Cboard and LetMeTalk are different aac programs that offer different possibilities. While Cboard is suitable for kids, LetMeTalk offers a diverse range of natural voices and a greater level of simplicity. They vary in terms of vocabulary and motor planning capabilities. Some tablet devices are able to operate both apps, while others aren't. On Cboard, cost is different, and care team collaboration is typically better. There's a lot to see here! Selecting the perfect AAC app, autism talker gadget, and manner of communication in general might be tricky, which is why we've simplified the process for you. See how Cboard stacks up against LetMeTalk in the chart below.
Cboard |
LetMeTalk |
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| Good for Early Communication |
Requires a log-in to access, which means younger kids must rely on caregivers to access their voice.
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Not ideal for users who have no foundation of language.
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| Affordable Pricing |
Free. But CBoard depends on charitable donations, which means the future of CBoard may not be certain.
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The app is free. However, there is no support included and the quality of the application is low and is not recommended by speech therapists.
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| Easy to Get Started |
Set-up is simple (under 15 minutes). However, there is little support for customizing and learning more about its functionality. CBoard has an extensive FAQ page on their website but offers little more than that.
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All the video tutorials on the associated website are in Spanish, and little support is offered.
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| Behavior Supports |
CBoard offers no behavior supports. It is language-focused only.
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No features that develop behavioral skills are offered.
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| Multiple Device options |
CBoard is a web-based app. This means that while it can be used on any device that has access to the internet, it is essentially restricted to the settings of individual browsers.
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Available on iOS and amazon, but is no longer available on the Google Play store for android devices.
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| Easy Parent Modeling |
There is no apparent way to search for a word while web-based app is active.
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The Proloquo app only works on IOS devices and does not offer a dedicated device for their app. This can be costly for users who have to buy expensive hardware just to use the app.
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| Incentives to practice |
There is no attached reward system that encourages new users to learn a new way to communicate.
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No incentives to practice LetMeTalk, and many users get frustrated with the interface and no longer look forward to practicing.
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| Natural voices and language availability |
CBoard offers natural voices in 33 languages.
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16 languages are available, but there are very few voices to choose from. There also seems to be a consistent glitch where the sound does not play when tapping words.
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| Customer Support |
Offline support is only available on android or desktop via google chrome.
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Very little support offered in English or in real-time. When clicking "support" in the app, users are taken to an "error" page.
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| Motor Planning |
Users can drag pictograms/symbols or folders to wherever they want by "unlocking" them. This can make it difficult for AAC users to learn where words are if they keep getting moved around.
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No clear organization or strategy to helping users learn language consistently.
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| Simplicity of screen |
Words and images are big and easy to find. CBoard also has scrolling. However, the movement of words when adding vocabulary can get confusing!
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The image-to-text size ratio is confusing to users and makes it difficult to read.
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| Affordable dedicated device option |
Cboard does not offer a device. It is web-based only, meaning protection of hardware is the sole responsiblity of parents or caregivers.
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LetMeTalk is only offered as an app to be downloaded on a device already owned.
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| Communication with spelling |
No- CBoard functions with symbol-based words and does not have a separate keyboard to type out words letter-by-letter.
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There is an alphabet included but no spelling words included
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| Built-In Safety and 9-1-1 Calling features |
There is no built-in safety feature outside of the AAC functionality itself. Because CBoard is limited to web-based browsers, there is little guarantee that users would have reliable access to a communication device in emergencies.
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No calling feature available.
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| Reminders to Practice |
There is no reminder feature or visual schedule included in CBoard.
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No reminders to practice AAC included with your purchase.
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| Image and Symbol Quality |
CBoard is open source, meaning there were many different contributors to its content. User can upload any images they would like, as well as record their own audio for symbols.
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LetMeTalk uses 9000 pictograms of ARASAAC.
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| Fun Games to Build Skills |
CBoard does not provide strategies to improve finger dexterity.
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There are no games in LetMeTalk that help AAC users improve their finger dexterity.
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| Levels of vocabulary |
While there is a lot of customization that can be done, there are no specific levels for users to work through as they grow in language capability
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The vocabulary responds to PECS or a more traditional AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
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| Care team access |
CBoard has community board sharing and is always accessible from the web.
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Very little functionality built out to include care team members like therapists and teachers in the language learning journey.
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