Symbol-based AAC · American English · any device with a browser
AAC App for Chromebook: Simple Communication Boards in Chrome
Speak Spark delivers simple AAC communication boards on any Chromebook. $99 one-time for classrooms and home learning. Try 3 free demo boards.
Solving the AAC Challenge in Chromebook Classrooms
Special education classrooms often struggle with software compatibility across different operating systems. When schools use Chromebooks, students relying on symbol communication need web-friendly tools.
Speak Spark provides an effective solution for non-speaking students with autism, Down syndrome, apraxia, or other communication needs. Teachers do not need app store approvals or complex IT setups.
Zero-Installation AAC in the Chrome Browser
Setting up Speak Spark on a Chromebook takes seconds. Open Chrome, go to Speak Spark and open a board.
No installs: it runs in the browser, with no app store account needed.
Touch or mouse: tap the words on a touchscreen Chromebook or click them with a trackpad or mouse.
Spoken output: sentences are read aloud using the device's own voice.
Works offline: once Speak Spark is open on the device, the boards keep working with no signal.
Features Built for Classroom and Home
Speak Spark includes 28 ready-made boards in American English, covering core words, snacks, drinks, feelings, body, self-care, people, places, school and more.
Graded core levels run from a single 1x1 button up to the full 8-wide core board, so the same app can grow with a student. Every board has an add-your-own-photo cell, there is a keyboard for spelling words that are not on a board, and the AI board builder can turn a description of a situation, such as a field trip or a lunch routine, into a ready-made board. Any board can also be printed and laminated as a paper backup.
Budget-Friendly Pricing for Families and Educators: $99 One-Time, $39/Year, or $5.99/Month
School budgets and family finances require cost-effective, transparent pricing. Speak Spark eliminates the need for expensive hardware and software packages by offering simple US pricing options:
One-Time Purchase (best value): $99 paid once for lifetime access — no renewal, ever. Your boards are never behind a payment again.
Annual Subscription: $39 per year ($32.88 less than twelve monthly payments).
Monthly: $5.99 per month, cancel anytime.
All three options include everything, with no tiers and no locked features.
Try 3 Free Boards on Any Chromebook
Before bringing Speak Spark into the classroom, teachers and parents can try 3 of its 28 boards free in Chrome. There is no account to create and no payment details to enter.
It lets you check how the boards look on school hardware and hear the speech output through the Chromebook's speakers or headphones.
Built by an Independent Developer
Speak Spark was built by Sam, a gardener who taught himself to code in the evenings. His partner teaches SEN children in a Reception class, and he watched her make resources by hand night after night because bought ones cost too much and didn't fit the child.
Speak Spark is designed as a practical, easy-to-use AAC app rather than a clinical system, and it is meant to sit alongside the professionals supporting a student, never to override them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need administrator rights to install Speak Spark on a school Chromebook?
No. Speak Spark is a browser-based app. It runs inside the standard Chrome browser without requiring admin privileges, Chrome extensions, or app store downloads.
Does Speak Spark work on low-cost or older Chromebook models?
Speak Spark runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install. The best check is to open the 3 free boards on the Chromebook you plan to use.
Does it work without Wi-Fi?
Yes. Once Speak Spark is open on the device, the boards keep working with no signal.
What pricing options are available for US schools and families?
Speak Spark offers a $99 one-time purchase for lifetime access, a $39 per year subscription, or $5.99 per month. All three include everything. You may also find these helpful: <a href="https://sensoryspark.co.uk/aac-app-for-android">the AAC app for Android</a>, <a href="https://sensoryspark.co.uk/affordable-aac-app">our affordable AAC app</a>, and <a href="https://sensoryspark.co.uk/free-printable-aac-boards">free printable AAC boards</a>.
Do I need to install anything on a school Chromebook?
No. Speak Spark runs in the Chrome browser, with no extension, app store download or admin rights needed.
Does Speak Spark need Wi-Fi on a Chromebook?
No. Once Speak Spark is open on the Chromebook, the boards keep working with no signal.
Can Speak Spark grow with a student?
Yes. Graded core levels run from a single 1x1 button up to the full 8-wide core board, so a student can move up as they are ready.