Who Says That?
Read a speech bubble and tap who would say it, or pick the bubble for a helper. Then act out a pretend chat.
About 5 to 9 · Linking what people say to their job and the place they are in.
Answer your way. Say it, point to it, sign it, tap a picture, or show a card or device. Every way counts the same.
Helpers say different things at work. Pick the helper for the words, or the words for the helper. Several helpers can say the same thing.
A speech bubble pops up. Tap a helper who might say it.
For grown-ups
Away from the screen: At a shop or clinic, listen for what the helper says and ask, “Why do they say that?”
- Sit beside them for the first few goes and say the words as you tap, so they hear the sentence as well as see it.
- Wait a little longer than feels natural. Quiet thinking time is part of it.
- Any answer that works is a good answer. If they pick something you did not expect, ask them to tell you about it.
- Pointing, signing, a device or a picture card are all real answers. Speaking is never the test.
- Stop when it stops being fun. A few minutes, often, is better than a long sitting.
- These are games, not assessments. If you have concerns about speech or language, talk to a speech pathologist.
A game and a starting point, not therapy or an assessment. All Words and Talking games