SpeechyLift is a therapist-developed platform that helps families in Germany support their child's speech development while they wait for professional therapy appointments. It combines a game-based app for children with a guidance app for parents, enabling families to bridge the gap and gather evidence for pediatricians and therapists. The platform is currently offering early access to the first 100 families at no cost.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Families in Germany face months-long waitlists for speech therapy appointments, leaving children with speech development delays without support during a critical developmental window. Parents are often left as frustrated bystanders, watching their children struggle socially at Kita or fall behind as primary school approaches, with no way to actively help or document progress.
Solution
SpeechyLift provides a therapist-developed platform that turns the waiting period into an active intervention period. The solution consists of two integrated apps: a game-based application for children that builds real speech skills through play, and a companion guide app for parents that offers guidance and advocacy tools. Together, these apps help families bridge the gap between identifying a speech concern and receiving professional care, while systematically gathering evidence that can be shared with pediatricians and therapists to inform future treatment. The platform is designed specifically for the German healthcare context, addressing the systemic bottlenecks families encounter.
Target Audience
Primary users are families in Germany with children experiencing speech development delays who are on waitlists for professional therapy, as well as parents seeking proactive tools to support their child's communication skills before formal treatment begins.
Features
- Game-based learning app for children that builds speech and language skills through interactive play
- Parent guide app with advocacy tools and structured activities to support daily practice
- Evidence-gathering functionality that documents progress for sharing with pediatricians and therapists
- German-language content and workflows tailored to the local healthcare system
- Early access program with full platform access, short surveys, and optional personal support sessions