The TouchChat app is now compatible with a Mac computer! If you've purchased TouchChat for your iPad or iPhone through your Apple ID, you can now download it to your Mac computer at no additional cost.
To download the app to your Mac using your Apple ID, please refer to Apple's support page for more details.
Note: If your facility is using Apple School Manager or a Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, please contact your MDM administrator for installation details.
Which Macs can I download this on? Any Mac with an Apple Silicon processor: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211814
If I have the app on my iPad, do I need to pay for the app again for my Mac? If you are using the same Apple ID on your iPad and your Mac, you only need to purchase the app once. On your Mac, you should see the ability to download it for free from the App Store in your Purchases.
Do the vocabulary files sync automatically between my iPad and Mac? No, there are no automatic backups between devices. You can transfer vocab files between devices multiple ways - learn more here.
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Saltillo is dedicated to making personal communication possible to individuals who are unable to use their natural voice. We strive to offer comprehensive training and support for your Saltillo device.
The AAC Funding website from PRC and Saltillo assists SLPs, caregivers and/or educators through the process of creating a submission packet, whether funding an AAC device through Medicare/Medicaid or private insurance.
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Realize Language is an online service that gives parents and professionals powerful ways to monitor, measure, and maximize a child's use of an Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) speech device.
The Center for AAC & Autism is dedicated to building awareness of the power of AAC, changing the lives of children with autism and other developmental disabilities through education, resources, information and supporting clinical research.
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TouchChat is a full-featured communication solution for individuals who have difficulty using their natural voice. TouchChat is designed for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke, or other conditions that affect a person's ability to use natural speech.
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