Scene & Heard Pro | Therapy Box

New Update

Take photos and attach hotspots to create visual scene displays. Use images of your home, school or community for context-supported communication.

What are Visual Scenes and Who Can They Be Useful For?

Visual scenes are helpful tools that show pictures or videos of real-life situations. They make it easier for people, especially those with autism, learning difficulties, or speech challenges, to understand and communicate their thoughts. By using visual scenes, children and adults can better express themselves, learn new skills, and navigate their daily lives with more confidence.

What Are the 4 Different Scene Types in Scene & Heard Pro?

Scene & Heard Pro offers four exciting types of visual scenes:

1. Video Visual Scenes:

These scenes use short videos to bring situations to life, making learning dynamic and engaging.

2. Image Visual Scenes:

Simple and clear images show specific activities or environments, helping users understand and remember important concepts.

3. Hybrid Scenes:

Combining images and symbols, hybrid scenes provide a richer learning experience by blending different formats to capture attention.

4. Grid Scenes:

These scenes use a grid layout to display multiple images at once, making it easier for users to choose and communicate their preferences.

Scene & Heard Pro Library

View a range of pre-made scenes for Scene & Heard Pro. Get some new ideas and download the scenes to import and use directly in the app.

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Scene & Heard Pro is packed with features that support communication and learning:

Visual Timetable

Create easy-to-follow schedules that show what activities are coming up, helping users stay organised and prepared.

Multi-Language

Scene & Heard Pro now supports a wider range of languages,

including Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German,

Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish,

and Swedish.

New

Communication Books

Make personalised communication books from scenes which can be shared and printed.

Share Scenes

Easily share scenes with teachers, family, or friends, so everyone can support the user's communication journey.

Transition to Literacy

Helps users build early reading skills by connecting images with written words

New Languages in Scene & Heard Pro

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Scene & Heard Pro is now available in 10 different languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.

Simply choose your language the first time you open the app, or switch in the Languages section of Settings.

Menus, navigation, and default content are fully localised, helping users, families, and professionals work in their preferred language. This makes it easier to personalise scenes, support communication across different environments, and use the app confidently at home, in school, or in therapy sessions.

Our Collaboration with the AAC RERC

Therapy Box collaboration with RERC on AAC

The RERC on AAC is a collaborative centre committed to advancing knowledge and producing innovative engineering solutions in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). We welcomed the expertise and feedback of the team during our development of this app.

Scene & Heard Pro is an exciting addition to the AAC field! It is a powerful, easy to learn tool to support language and literacy development and enhance communication and community participation. The app incorporates cutting edge research by the RERC on AAC team to improve outcomes for people with complex communication needs.
Professors Janice Light and David McNaughton - RERC on AAC