Speech Assistant AAC is a text-to-speech application designed to assist individuals with speech impairments, such as those caused by Aphasia, ALS/MND, Autism, Stroke, or Cerebral Palsy. It enables users to create customized phrases and categories displayed on buttons, which can be used to generate messages that are either spoken aloud or displayed as text. A keyboard input option is also available for typing free-form messages.
Key Features:
- Easy to use and fully customizable to fit individual needs.
- Organize phrases into categories for quick access.
- History function to reuse recently spoken or typed phrases.
- Option to add photos or symbols to buttons.
- Supports both recorded voice and text-to-speech output.
- Full-screen mode with large text for better visibility.
- Auto-complete feature for faster phrase selection.
- Supports multiple conversations through tabs.
- Compatible with smartphones and tablets in portrait and landscape modes.
- Backup and restore via email or Google Drive.
Categories and Phrases:
Users can create, modify, or remove categories and phrases. A long-press option allows easy editing, and backup/restore functionality ensures data safety.
Customization:
Button size, textbox dimensions, and text can be adjusted. Multiple color schemes are available, including options for personalized themes and individual button colors.
Full-Screen Mode:
Ideal for noisy environments, this mode displays messages in large font. A rotate function helps when sharing the screen with someone opposite.
Additional Features:
- Share messages via email, text, or social media.
- Connect a Bluetooth keyboard and assign shortcuts for common functions.
- Anti-double-tap feature to prevent unintended actions.
- Undo option to recover accidentally cleared messages.
- Attention sound button on the main and full-screen views.
Voices:
The app uses installed device voices (e.g., Google Speech Services). Users can download additional voices and adjust settings within the app.
Full Version:
The basic version is free. A one-time upgrade provides:
- Unlimited categories.
- Backup and restore features.
- Access to 3400 Mulberry Symbols.
- Custom button colors.
- phrase history.
- User profiles for different languages or situations.
- Multi-tab support.
- Voice recording and import options.
Additional Information:
- Works offline.
- Support contact: [email protected].
- User manual available at www.asoft.nl.
