They say a picture speaks a thousand words – this app proves it!
Imagine a world where anyone could communicate with anyone – no language barriers, no barriers for disability, and no barriers for kids. This ‘world’ has just been created in an innovative and incredibly simple new app! Originally designed by an inspired Mum for her autistic daughter, this app is opening up communication across the world
What’s it About: Talk Different is one of the most simple and yet one of the most innovative apps we’ve ever seen. The app transforms the idea of communication, by using images instead of words to allow communication between all people at any time – from young kids, to those with communication disabilities to people who don’t speak the same language, to even those who struggle to express themselves in words.
The app allows the user to select individual images to create “picture phrases” – the equivalent of sentences.
The Good Bits: By using pictures instead of words, this app allows communication to flow freely no matter the circumstances. We can imagine this app being amazing for use for kids with autism, for people travelling or living in a country where they don’t speak the language, as a fun ‘game’ to play with young kids (you could make up silly ‘sentences’), to an excellent tool to use to communicate to your hard-to-reach teenager.
The Not So Good Bits: Just beware when downloading this app on different devices – on the iPad the only version available is the ‘Talk Different Pro’, which has more features but is also waaaaay more expensive at $6.99. The iPhone version however is not the ‘pro’ version but is also only $1.99. On Google Play the regular version sets you back $1.46 and the Pro version costs $7.38.
What It Teaches: This app teaches anyone to communicate with anyone, and also provides a really fascinating insight into the world of communication.
Most Suitable Age Range: This app is genuinely universal – from young kids to adults of any age and ability.
How Much: Google Play - $1.46 - $7.38. Apple Store: $1.99 - $6.99
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