Common Sense Media Review
By V W
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Customizable speech app gives nonverbal kids a voice.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Go Talk Now
What's It About?
GO TALK NOW is an easy-to-use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that allows kids to communicate by tapping images representing words on the device. Communication books can be customized using photos, text, voice, and video. Parents or kids can create books of words and images to communicate stories, or kids can tap individual words to communicate. Parents will need to set up the library of words before kids can start communicating.
Is It Any Good?
The customizable features in Go Talk Now make it really easy to individualize for your kid. The built-in user's guide and video tutorials are easy to follow, making this an extremely versatile app that can grow with kids as their communication becomes more sophisticated. The number of image boards and books that can be created is limitless. Being able to save your books to Dropbox and share with others who have the app make this a comprehensive resource.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how to use the customizable features to individualize each communication book. Are your kids motivated by videos? Pictures?
Discuss creative ways to use Go Talk Now. Which stories and experiences do your kids want to share?
App Details
- Device : iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : naming , speaking , vocabulary
- Skills : Self-Direction : academic development , personal growth , Emotional Development : labeling feelings , moving beyond obstacles , Communication : conveying messages effectively , multiple forms of expression , Tech Skills : using and applying technology
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : January 21, 2015
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Attainment Company, Inc
- Version : 4.8.5
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 6.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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