Expressive Go

Empower Every Voice, Anywhere, Anytime – Now Completely Free

Expressive Go is a user-friendly, customizable AAC app that empowers non-speaking individuals to communicate effortlessly. Expressive Go is now completely free, making it easier than ever for families and professionals to access the tools needed to foster communication.

Smarty Symbols Communication Board
Communication is a Right, Not a Privilege
Our mission is to ensure that every individual has access to robust communication tools, empowering them to communicate confidently in any environment.
What is AAC and How Can It Help?
Helping Non-Speaking Individuals Express Themselves

Speech is one of the primary ways we communicate, but for individuals who are non-speaking or have difficulty with speech, expressing thoughts and needs can be challenging. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)refers to tools and methods that support or replace speech, helping individuals communicate more effectively. An AAC app like Expressive Go uses visual symbols, text, and speech-generating features to give non-speaking individuals a voice. With just a tap, users can select symbols or words to generate speech, making everyday communication smoother and more accessible for families, educators, and caregivers.

Meet Expressive Go
About
A Robust, Customizable Speech-Generating App

Expressive Go is an app created to help individuals who have difficulty speaking communicate more easily and effectively. Using the principles of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), the app allows users to express their thoughts, needs, and emotions through visual symbols, words, and speech-generating features.

With just a tap, users can select symbols or phrases that the app turns into speech, providing a simple yet powerful way for non-speaking individuals to engage in conversations and daily interactions. Whether at home, school, or in the community, Expressive Go is designed to support meaningful communication, making it easier for individuals to connect with those around them.

Explore Our Pre-Designed Pages

Empowering Communication at Every Level

From essential words to complex expressions, our pre-designed pages provide everything you need to support communication development. Perfect for users at all stages, these pages are designed to grow with each individual’s communication needs.

Core Page

Our Core Page provides users with access to the most frequently used words and phrases, allowing for fast, efficient communication. Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, this page features a robust set of core vocabulary—including essential pronouns, verbs, connectors, and descriptive words—needed for everyday conversations.

Rows: 8 

Columns: 17

Accessible words on 1 screen: 98

Starter Communicator

Early learners or individuals just starting with AAC, typically younger children or those who are non-speaking and have limited experience with communication tools.

Growing Communicator

Individuals who are advancing in their communication journey, learning more vocabulary, and starting to form more complex sentences.

Advanced Communicator

Tailored for users who need a larger range of vocabulary and more complex communication tools.

Customizing the Experience

Tailoring Communication to Fit EVERY COMMUNICATOR

User-Friendly Interface

Add New Words and Symbols

As communication needs grow, users can easily add new vocabulary to their pages. Whether it’s a favorite activity, a family member’s name, or a new concept, adding words is simple:

  • Step 1: Tap the “+” button on the top right corner of the page.
  • Step 2: Select the image from the vast Smarty Symbols library or upload your own image.
  • Step 3: Add text and assign it to a specific button on the page, making it accessible for speech generation.

Rearrange Icons for Easier Access

Each user has unique communication priorities, and Expressive Go allows you to reorganize the placement of words or symbols on the page to make them more accessible:

  • Drag and drop icons to prioritize words frequently used by the individual.
  • Group symbols logically, so similar concepts are placed near each other (e.g., grouping verbs together or creating a “Favorites” section for common phrases).

 

Hide and Show Icons for Gradual Learning

If a page contains too many symbols and feels overwhelming, users can temporarily hide icons to streamline the experience. This feature is especially useful for gradually introducing new vocabulary:

  • Step 1: Select the icon you’d like to hide.
  • Step 2: Tap the “Hide” option, removing the icon from view while keeping it in the system.
  • Step 3: As the user becomes more comfortable, you can unhide the symbols, reintroducing them when ready.
Smarty Symbols logo for playground communication boards

Access 30,000 Images 

Smarty Symbols Image Library

At the core of Expressive Go lies the powerful Smarty Symbols Image Library, a rich collection of over 30,000 symbols designed to foster communication for all. Our symbol set is more than just images—it’s a reflection of our belief that representation matters in every aspect of communication. Through our symbols, we ensure that every learner, regardless of background, identity, or ability, feels seen, valued, and included.

