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As a speech-language pathologist, I was excited to see a basic AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device available at a price point the is within reach for many people. This little device is about the size of a television remote control and includes 14 pre-programmed buttons and two that you can program yourself. This will of course not meet most people's communication needs in the long run, but it can be helpful in some situations--for example, as a way to try out a high-tech device, for someone who is in the early stages of learning to communicate with a device, for someone who only needs a device for a short time, or as a backup means of communication. The buttons are relatively easy to activate with a single finger push. I like that the pre-programmed buttons play full sentences (e.g., "I want to watch TV"). The volume is sufficiently loud without being too loud. It is worth noting that the voice sounds like a woman, which might suggest that the device is meant for adults. However, there is also a button that says, "I want to play with toys," which would generally be more appropriate for children. Also, the accent is British, which is worth considering if that would make a difference for your intended user. This device runs on 3 AAA batteries. I have not yet had to replace them, so I am not sure how quickly the device drains them. The device seems pretty sturdy, like it could stand a few accidental drops. That said, I would hesitate to give it to someone who has a habit of throwing or otherwise damaging objects. Overall, this is a nice little basic AAC device.

work great for my nonverbal son

The seller is great. The product is better than nothing for a nonverbal child with no other AAC but it has a weird voice. For $20 it’s a good way to introduce AAC

Wow, I can't believe how inexpensive this device is, I ended up buying four. I'm a teacher and have several non-verbal students, I talked to their teacher and she said they could all learn to use this device...it could give them a voice and reduce their frustration. Now for the funny part, I had one student in mind and he never spoke last year...Friday he walked in and said "Good Morning". It was the first time I'd ever heard him speak, and now he is speaking quite often...but it is ok because we have at least three other kids who might be able to use the device.

I recently purchased this AAC device as an aid to the children I work with as an occupational therapist but also as a way to communicate with my friends at a special needs camp I run. I couldn't be more pleased with my choice with both the handiness and accessibility this device provided, as well as how portable, customizable, and user-friendly it is. If you're looking for an on the go effective and convenient AAC solution, I highly recommend this device!

This mini-AAC is a great way to introduce your speech delayed child to AAC devices. It has a couple of features that I don’t like. 1. The speaker has an English accent and you can’t change it. If you’re buying this for an adult, that’s not a big deal. But if you are buying this for a speech delayed child, this can confuse them. 2. There is no volume control and it’s pretty loud. My kid didn’t want to use it for a few weeks because it set off his sound sensitivity. 3. My toddler accidentally re-records the personalized buttons all the time because there is no way to lock them from being edited.

The sound quality was poor and fuzzy. That, combined with the fact that the voice was British, made it very difficult for my son to understand what each button meant. Aldo, it was obnoxiously loud with no option to reduce the volume. So, we're returning it for something else.

My son is 9 and is level 3 autistic. He only knows a few words in sign language and doesn't even nod his head or say mama/dada. With only 2 minutes of showing him the buttons, he took the device, told me her was thirsty and tired. I gave him a drink, made his bed and put on the TV as he asked with the device. This happened all within a few moments. I just started sobbing and cheering. He kept pressing the thank you button. I'm going to bed with a full heart and knowing tomorrow will be an easier day, thanks to a cheap and simple device. The ones the school used to provide were too complicated and too expensive for me to get him at home. THANK YOU for making something like this. God bless you

Very happy with this product. My 6 year old son is non verbal and cannot get the more complex acc devices and this has all he needs to communicate his needs to us. He is learning how to use a device to communicate. Great starter acc device

Brilliant for my son Easy to use and great value for money

Smaller than I thought but works well

My son love it 😀

As a mum of a non verbal 3 year with autism I've been looking to find a portable device that my son can use to communicate to us with, whether that's with family or at nursery. Then I came across this, we've only had it a few days, it's simple to use and very clear, he's still getting used to it but we've had a successful trip out today when he could tell me it was too loud, and he also likes the yes and no phrases and thankyou, he's even tried verbally saying thankyou ...there is 2 buttons to pre record your own messages but we haven't tried that yet. It's very well made simple to use and affordable, can't recommend enough !!