Speak for Yourself


What's New
Bug fix...
Size:
700 MB
Category:
Education
OS:
iOS
Price:
$299.99
Compatible:
iPad
Requirements:
Compatible with iPad.
Version:

Description - Speak for Yourself

Speak for Yourself LLC , the publisher behind many iOS app (Speak for Yourself ,SFY-Lite), brings Speak for Yourself with a number of new features along with the usual bug fixes. Speak for Yourself app has been update to version with several major changes and improvements. App release that improves performance, provides several new options.

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The Speak for Yourself is now available for $299.99 for iPad owners. The application is supporting English language. It is a whopper, weighing in at 700 MB, so make sure you have plenty of free space on your iOS device. It is highly advisable to have the latest app version installed so that you don`t miss out on the fresh new features and improvements. The current app version has been released on 2014-11-28. For ensuring consistency with the device you should take into account the following app compatibility information: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.
Bottom Line: For more information about Speak for Yourself check developer Speak for Yourself LLC`s website : http://www.speakforyourself.org


Speak for Yourself is an application designed by two speech language pathologists specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with an evidence-based foundation. This application is consistent with motor learning principles, uses a word-based vocabulary ...
I still think this is the very best app for effective communication for so many users Yes I was able to create that whole sentence using SFY without any editing of the buttons that s how good the vocabulary is and then I easily copied it into this review with the message window feature enabled for SFY in the main iPad settings Strangely the word language is one I have had to add though although it does exist in the vocabulary so I easily found it and added a symbol for it without having to make my own image I placed it on the same page as communication which appropriately is located under the talk button I do think this app is the best at building language skills because of its vast vocabulary that is so easy to access The vocal expressions that are offered when editing a button is another amazing feature that lets a user do things like express things like exasperation or agreement just like a person would do using natural speech                     Still the best for so many users specialappssk
I bought this for my son who was 3 at the time I had heard that these kinds of apps and augmentive tools would help increase his speech I didn t really believe it and bought the app for the whole reason of him being able to say what was in his head Within months he had a language explosion for the first time ever He was attempting words and sounds he never had before And it was easy to find which words would be motivating for him because he could tell us                     Really works Liz3033
This app changed our family s life Love it                     Life changer Jonahmcd
This is a great aac app The motor planning itself is worth it Thank you                     Fantastic AAC app Themamasblessings
The simple usage paradigm of 2 touches to each word works for my girl                     The best AC app I ve found Jminne1
The first 5 months Within the first week she was able to tell us a complete thought She commented on a movie and was excited that she could find the words Our daughter had a Dynavox for about 10 years She used it less and less over time Therapists thought that she just didn t have much to say What they didn t realize is that the multi layers to access the words made using the device too complicated and slow What we love about SFY is that it isn t pre programmed speech even though you can do that but due to the babble feature she can find the word she wants to use She likes to emphasize with words like exceptional or annoying She found these words on her own and added them to her vocabulary What makes this most remarkable is that she didn t get this device till she was 21 We are seeing a transformation in her She is no longer isolated and forced to have one way conversations As a parent to hear Mom I love you was pretty awesome Finally someone thought outside of the box and created something that user friendly actually grows with a person and is affordable Jess is now 25 she has not stopped talking                     Finally a system that is user friendly and grows with the child Jessie'sMom
Our son has apraxia and this app has been a life changing device for us He is able to learn and remember where the words are because of the thoughtful design of this program He can communicate needs feelings and comment on his surroundings We are forever thankful we bought this app                     Sfy Sfreyre
From the easy search functionality to the robust vocabulary to the incredible app support from SFY leadership we LOVE this app                     Love it athurman
Speak for Yourself is extremely easy to use and pretty much impossible to break It works out of the box without much customization SFY allows access to a huge number of words without being overwhelming to new users Much better support for independent exploration of vocabulary than any other app There is an amazing search feature Even non readers can use search if they are able to guess which letter it might start with Search teaches you how to find the word This is good for users and also makes modeling much easier than on any other robust app In addition editing is really easy SFY is very easy to learn and has many more words available than other options For instance PRC Unity devices and PRC LAMP are harder to learn and have fewer words That said there are some drawbacks and Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4text have advantages for some users Proloquo2go has better support for alternative access There are numerous ways to select buttons including select on release and multiple forms of switch access Proloquo2go also has more options for visual and aural feedback which can be important for some users If you are looking for an app to support your own communication there are other options worth considering seriously If you are a literate person looking for a primary AAC solution for yourself Proloquo4text or another typing based app is likely to be a better option It may also be a better option for some literate children Symbols aren t the best for everyone If you basically think in words and know what you want to say Proloquo4text and other typing based apps are likely to be better If your primary means of communication is typing or speech and you re looking for augmentative cognitive support in some situations Proloquo2go might be a better solution If you re looking for support in keeping your communication and remembering options or something like that making pages and folders can be better than a flattened core approach like SFY You can t make situation specific pages or folders in SFY Which for language development is a good thing but if you want AAC for a different reason it can be a bad thing Also p2g uses a symbol set that is less childish and more effective for cognitive support That said some people find that the motor planning arrangement in SFY is really effective at helping them hold on to language So your mileage may vary Short version Speak for Yourself is amazing and probably the best option for supporting language development for most users For adults and older children who have language development already and need AAC to overcome physical barriers to speech a typing based approach like Proloquo4text might be better For people who have good speech or good typing but need secondary augmentative support for cognitive reasons in some situations Proloquo2go is likely to be better For people with very severe motor impairments for need alternative access Proloquo2go may also be better But for most people who are learning to communicate Speak for Yourself is likely to be best                     Amazing app for many other options have advantages for some users Woty Regan
