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Helping children communicate, connect, and grow.

Bright Steps is a free AAC-friendly learning platform with games and parent coaching to help children and teens express their needs, build skills, and feel understood.

  • AAC access for every need
  • Evidence-based parent strategies
  • Community powered. Therapy supported.
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Parent and child practicing communication with a tablet
Quick Talk I need to say something
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Choose Age Mode: 2-8 9-13 Years 14-18 Years (Teen)

Free Games Library

Play games to practice communication and earn rewards.

Requests & Needs

I Want It!Ages 2-8

Practice asking for what you want.

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More or All DoneAges 2-8

Choose more or all done.

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Help Me Fix ItAges 3-10

Ask for help to solve a problem.

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Feelings & Regulation

Feeling FacesAges 3-12

Identify feelings and emotions.

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Break DetectiveAges 3-12

Find when it is time to take a break.

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Calm ChoiceAges 4-18

Pick a calm strategy that helps.

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Body & Safety

Body Map HelperAges 3-18

Point to where it hurts.

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Bathroom HelperAges 2-8

Practice asking to go.

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What Do I Need?Ages 5-18

Choose what you need right now.

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Teen Mode

Mood Check-InAges 12-18

How are you feeling today?

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Self-Advocacy QuestAges 12-18

Practice speaking up for yourself.

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What Would You Say?Ages 12-18

Pick the best way to communicate.

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How It Works

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Pick a gameChoose a skill to practice.

Play togetherFollow prompts and take turns.

Earn rewardsCollect stars and celebrate.

Rewards

Earn stars and unlock rewards chosen by your family.

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Parent Tip

Model the button first, pause, then give your child time to respond.

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Why It's Free

Every family deserves access to communication tools. These free games help families practice every day.

Community Giveback

Once app development needs are met, additional verified funds will support therapy-related community projects.

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$25Friend of Bright StepsSupports app design and testing.Give $25 $50Communication SupporterHelps create AAC-friendly tools.Give $50 $100Family SponsorFunds parent coaching tools.Give $100 $250Giveback ChampionSupports verified community giveback.Give $250 $500+Community PartnerSupports app launch and expansion.Give $500+

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