Education
For use in schools
Symbol Talker D
Symbol Talker D promotes core vocabulary on the home page. This means you can generate novel sentences very quickly and you only need to visit topic pages to find less common words such as nouns. The smart grammar tools in Grid 3 help you generate...
Symbol Visual Schedule Template
An example template for creating a visual schedule / timetable, following the research-based SCERTS model for working with individuals with autism. For more information about SCERTS go to scerts.com.
Synthetic Keyboard
Phonics for All - Synthetic Phonic Keyboard. This keyboard grid set enables the student to practice with a keyboard that has sounds rather than letter names embedded in it. Please download all 11 Phonics for All grid sets.
T9 Keyboard Eye Tracking
Similar to cell phones, the T9 keyboard offers fast word generation while using only a few cells. For example, a single cell represents several different letters and as the user makes selections, the software intelligently sorts through the...
Talk Together for G3 Stage 1 (Widgit)
A version of the Grid 2 Talk Together stage 1 grid set. Simplified for the moment, it does not currently include the useful tips pages that are available on each page of the orignial Grid 2 version. The multilevel page sets place the emphasis on...
Talking Mat
You can do so much more with Grid 3 Grid set to enable Talking mats to be used by users with alternative access; switch, eye gaze, head pointer, etc. Talking Mats are a fantastic resource for the user to give their opinion on the chosen...
Talking mat adapted by Jo
I adapted this Talking Mats Grid so that a student could use it themselves. Just adjust the wordlist on the option page.
Tar Heel Reader Fly, Eagel, Fly!
In order to use this grid set you need to purchase a copy of the Fly, Eagle, Fly! by Christopher Gregorowski
Ted's Tale
A story about Ted, who loves the summer but doesn't like the Autumn because it's too cold. Ted learns how to wrap up warm and like the autumn. This can be adapted and used as a template for other stories.
Text Links 40
A 40 cell density core vocabulary text based communication system that provides for semantically based sentence formulation and generative speech. The Text Talker communication systems also include a sentence window for user feedback to help with...
Text Links 48
A 48 cell density core vocabulary text based communication system that provides for semantically based sentence formulation and generative speech. The Text Talker communication systems also include a sentence window for user feedback to help with...
Text Talker
A text based communication system for literate users. Text Talker includes prediction and a ready made bank of instant messages. Text Talker was developed for use with Grid Player and includes a copy to clipboard function for simple integration...
The Grunts. On the run.
This is the full text of Grunts on the run. Each page will begin reading automatically.
Thesaurus
A simple first thesaurus to encourage using alternative words and broadening vocabulary. It was created for an 8 year old boy (year 3 at primary school) to support his emerging writing skills. Feedback welcome to nicola@trenam.co.uk
Thumbs Board
The Thumbs-Board user file allows users to type quickly into their device using a touch input that is similar to most cell phones. When used on the ComLink ULTRA™, users can hold the device in their hands and easily reach the buttons on the keyboard...
Timetable
This is a simple symbol based timetable for use with Grid Player. It is controlled via a word list and has 9 available time slots, each of which can be customised.
Today I'm Feeling
A simple grid set to support a user to say how they are feeling that day. Emotions can be easily edited in edit mode by selecting change label and picture from the home tab.
Todays Activities
A grid set for a user to see and record the day's activities. This uses Widgit symbols, alterantive symbol versions are available
Tricky Sounds
Phonics for All - Tricky Sounds. This grid set explores the sounds that have a combination of more than two consonants and a vowel, and other difficult combinations. There are 10 sets in this grid set. Please download all 11 Phonics for All grid...
two videos with more stop & blank cells (curse of mr bean)
This gridset was made for someone learning the concept of more/stop based on a collaboration with Clare Thomsom. The video will play for 20 to 30 seconds during which time no input will be accepted, then THE VIDEO WILL PAUSE AUTOMATICALLY. After the...
two videos with more stop & blank cells (curse of mr bean) stop always left
This gridset was made for someone learning the concept of more/stop based on a collaboration with Clare Thomsom. The video will play for 20 to 30 seconds during which time no input will be accepted, then THE VIDEO WILL PAUSE AUTOMATICALLY. After the...
Valentines Day
This Grid set is designed to discuss valentines day, make plans and support users to write a valentines note. Phrases and Vocabulary are presented in a word list so it can be easily edited. With facillity to save a print letters, and add emojis....
Visual Timetable - Widgit
A grid set for a user to see and record the day's activities. This uses Widgit symbols, alterantive symbol versions are available