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About Symbol-It
Symbol-It™ turns any iOS device into a speech-to-symbol translator by using the leading AAC symbol systems. Never before has it been possible to translate verbal speech to picture symbols at the speed of conversation.
We have sign language translators that provide a way for the signer to be able to learn sign language within their natural environment, but to date we have not had a way to speak in picture symbols in real time, in complete sentences, in all environments, for all different reasons, by all communication partners… until Symbol-It!
Symbol-It was designed to give you, the communication partner, a way to make language visible while engaging your symbol speaker. You speak verbally AND in picture symbols simultaneously so that the developing communicator sees the symbols and hears your speech simultaneously.
Symbol-It is changing the conversation when it comes to AAC, putting a solution for speaking in picture symbols directly into the hands of families, friends, and therapists to better communicate with the symbol speakers in their lives. For the development of language in AAC, Symbol-It is an essential tool. When the goal is to immerse your symbol speaker to improve language outcomes, then the solution is to Symbol-It.
Symbol Display options allow for the display to be customized to the needs of the symbol speaker. These include:
• Symbol Size - choose between small, medium, large, and extra large symbol sizes and adjust the spacing between symbols to adjust readability
• Show Words - display text for words that do not have a symbol in a particular symbol system
• Color Coding - visually distinguish the parts of speech using the Modified Fitzgerald color coding system
Symbol System options include the industry leaders, including:
• LAMP Words for Life® and UNITY® by Semantic Compaction/Prentke Romich
• SymbolStix®
• Smarty Symbols™
Align the symbol system to match your symbol speaker’s speech generating device symbols and/or classroom curriculum symbols. Each symbol system includes many vocabulary levels. Consider using the full version of the symbol system for the greatest representation of speech in symbols.
Download Symbol-It today to discover how simple speaking in symbols is!
We have sign language translators that provide a way for the signer to be able to learn sign language within their natural environment, but to date we have not had a way to speak in picture symbols in real time, in complete sentences, in all environments, for all different reasons, by all communication partners… until Symbol-It!
Symbol-It was designed to give you, the communication partner, a way to make language visible while engaging your symbol speaker. You speak verbally AND in picture symbols simultaneously so that the developing communicator sees the symbols and hears your speech simultaneously.
Symbol-It is changing the conversation when it comes to AAC, putting a solution for speaking in picture symbols directly into the hands of families, friends, and therapists to better communicate with the symbol speakers in their lives. For the development of language in AAC, Symbol-It is an essential tool. When the goal is to immerse your symbol speaker to improve language outcomes, then the solution is to Symbol-It.
Symbol Display options allow for the display to be customized to the needs of the symbol speaker. These include:
• Symbol Size - choose between small, medium, large, and extra large symbol sizes and adjust the spacing between symbols to adjust readability
• Show Words - display text for words that do not have a symbol in a particular symbol system
• Color Coding - visually distinguish the parts of speech using the Modified Fitzgerald color coding system
Symbol System options include the industry leaders, including:
• LAMP Words for Life® and UNITY® by Semantic Compaction/Prentke Romich
• SymbolStix®
• Smarty Symbols™
Align the symbol system to match your symbol speaker’s speech generating device symbols and/or classroom curriculum symbols. Each symbol system includes many vocabulary levels. Consider using the full version of the symbol system for the greatest representation of speech in symbols.
Download Symbol-It today to discover how simple speaking in symbols is!
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.1.2
Last updated on Jun 30, 2022
Old Versions
This version includes several enhanced speech to image and text performance for you and your family's smooth symbolling experience.
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Version History
3.1.2
Jun 30, 2022
This version includes several enhanced speech to image and text performance for you and your family's smooth symbolling experience.
3.1.1
Feb 3, 2021
This version includes several minor performance enhancements to ensure that your symboling is as smooth as possible.
