According to Dietz et al. (2006), context-rich photographs can establish an effective communication medium for adults with aphasia who use AAC. Scene & Heard Pro lets you take photos in your environment to use for Visual Scene Displays.
Here is how to add Visual Scenes in Scene & Heard Pro:
To add visual scenes in Scene & Heard Pro, follow these steps:
Open the App: Launch the Scene & Heard Pro app on your device.
Create a New Scene:
Navigate to the main screen.
Tap on the "+" or "New Scene" button to create a new scene.
Name the Scene:
Enter a title for your scene in the provided text box.
Add a Background Image:
Tap on the "Background" or "Add Image" option.
Choose to upload an image from your device's gallery, take a new photo using the camera, or select an image from the app's built-in library.
Add Hotspots:
Once the background image is set, you can add hotspots (interactive elements) to the scene.
Tap on the "Add Hotspot" button.
Place the hotspot on the desired location on the image.
Customize the hotspot by adding labels, images, sounds, or videos.
Customize Hotspots:
After placing a hotspot, you can edit it to make it interactive.
Add images, sounds, text, or video clips to each hotspot by selecting the appropriate options.
You can also link hotspots to other scenes for navigation.
Save the Scene:
Once all hotspots are added and customized, tap on the "Save" button to save your scene.
Review your scene by testing the hotspots to ensure they work as intended.
Organize Scenes:
If you have multiple scenes, organize them in the desired order within the app's menu.
You can link scenes together using the hotspots, creating a navigable visual story or communication board.
Test and Use:
Go through the scenes to ensure everything works as expected.
Use the scenes for visual storytelling, communication, or educational purposes.
Export or Share (Optional):
If needed, you can export or share your scenes with others through the app’s export or sharing features.
