Matraquinha: Autism のアプリ分析 12月9日

Matraquinha - Voices that Connect! Matraquinha is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app that transforms images into voice, developed to promote autonomy and self-expression for people with autism (ASD), nonverbal communication, or speech difficulties (such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and aphasia). With a simple, welcoming design focused on assistive technology, Matraquinha allows children, adolescents, and adults to communicate their desires, emotions, and needs with a single tap, breaking down communication barriers and building bridges of inclusion and love. With just a tap on a card, Matraquinha transforms images into spoken voice, allowing each person to communicate with the world around them, even without speaking. More than an app, Matraquinha is a channel for inclusion, autonomy, and love. ★ NEWS The updates focus on flexibility and the inclusion of essential features for daily life and development: • Visual Customization (Optimized): Choose between list or grid mode for viewing categories. Ideal for different AAC user profiles. • Real Photos for Understanding: Use of real-life images to facilitate recognition and visual learning, essential for people with autism (ASD). • Visual Support for Daily Routines: New Routines section with visual support for self-care activities and daily organization. • Specific Communication Boards: Ready-made boards for key situations: hospital, yes/no, food, drinks, fruit, and dessert. • Complete Customization: Create your own categories and add personalized cards with photos from your daily life. • Notifications/Reminders Area: Receive important messages and reminders. • Multiple Languages and Characters: Select your preferred language and character, promoting multilingual communication. • Inclusive Stories: Includes stories by André from Turma da Mônica! ★ Why is Matraquinha the Ideal Solution for Nonverbal Communication? • Essential Assistive Technology Tool: Helps with alternative communication for nonverbal autistic people and people with speech difficulties or developmental delays. • Accessible and Welcoming Interface: Designed for all ages, from children to adults, and for use by therapists, speech-language pathologists, and educators. • Full Multilingual Support (Global AAC): Available in English, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Spanish, French, and Italian. • Evidence-Based Development: Created in collaboration with AAC experts, speech-language pathologists, and families. ★ Essential Sections for Development and Autonomy The card categories were designed to cover the full spectrum of daily communication needs: • Everyday Life: Essential words and phrases for everyday life. • Personal (Emotions and Needs): Communication of emotions, physiological needs, clothing, pain, and greetings. • Routines: Structured visual support for the day. • Food: Detailed categories of food, drinks, fruits, and desserts. • Communication Boards: Hospital, yes/no, and specific situations. • Quick Responses: Short, objective phrases for interaction. • Fun: Leisure options, games, and social interaction. • Animals and Places: Expanded vocabulary for environments (home, school, park). • Learning (Precursors to Literacy): Alphabet, numbers, colors, vowels, and shapes. ★ The Power of a Voice Every touch is a step toward independence and full expression. Matraquinha transforms silence into connection and words, ensuring that "I want," "I need," and "I love you" are spoken and understood. Matraquinha was created for people with autism, nonverbal communication, and anyone who needs support expressing themselves. Download Matraquinha and promote social inclusion through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Questions or suggestions: help@matraquinha.com.br Want to suggest new cards, sections, or languages? Send an email to: matraquinha@matraquinha.com.br