Speak for Yourself 4+
Speak for Yourself LLC
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- $499.99
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Speak for Yourself is an application designed by two speech language pathologists specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with an evidence-based foundation. This application is consistent with motor learning principles, uses a word-based vocabulary of the most frequently used words in communication, and contains features important in developing automaticity and language. Individuals learn to use their communication device with the same principles they use to play an instrument or type on a keyboard. Speak for Yourself has the capability to begin with one word, but contains almost 11,000 Smarty Symbols® and allows the user the potential to access almost 14,000 words, with no more than two touches to say a word. Complex page navigation and scanning are eliminated to allow fast, consistent access to language! Powered by CereProc's speech system to give our voices character, emotion, and personality.
With the release of version 2.3, users can choose to include voice options from Acapela Text-To-Speech from Acapela Group through in-app purchasing.
Regardless of their current language level, this application can meet people where they are and provide language for a lifetime, because it’s a basic human right to Speak for Yourself.
What’s New
Version 4.5
This update adds the ability to customize the search feature indicator. You can now:
* change the border color
* animate the border
* change the shape and width of the indicator and
* dim the background words
This update is largely to help individuals with visual challenges and contrasting background colors, but as we know, improving accessibility for one group helps us all.
Ratings and Reviews
Life saving device, works a treat for us,
Our son has autism and has really adopted this app. The first words he said were the one already in his sfy
Finally!
At last we have a communication app based on motor learning principals that can grow with the user from their first words right through to complex communication.
speak for yourself
When I read the rationale behind this app, I simply had to buy it-even at its over inflated price. I was soon very disappointed.
The core word buttons are very small, this limits its usefulness for individuals with motor and visual impairments. The core word page is very hard to find specific words- there is no categorization according to word types for example verbs, prepositions etc. There is no colour coding scheme such as Goossens, Crain and Elder to help navigate the core words, and neither are they in any alphabetical order. Automaticity does not mean just presenting core words in any old specific location, you must assist it by incorporation of alphabetising, colour coding etc. Options such as the ability to have word only buttons should be available, as well as the choice of different backgrounds for the buttons and message window. Some form of advanced word prediction should be available at this price, as well as the ability to interact with the app in such a way to allow for a minimum hold duration of the buttons, and a repeat delay. My criticism of the app does not stop there, who says that "a" is always followed by a list of animals and the"but" core word leads to body parts, as this app gives you to believe, what has happened to people , place or things.
I suggest the therapist go back to the drawing board, and give us more bang for the buck.
App Privacy
The developer, Speak for Yourself LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Speak for Yourself LLC
- Size
- 1.5 GB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2011-2024 Speak for Yourself LLC
- Price
- $499.99
- In-App Purchases
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- Liam English (Australia) child voice $39.99
- Tyler English (Australia) adult voice $39.99
- Olivia English (Australia) child voice $39.99
- Deepa Eng. (India) adult voice $39.99
- Sharon Eng. (U.S.) adult voice $39.99
- Saul Eng. (U.S.) adult voice $39.99
- Rhona Eng. (Scottish) voice $39.99
- Will English (U.S.) adult voice $39.99
- Tracy English (U.S.) adult voice $39.99
- Sharona English (U.S.) adult voice $39.99