Speak Out Kids Speech Development App
Main information
Service categories: Information, advice and advocacy, Schools and education providers, Specialist equipment and adaptations
Autism friendly award URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speakout.mobile
Speak Out Kids is a mobile app designed to support the development of speech and language in young children, especially those on the autism spectrum. Inspired by the creator's autistic son, the app provides a safe, friendly, and engaging environment for learning new words, building sentences, and improving communication skills.
Key features include:
- Interactive games that associate images, words, and sounds.
- Narrated stories with word-by-word highlighting to improve reading and comprehension.
- Visual vocabulary cards with audio support in multiple languages.
- Custom image and voice options, allowing parents or therapists to personalize learning.
Designed with accessibility in mind, including support for children with speech delays and non-verbal communication.
With over 48,000 downloads worldwide, Speak Out Kids has been embraced by families and therapists alike as a valuable assistive tool for communication development.
Eligibility
Age: From age 1 to 15
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Children under the age of 12 years, children with complex needs and their parents or carers, Parent/carer of a child, Professional, School, Students, Young person
Referral Sources: Education
Covers: Cambridgeshire, East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Belfast, Causeway Coast and Glens, Derry City and Strabane, Fermanagh and Omagh, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mid and East Antrim, Mid Ulster, Newry, Mourne and Down, South Belfast area
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Generic, Has autism-specific elements, Learning disability, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training
Other specialisms: Speech development
Regulatory or professional certifications:
Certification: Google Play Teachers Certified