Training
An interactive learning mode that helps new users and their communication partners discover the symbol board step by step. Training mode highlights symbols, guides navigation through categories, and builds confidence before switching to full communication mode.
What is Training Mode?
A guided introduction to the symbol board that teaches users where words are, how categories work, and how to build sentences — all through interactive practice with visual and audio feedback.
Guided Symbol Discovery
Training mode walks users through the communication board one category at a time. Symbols are highlighted with visual cues and spoken aloud when tapped, reinforcing the connection between image, word, and location.
Users learn where core words and categories live on the board, building the motor memory patterns that make independent communication faster over time.
Step-by-Step Progression
Training follows a structured path — starting with the most essential core words (want, more, stop, yes, no), then expanding to categories, descriptors, and sentence building. Each step builds on the last.
Therapists and parents can customize which words and categories to focus on, matching the training sequence to the user's current goals and developmental stage.
Practice Sentence Building
Users practice combining symbols into meaningful phrases and sentences. The sentence bar shows the selected symbols in sequence, and speech output reads the full sentence aloud — providing immediate feedback on communication attempts.
This guided sentence-building practice bridges the gap between knowing where individual symbols are and using them together for real communication.
Key Features
Training mode is designed to accelerate learning and build confidence for both communicators and their support teams.
Visual Highlighting
Target symbols are highlighted with animations and color cues, drawing attention to the next step in the learning sequence.
Audio Reinforcement
Every tapped symbol is spoken aloud with high-quality text-to-speech, reinforcing word recognition through multiple senses.
Customizable Sequences
Therapists can set which words, categories, and skills to train — adapting the experience to each user's therapy goals.
Progress Tracking
See which symbols and categories the user has practiced and how often, helping therapists plan next steps.
Partner Training
Not just for the communicator — Training mode also helps parents, teachers, and aides learn the board layout alongside the user.
Seamless Transition
When training is complete, switching to full communication mode is one tap away. The board layout stays identical — no relearning needed.
Who Benefits from Training?
Training mode supports everyone in the communication journey — from the person using AAC to the people around them.
New AAC Users
Children or adults just starting with symbol-based communicationParents & Families
Learning the board layout to model language at homeSpeech Therapists
Structured tool for introducing vocabulary in therapy sessionsTeachers & Aides
Getting familiar with the system to support students in classTransitioning Users
Moving from another AAC system and learning Isaac's layoutEarly Communicators
Young children building their first vocabulary with guided supportCognitive Rehabilitation
Adults relearning communication after stroke or brain injuryCaregivers & Support Staff
Anyone supporting a communicator who needs to learn the toolFrom Training to Communication
Training mode is the first step in a smooth progression toward independent communication.
Interactive, step-by-step introduction to the symbol board with visual highlighting, audio feedback, and customizable sequences.
The complete communication board with all vocabulary, categories, and sentence building — ready for everyday use.
High Contrast, Symbols Only, Text & Keyboard — each adapts the display for specific needs while using the same vocabulary.
Training Resources
Guides and materials to help get the most out of Training mode.
Training Quick Start Guide
Step-by-step instructions for setting up and running a first training session with a new user.
Modeling Guide for Parents
How to use Training mode to learn the board yourself, so you can model language naturally for your child.
Therapy Integration Guide
Best practices for incorporating Training mode into speech therapy sessions, with goal-setting templates and progress tracking tips.
Start training today
Download Isaac AAC for free and begin with Training mode — the easiest way to learn the communication board, included in every installation.