ExpressiveGo is Powered by Smarty Symbols

The Smarty Symbols image library goes beyond offering a broad vocabulary—it offers visual representations that embrace modern design, reflecting the world as it is today. Whether a child is communicating about daily activities, emotions, or interactions with family and friends, these symbols capture their experiences in a meaningful and relatable way.

With Expressive Go, children can personalize their communication, not just through the vocabulary they choose, but by customizing pages with images that resonate with who they are. This feature empowers learners to create a communication system that evolves with their needs, making Expressive Go a powerful tool for self-expression that fosters both connection and confidence.

Expressive Go Features

Expressive Go
Features

Communication On the Go  – All voices, Any Place.

Tap on image to speak the word

Tap on image to speak the word

Children can communicate by tappipng on each icon to speak words and build complex communication.

User-Friendly Interface

User-Friendly Interface

Easily add new words and pages. Navigate through our app with ease, whether you’re tech-savvy or a complete beginner.

Access and Customize with 30,000 images by Smarty Symbols

Access and Customize with 30,000 images

Find symbols to add and modify vocabulary needed to enhance each child’s communication needs and interests. 

Ai. powered vocabulary

Ai. powered vocabulary

State-of-the-art AI ensures the vocabulary is not just comprehensive but also intuitively arranged for optimal communication.

Ai. powered vocabulary

Auto verb agreement

I am, She is, you are! Advanced ai. powered verb agreement for all action words ensure that grammatically correct communication are effortless. 

Cus

The app includes 100% free screens related speech in public spaces. All prepared with ai. powered vocabulary.

Hear From Our Customers

"Absolutely loved it! They were amazing and I was completely satisfied with them. Would definitely recommend to all my friends and family"

Logan May

When children can see themselves reflected in their communication tools, they feel understood and valued. Expressive Go is not just an app; it’s a gateway to inclusive, early communication.

Support Communication, Learning, Behavior and Social Skills by Creating Custom Resources.

Create your custom visual support materials with easy drag and drop tools and contemporary images that the kids will love.

All Voices, Any Place

Communication is not merely a privilege; it is a fundamental right. For children who are non-speaking, access to alternative modes of expression is not just beneficial—it's essential for their educational growth, effective interpersonal communication, and active participation in diverse life experiences. In recognition of this, we are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Smarty Ears, offering all of our communication board designs for free via the Expressive Go platform. Through our united initiative, 'All Voices, Any Place,' both Smarty Symbols and Smarty Ears are committed to empowering children and families on their communication journeys.

This initiative involves a two-pronged strategy with specific goals:

1. Expand Communication Boards: Led by Smarty Symbols, the first phase aims to increase the number of public spaces featuring communication boards.

2. Promote Speech-Generating Apps: Spearheaded by Smarty Ears, the second phase is focused on raising awareness and accessibility to speech-generating systems through our app. 

Imagine a family visiting a playground that has partnered with Smarty Symbols to install communication boards. Now, not only does the child feel acknowledged and empowered to communicate, but the family also gains awareness of AAC systems. They even get the opportunity to download their first speech-generating app, Expressive Go, developed by our partner Smarty Ears.

That’s why we are thrilled to join forces with Smarty Ears to contribute to this initiative with Expressive Go! This app serves as a speech-generating device, making it easier for children to communicate.



Create custom learning materials

Unlock the power of visual communication with our playground communication boards and the Expressive Go app, both featuring the diverse and inclusive Smarty Symbols image library.

Boasting over 30,000 meticulously curated images, Smarty Symbols serves as the visual backbone for our products. Paired with our innovative resource creator, this extensive library empowers educators, therapists, and families to craft custom visual support materials.

From visual schedules and printable communication boards to flashcards and beyond, your options for enhancing communication and education are virtually limitless.

Custom Learning Materials Design Software