Speak for Yourself

Spec sheet

Purpose

Speak for Yourself is an AAC app that turns an iPad into a communication device for adults and children who cannot speak or have limited verbal expression.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Audience

The maker says the app is used by people with autism, cerebral palsy, apraxia, and genetic syndromes, as well as in preschool classrooms.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Integrations

The App Store listing says vocabulary backups can use cloud storage providers such as Dropbox or Google Drive when their apps are installed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Privacy

The maker’s privacy policy says registration information is used to provide app features and services and is not shared with third parties.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Support

The maker provides video tutorials and printable support materials, and offers no-cost codes to speech-language pathologists and AAC evaluators for client trials.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Compatibility

The App Store listing requires iOS 15.6 or later for iPhone and iPadOS 15.6 or later for iPad.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Core vocabulary

The main screen contains 119 core words, each linked to related core and personalized vocabulary.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Customization and search

Users can add words and images, search for vocabulary, and change symbols for protected core words.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Designers

The app was designed by two ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists who work with clients who are functionally nonverbal.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Exploration

Babble opens every word for exploration with one button and can be switched off to return to a customized setting.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Multiple users

The app can save vocabulary settings for multiple users, subject to the tablet’s memory.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Speech and symbols

The App Store listing says the app includes nearly 11,000 Smarty Symbols and uses CereProc speech, with Acapela voices available as in-app purchases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Stable motor planning

The maker says vocabulary positions remain consistent as users expand their vocabulary, supporting consistent motor planning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Vocabulary capacity

The maker says the app can hold more than 13,000 words.Read 9 Oct 2026 · speakforyourself.org

Plans and prices

Every Speak for Yourself plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• AAC Communication Software#23 of 257.1