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Speech Blubs App

General

Speech Blubs is a speech therapy app with more than 1,500 activities, face filters, voice-activated activities, and educational bonus videos. The app uses video modeling with peer “experts” to improve children’s speech and pronunciation, their imitation and interaction skills, and motivate sound and word production. This unrivaled tool can uplift any young child’s speech. Even more, it can work outright miracles for kids with speech delay, Down syndrome, apraxia, or autism.

We suggest you take a look at our Speech Blubs User’s Guide to learn all about our app!

What age is Speech Blubs suitable for?

The app was designed for 2-8 years old. However, parents and therapists use our app with great results with kids as young as 16 months. But please be very careful with screen-time dosage. Just 10 to 15 minutes a day of speech-blubbing is more than enough for a 3-year-old. If your child is younger than 2 years, use it 5 to 10 min a day max.

We invite you to read our blog post about screen time, where you will find professional guidelines and also suggestions on how to implement quality screen time!

In What Languages are Speech Blubs Available?

Speech Blubs is available in English (both, American and British), Spanish, French, and Portuguese!

We will continue listening to our users and work hard to provide content in in the languages that reach the most children.

Why use an app to work on speech?

First reason: because kids need frequent, even daily speech therapy practice, so the app is a perfect tool to dial-up exercises for at-home speech therapy. We have created great posts on these topics for you to read; Should parents work on their child’s speech goals at home, speech therapy homework ideas, and when to stop using Speech Blubs.

How much time should my child spend practicing with Speech Blubs?

We recommend 10 to 15 minutes a day, at least an hour before bedtime! We advise you to have fun and look for the activities they like to do! If your child is just starting to talk, this experimenting can be very useful. We usually advise progressing through the exercises (as a flow) from top to bottom, but also realize that their choice will determine how engaged they are from the beginning. Before starting a section, ask questions about what they think they will see.

Is screen time good for my child?

Screen time, if used wisely, can be beneficial for a child’s development. Different authorities on speech recommend different amounts of screen time, depending on the child’s age. Even though it is advised to avoid screen time at a very early age, it can show great benefits in later ages. It also depends on the type of screen time your child is exposed to. We distinguish between passive, structured, and unstructured screen time. It is not just about the time spent on devices, but also the level of parent engagement. Studies show that if parents are actively engaged, the kids will benefit. We suggest you read some general recommendations and how to implement it in our blog post about screen time.

For further reading, we suggest you read our case study on TV and screen time and if quitting TV will help your child talk.

What are the benefits of working on speech at a young age?

Speech is a complex area that requires consistency and repetition. Working on speech with your little one will help him progress faster and help his/her overall development!

It also improves overall academic success, it helps kids gain social skills, and raises their self-esteem later throughout their lives.

My child has Down syndrome. Will Speech Blubs help him with his speech?

Speech Blubs was initially developed for children with autism, Down syndrome, and apraxia of speech, so definitely yes! We also did a case study in the beginning with Daniel, an amazing boy with Down syndrome. Read about his story here!

My child has autism spectrum disorder. Will Speech Blubs help him with his speech?

Most definitely YES. Actually, Speech Blubs was initially developed for children with autism, Down syndrome, and apraxia of speech! Also, note that the app uses video modeling, which is a proven method for engaging kids on the spectrum. Read about video modeling in our blog post!

Our “Emotions” section, for example, was created for children with autism in mind. We know they have a hard time recognizing and expressing emotions. In this section, they learn about emotions while practicing speech!

Check our website’s testimonial section, and hear the stories of Speech Blubs helping non-verbal children say their first words.

I registered with Apple ID, and now I can’t log in. What to do?

If you registered using Apple Login you may use the “Hide my email” option. To find out what your anonymous email looks like, please follow these steps so you will be able to log in to your devices.

Go to Settings on your iOS Device and tap on Apple ID which is located at the top of the settings.

2. Then choose Passwords & Security:

3. From there proceed by tapping on “Apps Using Apple ID”:

4. After that you will see a list of apps with which you registered with the Apple Login option. Find the Speech Blubs app and tap on it.

5. You will be able to see which email was used to create an account with the Speech Blubs app under “This app received”. Here, you need to press on “This app received” and tap copy.

6. Go to our website (click HERE), where you will set up a password (you paste the copied email here):

7. After tapping the reset password, you will receive an email to your personal email address (which you also used for Apple ID). Tap on the link inside and proceed with setting up a new password.

8. After setting up your new password you should be able to log in to the Speech Blubs app either on an iOS or Android device.

Getting started

What are the topics covered in Speech Blubs?

Speech Blubs is a speech therapy app that comes with a vast library of 25 sections with more than 1,500 activities, face filters, voice-activated activities, and educational bonus videos. The app is designed to boost children’s speech and pronunciation, improve their imitation and interaction skills, and motivate sound and word production. With Speech Blubs you can target specific sounds, and choose from different age-appropriate categories.

While practicing speech, your toddler will also learn about so many different things, such as nature, dinosaurs, animals, objects, vehicles, emotions, professions, and much, much more. You will also find that Speech Blubs is full of interesting fact videos that complement all the topics covered in the app.

Speech Blubs even comes with mini games to keep your child entertained!

How do I start using Speech Blubs?

