Are You Worried About Your Child’s Communication?
You’re not alone.
clinical success
Happy Families
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Communication?
You’re not alone.
clinical success
Happy Families
Every child communicates in their own special way. We believe in celebrating those unique voices by providing parents with simple tools, insights, and strategies that make everyday moments more meaningful.
Get professional support without the stress of traveling to appointments.
Access immediate insights and strategies—no waiting required.
Guidance tailored to your child, delivered in a supportive, judgment-free.
Two ways to get personalized support for your child's unique communication style
Answer quick questions about your child's communication & play. Receive an instant personalized parent report and try easy activities based on your answers. No recording needed.
Capture 2-3 minutes of natural speech, let our AI evaluate communication patterns, and get a comprehensive coaching plan tailored to your child's unique voice.
Developed by families who understand the challenges and joys of raising children with unique voices.
Designed with input from licensed speech-language pathologists to ensure accuracy and safety.
Built on insights and methods from leading communication scientists.
Powered by research supported by the National Science Foundation for credibility and innovation.
Helping thousands of families worldwide with proven strategies and real results.
When questions pop up at 10 PM or 6 AM, most parents have nowhere to turn. With Speak & Play, you’re never on your own.
Matt Bot, our 24/7 parent support chatbot, is trained directly on the expertise of our co-founder, Matthew Guggemos, M.S. CCC-SLP — a licensed speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Get reliable, therapist-informed answers to your questions at any hour.
Ask about your child’s communication, next steps, or how to use Speak & Play tools.
Ask about your child’s communication, next steps, or how to use Speak & Play tools.
5-minute games using what they love—dinosaurs, trucks, dolls, or whatever makes them light up
Turn snack time, bath time, and car rides into 30 second teaching moments
Learn proven techniques like 'Imitation & Modeling' through easy-to-follow video guides
Get strategies in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and more—perfect for multilingual families
We'll show you how to nurture the communication skills already blooming
Watch Your Child's Confidence Soar
See all the ways your child already shares their thoughts and feelings
Simple activities that feel like fun but build real skills
Watch your child's joy when they realize you understand them
Know exactly how to help, even on tough days
We’re here to celebrate and support.Think of us as your cheerleader with expert strategies
Focus on possibilities and potential
Build on your child's natural interests
Complement any support you're already receiving
Celebrate every communication milestone
Validated through clinical research, trusted by families worldwide.
Conducted with 1,242 children across 9 hospitals.
Combined audio, parent surveys, and simple tasks (imitating, calling name, play).
Published in npj Digital Medicine.
Accuracy Improved
with AI integration
Risk Differentiation
Risk vs Confirmed
ADOS-2 Agreement
Proven Standard
Speak & Play has a U.S. and international patent pending on our proprietary multimodal AI diagnostic methodology. This protects our innovations in the world’s largest healthcare markets and ensures families, clinicians, and partners benefit from a secure, scalable solution.
Watch Your Child's Confidence Soar
HIPAA compliant security standards
Your family's information stays private
No data sharing with third parties
Built with parent values in mind
Protecting your family while supporting your journey Because with the right support, every child's voice can shine
Speak & Play helps parents support their child’s communication with simple, research-backed tools. Built by parents and experts, our HIPAA-compliant platform provides friendly insights, practical strategies, and a safe space to celebrate every child’s unique voice.