App Detail » aacorn AAC - FREE

What's New

Fixed a bug that prevented users from buying the optional upgrade.
General Performance Improvements.

App Description

AACorn is the top-rated assistive communication solution for non-verbal and speech delayed children that goes beyond what is possible with traditional AAC apps and devices - as featured by Apple in the 'Special Education' and 'Accessibility' collections of recommended apps that empower.

Now with aacorn FREE you can now try ALL of aacorn's advanced assistive speech and language features to gauge it's suitability for your child!

The result of 5 years research into the limitations of assistive apps and devices, aacorn delivers a number of world-firsts for children with Autism, Apraxia, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, MS, developmental delays or difficulty learning language.

aacorn replaces the outdated grid of folders layout used by last/current generation AAC apps and devices (where far too often children can’t find the words they need), and introduces a break-through design that can be much easier to use and often leads to surprising outcomes!

Through an innovative visual interface we call the Word Tree™ your child makes a word choice and branching pathways with suggestions for the next word in a sentence present themselves AUTOMATICALLY. By focusing on the relationships and connections between words we reduce the need for ‘hunting and pecking’ for hidden single words AND at the same time provide opportunities to increase your child’s use of new and novel vocabulary! The difference is amazing and can only be found in aacorn AAC.

Here is just some of the feedback from leading independent speech experts:

• "aacorn signals a revolution in the way we provide AAC support to children.. The first to really capitalize on the strengths of the iPad" - Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson (University of Edinburgh).
• "BridgingApps highly recommends Aacorn AAC app and think this app has great potential for kids needing help with making sentences as well as communicating basic words" - Bridging Apps (Easter Seals)
• "LOVE the word tree! If I needed an AAC this is the kind of interface I would want!" - Dr Robin Parker (PraacticalAAC)
• "This innovative AAC app really could change the way we introduce, teach and model AAC systems to early communicators." - Amanda Hartmann (SLP)

aacorn bridges the gap between laminated picture cards (PECS) and complex AAC apps designed for adults. It can often be more engaging for children, but is also incredibly powerful, making communication more accessible to children, especially those who cannot yet type or spell or who find the older grid-based systems so frustrating.

Some of the features built into aacorn:

• Unique Word Tree™ Interface - teaches language and grammar
• Exclusive AACORN WordPix Symbol Library
• REAL Children’s Voices (US,UK,Aus)
• CORE Vocabulary
• Unique Word Prediction - learns what YOUR child wants to say!
• Built-In Interactive Lessons
• Powerful Word Creation and Editing Tools
• Favorites and History
• Word Search
• Take/Import Photos via iPad Camera / Photo App or Safari
• Child-Friendly Hi-Contrast Graphics, buttons sizes and layout
• Customisable Layout
• Multiple Users
• 24/7 User Support
• Free Updates

aacorn is changing the conversation for tens of thousands of children, their families, SLP's and schools. Search 'aacorn AAC' in the appstore or on iTunes and click 'View ALL Ratings' to read the testimonials from some of our very happy families.

Download aacorn for FREE now and try ALL of it’s unique powerful features to see what your child may be able to achieve with this radical new approach!
Then when you are ready upgrade to the full permanent version via a one time purchase.

Visit us at www.aacornapp.com or on Facebook, or email us with any questions.

App Changes

• March 21, 2014 Initial release
• April 04, 2014 New version 1.0.1
• July 09, 2016 New version 1.1
• December 15, 2016 New version 2.0
• December 22, 2016 New version 2.0.1
• January 02, 2017 New version 2.0.2