First, you will be invited to fill out a thorough screener that gathers information on your child’s pragmatic, hearing, play, comprehension and talking skills to determine where he/she needs most improvement.

After that, there is no correct way to use Speech Blubs! We advise you to have fun with your kid and look for the activities he/she likes! If your child is just starting to talk, this experimenting can be very useful. We usually advise progressing through the exercises (as a flow) from top to bottom, but we know that kids have their own preferences, which is why we don’t block any exercises.

A great way to start is also to give our Speech Blubs user’s guide a read!

How to create a Speech Blubs account?

Next time you access the app you should tap on “REGISTER” and create a new account, you can log in with Gmail/Facebook or you can write a new email. Just remember that this email will be the one used to log in in our app.

When you later tap on “LOG IN,” remember that here you shouldn’t write your Apple ID, but your new account.

You can also create a new account directly on our website, before even downloading Speech Blubs.

How to download Speech Blubs?

After you download our app you have to adhere to a subscription. We offer three different subscription plans and the price depends on the subscription type; you can sign up for monthly, annual, or even lifetime. Bear in mind that an annual subscription does have a 7-day free trial!

Please check the prices HERE.

You can sign up on our website or directly via the device app store.

Download Speech Blubs on Apple App Store.

Download Speech Blubs on Google Play Store.

I registered with Apple ID, and now I can’t log in. What to do?

Go to Settings on your iOS Device and tap on Apple ID which is located at the top of the settings.

2. Then choose Passwords & Security:

3. From there proceed by tapping on “Apps Using Apple ID”:

4. After that you will see a list of apps with which you registered with the Apple Login option. Find the Speech Blubs app and tap on it.

5. You will be able to see which email was used to create an account with the Speech Blubs app under “This app received”. Here, you need to press on “This app received” and tap copy.

6. Go to our website (click HERE), where you will set up a password (you paste the copied email here):

7. After tapping the reset password, you will receive an email to your personal email address (which you also used for Apple ID). Tap on the link inside and proceed with setting up a new password.

8. After setting up your new password you should be able to log in to the Speech Blubs app either on an iOS or Android device.

Features

Is there any personalization in Speech Blubs?

Speech Blubs starts with a thorough screener where we gather information on your child’s skills in pragmatics, hearing, play, comprehension and talking. Based on the results, exercises are personalized for your child.

The topics are then arranged from top to bottom, based on the difficulty and appropriateness. The easiest exercises are on top, with the hardest being on the bottom.

Example: You might see the “Early Sounds” section at the top as your child still needs practice in this area of speech; some might have it on the bottom (or it might not even be there) as your child’s speech level is so good that he/she doesn’t need to practice it anymore.

Does Speech Blubs recognize my child's speech?

Yes, it does! Speech Blubs has a speech recognition feature, which means it can detect the proper pronunciation of words! When your child correctly pronounces a word, you will see a star popping out on the progress bar. It is a feature we are very proud of, as it makes Speech Blubs an excellent tool for speech.

How do I access the photos that were taken in the Speech Blubs app using the filters?

You just go to your Gallery on the Phone. The app creates a new folder called “Pictures”, and saves all the pictures there. You can also find the pictures if you click “All files” in your Photo Gallery.

How do I set permissions for taking photos with Speech Blubs?

The pictures are only saved on your device. Please check if you have the camera set up correctly, and also allow the permissions for using the storage on your device.

When you first access the app, it asks you for camera permission. If you say “Don’t Allow”, the camera feature is not enabled. You technically do not have to allow the app to access the camera, but roughly half of the app’s activities do indeed make use of the camera. Your child will be missing out on a significant and fun portion of the app’s features.

You probably have the camera turned off on your device. To fix this problem, go to your device’s “Settings” -> “Privacy” -> “Camera” ->, find the Speech Blubs app on the list, and tap the button on the right to enable camera access.

Safety

Was Speech Blubs developed by professionals?

Speech Blubs was in fact developed with the help of over hundred of speech and language pathologists. They have been with us from the start, and are still actively contributing to helping us improve Speech Blubs on a daily basis.

Is there research that supports the methods used in Speech Blubs?

Speech Blubs app was designed with the help of 100+ speech therapists, who are still valuable contributors to its further development. The app uses the teaching strategy called ‘peer-led video modeling,’ which is scientifically proven to be an effective learning method (as kids prefer to mimic their peers rather than adults) and is based around the existence and science of mirror neurons.

We invite you to check out our research page for complete information on how Speech Blubs was designed with research-backed speech therapy methods and how we know it works! If you want a quick read, feel free to also take a peek at our article on teaching kids with video modeling and all about mirror neurons and how we implemented it in Speech Blubs.

Has Speech Blubs been reviewed by any parenting site?

Speech Blubs has in fact been reviewed by many trustworthy parenting sites. We are proud winners of The Mom’s Choice Awards and Parent’s Picks Awards. We are listed as a great resource for kids with autism in Autism Parenting Magazine and have been featured in media such as Wired, Forbes, Vogue, etc.

Is Speech Blubs safe for kids?

Yes! You will find absolutely no ads in the Speech Blubs app. The content is also age-appropriate. Just to be sure, it has a child lock feature that will prevent them from exiting the app while practicing!