W
About
TD Snap is Tobii Dynavox's flagship AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) software designed to help individuals with speech and language disabilities—including those with autism, cerebral palsy, ALS/MND, and aphasia—find their voice. The platform is highly flexible, supporting multiple access methods including eye gaze, touch, and switch scanning, making it adaptable to virtually any physical ability level. TD Snap includes a rich suite of pre-built page sets, each targeting a different stage or style of communication. Core First and Motor Plan page sets support symbol-based language development; Express helps users communicate through topic-based phrases; the Text page set serves literate users transitioning away from symbol supports; and the Aphasia page set specifically aids adults recovering from language loss. The PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display) vocabulary strategy is also available as an in-app purchase. Built-in tools include powerful editing features, a visual search tool, Google Assistant integration, QuickFires for fast phrase access, and cloud sync via myTobiiDynavox. Professionals such as speech-language pathologists, families, and educators can customize boards to match each user's evolving communication goals. TD Snap is a paid software solution, available on Tobii Dynavox dedicated devices as well as iOS and Windows platforms, making it a trusted clinical and home communication tool worldwide.
Key Features
- Multi-Access Support: Supports eye gaze, touch, and switch scanning access methods, accommodating users with varying physical abilities.
- Diverse Page Sets: Includes Core First, Motor Plan, Express, Text, Scanning, Aphasia, and PODD page sets to match different communication needs and language development stages.
- Speech Output: Converts symbols and text selections into natural speech output, enabling verbal communication for non-speaking users.
- Powerful Editing & Customization Tools: Provides editing tools, a visual search tool, QuickFires, and visual supports so professionals and families can personalize boards to individual needs.
- Google Assistant & Cloud Integration: Integrates with Google Assistant and myTobiiDynavox cloud sync for expanded functionality and cross-device continuity.
Use Cases
- A child with autism uses TD Snap's Core First symbol page set on an iPad to build foundational communication skills at home and school.
- An adult with ALS uses eye gaze technology with TD Snap's Text page set on a Tobii Dynavox device to compose and speak messages as physical abilities decline.
- A speech-language pathologist configures customized TD Snap boards with Motor Plan vocabulary for a cerebral palsy patient to accelerate language acquisition in therapy sessions.
- An adult recovering from a stroke uses the Aphasia page set to communicate daily needs while also supporting language recovery.
- A school district provides TD Snap on shared iPads so students with complex communication needs can access switch-scanning page sets in inclusive classroom settings.
Pros
- Highly Flexible Access Methods: Eye gaze, touch, and switch scanning support means the app can be used by individuals with a very wide range of physical abilities.
- Clinically Developed Page Sets: Page sets are developed by AAC specialists and evidence-based strategies (e.g., PODD), ensuring therapeutic value alongside daily communication use.
- Comprehensive Toolset: Built-in editing, search, Google Assistant integration, and cloud sync make TD Snap a complete, all-in-one communication platform.
Cons
- Premium Pricing: TD Snap is a paid software solution; some page sets (e.g., PODD) require additional in-app purchases, which can increase the total cost.
- Limited Platform Availability: Primarily optimized for Tobii Dynavox dedicated devices and iOS/Windows, which may limit access for Android users or those without compatible hardware.
- Learning Curve for Customization: The breadth of page sets and editing tools can be overwhelming for new users or caregivers without prior AAC experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions is TD Snap designed for?
TD Snap is designed for individuals with a wide range of speech and language disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, ALS/MND, aphasia, and other complex communication needs.
What access methods does TD Snap support?
TD Snap supports eye gaze (via compatible Tobii eye tracking hardware), touch input, and switch scanning, making it accessible to users with varying levels of physical ability.
What page sets are included with TD Snap?
Core First, Motor Plan, Express, Text, Scanning, and Aphasia page sets are all included with purchase. The PODD page set is available as a separate in-app purchase.
Is TD Snap available on standard consumer devices?
Yes, TD Snap is available on iOS (iPad) and Windows devices in addition to Tobii Dynavox's dedicated AAC hardware.
Can speech therapists and families customize the page sets?
Absolutely. TD Snap includes powerful editing tools, a visual search feature, and QuickFires, enabling speech-language pathologists, educators, and families to fully personalize content to a user's evolving communication goals.
