Grace App

The Grace App is an application and a picture exchange system designed for people with autism to encourage independent social interaction. With Grace, users select pictures to form semantic sentences others can read on the iPad screen. Grace comes with a basic picture vocabulary. Folders contain a selection of pre-loaded images, however, each folder can easily be edited to include the user's own images, which may already be stored on the device or photos taken via the camera while in Grace App. All images can be edited, deleted, or moved to suit the individual user. With practice, users can attempt their own speech and use the pictures as a back up. The user is encouraged to find, take, select images, and then point in order to communicate their needs. This app is designed to encourage and reward independent communication through use of images rather than speech generation. It attempts to ensure that the user is always understood.

The latest update of Grace App includes the ability to easily add or edit text onto any image in order to ensure that words are consistently prompted. There is an option to enlarge the sentence on the iPad view when sharing, and a choice of 3 card sizes for those with visual/mobility impairment. The user may choose an option on the Tap Card to speak for them (for users with additional needs). The default setting is "no sound" to encourage the user to attempt their own vocalizations with the pictures serving as a visual prompt.