For many parents of non-verbal or minimally verbal children, communication can feel like one of the hardest parts of daily life. The wish is often simple, to hear a sound, a word, an attempt, something that opens the door to connection. But the reality is that progress can feel slow, support can be inconsistent, and practising at home can quickly become stressful for both parent and child.
That is where SpeakToMe comes in.
SpeakToMe has been created to help children begin engaging with speech in a way that feels motivating, accessible, and rewarding. Rather than making practice feel like pressure, the app is designed to encourage children to make vocal attempts through a simple and structured experience that can fit into everyday family life.
The idea behind SpeakToMe is powerful. Many children are already strongly drawn to tablets and devices, and this app aims to use that motivation in a positive way. Instead of passive screen time, SpeakToMe encourages active participation. The child is prompted to make a sound or vocal attempt, and that attempt becomes part of the interaction. Over time, this can help build the foundations for more speech, more confidence, and more intentional communication.
What makes SpeakToMe especially exciting is that it is not trying to be overwhelming. It is focused on one core challenge, helping children move from silence or very limited speech towards vocalisation and verbal progress. For families who often feel like they have to piece everything together on their own, that simplicity matters.
This is not about promising instant miracles. It is about creating opportunities, repeated opportunities, for a child to try, respond, and begin associating their own voice with success and engagement. For many families, even that first step can be life changing.
Apps in the speech and communication space often feel generic or not built for the real emotional weight families carry. SpeakToMe feels different because it starts from a very real place, the pain of wanting your child to communicate, and the hope that with the right support, they can make progress.
If you want to learn more, you can visit the website here:
Website: https://speaktome.sendsorta.co.uk/
You can also find the app here:
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_GB&id=com.speaktome.mobile
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speaktome-app/id6761632526
SpeakToMe is a project with big ambition, but its purpose is deeply human, to help children find their voice, and to help families feel that progress is possible.