TouchChat HD - AAC is a helpful tool for people who find it hard to use their natural voice. This app is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, and other conditions that can affect speech. TouchChat is part of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) family, making it easier for users to communicate.

With TouchChat, users can select from various vocabulary files. These files are made up of pages and buttons filled with words, phrases, sentences, and other helpful functions. Messages can be spoken aloud using message synthesizer options, or users can choose to play recorded messages. The app also offers custom voice options, allowing individuals to pick a voice that matches their personality.

TouchChat includes different vocabulary options. For a more advanced vocabulary, users can explore the Upgrade Store, where they can find the WordPower AAC vocabularies designed by Nancy Inman. These vocabularies help facilitate easy and intuitive communication and support multiple languages such as English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. The Upgrade Store also features English vocabulary files like Gateway, Pixon 60, and Talk About AAC, as well as various services and symbol libraries.

One of TouchChat’s key features is its customizable vocabulary files. Users can change almost everything, from the pages and grid layout for buttons to the buttons themselves, messages, and symbols. When creating new buttons, users can choose from over 45 button actions and nearly 40,000 symbols from the Symbolstix symbol library. The app even allows for built-in camera integration, so users can take photos or use existing images. Gesture navigation methods are also available, making it easy to move between pages and speak messages.

Button activation can be tailored to fit each user’s needs. For instance, button dwell time settings and button release timing can be adjusted, and buttons can be set to activate once released. Also, additional access methods such as head tracking and eye tracking may be available depending on the device being used and may require extra hardware purchases.

Messages created with TouchChat can be shared on social media or through iMessage. Users can generate a text, tap on the text window, and choose how to share it. There are also text copying features that allow text to be shared between TouchChat and other applications, making it easier for the user to communicate.

Once users finish setting up their vocabulary files, they can import and export these files using AirDrop, email, iTunes file sharing, DropBox, or Google Drive. TouchChat also offers an iShare subscription service, which allows users to store their custom files safely (this service is not available for customers in the European Union).

Overall, TouchChat HD - AAC is a practical app that serves as a valuable communication tool for disabilities. With its personalized communication solutions and extensive features, it provides strong support for those using AAC technology to overcome speech impairments. By downloading and using TouchChat, users agree to the PRC-Saltillo TouchChat Software License Terms.