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Ordering food independently

A tap-and-talk picture board for ordering food independently, with spoken messages, choices and links to the original TouchChat download.

Open the picture board

Preview the original page and download its TouchChat file →

Browser speech uses an available device voice. The original download is a separate file with its own layout and device-check notes.

Printable picture board and PDF →

Set up a real conversation

Look at the actual menu before ordering. Give the teen control over their message and time to communicate directly.

Words to have nearby

• I would like to order
• Please wait for my device
• What is in this?
• I want it without this
• Keep items separate

The board also keeps yes, no, help and stop nearby. Use these messages for real choices and responses, without requiring a particular button as the correct answer.

One way to join in

You could model “Help me” when it fits your own meaning, then leave time for the other person’s idea. Respond to their chosen message, gesture or other communication, including a refusal or a different plan.

Try another version

Use a pretend menu to try out an order before going out.

Make it fit the communicator

Choose a comfortable screen position and button size. Keep their usual vocabulary available alongside the activity. A person can participate by speaking, pointing, looking, signing or using another established access method. The browser board offers direct touch or click; it does not provide a complete individualized access setup.

The original page is labeled Device-test draft. Before adding a native file to an everyday device, back up the existing vocabulary and check the imported pictures, speech and navigation separately. See the import guide.

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