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Spec score 7.3 #18 of 23 in Speech Therapy Software

What it is

staRt is a visual-acoustic biofeedback tool for speech therapy, focused on articulation of /r/. The maker describes it as developed by speech-language pathologists for speech-language pathologists. It says the approach can help children who have not responded to traditional treatment acquire challenging sounds such as /r/, and that the tool can automate session planning to reduce preparation time. Clinicians can hear and score speech online. The web app offers Free Play, Word Quest, Syllable Quest and Custom Quest, plus an option to load saved quests. Practice can be configured with word sets, carrier phrases, random order, difficulty and trial-count controls. Clinicians can mark attempts Great, Okay or Needs Work, and can undo, end or save a quest. staRt is a free download for iOS and is also available on the web, including Mac or PC. Web use requires microphone permission; Safari is not supported, and the app directs users to Chrome or Edge.

Spec sheet

Purpose
staRt provides visual-acoustic biofeedback for speech therapy, with a focus on treating /r/.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com
Intended users
The maker describes staRt as a tool for speech-language pathologists, developed by SLPs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com
Platforms
The maker offers an iPad app and a web version for laptop or desktop use on Mac or PC.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com
Support
The maker lists [email protected] and the phone number 617-970-2444 for contact.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com
Availability
The BITS Lab project page says staRt is available as a free download on the iOS App Store and for web.Read 5 Oct 2026 · wp.nyu.edu
Biofeedback
The maker says children who do not respond to traditional treatment can acquire challenging sounds such as /r/ through visual-acoustic biofeedback.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com
Browser support
The web app says it does not yet run on Safari and instructs users to use Chrome or Edge.Read 5 Oct 2026 · bitslabstart.com
Clinician scoring
The web app provides Great, Okay, and Needs Work scoring buttons, along with Undo, End Quest, and Save Quest controls.Read 5 Oct 2026 · bitslabstart.com
Microphone access
The web app asks permission to use the device microphone.Read 5 Oct 2026 · bitslabstart.com
Online sessions
The maker says staRt can help clinicians hear and score speech online.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com
Practice controls
The web app lists word sets, carrier phrases, random order, difficulty, and trial-count controls for practice quests.Read 5 Oct 2026 · bitslabstart.com
Practice modes
The web app lists Free Play, Word Quest, Syllable Quest, and Custom Quest modes, plus an option to load saved quests.Read 5 Oct 2026 · bitslabstart.com
Session planning
The maker says staRt can automate session planning to reduce preparation time.Read 5 Oct 2026 · sonoritylabs.com

Plans and prices

Free download Free iOS app and web version; no price stated on the maker’s pages Read 5 Oct 2026 · wp.nyu.edu

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Focused biofeedback for /r/ articulation.
  • Session planning can be automated.
  • Offers four practice modes and saved quests.
  • Clinician scoring and progress tracking are listed.
  • Free iOS and web availability.

Limits

  • The web app does not run on Safari.
  • Web use requires microphone permission.
  • Practice is focused on articulation, especially /r/.

Who it suits

staRt is intended for speech-language pathologists working on articulation, particularly /r/. Its online scoring and configurable practice activities may suit clinicians conducting web sessions.

Verdict

staRt pairs speech practice modes with configurable quests and clinician scoring. Web users need microphone access and must use Chrome or Edge rather than Safari.

Where Specifiction places it

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