AAC that speaks in whole phrases — the way your child already thinks.
nanoGOAT is a fast, customizable AAC app for anyone who needs one — autistic kids, gestalt language processors, word-by-word learners, kids with apraxia, late talkers, and adults alike. Tap one button to play a full phrase. Or one word. Or a whole story. However your child communicates, nanoGOAT adapts.
- ✓ $0. Forever. Core AAC features never cost you a dime. No trial. No subscription.
- ✓ Runs on a $100 Android tablet. No expensive iPad required — though iPad and iPhone work too.
- ✓ Whole phrases, single words, or both — every button matches how your child talks, plus custom photo buttons.
Free forever · No credit card · We only email you about launch.
A real Core Phrases board. Buttons can be a single word, a phrase, or a whole script — whatever fits your child.
Our biggest promise
Your child will never pay to communicate.
Core AAC features are free forever — no trial, no credit card, no paywall on a child’s voice. Ever.
No iPad required
Runs on a $100 Android tablet.
Most AAC apps lock you into iPads that cost $500–$1,000. nanoGOAT is built to run smoothly on affordable Android devices — iPad and iPhone work too, but they’re not required.
Built for how your child actually talks.
Most tablet AAC apps make your child build every sentence one word at a time — tap I, then want, then juice. That works for some kids. For many others, it feels like translating every thought into a second language.
If your child learns language in chunks, scripts, or whole phrases — often called Gestalt Language Processing — nanoGOAT validates the way their brain already organizes speech. One tap. Full phrase.
And if your child communicates differently — single words, pictures, a mix of everything, or a vocabulary that changes every week — nanoGOAT still works. Every button can be one word, one phrase, or a whole story. You decide.
Traditional (word-by-word)
Gestalt (whole phrase)
One tap. Full phrase. How your child naturally thinks.
Every feature earns its place.
Just what your family will actually use — no bloat, no clutter.
Fast Button Editing
Add or change a button in seconds. When your child discovers a new interest, their vocabulary can update right there in the moment.
Multi-Word Buttons
Set a button to say a whole phrase, script, or favorite quote — whatever matches how your child naturally communicates. One tap plays “Gigi can talk now!”
Custom Photo Buttons
Snap a picture of their actual toys, family members, or favorite places and turn it into a button in seconds.
Create Stories
Build custom social stories to prepare your child for new experiences, routines, or transitions — in the same app interface they already know.
See it in action
Why “nanoGOAT”?
My son learned to communicate with AAC, but the legacy apps didn’t fit our reality. They were slow to customize, and they taught single words when he thought in whole phrases.
I built nanoGOAT to be the tool I wish he’d had from day one — fast to edit, built around gestalt language, and tough like the goats that inspired the name. Now I’m sharing it free, because communication is a right, not a subscription.
Meet Benny & Gigi
Our mascots and the stars of the stories included with the app.
Benny
The big brother. Benny is strong, supportive, and always cheering Gigi on. He shows kids what it means to be a great sibling and friend.
Gigi
The little sister who finds her voice. Gigi uses her AAC device to communicate, and her story “Gigi Can Talk” is included with every download.
Our promises to you.
Things we will never compromise on.
Free forever
Core AAC features will always be free — no trials, no subscriptions, no credit card. If we ever offer premium extras, your child’s ability to communicate will never be on the other side of a paywall.
Affordable hardware
Most AAC apps require a $500–$1,000 iPad. nanoGOAT is built to run smoothly on $100 Android tablets, so accessible communication doesn’t require expensive hardware. iPad and iPhone work too.
Offline first
nanoGOAT works completely offline, so your child always has their voice — in the car, at the store, or out at the park without signal.
Private by design
No ads, no data sales, and no child-data monetization. The product serves families, not advertisers.
No account required
Start communicating without signing up. We don’t ask for an email, ever. Parent-lock uses your device’s own lock — the PIN, fingerprint, or face unlock you already trust.
Questions families ask.
Is it really free? +
Yes. Core communication is free forever — no trial, no credit card, no paywall. If we offer premium extras later, the essentials stay open.
Who is nanoGOAT for? +
Anyone who benefits from AAC. It’s especially loved by gestalt language processors and autistic kids, because the whole-phrase, photo-first design fits how they communicate and most other AAC apps don’t. But it works just as well for word-by-word learners, kids with apraxia or motor-planning differences, late talkers, adults with aphasia, and anyone else who needs an AAC tool. Families, caregivers, educators, and clinicians all use it.
When does it launch? +
We’re finalizing the beta now. Join the waitlist and we’ll email you the moment it’s ready.
What devices does it run on? +
Android and iOS — iPad, iPhone, and Android tablets and phones. We specifically target smooth performance on affordable Android tablets (around $100), so you don’t need an expensive iPad for your child to have a voice.
Do I need an account? +
No. You can use nanoGOAT without signing up at all. We don’t ask for an email — parent-lock uses your device’s own unlock (PIN, fingerprint, or face), so you never have to remember an extra password.
What about my child’s data? +
We don’t sell it, share it, or use it to sell ads. No child-data business model — ever.
Ready when you are.
Drop your email and we’ll let you know the moment your family can start using nanoGOAT. Free forever. No spam.
Join the Waitlist