SpeechStep for US Families: Practice Between Your Child’s Therapy Sessions
“My child gets 30 minutes a week — is that enough?” It usually isn’t, on its own. SpeechStep turns the days between your child’s therapy sessions into daily, AI-guided speech practice with simple parent guidance. It works alongside your child’s SLP — 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 every US parent knows
Your child sees their speech therapist for a short session once or twice a week, then comes home. A common school pattern is just 30 minutes, twice weekly — and with heavy caseloads, that’s often all a therapist can offer.1,2
The rest of the week is where progress is won or lost — and it’s usually left to parents with no clear plan.
How SpeechStep fits into your week
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 — a few focused minutes, not a chore.
- 2They get instant, gentle feedback on how each sound was said, so practice is accurate.
- 3You get simple coaching on what to work on and how, without needing to be a specialist.
- 4You see progress over time, and bring that momentum back to your child’s therapist.
Alongside your SLP, not instead of them
SpeechStep is built to reinforce what your child works on in therapy. Share their progress with your SLP — the two together are far stronger than either alone.
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
Is SpeechStep a replacement for my child’s speech therapist?＋
No. SpeechStep is daily practice and parent guidance between sessions. It doesn’t diagnose or treat and doesn’t replace a licensed SLP. It makes the time between your child’s therapy sessions count.
My child is on a waitlist for therapy — can we start now?＋
Yes. That’s one of the best times to begin. Daily practice keeps your child moving forward while you wait.
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.Apraxia KidsFrequency of Speech Therapy — parent portal article.
- 2.ASHA2024 Schools Survey: SLP Caseload and Workload Characteristics — survey report, 2024.
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