Why Talking-Tiles is a Game-Changer in AAC Design

The Problem with Current AACs

The most common AACs rely on a categorical, folder-within-folder design. While this might seem organized, it often complicates navigation for individuals with fine motor deficiencies caused by physical or cognitive disabilities. These designs can lead to frustration and inefficiency.

How TalkingTiles Solves This

TalkingTiles starts your child with a simple, flat set of buttons so they can communicate quickly without feeling overwhelmed. As they grow more confident, you can switch to more advanced sentence-building pages with one tap.

This removes the biggest barrier in most AACs — the overwhelming, multi-level menus that slow down communication and overload kids who are still learning.

The swipe-to-navigate design makes it easy to move between pages and helps kids with limited motor control use the device more smoothly.

 
TalkingTiles AAC Device For Autism

Presuming Competence the Right Way

True presuming competence involves providing tools that grow with the individual. TalkingTiles allows users to adjust button sizes as they learn, creating a linear growth system that reduces frustration and maximizes learning. Users can start simple and gradually expand up to 56 tiles per page with unlimited pages, ensuring there’s no limit to their ability to express themselves.

The Hidden Cost of Traditional AACs

Current AACs often require years of learning to use even basic functionalities, with speech therapists and big brands profiting every step of the way. TalkingTiles provides an affordable, efficient alternative that prioritizes the user’s growth and independence.

Actually designed with Kids and Parents of Autism

Headed by research scientists who are parents of nonverbal children, we deeply understand the shortcomings of today’s AAC systems. The complexity, the deep menus, and the overloaded interfaces inspired us to create a device that simplifies communication instead of complicating it.