TouchChat
App for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Quick Guide
What is TouchChat?
TouchChat is a full-featured communication app solution for students who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for students with Autism, Down Syndrome, apraxia, or other conditions that affect a student's ability to use natural speech. The TouchChat App can be used throughout the student's schedule and activities with various vocab files and easily edited pages to fit the needs of the student. This is a paid app that can be downloaded on an IPAD or Iphone which enables speech generated words and sentences to be created and activated by the AAC user.
Why is it beneficial for students?
Classroom Ideas
- TouchChat can be used for all communication purposes in the classroom, to name a few:
Social engagement
Requesting
Initiating attention
Commenting on Academics
Personal identifying information
Suggested Steps to Set up a new TouchChat Device
1. Bookmark this quick guide
2. Open the app and create a new vocabulary file
3. Add any special vocabulary for the student
Here is a free resource that could give you an idea of vocabulary that may need to be added to personalize for a student.