Introduction to Speech Assistant AAC


Speech Assistant AAC is an innovative text-to-speech (TTS) application specifically designed for individuals with speech impairments. This includes conditions such as Aphasia, MND/ALS, Autism, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, and other speech-related challenges.

Key Features



  • Easy to use and completely customizable to your needs and preferences.

  • Organize phrases into categories for quick access.

  • History feature for quick retrieval of previously typed phrases.

  • Select photos from your Photo Library or Symbols for buttons.

  • Option to record speech or utilize a text-to-speech voice.

  • Full screen button to display messages in large font.

  • Auto-complete feature for rapid phrase finding.

  • Tabs for managing multiple conversations (optional setting).

  • Designed for smartphones and tablets with both portrait and landscape layouts.

  • Backup options to Mail or Google Drive.

Categories and Phrases



  • Add, change, or delete your own categories and phrases.

  • Create categories to streamline access to phrases.

  • Long press (optional setting) to easily edit phrase and category buttons.

  • Backup and Restore options for your categories and phrases.

Fully Customizable



  • Adjust the size of buttons, text boxes, and text.

  • Choose from various color schemes or create a personal color scheme.

  • Assign different colors to individual buttons with phrases.

Full Screen Functionality



  • Display messages in full screen with an oversized font.

  • Ideal for communication in noisy environments.

  • Rotate text to share messages with someone opposite you.

Additional Features



  • Share messages via email, text, and social media.

  • Connect a Bluetooth keyboard and create shortcuts for functions like Speak, Clear, Show, and Attention Sound.

  • Prevent double tapping by disabling buttons temporarily after touch.

  • Undo option to recover from accidentally tapping the clear button.

  • Attention sound button available on both Main and Full screen.

Voices


The app utilizes the voice installed on your device, such as those provided by Speech Services by Google, which includes both female and male voices in multiple languages. If unavailable, you can download additional voices from the Google Play Store. Voice settings within the app allow you to change the selected voice easily.

Full Version


The basic version of the app is free, but you can upgrade to the full version through the app settings. This upgrade is a one-time payment that unlocks additional features:



  • An unlimited number of categories.

  • Backup and Restore options.

  • Select symbols from a set of 3400 Mulberry Symbols (mulberrysymbols.org).

  • Change the color of individual buttons.

  • History feature for quick access to previously spoken phrases.

  • Create user profiles for different languages, situations, or individuals.

  • Tabs for easy switching between multiple conversations.

  • Record speech onto a button and import voice recordings into the app.

About the App


This app does not require an internet connection for functionality. For feedback or inquiries, please contact: [email protected]. You can find a user manual at www.asoft.nl.