I don t get it Too many buttons They don t make sense e g little mouse picture goes to page with about a hundred flowers What is that about No word prediction in keyboard mode Ugh Give me my money back     Ugh Chattitychatchat
My 7 year old son with autism uses this app as his talker It takes only 2 touches to get to any word I can easily add words that are not preprogrammed like favorite toys and TV characters It has an easy search feature if a word needs to be found This app has done amazing things for my son and I can t praise it enough                     Fantastic AAC app Mrs. Tempered Sunshine
As an Educator who has the honor of working with 100 s of special youngsters it is a responsibility of mine to see that non verbal students are given an opportunity to verbalize their wants and needs Last year I was introduced to the Speak for Yourself Application for possible use as a communication tool for our students With the assistance of an OUTSTANDING technical support department I was able to successfully download and utilize SfY for use in my Speech Department In turn many of our students are now able to communicate more effectively I would highly recommend this tool to anyone who strives for better and more efficient communication Give it a try and you too can be a witness to success                     A Witness to Success gabbyh2
I LOVE this app I love how it is set up how it only takes two taps to say anything how it bounces you back to the main screen after you tap a button I love the thought that was put into the organization I adore the babble button and the search button is so handy However if I could change three things it would be the voices the rigidity and the grammar My boy is 4yo and while I can change the pitch and speed of the voice it just doesn t do it for me like proloquo2go s josh voice does It seems like a small deal but when it s his VOICE that people will recognize him by it makes a big difference As for the rigidity I understand the concept behind core words and how important they are but and I will be specific to our story here when I get into the family folder too much real estate is taken up by all the different relationship types and verbs that we have no place to put actual buttons for family members I agree with keeping the core words on the first page locked but I wish once we got into the second page we could have more freedom I love how each verb has all the different tenses available I have to say though that P2Go s feature of holding the button and having the tenses pop up is a huge real estate saver Huge In the end it was worth it to me to pay for the app to get the template The voice and the flexibility of the sub pages were more important to me than the babble and search button so I have set up P2Go to mimic SFY If you ever change these things I would use SFY exclusively                 Love it but rigid S.Nielsen
Updated to add the updates keep coming and have enhanced the functionality of this app even more This app still remains my number 1 choice when recommending an AAC app as it meets the needs of the most users I have many AAC apps and this is the one we have used with my own son when he is unable to speak he has autism and shuts down verbally when anxious This is the most versatile app I have found for communication it is very flexible and can just as easily be used with a beginning communicator by closing out words until the user is ready to reveal them so there is no relearning a new layout as with many other AAC apps which have the user move to a new page layout with a larger number of image choices It is very easy to find the right words to say with this app two taps to find any word It has a unique visual guide that displays where each button is located and there is a search feature which is very handy for any support staff working with a communicator who may not know where buttons are located this makes it much easier to demonstrate the location of a new word to a user                 Easy word finding flexible for many communicators
I dont get it Too many buttons They dont make sense eg littlemouse picture goes to page with about a hundred flowers What is that about No word prediction in keyboard mode Ugh Give me my money back     Ugh
Our daughter has been using Speak for Yourself for 5 months Within the first week she was able to tell us a complete thought She commented on a movie and was excited that she could find the words Our daughter had a Dynavox for about 10 years She used it less and less over time Therapists thought that she just didnt have much to say What they didnt realize is that she outgrew that device What we love about SFY is that it isnt preprogrammed speech even though you can do that but due to the babble feature she can find the word she wants to use She likes to emphasize with words like exceptional or annoying She found these words on her own and added them to her vocabulary What makes this most remarkable is that she didnt get this device till she was 21 We are seeing a transformation in her She is no longer isolated and forced to have one way conversations As a parent to hear Mom I love you was pretty awesome Finally someone thought outside of the box and created something that user friendly actually grows with a person and is affordable                 Finally a system that is user friendly and grows with the child
I LOVE this app I love how it is set up how it only takes two taps to say anything how it bounces you back to the main screen after you tap a button I love the thought that was put into the organization I adore the babble button and the search button is so handy However if I could change three things it would be the voices the rigidity and the grammar My boy is 4yo and while I can change the pitch and speed of the voice it just doesnt do it for me like proloquo2gos josh voice does It seems like a small deal but when its his VOICE that people will recognize him by it makes a big difference As for the rigidity I understand the concept behind core words and how important they are but and I will be specific to our story here when I get into the family folder too much real estate is taken up by all the different relationship types and verbs that we have no place to put actual buttons for family members I agree with keeping the core words on the first page locked but I wish once we got into the second page we could have more freedom I love how each verb has all the different tenses available I have to say though that P2Gos feature of holding the button and having the tenses pop up is a huge real estate saver Huge In the end it was worth it to me to pay for the app to get the template The voice and the flexibility of the subpages were more important to me than the babble and search button so I have set up P2Go to mimic SFY If you ever change these things I would use SFY exclusively              Love it but rigid
My 7 year old son with autism uses this app as his talker It takes only 2 touches to get to any word I can easily add words that are not preprogrammed like favorite toys and TV characters It has an easy search feature if a word needs to be found This app has done amazing things for my son and I cant praise it enough                 Fantastic AAC app
As an Educator who has the honor of working with 100s of special youngsters it is a responsibility of mine to see that nonverbal students are given an opportunity to verbalize their wants and needs Last year I was introduced to the Speak for Yourself Application for possible use as a communication tool for our students With the assistance of an OUTSTANDING technical support department I was able to successfully download and utilize SfY for use in my Speech Department In turn many of our students are now able to communicate more effectively I would highly recommend this tool to anyone who strives for better and more efficient communication Give it a try and you too can be a witness to success                 A Witness to Success


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