Easy-to-use, User-Friendly Navigation,
Available in 14 Languages and now available on
Android
NEW
CASTLE, Del., July 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyramid Educational
Consultants, renowned creators of the evidence-based Picture
Exchange Communication System® (PECS®), introduces PECSTalk™,
a groundbreaking augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
app.
This innovative app, available now on Android tablets, combines
decades of evidence-based, proven strategies with cutting-edge
technology to empower individuals to express their wants, needs,
and observations. It will transform the lives of individuals with
complex communication needs, including those on the autism
spectrum. The company is planning to replace an early version of
the app on iOS later this year.
"We are thrilled to unveil PECSTalk™, an app that seamlessly
merges our extensive knowledge in communication intervention with
the convenience of modern technology," remarked Lori Frost, MS, CCC-SLP, Co-Founder of Pyramid
Educational Consultants. "Our mission is to equip learners with the
essential skills to effectively communicate and engage with their
surroundings, ultimately enhancing their quality of life."
PECSTalk™ is tailored to meet the unique needs of learners with
complex communication challenges. Its user-friendly interface
encourages independence and confidence in communication,
helping individuals establish essential skills to navigate
life in the present and the future. PECSTalk's unique design
requires fewer steps than other apps to build and speak a message,
resulting in less frustration, more frequent communication, and
less abandonment of the app.
The app offers customization options, featuring access to the
comprehensive Pics for PECS® image library, options for
customizable voice output, and support for various languages.
PECSTalk™ empowers users to personalize their communication
experience, ensuring optimal engagement and comprehension based on
individual learner's needs.
PECSTalk™ facilitates the construction of multi-picture Sentence
Strips™ through a dedicated Sentence Starter™ page. Users can
create up to 30 digital PECS book pages using the in-app voice
functionality. The intuitive digital display mirrors the layout of
a traditional PECS Communication Book while accommodating the
expanded vocabulary of a Speech-Generating Device (SGD). Users can
create backups, transfer data, and share books across devices and
platforms.
With PECSTalk™, learners can seamlessly make requests, respond
to or ask questions, comment, and express feelings. By converting
images and text into spoken language, the app enables non-speaking
individuals to actively and fully participate in school, home,
vocational, and community environments, fostering inclusivity and
empowerment.
PECSTalk™ now allows caregivers and educators to create
back-ups, transfer data, and share books across devices and
platforms. PECSTalk™ supports 14 languages and voices, enabling the
creation of bilingual books. The company will update the iOS app
later this year.
Pyramid Educational Consultants remains committed to advancing
communication support for individuals with autism and complex
communication needs, and PECSTalk™ stands as a testament to their
dedication to innovation and inclusivity.
A free version of PECSTalk™ is available for limited
functionality. For more information about PECSTalk™,
visit www.pecstalk.com
CONTACT: jodie@buenningstrategygroup.com
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