Frequently Asked Questions
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Talking Buttons
Talking Buttons questions
What is AAC?
AAC stands for augmentative and alternative communication. It describes tools and strategies that support communication when speaking is difficult, slow, or not possible.
Who is Talking Buttons for?
Talking Buttons is for people who need quick AAC-style communication support, including nonverbal people and people with temporary speech loss or speech impairments. It can also help families, caregivers, educators, and support teams.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The core communication experience works offline after installation.
Can I create multiple boards?
Yes. You can create and switch between multiple boards.
Can I import or export boards?
Yes. Board files can be imported and exported, which is useful for backups, sharing setups, or moving boards between devices.
Can I use icons and photos?
Yes. Buttons can use text, icons, images, or combinations of them. Some advanced visual options are part of Plus.
Is there a subscription?
No. The app is free to start and offers an optional one-time Plus purchase.
Can Talking Buttons be used for aphasia after stroke?
It can be useful when someone needs quick, repeatable communication support for everyday situations such as pain, food, appointments, rest, or basic requests.
Read more: Talking Buttons for aphasia communication support
Is Talking Buttons useful for autism communication support?
It can be useful when a person benefits from predictable, customizable speaking boards for routines, requests, choices, and everyday situations.
Can Talking Buttons help in hospital communication?
It can be useful for patients who need a simple way to express pain, basic needs, short answers, or practical questions during a hospital stay.
Can Talking Buttons help during a doctor appointment?
Yes. It can support symptoms, yes-no answers, pain description, medication questions, and other short communication tasks during appointments.
Read more: Talking Buttons for doctor visits and appointments
Can Talking Buttons help someone describe pain?
Yes. Boards can be set up for body location, pain intensity, type of discomfort, and short urgent messages.
Read more: Talking Buttons for describing pain and discomfort
Can Talking Buttons be used while traveling?
Yes. It can be useful for transport, directions, hotel communication, food, rest, and quick requests on the go.
Read more: Talking Buttons for travel and transport communication
Can Talking Buttons be useful in care settings?
Yes. It can support repeated daily care routines, comfort requests, pain communication, and simple choices.
Read more: Talking Buttons for care and daily support settings
Can Talking Buttons be used in school?
Yes. It can support classroom requests, participation, transitions, lunch routines, and communication with staff.
Is Talking Buttons a good first board app for basic needs?
Yes. A simple board for yes-no and daily requests is one of the strongest ways to start using the app.
Read more: Talking Buttons for basic needs and simple communication
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