Our Story

A Father’s Dedication

TalkThisWay.ai was born from one father’s unwavering determination to help his son communicate. Asif is the proud father of Danyal, who faces the challenges of autism and apraxia of speech. After trying numerous existing AAC apps without success, Asif took matters into his own hands. He designed and built a communication tool specifically tailored to Danyal's unique needs.

Danyal using Talkthisway.ai

A New Approach

Existing AAC tools often combined comprehension and communication, particularly targeting younger children with autism. However, Asif realized Danyal's comprehension skills were strong - it was purely the expression and communication aspects he struggled with. Separating these two critical elements allowed for a targeted, effective solution.

Alignment with Aphasia

It was through this insight that Asif saw a strong alignment with the needs of individuals suffering from Aphasia - people who have excellent comprehension but significant difficulty expressing themselves verbally. The app was tweaked to align with the needs of Aphasia sufferers specifically for a number of benefits:

  • Minimal Input Required: Create full sentences with fewer taps.

  • Limitless Expression: Unlimited sentence generation possibilities.

  • Realistic Synthesized Voices: Natural, engaging conversations.

  • Designed for Intelligence: Assumes strong comprehension, overcoming communication barriers.

  • Highly Accessible and Portable: Works seamlessly in any internet-connected browser.

  • One-Finger Use: Ideal for limited mobility or motor control.

  • Fully Customizable: Adapts easily to individual preferences.

  • Alleviates Frustration: Enables accurate, clear expression of thoughts.