AAC Speech Boards vs SpeakSteps

AAConnect helps nonverbal children and adults speak faster with AAC speech boards built for real daily moments. Tap a card. Hear the phrase. Communicate needs, feelings, and choices — at home, school, therapy, or on the go. Who it’s for AAConnect is made for nonverbal and nonspeaking users, autistic children and adults, caregivers, parents, teachers, SLPs, and therapy teams who need a simple way to find the right phrase and speak it out loud. Why families and therapists choose AAConnect • Speak faster with ready-made AAC phrases for common needs • Use reliable offline-friendly text-to-speech for everyday communication • Open organized speech boards instead of typing every time • Build custom cards for names, foods, places, people, and routines • Add card images so choices are easier to recognize • Create personal sets for home, school, clinic, or travel • Keep communication simple for caregivers and therapy support • Adjust categories and layouts for the user’s own routine Common scenarios Use AAConnect at home for meals, bedtime, bathroom needs, and family moments. Use it at school for classroom answers, transitions, and social moments. Use it in therapy to support repetition, routines, and guided practice. Use it during errands, doctor visits, and daily transitions when fast communication matters. Free vs Premium The free app includes fast phrase access, practical daily boards, and dependable text-to-speech support. Premium unlocks a larger ready-made library, custom cards, card images, personal sets, and advanced personalization. Premium is optional and available as an in-app subscription. Privacy and offline reassurance AAConnect is designed for real-world use where speed and clarity matter. Core communication flows are built to feel fast and dependable, including offline-friendly speech support for daily routines. Start with your first board Open AAConnect, choose a board, and try your first phrase in seconds. Need more library content and deeper personalization? Upgrade to Premium anytime. Terms of Use: https://aaconnect.mmdincer.com/terms

SpeakSteps — Upgrade Your AAC Upgrade your AAC without starting over. SpeakSteps is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app designed to help children communicate their wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings. Built for families, caregivers, and therapy professionals, SpeakSteps combines customizable digital communication boards with tools that support communication, independence, and everyday participation. Upgrade Existing AAC Layouts with AI Already have communication boards or layouts? SpeakSteps uses an AI-powered scanner to help transfer existing layouts into personalized digital AAC boards, reducing the time and effort needed to build vocabulary from scratch. Features AI-Powered AAC Scanner Scan existing AAC communication boards and layouts to help create personalized digital boards in SpeakSteps. Sentence-Building Ribbon Combine selected words to build messages and express thoughts more easily. Voice Capture Capture words that may be difficult to understand, helping caregivers and communication partners better understand a child's intended message. Interactive Practice Game Give children an engaging way to practice using their AAC device and become more familiar with communicating through it. Progress Tracker Track the number of words and sentences a child uses with SpeakSteps over time, helping families and therapy professionals monitor communication activity and celebrate progress. Customizable Vocabulary Add, edit, and organize words and communication options around each child's needs, interests, and daily routines. Quick Words Keep frequently used words and phrases easy to access. Social Stories Create personalized stories to help children prepare for everyday experiences, understand routines, and navigate new situations. Visual Timer Provide a visual representation of time to support waiting, transitions, activities, and daily routines. Designed for Everyday Communication Whether at home, school, or in therapy, SpeakSteps offers flexible tools to support communication throughout a child's day. Personalize vocabulary and boards to fit individual needs and build a communication experience that grows with the child. SpeakSteps is designed to support AAC communication and does not replace individualized guidance from a qualified speech-language pathologist or other appropriate professional.