

#SYMBOL STIX SOFTWARE#
Can also purchase the metafiles for use in many other third party software programs.ĭependent on software licensing and distribution intention.

Many people have used them in the Writing with Symbols Program, especially in special school s and adult services to develop resources with Symbol Supported Text.Īvailable as the primary symbol set in the Widgit software applications SymWriter and InPrint.Īlso available as an add-on for programs such as Boardmaker Clicker 7. Over 11,000 symbols covering a core library of over 35,000 wordsĬommonly used in Australia as an alternative to PCS.

Used by all ages but perhaps more to support curriculum of school students and used by adults more. They are a rule based symbol set and have a schematic structure which makes learning easier once the rules are known. They were developed to support literacy and to help make information accessible to those struggling with traditional orthography. Widgit Symbols Developed in the UK and previously known as Rebus Symbols and the Widgit Literacy Symbols. Permission to use commercially must be obtained. They are not as widely used anymore mainly due to the limited number of symbols available and the lack of further development.ĬOMPIC Publishing Software is available which gives access to the 1,700 symbols. These symbols were widely used in Australia, and more specifically in Victoria in the late 1980’s to 1990s. Both adults and children can use the pictographs in a variety of settings to assist with overcoming communication and/or literacy difficulties. Initially developed as an augmentative communication resource, COMPIC can be utilised in a variety of situations including Schools, Hospitals, and Community. COMPIC pictographs are based on the international symbol conventions and represent a wide range of concepts, activities and objects. These were developed in the USA and have been localised with Australian terms.ĬOMPIC COMPIC is a set of computer generated line drawings (pictographs) created and developed in Victoria, Australia. School, People, Feelings, Actions, Leisure etc.Įach of these 20 collections contain approximately 300 symbols. The look of these symbols is more detailed and the symbols are organised according to categories e.g. The new and growing collection of PCS ThinLine symbols use a more precise style that is often helpful for conveying academic topics. These were developed for use primarily with the newly released Boardmaker Studio to give a new fresh alternative to the classic library and also to be able to be manipulated easily within the new platform. PCS (Picture Communication Symbols) ThinLine Developed by Mayer-Johnson as an alternative to the PCS Classic symbols. Permission is usually granted as long as the symbols are acknowledged,
#SYMBOL STIX PRO#
You can also request new symbols via their website.īoardmaker (for creating printed resources) Boardmaker Plus Boardmaker with SD Pro Boardmaker Studio(for creating printed and interactive resources)Īlso available as an add on for Clicker 7Īvailable as a symbol set in the DynaVox range of devices. There are also many country specific libraries. Developed in USA but localised for many countries including Aus & NZ. These are often referred to as Boardmaker Symbols.

The original PCS are most often used with children, young students, and adults who have grown accustomed to the familiar style.Ĥ,500 in the core library and the rest are available as addendums They can be used in a variety of environments including classrooms/educational facilities, clinical settings and at home. They were originally designed for developing communication aids.
#SYMBOL STIX FULL#
PCS (Picture Communication Symbols) Classic Picture Communication Symbols™ (PCS) are simple images that represent everything from single words to full messages.
