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TouchChat and Goally’s AAC app have some key differences. TouchChat offers robust vocabulary options and is great for motor planning, making it suitable for early communication. On the other hand, Goally is the most affordable dedicated speech-generating device with an easy setup controlled through a separate app. In the chart below, we’ll compare features like pricing, vocabulary options, and parent modeling to help you choose the best AAC app for your needs.
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| Affordable Pricing |
Goally is among the most budget-friendly dedicated AAC devices, costing far less than thousands of dollars. You can receive the tablet in just 2-3 days, or have it covered by insurance.
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The $9.99 lite version has no voice output, which can defeat much of the purpose of the app. The HD version is $149.99 and pro version is almost $300. There is no family sharing. Dedicated devices cost over $4,000.
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| Core Word Lessons & Practice |
Kids learn core words on Goally's AAC with our included FUN Word Lab Language Learning app - includes video modeling curriculum & gamified interactive practice.
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Kids are on their own when it comes to learning the vocabulary words and their meanings.No included interactive video modeling & practice curriculum.
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| Good for Early Communication |
Goally is easy for kids who are just starting out with an AAC talker. It has a simple setup process and an intuitive design that kids love!
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Is great for kids who need an interactive board that guides them to make sentences based on the selected word.
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| Easy to Get Started |
You can set up everything remotely with the Parent App in under 10 minutes. For additional support, optional one-on-one coaching and tutorial videos are available.
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There is an intense programming set up process and a 108-page manual for parents.
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| Easy Parent Modeling |
Goally offers prompting features that parents and caregivers can manage remotely from their devices. It guides users to words by highlighting each step needed to reach the target word.
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The Word Finder feature is on the app itself within the keyboard functionality, meaning caregivers must take the device away from the user to show them how to find a word.
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| Incentives to Practice |
Using Goally's token board and behavior tracker features, parents can reward kids with points for practicing their talker.
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TouchChat does not have any internal motivators to practice.
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| Natural Voices and Language Availability |
Goally offers a multitude of natural voices in many accents, all in English, through amazon poly voices. Goally is also text-to-speech technology, which means you can add any word to your vocabulary and Goally will speak it for you. However, Goally only offers about 20 options.
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Available in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Arabic. However, many voices have to be purchased separately.
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| Customer Support |
Offers one-on-one coaching, expert SLP advice, and live chat support on the Goally website.
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LiveChat or calling support is only offered when subscribed to a premium support plans. If you are using the Lite app, you have to rely on support articles for help.
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| Motor Planning |
Yes, Goally uses the science of core words to build muscle memory for language learning.
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The vocabulary avaiable is WordPower, a word-based page set made by Nancy L. Inman, M.A.T., CCC-SLP. This type of board helps users create sentences "on the fly."
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| Grid Layout |
Goally is completely customizable. You can adjust the grid size to fit your child's needs and change the color theme to make it more fun for kids.
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Buttons are often small and thin in size when using it to its fullest potential, requiring good finger dexterity.
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| Affordable dedicated device option |
Yes! To help kids progress faster, Goally’s AAC comes on a dedicated tablet without web browsers, YouTube, or other distractions.
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The only available dedicated device is a NovaChat by Saltillo or TouchChat Express, which are over $4,000 in cost.
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| Keyboard Functionality |
Goally features a type mode that allows users to spell out sentences with a keyboard. It also provides word suggestions as you type!
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TouchChat offers a keyboard for creating words from letters. It also has head tracking.
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| Reminders to Practice |
Goally’s routines help users rememeber to practice. Build a practice schedule or checklist, and even set a reminder to maximize progress.
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No built-in incentives to grow in communication.
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| Image and Symbol quality |
Goally uses openmoji symbols that kids are familiar with. Not only that, but all of these symbols are open-source, so mom and teacher can put the same symbols on supplemental materials! Users can also upload their own images for perfect customization.
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You have to purchase additional symbol libraries and voices to make it uniquely customized.
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| Fun Games to Build Skills |
Goally has games (like a dexterity games, Game Garage, & Word Lab) that helps users build skills, like finger dexterity. This improves AAC use because it encourages users to practice skills that translate directly to AAC. These games can be turned on or off at anytime.
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Touch Chat has no external or supporting games that improve AAC users' finger dexterity.
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| Family Sharing |
Add unlimited care team members with the Parent App. Mom, Dad, teachers, therapists, and friends can all join in on the language journey.
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The app is limited to devices logged in on the apple ID used to purchase the software.
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