This is the season when most missed related services occur. What should you focus on? FAPE

I didn’t set out to build a startup.

I set out to help children communicate.

My journey began while studying Communication Sciences & Disorders and later Speech Language Pathology, where I became deeply interested in how speech and language shape a child’s ability to connect, learn, and grow.

I went on to work as a speech language pathologist in schools, clinics, and hospitals across Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and London, supporting children with a wide range of communication needs.

But across every setting, I saw the same challenge:

Children weren’t getting enough practice.

Speech therapy might happen once or twice a week, but progress depends on what happens in between. Families and teachers wanted to help, but often didn’t have the tools.

Then one moment stayed with me.

I was working with a young child who had little motivation to engage with traditional therapy. But when we introduced an iPad, everything changed, attention, engagement, possibility.

That moment sparked an idea:

What if technology could help children use their voice more?

That’s how ASD 123 began.

We built a voice driven platform where children learn by speaking out loud, turning words into action through play. The goal isn’t to replace therapy, but to extend it; giving children more opportunities to practice communication in everyday moments.

Building ASD 123 has been one of the most challenging and meaningful journeys of my life. It’s taken me from clinician to founder, learning how to build, test, listen, and grow.

But the mission has stayed the same:

To make speech and language support more accessible, more engaging, and more consistent for every child.

Because every child deserves a voice and the opportunity to use it.

If you’re a speech language pathologist, educator, or parent, I’d love to connect and hear your thoughts.

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/asd-123/id1577037312

Here is a helpful resource for parents that are navigating the complicated special education IEP timeline process in California. Which other state would you like to see?

Pro Tip for Parents:
Before you agree to IEP modifications, ask this:
Does my child need a modified curriculum or accommodations for grade level access?

Special Education Multidisciplinary Team

Bringing the joy back to special education teachers

What is your go to strategy?

What are your go to survival tips for 2026?

SLPs spend 15+ hours a week on paperwork. Caseloads of 60, 70, even 80 students. IEPs that take hours to prep, run, and follow up. Scheduling that feels like solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded. And after all that, you still have to find time to actually do therapy.

Research shows that when caseloads cross 45 students, nearly half of SLPs say their workload is unmanageable. At 60 or more, that number climbs to 70%. And 75% of school-based SLPs have considered leaving the field entirely.
We built EASI because we are SLPs, and we have lived this.

EASI is a HIPAA-secure platform that includes MySLP (My Second Look Protocol), a clinical assistant trained on every state's IEP eligibility criteria and years of proprietary clinical data. It does not think for you. It helps you verify whether your clinical decisions are sound or need a second look.

The platform also includes language sample analysis that transcribes speech in context, including filler words and disfluencies, and calculates MLU, IPSyn, percentage of consonants correct, and more. Coming soon: a record review feature that compiles your test scores, previous reports, and IEPs into comprehensive evaluations.

And yes, MySLP can help with scheduling. Put your caseload and available times in, and it generates a schedule for you.
We are looking for beta testers before our early 2026 launch. If you want early access, sign up here.

https://easi-as.com/