Description:PECSTalk is an AAC communication app built on the Picture Exchange Communication System to help nonverbal and emerging communicators express needs, make choices, and build functional vocabulary in school, therapy, and at home. It offers customizable picture boards with clear voice output, guided PECS practice across phases, and simple progress tracking to support consistent learning. Ideal for autism support, special education, and speech therapy, the app focuses on visual supports, fast setup, and an intuitive workflow so parents, teachers, and SLPs can collaborate easily. Keywords: AAC communication app, PECS, autism, speech therapy, special education, visual supports.
How to use:1. Download the app and create a learner profile, then choose language, voice, and accessibility preferences.
2. Select a starter communication board or create your own by adding pictures, labels, and categories.
3. Begin practice: present a choice, let the learner select a picture, and tap to speak or exchange the card to communicate.
4. Expand skills by adding more symbols, introducing simple sentence strips, and adjusting prompts and reinforcement.
5. Review progress, refine boards based on what works, and schedule short, frequent sessions at home or in class.