ClaroCom vs Speech Assistant AAC Usage & Stats

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 standard iOS text-to-speech voices. Text in the Message Window can be sent by Message and Mail, 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. • 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. • System Voices Use any of the voices already installed on your iOS device. The voice can be made to speak faster or slower to suit your needs. • 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. Upgrade to ClaroCom Pro and get the following extra features: • Two built-in high-quality (Nuance Expressive) voices • Add your own custom categories • Flip display feature - great for communicating by text in loud environments • Send text to Facebook and Twitter from within ClaroCom Pro • Add whole phrase lists in bulk using simple text files and iTunes, or paste phrases into the message window and save • A larger word prediction dictionary • More color and display settings • Pinch to zoom - increase/decrease text size with just a pinch • Add your name in settings and any phrases which contain "[NAME]" will use this name automatically • Select from a wide range of Nuance Expressive and Acapela voices to purchase in-app For the latest news, tips and advice follow @ClaroComApp on Twitter.

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Speech Assistant AAC

Speech Assistant AAC is a text-to-speech app designed for people who are speech impaired, for example due to Aphasia, MND/ALS, Autism, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy or other speech problems. With the app you can create categories and phrases, which are placed on buttons. With these buttons you can create messages that can be shown or spoken (text-to-speech). It is also possible to type any text using the keyboard. Key features • Easy to use and completely customizable to your needs and preferences. • Categories and subcategories to organize your phrases. • History option for quick access to previously typed phrases. • Option to select photos from your Photo Library or Symbols on the buttons. • Option for voice recordings or select one of the iOS text-to-speech voices. • Support for Apple's Personal Voice and the highly realistic ElevenLabs voices. • Full screen button to show your message with a large font. • Autocomplete feature that shows phrase suggestions in a drop-down list. • Tabs for multiple conversations (optional setting). • Designed for iPhone/iPad and both support portrait and landscape layout. • Support for the Apple watch. • Backup to iCloud, Mail or AirDrop. Phone calls • The app can also be used while making Phone and FaceTime calls (with iOS 13). • So you don't need a second device anymore for the speech output. Categories and phrases • Add, change or delete your own (sub)categories and phrases. • You can create an unlimited number of categories to organize your phrases for quick access. • Create user profiles with their own categories, phrases and settings for multi-language support or different individuals. • Long press (optional setting) to easily edit the phrase and category buttons. • With Backup to iCloud or AirDrop you can transfer your categories and phrases to another iPhone/iPad. Fully Customizable • The size of the buttons, the textbox and the text can be adjusted. • The app has various color schemes and you can also create a personal color scheme. • Change the order of the buttons in the settings with drag and drop. Full screen • Show your message full screen with a very large font. • Useful for communicating in a noisy environment. • You can rotate the text to show your message to the person opposite of you. Speech • The rate and pitch of the speech can be adjusted. • Option to speak each Word or Character directly while typing. • Optional highlighting of the spoken words. • Pause and resume speaking by tapping the speak button (optional setting). • Option to record speech on to a button and to import voice recordings into the app. Apple Watch • The Watch app can especially be useful for communicating short messages. • On the go, you don't have to pick up your phone and can quicky communicate with the app on your wrist. Other features • Button to share your message to mail, text and social media. • Connect a bluetooth keyboard and create shortcuts for actions. • A custom keyboard can be enabled in the settings with customizable size, color and layout. • Option for preventing double tapping by disabling the button for a short time after touching. • Abbreviations expansion to reduce keystrokes. • Attention sound button on Main and Full screen. • Option to select symbols from the set of 3400 Mulberry Symbols (mulberrysymbols.org). About the app • This app is developed by ASoft. • The app does not collect any data, so all your conversations stay private. • One-time payment, there is no subscription fee. • The app has won an innovation award: The Vodafone Mobiles For Good Challenge. • The app does not require an internet connection. • For feedback or questions, please contact: speechassistant@asoft.nl. • On www.asoft.nl you can find more information such as a user manual. Voices • The app uses the built-in iOS text-to-speech voices. • There are many voices in 40 languages available. There are for example 12 English US, 6 English UK and 4 Australian voices available.