Online Speech Therapy Support for Kids — by Country | SpeechStep
Wherever you live, the problem is the same: long waits, limited sessions, and not knowing how to practise at home. SpeechStep helps families in every country with AI-guided daily speech practice, parent coaching, and a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach. Choose your country below to see local costs, options, and how SpeechStep fits.
Talk to a SpeechStep Coach — free
Book a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach — guidance on your child’s speech and a simple home-practice plan, wherever you live.
The same problem, everywhere
Speech services differ from country to country, but parents everywhere run into the same handful of problems: long waiting lists, expensive private therapy, only a short session or two a week, and no clear idea how to practise at home.
The scale is real. In the UK, over 40,000 children were waiting more than 12 weeks for speech and language therapy as of June 2024. In the US, the median school speech pathologist caseload reached 50 students in 2024 — well above what’s considered manageable.1,2
What SpeechStep does about it
Helping children speak with confidence through daily AI-guided speech practice — the practice your child does at home between (or while waiting for) professional support.
Daily speech practice that helps children build confidence between professional sessions — or structured, parent-guided practice while your family is waiting for support.
- AI-powered daily speech practice with instant, gentle feedback.
- Parent coaching so you know what to work on and how.
- Progress tracking you can share with a therapist.
- A free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach whenever you want direction.
Practice and guidance — not a diagnosis
SpeechStep is daily practice and parent coaching. It doesn’t diagnose or treat, and it doesn’t replace a licensed speech-language therapist where your child needs one.
Choose your country
Pick your country for local costs, waiting times, how services work, and how SpeechStep fits in. Don’t see yours yet? The free Welcome Session is open to families anywhere.
- United Kingdom — NHS waits and private costs.
- United States — insurance, IEPs and practice between sessions.
- India — affordable practice and online options.
- Australia — NDIS, Medicare and daily practice.
- Singapore — private, public and early-intervention options.
Wherever you are, start here
Book a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach. You’ll get a clear read on your child’s speech and a simple home plan — free.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries does SpeechStep support?＋
SpeechStep works for families anywhere — it’s daily practice you do at home, plus an online Welcome Session. We publish detailed local guides for the UK, US, India, Australia and Singapore, with more countries to come.
Is SpeechStep the same in every country?＋
The product is the same everywhere: AI-guided speech practice, parent coaching, and a free Welcome Session. What changes is the local context — costs, waiting times and how services work — which our country guides explain.
Can SpeechStep help my child from home?＋
Yes. SpeechStep is designed for daily home practice — your child practises target sounds with instant feedback, and you get simple guidance on what to focus on. You can also book a free online Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach to plan the right next steps.
Is the Welcome Session a diagnosis or therapy?＋
No. It is free parent guidance and coaching — a SpeechStep Coach helps you understand your child’s speech and gives you a practical home plan. It is not a formal diagnosis and does not replace a licensed speech-language pathologist where one is needed.
What if we’re already waiting for or seeing a therapist?＋
That’s exactly where SpeechStep fits. If you’re on a waiting list, daily practice keeps your child progressing until the appointment. If you already see a therapist, SpeechStep is the practice in between the sessions, where most of the real progress happens — many therapists recommend daily home practice for exactly this reason.
How much does SpeechStep cost?＋
The app is free to start, and unlocking more is a one-time launch price — not a monthly subscription. SpeechStep Practice adds 1,000+ practice words and daily practice; SpeechStep AI adds instant AI feedback on every sound, progress tracking, and a parent dashboard. You’ll see your exact local price at checkout. The initial Welcome Session is free, and affordable ongoing 1:1 coaching with our speech professionals is available now (arranged after your Welcome Session); local licensed therapists in your own country are coming soon in most markets (already available in India).
Can I work with a real speech professional too?＋
Yes. Start with a free Welcome Session with one of our SpeechStep Coaches — that’s available today. For ongoing 1:1 help you have two options: (1) the SpeechStep Network — affordable, English-speaking speech coaching at one simple price, available now and arranged with you after your Welcome Session; and (2) local licensed therapists in your own country for local clinical care, available in India today and coming soon in most other markets. Book the free Welcome Session and we’ll match you to what fits. Your app practice and progress travel with you either way.
Talk to a SpeechStep Coach — free
Book your free Welcome Session. Your coach reviews your child’s practice and gives you guidance and a simple home plan — no diagnosis, no pressure.
References
2 sources from authoritative bodies. Last reviewed July 2026.
- 1.GOV.UKEarlier support for speech and language for 20,000 children — government press release, 2025.
- 2.ASHA2024 Schools Survey: SLP Caseload and Workload Characteristics — survey report, 2024.
Keep reading
United Kingdom
NHS waits, private costs, and how SpeechStep helps.
Read →United States
Insurance, IEPs, and practice between sessions.
Read →India
Affordable daily practice, anywhere in India.
Read →Australia
NDIS, costs, and daily practice at home.
Read →Singapore
Private and public options, plus home practice.
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