Otsimo AAC | Tap and Talk

What is Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app?

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk is designed to support communication for anyone who is unable to speak verbally through symbol communication. A notable feature is it offers a wide range of choice to allow the user to create phrases, questions and answers using symbols and a speech software. Another highlight of using the app is it also allows you to share this across other platforms and send to other people. This makes it a great tool to support those who rely on symbol based communication. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk also allows you to type in your own words, making it more accessible to a wider audience. 

What we love about Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app.

This review used the full premium version, the biggest plus point of using Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk is the freedom the app offers the user in being able to communicate with others. It allows them to actively participate in two-way conversations and allows the user to have a voice. This would be a great benefit to the user's self-esteem and their view of themselves. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk is simple in its design with the focus being on ensuring it is as user friendly as it can be to aid the communication of the user. It does not have distractible material. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk educational value is found it is ability to offer the user a chance to communicate to those they may never have had the opportunity to do so before. 

What skills does it teach?

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk has several different ways for the user to express themselves, this is through: voice output, text-to-speech, and symbol based communication. It can be fully personalised from the language, voice, words as well as personalising every screen to suit the user's needs. There are options to add and remove cards as well as assign photos or symbols to words the user has added so you can have easy access to the custom main boards. This allows the user total control and freedom over the way they can communicate with others. 

What age is it appropriate for?

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk is there to grow with the user as their communication needs develop making it accessible to all. For younger users parental support will be needed to teach how to use the features as well as perhaps add in new words and symbols the young user requires. Due to the simple design and naviagation of the app, this would still allow a younger user to be able to communicate their needs appropriately. 

Is Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app easy to use?

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk is very easy to use and navigate. It has a clear purpose and this is not distracted by other content and will not take long to learn its features and use them effectively. The pure focus is communication which makes it very accessible to all. It is simple in design and this allows easy access and use for the user.

How will students benefit?

Students would benefit from Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app as it would allow them to freely communicate with those around them. The design is simple to use, making it easy for the student to quickly communicate their needs or opinions. It offers them freedom to speak in a way which may have not be accessible before. This in turn will support their well-being as they will be able to share their thoughts, feelings, ideas and wishes. As the app offers different ways to communicate also, it really does offer a fully personalised experience. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk can be used by students any time and anywhere making communication easy for all. 

How will parents benefit?

Parents would benefit from Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk as it allows their child the freedom to communicate with them at all times. It can allow for two-way conversations which could open up a whole new level of understanding between both the parent and child. For younger children, parents can support using the app and adding new information to it for their child to use. However, over time the child will be able to use this fully independently. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk offers different levels of subscription making it accessible for all and make it work for your family. 

How will teachers benefit?

Teachers would benefit from having Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk in their classroom as it would allow them to communicate more effectively with their students. Students would be able to use the app independently, allowing for two-way communication. This would help the teacher to understand the student's needs, wishes and learning better. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk would make learning easier and due to the simple design it would not distract the student from the main purpose of communication. 

Good to know

Otsimo ACC Talk and Tap does not require a constant WiFi connection, this is great news for the user and it means they are still able to use it to communicate wherever they are ensuring their needs are always able to be met. 

How much does Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app cost?

This review used the full premium version. Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app has different purchase options. It has an offer for a free trial but then there are varying subscriptions to choose from. They are either a: 3 day trial and 1 month from $5.49, 1 month discounted from $2.99 with 3 days a trial, 1 year from $35.99 with 14 days trial, 1 year discounted from $19.99 with 7 days trial. The free trial allows the user full access to the app so allowing them to have the full learning experience.

Is Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app safe to use?

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app is very safe to use. It asks for an email address to be able to log in with an ID to be able to use the paid for features. There are no advertisements and there is a clear privacy policy. The user can choose to share their phrases, questions and answers across different media platforms if they wish to communicate but this is only led by the user. 

What can Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app improve on?

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk is a comprehensive and fully functioning aid for communication. The only improvement would be continue to build on the 1700 preinstalled unique words to offer even more everyday choices to the user. 

Overall rating of the app. 

Otsimo ACC Tap and Talk app gets an Educational App Store rating of 5. It is very accessible to all, simple in its design and has the users needs at the forefront throughout. A great app to aid the communication of those who are unable to speak using their voice for themselves.