A keyboard which simply displays the typed text

by Josh
(UK)

Hello

I am a support worker for an autistic adult. He can type but not speak and he finds writing uncomfortable. I would like a product that simply allows him to type what he wants to say and for what he types to be displayed on a non-backlit screen, perhaps LCD so it can be read in bright sunlight. No text-to speech. Tablets have too much functionality. Ebook readers are a possibility, but again they are complex. Maybe language translator gadgets would work, but they are confusing because we would not be using them for what they were designed for. I just want a simple display-what-you-type gadget. I can't find one. They must surely exist, but I don't know what they are called. Can you help?

Many thanks

Josh

Click here to post comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Speech Therapy Questions and Answers.

Bridget is an ASHA certified, practicing speech language pathologist. She is passionate about providing parents with information on child speech and language development as well as provide functional, easy activities to do at home! Parents have the power to make a real difference. Follow Bridget at Facebook and Pinterest for more fun!