Speech therapy is a crucial part of your child’s development. The earlier you can introduce your child to speech therapy, the better their long-term outcomes will be.
But it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many apps out there with varying levels of quality, and it can be hard to tell which ones are worth investing in. This blog post will help cut through some of the noise and help you find the best apps for speech therapy preschoolers—so you can get started right away!
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Best Apps For Speech Therapy Preschool
One of the major indicators of cognitive ability in toddlers is speech development. However, some toddlers might find it challenging to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions using words. Thus, speech therapists recommend using speech therapy apps for toddlers to encourage them to start conversing and help improve their communication skills (1) (2).
Read this post as we list the best speech therapy apps that you can use to get your little one talking and conversing with you.
12 Speech Therapy Apps For Toddlers
Speech therapy refers to the techniques used to improve the overall communication skills of toddlers by addressing disorders, such as articulation, apraxia of speech, or stuttering. Some toddlers might also have trouble putting words together or using language (2). Here are a few speech therapy apps that you may use for your toddler.
- Articulation station
This comprehensive articulation app developed by Little Bee Speech helps toddlers improve their pronunciation and enunciation. It also provides a function where your toddler can record their voice and listen to it, which helps them work on their communication development.
Available on: iOS
- Khan Academy Kids
This is a comprehensive app that can help toddlers learn about language, phonics, and writing skills. It helps improve their emotional-social skills. This app can be used from preschool until second grade as it contains age-appropriate content for all. It also lets children engage in fun physical activities, such as dancing and yoga.
Available On: Android, iOS
- Monkey preschool lunchbox
This exciting app is a collection of seven games that may help your toddler improve their skills colors, words, counting, letters, differences, and matching skills. Kids may love the animated monkey that helps them easily navigate the learning activities and have lots of fun while playing with it.
Available On: iOS, Android
- Itsy Bitsy Spider
This is an interactive musical book developed by Duck Duck Moose. Itsy Bitsy spider takes the toddler on a journey with the spider as it goes up the water spout, comes down with the rain, and then watches the sun dry up the rain. It plays the familiar nursery rhyme in the background that the child may enjoy. This app also helps children develop a wide range of pronunciation and vocabulary while enjoying the story.
Available On: Android
- NACD Apraxia
This app was developed by the National Association for Child Development team and is useful for children suffering from childhood apraxia of speech/ dyspraxia. Speech therapists also recommend the use of this app to engage children in practicing vocabulary.
Available On: Android
- Seasonal Directions
This is a colorful and visually attractive fun game that targets the comprehension and speech skills of children. There are also different animals present in the app which will keep your toddler engaged for longer periods.
Available On: iOS
- Wh-Questions Island
This app was created by the Virtual Speech Centre Inc. It helps children with sentence formation, syntax, and articulation. Another interesting fact about this app is that the questions used here were developed by a certified speech and language therapist for children. So, your toddlers are sure to learn and improve their language skills.
Available On: iOS
- Magical Concepts
This app was created by a certified speech-language pathologist who wanted toddlers to have fun while learning and be motivated to learn. This app contains more than 2000 colorful photos, and each one comes with individual audio instructions. Your toddler can earn stars for each correct response they give and eventually get rewarded with a magic show.
Available On: iOS
- Reading aphasia
The reading aphasia app was created specifically for children who have difficulty in reading. This app contains 12 stimuli-related organized semantic categories that will greatly help toddlers practice their speaking skills and vocabulary at various levels.
Available On: iOS
- Outdoor fun
This app was designed with the idea of providing a fun and receptive tool to speech pathologists to help toddlers practice their vocabulary and expressive skills better. It is not a pre-recorded app and the parent/guardian will have to sit with the toddler and guide them through every step. The app allows a better understanding of the concept and also increases human interaction.
Available On: iOS
- Farm Academy
Farm academy is another app created by the Visual Speech Centre and a certified speech and language therapist. This app teaches toddlers the difference between big and small in farm-related terms. It also helps them learn their first vocabulary in learn mode and practice whatever they have learned in practice mode. It is a visually appealing and interactive app that may keep your toddler hooked for a certain time.
Available On: iOS
- Splingo’s language universe
This app developed by the Speech and Language store contains high-quality interactive games for toddlers to help improve their listening and language skills. It is also easy for the kids to navigate the app as Splingo the alien guides them all along. Your toddler can practice their language and listening skills by interacting with the app’s images and by responding to Splingo’s instructions.
Available On: iOS
Using speech apps can help in developing conversing skills in your toddler. But it should not be the only source through which they learn. Speech-language therapists suggest that technology is not what builds connection, but it is the techniques that are used during the process which become the foundation stone for communication in your toddler (2). With the help of some apps and your constant support, you may help your toddler develop their speech.
References:
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Andri Nugraha et al., The effect of gadget on speech development of toddlers.
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1175/1/012203/meta
Toddlers and Technology: Teaching the techniques.
https://leader.pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/leader.FTR5.16112011.np
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best speech therapy apps for adults
Creating the best speech therapy apps for adults is our passion. We’ve been making & using speech therapy apps since 2011, and in that time we’ve seen a LOT of apps and have plenty of experience with what works and what doesn’t work.
All the apps on this free list have been used in a clinical setting, vouched for by a practicing clinician, and/or recommended by a client who found success using it. For every app on this list, there were two that were downloaded & discarded for one reason or another. Maybe they crashed, had errors, or showed too many ads. Perhaps the others just overlapped with apps that did more or did the same thing but better. Often speech therapy apps are aimed at children with cartoon graphics and can be demeaning towards adults with communication problems. Those didn’t make this list.
What will I find in the list?
You’ll find 170 apps for:
Language (Aphasia)
Speech (Apraxia, Dysarthria)
AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
Cognition
Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Utilities
Games
Education
Each app has an icon, description, price, and up to 4 links:
Link to a paid app on the App Store for iPad/iPhone
Link to a free app or trial version on the App Store
Link to a paid app on the Google Play Store for Android users
Link to a free app or trial version on the Google Play Store
Speech Therapy Apps are Always Changing
The prices and availability can change at any time, so please double-check on your device’s App Store or Google Play Store. Some apps may be slightly different on Android and Apple devices, or even created by different developers. Developers can update their apps with new features at any point, either adding or removing functionality, so watch for updates that may affect therapeutic use.
Prices are listed in US dollars. If you are outside the US, check the price on your device for your local currency. The prices are not straight-up currency conversions – they are set in tiers. Many prices outside the US include sales tax (VAT/GST), so they may appear higher than they are.
Titles and icons can also change, so we’ve included links to take you straight to the App Store or Google Play Store. That’s why it’s best that you share this list electronically instead of printing it. Also, if you notice an app that is no longer available, isn’t as advertised, or a great app is missing, please let us know!
How should I use the list?
Here’s what to do next:
Open the list on the mobile device that you’ll be using for therapy.
Go straight down the Free/Lite column and click the links to download every free app that sparks your interest.
Set aside some time to explore the apps to see if they meet your needs. Keep in mind that many “free” apps still have in-app purchases or subscriptions. Delete the ones you don’t like or want to upgrade.
Look carefully at the apps that are paid, and purchase the ones you want. Spending a few dollars, or even a few hundred dollars, on apps can make your life so much easier than just using the free ones.
Invest in the tools you need, because as with most things in life, quality and convenience are worth paying for.
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