SpeechStep for Indian Families: Affordable Speech Practice, Anywhere
No qualified therapist nearby, or in-clinic fees adding up? SpeechStep gives your child affordable, AI-guided daily speech practice on a normal phone — in any city or town in India — with simple parent guidance. It’s practice and guidance that works alongside an RCI-registered therapist, never in place of one.
Start daily practice at home — free
Guided practice runs in your browser with a free parent account. SpeechStep is practice, not therapy: if your child may need a therapist, your country’s register of licensed professionals is the place to start.
The problem many Indian families face
You’ve noticed your child needs help with their speech — but the nearest qualified therapist is in a bigger city, fully booked, or expensive for weekly visits. Qualified speech-language pathologists in India number only in the low thousands and are concentrated in metros, so this is an everyday reality for families across the country.1
How SpeechStep helps
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.
- 1Your child practises their target sounds daily on a normal phone — a few focused minutes.
- 2They get instant, gentle feedback on how each sound was said.
- 3You get simple coaching on what to work on, in plain language.
- 4You see progress over time — and can share it with a therapist when you see one.
Alongside a qualified therapist
Where your child needs a professional, SpeechStep helps you get the most from those sessions and keeps practice going in between. Look for RCI registration when choosing a therapist.
What it costs
The SpeechStep app — daily practice with AI feedback on the R sound and listen-and-compare for the others — is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play, and you can ask us to tell you the moment it lands. You do not have to wait for it: free guided practice runs in your browser today with a free parent account. SpeechStep does not offer one-to-one sessions with its own speech professionals. SpeechStep does not provide regulated therapy with a clinician licensed in your country. If your child may need therapy, your country’s own register of licensed therapists is the place to find one.
Start daily practice at home — free
Guided practice runs in your browser with a free parent account. SpeechStep is practice, not therapy: if your child may need a therapist, your country’s register of licensed professionals is the place to start.
Frequently asked questions
We don’t have a speech therapist in our town — can SpeechStep help?＋
Yes. SpeechStep runs on a normal phone and gives your child structured daily practice from anywhere in India. It doesn’t replace an RCI-registered therapist where one is needed, but it makes sure your child keeps progressing.
Is SpeechStep a replacement for a speech therapist?＋
No. It’s daily practice and parent guidance. It doesn’t diagnose or treat and doesn’t replace a qualified, RCI-registered therapist — it complements professional care and fills the gap when access is hard.
Can SpeechStep help my child from home?＋
Yes. SpeechStep is designed for daily home practice — your child practises target sounds, and you get simple guidance on what to focus on. It is practice, not therapy, and it does not diagnose.
Is SpeechStep a diagnosis or therapy?＋
No. SpeechStep is practice software with simple parent guidance. It does not diagnose or treat, and it does not replace a licensed speech-language pathologist where your child needs one.
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?＋
Free practice runs in your browser today with a free parent account — you can start with your child right now, at no cost. The SpeechStep app (daily practice with AI feedback on the R sound, progress tracking and a parent dashboard) is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play; we’ll publish the price when it launches and you can ask us to notify you. SpeechStep does not offer one-to-one sessions with its own speech professionals. SpeechStep does not provide regulated therapy with a clinician licensed in your country. If your child may need therapy, your country’s own register of licensed therapists is the place to find one.
Can I work with a real speech professional too?＋
Yes — with your own. SpeechStep works with the speech-language pathologist your family already sees. You invite them, or they invite you — nothing is shared until you both agree, and you can disconnect at any time. SpeechStep does not offer one-to-one sessions with its own speech professionals. SpeechStep does not provide regulated therapy with a clinician licensed in your country. If your child may need therapy, your country’s own register of licensed therapists is the place to find one. Your practice and progress stay in SpeechStep either way.
Start daily practice at home — free
Guided practice runs in your browser with a free parent account. SpeechStep is practice, not therapy: if your child may need a therapist, your country’s register of licensed professionals is the place to start.
References
2 sources from authoritative bodies. Last reviewed July 2026.
- 1.Peer-reviewedA Survey of Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in India — peer-reviewed study, 2017.
- 2.Rehabilitation Council of IndiaRehabilitation Council of India — statutory body site.
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