iConverse - Assisted Communication 2.1

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This is our 2.0 release, and we now include the ability to make your own buttons. Supply text and an image to create a new communication button. Images can come from the iPhone camera or the photo library. We welcome feedback/suggestions! Send them to iphone@x-cr.com

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iConverse is an educational tool designed for young children, autistic individuals, and individuals with other communicative disabilities, and also toddler-aged children who have yet to master language. iConverse is an Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that replaces bulky and expensive communication devices used in the past. iConverse gives users the ability to carry an AAC device in their pocket creating a means of communication that is appropriate, effective and discreet.

iConverse displays 6 different icons that represent a persons most basic needs. When activated by touch, the icons give both an auditory and visual representation of the specific need or want.

iConverse allows parents, teachers, and the general public to understand the basic wants and needs of individuals who are unable to verbally communicate. This application breaks down the barriers of communication for special needs individuals or children who have not yet mastered language. iConverse replaces bulky and expensive communication devices and provides freedom from a communication book of individual printed icons. Everyone involved in an individuals life will never have to guess what their wants and needs are again.

iConverses features:

* Choose a male or female voice for the common needs
- 6 touchable, color, easy to understand icons.
- 6 icons displaying basic everyday needs: Bathroom, Drink, Food, Sick, Break and Help.
- Visual display of illustrated "iConverse" icon.
- Visual display of text when specific icon is touched.
- Audible sentence stating the icon that was touched.

This application was designed with the help of Ian Walden who has a Masters Degree in Special Education and a Bachelors Degree in Communication.