Tobii SymbolMate

The full spectrum of communication

SymbolMate is ideal for creating paper-based communication pages and educational material with symbols, text or photos.

SymbolMate allows for the creation of communication pages for AAC users and their static devices with pre-designed templates. Along with supporting communication needs, SymbolMate is the perfect tool for building visual schedules and social skill activities for children with autism. It also supports literacy development by allowing the educator to create books and symbol-based literacy activities for emergent readers.

Symbols developed for communication

SymbolStix® is the most comprehensive and consistent symbol library available; including more than 15,000 professionally line drawn symbols. The symbol library is updated regularly to keep up with current events, topics or news-worthy people, helping to engage users in daily news and extending their vocabulary and conversation.

Works in perfect unison with Tobii S32

Tobii SymbolMate 1.1 works seamlessly with the Tobii S32, a communication device for pre-recorded speech, audio and IR.

• Create, edit, manage and print page sets
• Centrally manage settings and contents on one or more S32, perfect for class room environments
• Record and transfer audio
• Clustering of keys makes it easy to create visual scenes

Features

SymbolMate is packed with features that make it easy to use, some of them are:

• 15,000+ SymbolStix® symbols developed for communication.
• Current news pictures available for download.
• Supports Widgit, Bliss, Pictogram and PCS symbols.
• Symbols translated into multiple languages.
• Supports png, jpg, gif, wmf, emf, tiff and bmp image file formats.
• Create your own picture libraries on the fly. Tools for inserting text and symbols.
• Built-in symbol editor for modifying symbols as needed. Appropriate for all ages and skill levels.
• Compatible with Tobii Communicator , fully dynamic communication software.
• Pages can be imported from Boardmaker® Ships with templates for most widely used static AAC devices.
• Customize and print to any paper format.
• Create pages from predefined templates; communication devices, calendars,activities or schedules or storyboards.
• Intuitive and easy to use software tools and preferences for editing.