Everyday Speech vs Tactus Therapy

Everyday Speech is a web-based PK–12 social skills curriculum for educators. It uses video modeling, games, worksheets and prepared sessions to teach self-regulation, emotional recognition, conversation, self-advocacy, problem-solving, perspective taking, friendship and other social, behavioral and communication skills. The lesson library describes over 1,000 video modeling lessons and more than 800 ready-to-teach sessions. Each unit contains two pre-built sessions, following warmup, session opener, video lesson, practice and extension steps. Educators receive student progress tracking, pre- and post-assessments, session planning and homework tools. Videos, worksheets and games can be shared in Google Classroom through content links. The platform runs in a browser without installation; its iPad app is no longer supported and has been removed from the App Store. Free sessions and resources are available, with a 30-day full-curriculum trial for new customers. Annual costs $599.99 a year per user; Monthly costs $839.88 a month per user.

Tactus Therapy offers adult rehabilitation apps and a browser-based Virtual Rehab Center for practicing language, speech, cognition, and swallowing skills. The web service is intended for clinicians, healthcare organizations, universities, patients, and families. It includes interactive treatments using speech recognition, feedback, cues, and difficulty that adjusts during practice. Tactus says certified speech-language pathologists design treatments based on research and clinical best practices; swallowing treatments are available to clinicians only. Clinician plans include interactive treatments, handouts, documentation tools, and homework for up to 10 patients. Pro Yearly costs $22 a year, billed at $22 per month and paid annually ($264/year), plus applicable taxes. Pro Monthly costs $27 a month, plus applicable taxes. Group plans are paid annually and quoted on request. Separate iOS and Android mobile apps are one-time purchases ranging from $10 to $30 USD plus tax, with individual app prices varying. The Virtual Rehab Center works in a web browser on any device, while the standalone mobile apps are available for iOS and Android. Tactus Therapy is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was founded in 2011.