3.0.1
Nov 1, 2020
This version fixes a few minor bugs to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
3.0
Oct 20, 2020
Welcome to Symbol-It™ 3.0! This version brings several new features and improvements to better serve the communication partners of AAC symbol speakers. It is easier than ever before to converse with a symbol speaker using their own preferred symbol system!
NEW FEATURES
- A larger symbol display provides more space for your symbols
- Increase the readability of your symbols by adjusting the spacing between symbols
- Automatic scrolling helps symbol speakers follow along with your speech
- The new “Button Row” lets you easily control and navigate Symbol-It with one finger
- A tutorial now walks you through using Symbol-It
- The menu appears as a sidebar on iPads
- Edit personalized symbols after they are created
- Sign up for the SymbolSpeak newsletter from the app
- Full iOS 14 support
IMPROVEMENTS
- Tap to start a translation and tap to end it! You no longer haven to hold down the button to symbol
- Changes in symbol display settings are now instantly applied to the symbol display
- Sequenced symbol systems now load faster on the symbol display
- All buttons now utilize accessibility titles and descriptions, making Symbol-It™ more accessible than ever
NEW FEATURES
- A larger symbol display provides more space for your symbols
- Increase the readability of your symbols by adjusting the spacing between symbols
- Automatic scrolling helps symbol speakers follow along with your speech
- The new “Button Row” lets you easily control and navigate Symbol-It with one finger
- A tutorial now walks you through using Symbol-It
- The menu appears as a sidebar on iPads
- Edit personalized symbols after they are created
- Sign up for the SymbolSpeak newsletter from the app
- Full iOS 14 support
IMPROVEMENTS
- Tap to start a translation and tap to end it! You no longer haven to hold down the button to symbol
- Changes in symbol display settings are now instantly applied to the symbol display
- Sequenced symbol systems now load faster on the symbol display
- All buttons now utilize accessibility titles and descriptions, making Symbol-It™ more accessible than ever
2.1.2
Jul 20, 2020
We're always squashing bugs to provide the best symboling experience possible.
Specifically, this update fixes the following bugs:
- The menu occasionally failing to appear in landscape mode
- The symbol system / vocabulary level setting occasionally failing to appear in the menu
Specifically, this update fixes the following bugs:
- The menu occasionally failing to appear in landscape mode
- The symbol system / vocabulary level setting occasionally failing to appear in the menu
2.1.1
Jun 3, 2020
Bug fixes and performance improvements!
1.6
May 18, 2020
This update includes several bug fixes to provide the smoothest symboling experience possible.
1.5
May 1, 2020
Bug fixes!
1.4.0
Mar 31, 2020
We're constantly squashing bugs and improving the performance of Symbol-It to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
1.3.9
Feb 29, 2020
We're constantly squashing bugs and improving the performance of Symbol-It to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
This update fixes a bug that caused Symbol-It to crash on launch for some iOS 12 users.
This update fixes a bug that caused Symbol-It to crash on launch for some iOS 12 users.
1.3.8
Feb 26, 2020
We're constantly squashing bugs and improving the performance of Symbol-It to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
1.3.7
Jan 30, 2020
We're constantly squashing bugs and improving the performance of Symbol-It to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
1.3.5
Jan 28, 2020
Bug fixes and performance enhancements!
1.3.4
Dec 6, 2019
- Bug fixes! We're constantly tweaking things in the app to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience possible. :)
1.3.3
Nov 21, 2019
- Bug fixes! We're constantly tweaking things in the app to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience possible. :)
1.3.1
Nov 20, 2019
- Bug fixes! We're constantly tweaking things in the app to provide you with the smoothest symboling experience possible. :)
1.3.0
Nov 17, 2019
- Picture-It: Picture-It makes symbol immersion easier than ever by letting you take a picture of text with the camera and have that text instantly translated into symbols! Use it to make any written text more accessible, from worksheets and books to notes from Grandma. Picture-It is available for purchase today through the main menu!
- Smarty Symbols are now available for use! Access them through the Symbol System page in the main menu.
