Choosing the right symbol software

Writing with Symbols 2000 is being replaced by the Communicate Series. Below is a description of the two main Communicate products to help you choose which is the best for you.

Communicate: In Print 2 Communicate: In Print 2


The teacher tool for:

  • Creating worksheets
  • Symbol books
  • Timetables
  • Flashcards
teacher tool

With masses of FREE and low-cost resources
 available, ready to use.

Single Licence £93

Communicate: SymWriter Communicate: SymWriter


The student tool for:

  • Writing with symbol-support
  • On-screen grids for vocabulary
  • Continuous documents
  • Smart symbolising.
student tool

Comes with example activities and an easy to use designer. Free and Low-cost resources in development

Single Licence £139
Discounted to £93 if you have Communicate In Print or Writing with Symbols 2000

Writing with Symbols is not compatible with Vista and some new computer hardware. If you are using Windows 2000 or above we recommend you use Communicate: In Print or Communicate: SymWriter.

If you are using Windows 98, you can still purchase Writing with Symbols.

Writing with Symbols 2000 Writing with Symbols 2000

 

Comparison Chart - Feature comparison for Writing with Symbols and Communicate: SymWriter


Other symbol software includes:
Communicate: By Choice
Communicate: Webwide
Thinking with Pictures
Boardmaker
Boardmaker Plus