Symboloud

Dad In A Shed

About this app

Symboloud is a professional-grade Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app that supports speech, language, and everyday communication for people of all ages.

Using the trusted SymbolStix symbol set, Symboloud makes it easy to build sentences, express needs, and join conversations at home, in school, in therapy, and in the community.

Symboloud is informed by the practical experience of Dad In A Shed working alongside AAC users and their families, prioritising low-friction setup, clear organisation, and fast access to the words people use most.

Key Features
• SymbolStix symbols included – widely used in education and therapy for clear, consistent visuals.
• Core vocabulary first – high-frequency words like go, want, help, and stop to power everyday communication.
• Extensive fringe vocabulary – ready-made folders for food & drink, people, places, hobbies, school, transport, emotions, and more.
• Quick phrases – preloaded expressions such as I need help, Please stop, and I’m tired for rapid communication.
• Flexible & customisable – edit, add, or rearrange tiles and folders to suit each individual.
• Downloadable packs – browse and add new words/folders from a growing in-app library when you need them.
• Share & collaborate – export/import your personalised vocabulary to move between devices or share with others.
• Free community resources – download ready-made grids and packs at symboloud.com/downloads with no accounts or logins.
• Lightweight & efficient – designed to run smoothly on a wide range of Android tablets and phones.

Who Symboloud Helps
• Families - giving children and adults a reliable voice at home and on the go.
• Therapists & teachers - a flexible AAC communication app for supporting learning and participation.
• AAC users - a practical tool that respects choice, dignity, and independence.

Why Choose Symboloud

Research and practice in AAC highlight the importance of core vocabulary, the small set of high-frequency words that drives most daily communication. By combining these powerful core words with fringe vocabulary (foods, people, places, hobbies), Symboloud supports both quick requests and rich, novel sentences.

Our design goals are simple: accessibility, flexibility, and speed. Clear categories, fast navigation, customisable layouts, and dependable SymbolStix symbols help users communicate more, with less effort.

Features at a glance:
• Word prediction with symbols
• No accounts, logins, or subscriptions required
• Built-in SymbolStix symbol library
• Evidence-informed core vocabulary for everyday use
• Wide fringe vocabulary across daily life topics
• Quick phrases for urgent and routine communication
• Customisable tiles, folders, and layouts
• Access to free downloadable vocabulary packs
• Simple export and import of personalised grids
• Efficient performance across Android devices

What’s new

Initial release