- Smarty Symbols are now available for use! Access them through the Symbol System page in the main menu.
1.2.8
Oct 30, 2019
- Bug fixes! We're always squashing bugs to give you the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
1.2.7
Oct 25, 2019
New in this version:
- We've added the Mulberry Symbols to our available symbol systems! Check it out by going into the menu and choosing "Symbol System" -> Mulberry Symbols -> Mulberry Symbols.
- Bug fixes! We're always squashing bugs to give you the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
- We've added the Mulberry Symbols to our available symbol systems! Check it out by going into the menu and choosing "Symbol System" -> Mulberry Symbols -> Mulberry Symbols.
- Bug fixes! We're always squashing bugs to give you the smoothest symboling experience as possible.
1.2.6
Oct 16, 2019
- Tutorial: We've added a guided tutorial to the app to walk you through the symboling process!
- Bug fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling seamless for you.
- Bug fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling seamless for you.
1.2.5
Oct 6, 2019
Bug Fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling seamless for you. This time, we've fixed the error message that popped up when you tried to symbol when Siri is disabled on your device. It now instructs you on how to fix the issue. :)
1.2.4
Oct 4, 2019
Bug Fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling as smooth as possible.
1.2.3
Oct 3, 2019
- You can now find our social media in the menu. Follow SymbolSpeak on social media to get the latest news, updates, and tips!
- Bug fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling as smooth as possible.
- Bug fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling as smooth as possible.
1.2.2
Oct 1, 2019
- Tutorial Videos: Learn to use Symbol-It with our tutorial videos! Find them in the menu!
- Theory Videos: Discover the theory that inspires Symbol-It with our theory videos. Find them in the menu!
- Troubleshooting Tips: Having issues? Check out the troubleshooting section to diagnose the issue. Find it in the menu!
- Bug Fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling as smooth as possible.
- Theory Videos: Discover the theory that inspires Symbol-It with our theory videos. Find them in the menu!
- Troubleshooting Tips: Having issues? Check out the troubleshooting section to diagnose the issue. Find it in the menu!
- Bug Fixes: We're always squashing bugs to make symboling as smooth as possible.
1.2.0
Sep 19, 2019
iOS 13 is here, and Symbol-It is packed with new features to celebrate!
Here's what's new with version 1.2:
- Dark Mode: Symbol-It now automatically uses dark mode when your device is in dark mode. (iOS 13+ only)
- Voice Control Support: Control Symbol-It with just your voice! Enable voice control in the Settings app and enjoy. (iOS 13+ only)
- Dynamic Text: All of the text in Symbol-It can now be resized to make symboling more accessible than ever. Head to Settings -> Accessibility -> Display & Text Size to change your font size and weight.
- Updated Menu: We've made the menu easier to use and access. Tap the bottom button on the main screen to access the settings.
- Bug fixes: We're always squashing bugs to provide you the best symboling experience as possible.
As always, happy symboling!
Here's what's new with version 1.2:
- Dark Mode: Symbol-It now automatically uses dark mode when your device is in dark mode. (iOS 13+ only)
- Voice Control Support: Control Symbol-It with just your voice! Enable voice control in the Settings app and enjoy. (iOS 13+ only)
- Dynamic Text: All of the text in Symbol-It can now be resized to make symboling more accessible than ever. Head to Settings -> Accessibility -> Display & Text Size to change your font size and weight.
- Updated Menu: We've made the menu easier to use and access. Tap the bottom button on the main screen to access the settings.
- Bug fixes: We're always squashing bugs to provide you the best symboling experience as possible.
As always, happy symboling!
1.1.2
Jul 1, 2019
We're constantly tweaking Symbol-It to make it easier to symbol to the Symbol Speakers in your life. This version updates our pricing model and contains a few bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly.
Symbol-It Price
Today:
$99.99
Lowest:
Free
Highest:
$99.99
Symbol-It FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Symbol-It in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Symbol-It.
iPhone
Symbol-It supports English
