How GotAlotToSay works

Support communication without turning it into pressure.

GotAlotToSay is being designed around gradual, participant-paced communication experiences that can connect practice at home, school and with authorized professionals.

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Understand the starting point

A parent, guardian or supported adult establishes communication preferences, comfort levels and relevant environments.

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Begin with accessible choices

Activities can start with tapping, choosing, pointing and gestures instead of immediately requiring speech.

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Build a Courage Journey

As comfort grows, activities can gradually introduce vocalization, whispering, words and short responses when appropriate.

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Connect authorized support

Families can control which educators and professionals may participate and what information they are allowed to access.

Participant paced

Progress is more than whether someone spoke.

A meaningful step may be entering an activity, making a choice, gesturing, attempting a sound, whispering, using a word or communicating in a new environment. GotAlotToSay is being built to recognize the journey rather than reduce progress to a single speech score.

EXAMPLE JOURNEY

Small steps can build toward bigger ones.

✓ChooseRespond comfortably
✓GestureWave, nod or point
3Voice attemptSound or whisper when ready
4Words & phrasesContinue at the participant's pace
Across environments

One journey can involve many people.

GotAlotToSay is being architected so families remain central while schools, SLPs, therapists, counselors and other authorized supporters can contribute within clearly defined permissions.

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At home

Low-pressure practice, family observations, consent and milestone review.

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At school

Authorized educators can support goals and understand progress across school environments.

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With professionals

Authorized clinicians and support professionals can view appropriate progress and collaborate with families.

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On familiar devices

The participant experience is centered on phones and tablets, while adults use web administration and reporting tools.