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* Talk Suite Pro (App) features the ability to reflect an individual's age, gender, ambulatory or wheelchair usage, race, voice and other attributes that are important to individuals today
* Promotes Anticipatory Communication, which blends precise generative language and social learning and provides strong sentence building
* Includes built-in scanning features are created to support those with even the most complete motor challenges
* Incorporates principles of Multi-Modal Communication while balancing the need for precise speech

Software
IPad
* Requires Apple iOS 9.0 or later
* Compatible with iPad
* This communication app can be downloaded to iPad via the iTunes store
* Requires iTunes when syncing to a computer
MAC
* Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip

Speech Quality
* Symbol based text-to-speech program with a range of male and female voices available, for an adult or child (in-app purchases)

Vocabulary / Language / Pre-stored Vocabulary
Symbol based
* Provides non-verbal individuals with thousands of words organised to create new sentences word-by-word
* Messages produced using symbols and/or text are presented in the message window. This supports sentence generation, grammatical correctness and appropriate word order
* Built-in scanning features are created to support those with even the most complete motor challenges
* Helps to build sentances
* Many phrases are included to help get conversations going

Memory
* Capacity to store phrases will depend on the memory capacity of the tablet or phone device you are using this app with
* App size; 1.8 GB

Visual display - screen
The size of the screen depends on what size iPad you are using

Symbols / Pictures
* Pre-programmed phrases have accompanying picture symbols
* Programming and editing is completed on the device

Manual and Support
* Support is available from the app developer Ellenson Integration Enterprises, Inc. via their website
* Talk Suite's website offers all sorts of free resources for learning and support - including dozens of quick "How To Videos"

https://search.bridgingapps.org/apps/2e5efaca-acfb-4eef-9e3c-8ea6f541e493?page=NaN&query=talk%20suite

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.

Place Of Manufacture

Developed by Ellenson Integration Enterprises, Inc. New York, NY.

Models

Only one model available

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.