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Software
* Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPad
* Can be downloaded via the Apple iTunes store

Speech Quality
* Adjustable pitch and speech rate
* Therapy Box voices: two American children voices and 24 adult English language voices in a variety of accents
* ModelTalker Voice Banking allows you to use your own synthesised voice to communicate

Access
* Direct access with optional force delay setting to limit the impact of tremor or mis-hits and key hold time to reduce the likelihood of triggering a button mistakenly.
* Auditory feedback
* Switch scanning enabled using iOS7 framework
* Cell size and font can be adjusted

Vocabulary / Language / Pre-stored Vocabulary
* Four types of display available:
1) Grids with a combination of symbols and text
2) Visual scenes with hot spots - you may use your own images
3) Hybrid - a combination of visual scenes and grid display
4) Spelling Keyboard: Has two inbuilt keyboards on offer, as well as an option to use the Apple keyboard. ChatAble will search vocabulary as you type (looking through all cells you have set up, as well as your speech history and words from the database). Phrase & Symbol search can speed up message writing

* Use images from your own gallery, take photos or use the safe web search function in your cells, folders and hotspots
* Scan your paper communication board and automatically create a grid using your iPad camera
* Clever Core vocabulary: 3 different core vocabularies (for kids, teen, and adults) to start using ChatAble in just a few seconds
* Symbol prediction based on the user history, to easily tap on the most used symbols and phrases
* 18000 PCS Symbols (Classic, Addendum and Thin Line) for you to use
* Analytics section where you can see your progress (words and messages spoken, average message length, unique words)
* Use the TTS, record you own message, use an emote or a iTunes songs in your cell or hotspot
* Add any media you want to a cell or a hotspots (record a video, use a Youtube video, or open a webpage)
* Fitzgerald colour key coding: turn it on to automatically associate a colour to each cell to easy identify the word type
* "Naturally" is the new grammar support: Tap and hold on a cell to see other words in the same family
* Create a Communication book with your favourite pages. Print it or share it through email.
* Use the Visual Timetable to plan your week
* Play time section with a sensorial game, a sketch book and a music and video player

Programming/Editing
* Programming and editing is completed on the device
* Layout and interface is customisable
* Cells can be copied, cut and pasted to multiple pages
* Cells can be rearranged by dragging them to the new position
* Create a free account on the cloud and keep you contents safe

Manual and Support
* Built-in support allows you to send emails to the app developer, download the User Guide or access the Quick Guide
* You can find futher information and videos on the developer's webpage

Considerations

Access
Consider the following:
* The user's pointing accuracy and motor control
* Sensory needs (vision and hearing)
* Layout (size and number of cells), as well as colours and contrast
* Fatigue
* Speed of access and operation
* Does the user need assistance from communication partner to access device (such as turn device on or off, navigate through pages etc..)?
* Appropriate and safe mounting
* Can more than one access method be used at once (e.g: switching and eye-gaze)

Communication
* Is the user a pre-intentional or intentional communicator?
* Consider the person's current language skills (understanding and production of language) and their potential language development.
* Does the system match the person's current language skills and does it allow for later language development?
* Does the system require literacy skills?
* Does the system allow access to literacy and literacy development?
* How is language represented? (pictures, symbols, text etc..)
* Can the individual compose novel messages?
* Can vocabulary/messages provided be used across several contexts/situations?

Support
The involvement of a speech pathologist is recommended to ensure the system meets the user's current communication skills and allows for language development.
* Users and support people require training in the programming and the use of this device. Access to consistent therapy support is highly recommended.
* Programming performed on the computer is more efficient than on the device for people who are supporting its use.
* The operational features of the device can be locked out if required. This can prevent unintentional programming and changes to the device.
* This device contains pre-programmed page sets that are designed to be used as a base for users to customise as required. This can reduce the programming time required.

Price Guide

Therapy Box Limited is the app developer.

Available for download from the Apple iTunes online store.

No in-app purchase required. One price give access to all features, all voices, all PCS symbols

Models

Only one model available from iTunes

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.