Ask for direct wording
“Could you tell me exactly what you need me to do next?”
Asking for help at workWords for your conversations, with tonen
Choose a script, adapt the wording or explore a possible reply. tonen offers practical communication support for autistic adults on iPhone, before a conversation, in the moment and afterwards.
21 free scripts. Optional Premium. iPhone only.
Start with the free tools
Start with 21 free scripts, Box Breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding and one free use each of Reply Helper, Perspective Helper and Debrief. Premium adds the full script library, Phone Call Mode, Body Scan, Safe Place and 50 requests per week shared across the three Helpers.
Bundled scripts and core Calm exercises work offline; Premium content still requires Premium access. Generating replies, perspectives, debriefs and custom scripts needs an internet connection. tonen supports English, German, French and Spanish.
Choose a communication format that suits you
tonen supports choosing and adapting words. It is not a symbol-based AAC app or a speech-generating device. A script does not require eye contact, a particular speaking style or hiding your communication needs. You and the other person can agree on direct language, a slower pace or written follow-up.
Ask for processing time
“I need a little time to think. Can I reply in writing this afternoon?”
Communication preferences and examplesKeep a pause line ready
“I need to pause this conversation. Can we agree a time to continue?”
Difficult-conversation scriptsWhat you can do in tonen
Prepare your words. Browse conversation scripts and choose direct, warm, firmer or softer wording. Save favourites for another time. Tone options change the text; they do not change your spoken voice. Explore the script library.
Consider a reply. Reply Helper offers three possible responses to a message. You choose what fits and decide what to send. Perspective Helper explores possible interpretations of a situation; it cannot know what another person intended.
Prepare for a call. Premium Phone Call Mode keeps an opener, useful details and pause lines together. It does not make or listen to the call. Try the appointment-booking script on the website.
Reflect or take a pause. Debrief offers prompts to review what happened and consider a next step. Calm Kit includes optional guided exercises. You can stop or skip an exercise; these tools do not promise to prevent overload or treat anxiety.
Your words and your choice
Generated suggestions can miss context. Check that they preserve your meaning and do not add facts, apologies or commitments you did not intend. You can use another communication format, ask for time or leave a suggestion unused. tonen is practical wording support, not therapy or a symbol-based or speech-generating AAC system.
Online Helpers process information you provide. Avoid unnecessary personal details and read tonen’s privacy policy for storage, processing and your choices.