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Talk Around It USA is designed to assist individuals experiencing word finding difficulties by providing targeted Naming Techniques and promoting improved Word Retrieval. Developed by Speech and Language Pathologists, this application employs evidence-based methodologies suitable for treating various conditions, including aphasia, anomia, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and autism. Its extensive resource includes over 100 high-quality images optimized for high-density Retina displays, along with more than 900 cues, testing options, and progress reports to effectively document patient advancement.

The application features comprehensive Naming exercises, Testing capabilities, Progress Reports, and customization options. These attributes position Talk Around It as a significant and cost-effective tool for facilitating word finding.

Users can try the free version to explore how its features may benefit them.

• Over 100 quality images (Retina display supported)
• Over 800 cues (both audio and written)
• Picture Customization: Users can omit images and create a favorites list
• Testing: Options to assess 10 words, 50 words or selected favorite words
• Progress Reports: Provides insights into patient improvement over time and by test type
• Real voiceover
• No advertisements or in-app purchases

The Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT) commends the app:

'Talk Around It apps have therapeutic benefits and serve as a valuable medium within treatment to target word finding deficits for specific cohorts of patients. I would recommend these apps and will incorporate them into my therapy toolbox.' (IASLT Magazine, spring/summer 2014)

Talk Around It is applicable in both clinical environments and at home for managing a variety of speech disorders such as anomia and aphasia. Engaging with this application supports:

• Word finding or naming skills
• Cued Lexical Retrieval
• Receptive and expressive language development
• Self-cuing techniques to enhance word retrieval
• Circumlocution skills

User feedback highlights the app's accessibility and ease of use. A simple download allows practitioners to initiate naming exercises utilizing high-resolution photographic images alongside audio and written cues.

Feedback from Speech and Language Pathologists includes:

'…a very useful tool to aid in the generalization of strategies learned in one-to-one therapy sessions.' (Kerrie, SLT, Ireland)

'Easy to use app. Clear pictures and nice interface. Accessible for children.' (Trudy, SLT, Singapore)

'Visually this app is appealing. The imagery is clear, and the layout is user-friendly. The cues available are comprehensive and easy to comprehend. I can certainly see its utility in therapy.' (Eimear, SLT, Ireland)