TouchChat HD Hebrew for iPhone

Product overview

TouchChat HD Hebrew is an assistive communication app that enables people who cannot rely on natural speech to express themselves in Hebrew. Developed and localized by Prentke Romich Company, the application combines a robust Hebrew text-to-speech engine with symbol-based communication boards to offer a full-featured alternative to spoken language.

Who benefits from this tool

• Individuals with cerebral palsy
• People who experience motor speech disorders such as apraxia
• Children and adults with Down syndrome
• Those recovering from brain injuries or strokes
• People on the autism spectrum and others with impaired verbal expression

Speech synthesis and symbol libraries

• The app uses a high-quality Hebrew speech engine provided by Almag, giving natural-sounding Hebrew output.
• It contains the complete SymbolStix collection translated into Hebrew — over 50,000 symbols — plus specialty icons relevant to Israeli culture and Jewish life.
• Israeli speech-language pathologists frequently recommend it for its clarity and dependable Hebrew support.

Ready-made boards and customization options

• Eight therapist-designed Hebrew communication boards are included, covering a range of functional levels for both children and adults.
• Users can personalize every board by adding pages, swapping pictures, and adjusting the layout to suit individual needs.
• Boards and content are editable so caregivers and clinicians can tailor vocabulary and navigation for each user.

Accessibility and ease of use

• The interface is simple and intuitive, intended to be usable by families and caregivers without extensive training.
• Support for switch scanning and head-tracking/access methods makes the app accessible to users with limited motor control.
• You can incorporate personal media — photos, video clips, and recorded messages — and change the number and size of symbols to match visual or cognitive preferences.

Suggested alternative

• Toca Life World: Create & Explore Your Story! (Free)

Contact (Israel)

For more information, please contact Orit Almag, the exclusive representative in Israel: