Question 1

What is Scene & Heard Pro?

Accepted Answer

Scene & Heard Pro is an AAC app available on iOS and Android.

It allows users to take photos and videos and attach hotspots to create visual scene displays. Images of their home, school or community can be used for context supported communication.
Visual scene displays are when you use a  photo or picture to communicate a message. The photo or picture often depicts a familiar image or scene, and the user can touch hotspots or specific parts of the scene to communicate pre- programmed messages.

The app includes many other helpful features, including a visual timetable, communication books, transition to literacy and scene sharing.

If you would like to learn more about Scene & Heard Pro, we have lots of information available:
Watch our Scene & Heard Pro in 5 minutes video for a quick overview:

Find lots more helpful information and images on our website:

Check out our Udemy course, which also provides an intro into visual scene displays more generally:

Question 2

Which languages is Scene & Heard Pro available in?

Accepted Answer

Scene & Heard Pro is available in Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. You can also create content in any language you like!

Question 3

What can I access within Settings?

Accepted Answer

Within the Settings of Scene & Heard Pro, you can access the following options to personalise the app to your needs:

TTS Voice Selection: Choose from various text-to-speech voices to suit user preferences.
Hotspot and Grid Cell Customisation: Adjust the colour and appearance of hotspots and grid cells for a more personalized, engaging experience.
Transition to Literacy Customisation: Customise colour and appearance settings.
Hiding Options: Control which items are visible or hidden between communication books, scenes, and visual timetables for streamlined use.
Import and Export: Easily share scenes across devices by importing or exporting content.
Head Tracking Setup (for compatible devices): Set up head tracking, including head position and selection methods, for hands-free navigation.
Language: Switch languages through the Languages side panel of the Settings.
Support: Access help and resources to assist with any questions or issues.
Payment and Subscription Information (for subscription version): Manage your subscription and payment details directly within the app.
Research and Contributors: Learn more about the research and contributors behind Scene & Heard Pro’s development.

Question 4

How do I use a scene?

Accepted Answer

Tap on a scene within your scene library to open it.

Hotspots cover an area of the picture. Tapping on it will cause media to play. Media includes audio recordings, text spoken out using the iOS voice, video recording or a symbol. You can also link a new scene using a hotspot.

Question 5

How can I add a communication book?

Accepted Answer

Add a communication book by tapping on the book icon on the homepage, then press the add icon.

Next tap on the image icon to add an image (either from your camera roll or captured directly from the iPad camera) and enter a title in the text field before pressing the next icon.

Scroll through your scene library, tapping on the scenes you wish to add, in the order you want to add them. Tapping on a scene a second time will remove it from the communication book.

When you are done, press play. You can navigate through your communication book by tapping the tabs on the side or by swiping up and down.

Question 6

How do I add a new scene?

Accepted Answer

To add a new scene, tap the add button on the homepage and choose the button for scenes. Then you can choose to capture from camera, draw a new scene, duplicate a scene or choose an image from your iPad gallery.

Once you have your picture, you will be taken to the scene editor. Give your scene a name.

One hotspot will already be showing, tap and hold on the corners to reshape it and tap and hold in the middle to drag it around the screen. Once you are happy with the placement of your hotspot, press the middle again and then press edit. Here you can choose what you would like the hotspot to link to: audio, video, a symbol or a scene/task link. Tap on the save button once you are finished.

To add a symbol to your scene, press the add scene symbol button (this will appear at the bottom of your screen). You can type a keyword into our symbol search to find a symbol from our library. Alternatively, you can select an image from your iPad gallery. When you find the one you want, tap on it to select it. To have a sound play as the symbol appears, go to the audio section. Press save once you are done.

To save the scene, press the save button in the top right corner.

For more in depth information about how to use our app, visit our user guide: https://therapy-box.co.uk/docs/S&H_user_guide_English.pdf

Question 7

Scene & Heard has been retired?

Accepted Answer

Yes, It will no longer be available to purchase from the App Store. If you already have Scene + Heard installed, you will not lose access and can still use it on your device. However, it will not be updated, and Apple may choose to remove it at some point.

Scene & Heard Pro is our new visual scene display app which is available through an upfront purchase or a subscription.

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