Talk and Play 4.2

Talk and Play is a free, open-source augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and leisure platform developed by SciFY NPO. It helps children and adults with complex communication needs express themselves and enjoy everyday activities through a simple, highly customizable interface.

Key features:

• Communication boards you can tailor to each user with symbols, images, text, and recorded messages
• Clear, large buttons and a distraction-free layout designed for ease of use
• Access to “play” activities—such as simple games, music, photos, and storytelling—to support engagement and learning
• Flexible access methods, including switch scanning and compatibility with a range of input devices (e.g., switches, eye trackers, head pointers, keyboard/mouse), depending on your setup
• Multiple user profiles and easy content editing for families, educators, and therapists
• Multilingual support and community-driven content sharing to adapt to different needs and cultures
• Free and open-source licensing that encourages customization and collaboration

Who it’s for:

• People with ALS, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual or developmental disabilities, aphasia, or other conditions affecting speech and motor control
• Families, schools, and therapy settings seeking an accessible, affordable AAC solution

Talk and Play empowers users to communicate, learn, and participate more independently—bringing “talk” and “play” together in one adaptable platform.

Talk and Play is developed by SciFY NPO. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.2. The names of program executable files are run.exe, talk-n-play.exe and tnp.exe.