SymbolSupport Lite vs SwitchForLife Usage & Stats
Note: SymbolSupport Lite is a free app. It can receive, read aloud, and print documents that have been created with the SymbolSupport app. SymbolSupport Lite cannot create or edit documents. It can be upgraded to the full version through the in-app Store.
SymbolSupport is an iPad utility app that effortlessly adds symbols to text. As textis typed, symbols are automatically added above it. Text can also be copied from pre-existing written materials and pasted into SymbolSupport where symbols are instantly added. Documents are read with a high-quality text-to-speech voice and include word-by-word highlighting. This support helps students better understand class assignments.Symbols from Slater Literacy Support Pictures™ and Attainment’s Image Library are included. Plus, there is easy access to your camera roll and a built-in internet image search.Easy-to-use editing tools include changing auto-assigned symbols to other symbols or imported images and removing symbols from text to reduce the number of symbols on a page. SymbolSupport is designed to create symbolized text quickly and easily. Sharing these documents is equally important. Share documents via AirDrop, email, or send to any cloud storage setup on the iPad. Documents can be sent as a PDF for studentportfolios or shared with parents. Documents can also be sent as a SymbolSupport file which can be opened by SymbolSupport or SymbolSupport Lite apps.
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Education
Store Rank
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Helps people with cognitive disabilities communicate and control their environment.
A single solution for schools, therapists, at home, and in the community.
Ideal for schools/educators/therapists: Supports multiple users with varying abilities in the same App instance.
Features:
• Grids: Traditional communication boards, but MUCH more
• Visual Scenes: Build stunning Visual Scenes in seconds. Easily link between Grids and Visual Scenes.
• Slideshow Mode: Single page items with verbal cues, great for Visually Impaired users
• Media: Add music from your library, or a YouTube video to any item
• Environment Control: Combine speech with HomeKit smart devices like outlets, lights, music, door openers and more
• Music: An intuitive, easy to control Music Player for EVERYONE!
• Switch Adapted Toys: Wirelessly control adapted toys with the SwitchForLife Puck (external hardware required)
• Switch Control: Use Switch Control Accessibility for users unable to use touch screen. Optimized for the SwitchForLife Stick Switch Interface (external hardware required)
Perfect for emerging communicators AND expert level AAC users.
Visual Scenes offer an alternative to grids, and provide familiar context to bolster communication for certain individuals. And they are a breeze (and fun) to create.
Fully customizable, intuitive, user-friendly, and naturally encourages users to improve communication and social interactions.
Includes over 20,000 symbols, or take/use your own images.
Import proven communication systems for beginners, advanced users, kids and adults.
Export to share with other users, educators, therapists and caregivers.
Drag and drop, text-to-speech with voice customization or record your own audio, and more.
Innovative design based on technical expertise and years of experience with Assistive Technology users, parents, caregivers, educators and therapists.
Watch SwitchForLife users advance like you never thought possible.
Proud Supporter of the OpenAAC initiative: "Communication supports are essential. Open standards are for everyone."
SwitchForLife Pro features (requires In-App Purchase):
• More than one board
• Visual Scenes
• Environment Control
• Import/Export
- Apple App Store
- Free
- Education
Store Rank
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SymbolSupport Lite VS. 
SwitchForLifeDecember 24, 2024