TippyTalk is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app for people of all ages who have trouble speaking due to aphasia, nonverbal autism, stroke, apraxia, down syndrome, ALS and other speech and language disorders.
Using TippyTalk, non-verbal and speech-impaired persons use pictorial prompts to send messages to friends and family on their mobile phones. They then respond with video, pictures, audio or text to be read aloud.
TippyTalk is also a text-to-speech (TTS) app as messages can be read aloud to anyone in the room with them.
TippyTalk is unique, affordable, and easy-to-use.
A Manager (usually a parent or other family member) customizes the app with illustrations of the TippyTalker's favorite things, such as restaurants, toys, places, pets, foods, and activities.
The TippyTalker selects illustrations to create a simple sentence.
TippyTalk gives non-verbal or speech-impaired persons of all ages ("TippyTalkers") two-way communication with the world!
The TIPPYTALK COMMUNITY mode is for the parent/family member helping the TippyTalker AND for the invited friends and family of the TippyTalker.
The TIPPYTALKER mode is for the non-verbal or speech-impaired person.
IF YOU WILL BE HELPING A TIPPYTALKER WITH THE APP, YOU ARE A MANAGER.
To get started, download the free TippyTalk Mobile app. You might want to have the app on two devices: your own device and the TippyTalker’s. Purchase a subscription, set up the TippyTalker, then invite friends and family.
After the app is set up:
– Managers customize TippyTalker for the preferences of the TippyTalker.
– Managers invite friends and family to the TippyTalker's Community.
– On the iPad, tablet and now even on mobile phones, TippyTalkers create a simple sentence by selecting illustrations. These become a written message read aloud OR sent to a TippyTalker's private community member.
– Community Members respond with text, video, or audio.
*IF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED TO MESSAGE WITH A TIPPYTALKER, YOU ARE A COMMUNITY MEMBER.
Download this free TippyTalk Mobile app. You will be able to use this app upon accepting an invitation from a TippyTalk Manager. Receive and respond to messages on your smartphone. Send video, pictures, audio or text to be read aloud.
If you wish to purchase a license, please review the End User License Agreement
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Unfortunately, this app only works 20% of the time. Messages don't come through, and they don't come on time. When they do, it's the most exciting thing for me as a parent. But when they don't, lots of frustration from my son. Secondly, the options are extremelyyyyyyy limited. There are only a few buttons and there's no option to customize. My son doesn't use 90% of the buttons. And the stuff that he normally uses on his AAC device is not available on here and no option to add. Thirdly, the "send" button doesn't appear until an option is chosen from every screen. It's not enough to say "I need to use the bathroom", it goes to another screen where you HAVE to choose what you will be doing in the bathroom, before the send button appears. The send button should appear as soon as the first button is pressed. Sometimes it is enough to just say I need to use the bathroom. If they want to say more, then great, but don't force them to. The idea is absolutely amazing.... if it worked. It's exactly what I've been looking for but unfortunately, I was very sad and disappointed. And for $12 a month, I'd say it needs a LOT more work!
Helped my son express his needs
LolaJay1
We have used this app for over a year and it has helped our non-verbal, level 3 autistic son express his needs. It’s easy to use and I love that we can get personal text messages from him sent directly to our cell phones.
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback! It means a lot to us. We are extremely glad the app helps your son.
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• Added timestamps to messages for better tracking.
• Updated the design of Yes/No buttons.
• Improved text and wording across the app.
• Bugs fixes.
Version 2.11.0
The developer, TippyTalk, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Sadiecom Ltd
Size
104.5 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
