual Schedule & Daily Routines Customizable schedules: Create tasks with images, videos or sounds Build daily routines with pictograms and photos Visual timeline and drag-and-drop reordering Morning, evening and weekly routines Smart reminders & timers: Step-by-step guidance and custom notifications Visual and audio cues for transitions Current-event display to reduce anxiety AAC Picture Communication (formerly Pictalk AAC): Picture-based communication system with 15,000+ pictograms and symbols Text-to-speech with adjustable speed and pitch Create custom symbols and categories Share sentences by SMS, email or social media Multilingual support with custom translations Express needs, thoughts and emotions easily Audio support: Read events and tasks aloud Record your own audio instructions Multisensory learning approach Multiple profiles supported: Ideal for families with several children Great for schools, therapy centers and institutions Separate schedules for home, school and work Works everywhere: Full offline functionality iPhone and iPad Accessible interface for motor and visual impairments Build Confidence & Independence Reduce anxiety through visual anticipation Build autonomy with step-by-step guidance Improve time management and sequence understanding Support everyday communication and self-expression Ease transitions and reduce meltdowns Strengthen self-confidence and social skills Who uses Pictalk Buddy? Parents managing autism routines at home Teachers and special education staff Speech, occupational and psychomotor therapists Caregivers in residential and day-care centers Winner of the Handitech Trophy 2022 (digital innovation) and recommended by leading autism and disability organizations. Solidarity-based, pay-what-you-want pricing: choose what you pay — accessibility comes first. Download Pictalk Buddy and start organizing, communicating and gaining independence today! Terms of use are available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/