Speak for Yourself for iPhone

About Speak for Yourself

Speak for Yourself is an iPhone app developed by Speak for Yourself LLC, a group of speech‑language pathologists focused on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Built on clinical evidence, the app provides a robust communication system intended to support users across a wide range of abilities and life stages.

Design approach and interaction

The interface follows motor‑learning principles to make building and using language more intuitive. It reduces unnecessary steps so users can form messages quickly and consistently, without relying on complex scanning or deep page chains.

Important capabilities

• Users can reach almost 14,000 words with no more than two touches.
• The app includes roughly 11,000 Smarty Symbols® to support visual reference and word learning.
• Voices are enhanced with CereProc speech technology to convey personality and emotional nuance.
• Additional voice packs from Acapela are available as in‑app purchases for more options.
• The system emphasizes a word‑based vocabulary concentrated on high‑frequency words used in everyday communication.
• It is intended to adapt to each person’s current language level and to grow with them over time.

Purpose and values

Speak for Yourself treats communication as a fundamental human right and aims to give individuals a dependable tool to express themselves and participate more fully in daily life.