This therapeutic tool aids speech therapy by implementing evidence-based contrastive phonology approaches. It offers a vast library of words and allows for individualized or group sessions with detailed progress tracking and reporting.
2.24
June 7, 2026
Fixes an interface issue when starting a session on some iPad sizes.
SCIP (Sound Contrasts in Phonology) is a therapeutic tool designed to enhance speech therapy by implementing evidence-based contrastive phonology approaches. It was developed with funding from an NIH grant and in partnership with ASHA Fellow Dr. A. Lynn Williams.
SCIP supports five different contrastive therapy approaches: Multiple Oppositions, Minimal Pairs, Maximal Oppositions, Treatment of the Empty Set, and Vowel Contrasts.
SCIP includes over 2,400 real words and more than 6,000 nonsense words, providing a wide variety of treatment stimuli to support rapid progress in therapy.
Yes, SCIP allows for both individual and group sessions with up to 4 students. In group sessions, each student receives individualized treatment targets and data collection.
Yes, SCIP allows you to print or email graphs of treatment progress and individual session notes. This feature helps in monitoring and reporting on a student's development.
SCIP is currently available as an app on the iPad. It was previously a computer program but has been improved and made easier to use on this platform.
SCIP is a paid application, priced at $59.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features for speech therapy.
The latest version of SCIP is 2.22, and it was last updated on March 19, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.
