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Learn AphaSay

Video tutorials.

Watch each feature in action, then follow the written steps below.

Emergency

FAST Check

Run a 60-second guided stroke assessment — Face, Arms, Speech, Time.

Core Feature

Speak — AI Reconstruction

Tap record, speak however you can, and let the AI reconstruct your sentence.

Exercises

Selfi — Vowel Exercise

Open Vowel (AH) and Spread Vowel (EE) exercises with live face-tracking overlay.

Exercises

Selfi — Smile Hold

Smile Hold exercise with symmetry scoring per rep.

Step-by-step guides

Written tutorials

Getting Started

Beginner4 min read

Setting Up AphaSay for the First Time

Walk through the welcome screen, role selection (patient or caregiver), permissions, and profile setup.

  1. 1Download and open AphaSay
  2. 2Select your role: Patient or Caregiver
  3. 3Grant microphone and camera permissions
  4. 4Complete your patient profile — aphasia type, severity, family members
  5. 5Set up your daily goal and notification preferences
Beginner2 min read

Connecting to Your SLP's Portal

How to link your AphaSay account to your speech-language pathologist using a 6-digit code.

  1. 1Ask your SLP for their 6-digit portal code
  2. 2Open Settings → SLP Portal → Connect
  3. 3Enter the code and tap Confirm
  4. 4Your SLP can now see your exercise scores and session data
  5. 5You control which recordings are shared

FAST Check

Important3 min read

Running a FAST Stroke Assessment

Use AphaSay's guided 3-step stroke screener to assess Face droop, Arm drift, and Speech slurring.

  1. 1Tap FAST Check from the Dashboard or main menu
  2. 2Read and accept the medical disclaimer
  3. 3Step 1 — Face: Follow the on-screen prompt while the camera tracks facial symmetry
  4. 4Step 2 — Arms: Follow the arm drift instructions
  5. 5Step 3 — Speech: Say the prompted phrase for AI slurring analysis
  6. 6View your result: Normal, Abnormal, or Inconclusive
  7. 7If abnormal, call emergency services immediately
Caregiver3 min read

FAST Practice Mode for Caregivers

Learn the FAST test before you need it. Practice mode walks you through each step without logging a real assessment.

  1. 1Open FAST Check and tap Practice Mode
  2. 2Complete each step at your own pace
  3. 3Review what each result means
  4. 4Practice regularly so you are confident in a real emergency

Speak — AI Reconstruction

Core Feature5 min read

Your First Talk Session

Tap record, say whatever comes out, and let AphaSay reconstruct what you meant.

  1. 1Tap the large Talk button on the Dashboard or the floating FAB
  2. 2Tap the microphone to start recording — the button pulses when active
  3. 3Speak naturally. Say whatever comes out, even fragments or wrong words
  4. 4AphaSay auto-stops when you pause. Or tap the button to stop manually
  5. 5The AI transcribes, then reconstructs your intended sentence
  6. 6Tap the speaker icon to hear it played back in your chosen voice
  7. 7If shown alternatives ('Did you mean…'), tap any one to speak it instead
Voice6 min read

Setting Up Your Voice Clone

Record voice samples so AphaSay can play back your reconstructed speech in your own voice.

  1. 1Go to Settings → Voice & Speech → Voice Clone Setup
  2. 2Tap Start Recording Samples
  3. 3Read each displayed phrase clearly — aim for 5–10 samples
  4. 4Tap Submit to send samples to ElevenLabs for cloning
  5. 5Wait 1–2 minutes for processing
  6. 6Tap Test Voice to hear the result
  7. 7Return to Talk and enable your cloned voice from the playback settings

Selfi — Face Exercises

First Time4 min read

Running Your First Selfi Calibration

Calibrate AphaSay to your baseline facial geometry before starting exercises.

  1. 1Open Selfi from the main menu
  2. 2Tap Calibrate — the app will prompt you if not yet calibrated
  3. 3Sit in good light, facing the camera at eye level
  4. 4Follow each prompt: jaw at rest, lips spread, jaw open
  5. 5The app captures your baseline in about 30 seconds
  6. 6Calibration only needs to be done once, unless you reset it in Settings
Exercises7 min read

Completing the 4 Speech Exercises

Step-by-step guide to Open Vowel (AH), Spread Vowel (EE), Round Vowel (OO), and Smile Hold.

  1. 1Open Selfi and tap Start Session
  2. 2AH — Open your mouth as wide as possible and hold. The overlay shows jaw opening score
  3. 3EE — Spread your lips wide and hold. The overlay scores lip spread symmetry
  4. 4OO — Round your lips forward and hold. Rep detected on hold duration
  5. 5Smile Hold — Smile as widely as possible. Left/right symmetry scored per rep
  6. 6After each exercise, see your rep scores
  7. 7Session summary shows totals, symmetry trend, and AI coaching note

Quick Phrases

Core Feature3 min read

Using Quick Phrases for Fast Communication

Find and speak pre-built phrases across 8 categories — no recording needed.

  1. 1Open Quick Phrases from the main menu or Talk screen
  2. 2Browse categories: Greetings, Basic Needs, Medical, Emotions, Daily, Social, Emergency, Custom
  3. 3Tap any phrase to hear it spoken immediately in your voice
  4. 4Emergency phrases play instantly without confirmation
  5. 5Tap + to add your own custom phrases to any category

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