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 parent coaching and a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach. It’s practice and guidance that works alongside an RCI-registered therapist, never in place of one.
Talk to a SpeechStep Coach — free
Book a free online Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach — guidance and a home-practice plan, from anywhere in India.
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 instant AI feedback on every sound — 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, a Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach is free and available now, and affordable ongoing 1:1 coaching can be arranged after it. Local licensed therapists in your own country are coming soon in most markets, and already available in India.
Start with a free Welcome Session
Talk to a SpeechStep Coach online. You’ll leave with a clear read on your child’s speech and a home plan — free, from anywhere in India.
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, plus a free online Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach. 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 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?＋
Free practice runs in your browser today — you can start with your child right now, at no cost. The SpeechStep app (daily practice plus instant AI feedback on every 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. Your first Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach is free, and affordable ongoing 1:1 coaching can be arranged after it. 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.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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