[November 28, 2025] | Rowlett, TX — Smarty Ears, a global leader in AAC and speech therapy innovation, proudly announces the release of Expressive Go 4.0. This major upgrade introduces a first-of-its-kind Pre-Emptive Grammatical Intervention System, designed to eliminate the cognitive and physical barriers to natural communication.

Furthermore, Smarty Ears affirms its commitment to universal access by announcing that Expressive Go 4.0 is now completely free to download and use, permanently removing all subscription fees and in-app purchases.

At the helm of this innovation is Barbara Fernandes, founder and CEO of Smarty Ears, a trailblazer in digital therapy tools.

Executive Summary: Eliminating Cognitive Load with Clinically Accurate Syntax

Expressive Go 4.0 fundamentally shifts the paradigm of AAC usage by embedding sophisticated grammar logic directly into the communication sequence. This system intervenes before speech output, automatically solving complex morphological rules, allowing the user to focus purely on semantic intent.

“Expressive Go doesn’t wait for errors—it prevents them. By eliminating the need for pop-up verb menus and manual correction, we are fostering true fluency and dignity in communication,” says Fernandes. “The best AAC technology should be universally available, and with this release, we have delivered that promise.”

Core Pillars of Clinical Excellence in Expressive Go 4.0

1. Pre-Emptive Grammatical Intervention (Unique Technology)

Expressive Go’s Grammar Manager achieves a level of accuracy unmatched by standard post-output correction systems.

• Zero-Tap Conjugation: The system dynamically inflects the target word based on prior selections, allowing for grammatically correct output with zero additional taps. This bypasses the motor plan disruption common in apps requiring menu-based verb selection.

• Perfect Tense Fidelity: The app automatically models complex syntax. Tapping “She” followed by “Has” causes the verb “try” to visually transform to the correct past participle, “tried.” (This provides a clean model for correct usage.)

• Syntactic Integrity: The system ensures auxiliary agreement is always correct (e.g., presenting “am” when “I” is the subject, or ensuring “has” correctly follows “She”).

2. Motor Planning and Foundational Reliability

The application’s architecture is engineered to optimize communication speed (WPM) and learning.

• Isomorphic Grid Layout: The fixed, equal sizing of all tiles fosters automaticity and muscle memory, directly aligning with motor learning research to increase communication speed and reduce cognitive fatigue.

• Predictive Navigation: The Long-Press Preview feature allows the user to peek into folders instantly, reducing the common frustration of navigational errors.

• Literature Alignment: The design aligns with clinical research emphasizing the importance of preserving the motor plan to reduce cognitive load and support sustained communication.

3. Linguistic Modeling and Literacy Outcomes

Expressive Go provides an unblemished visual linguistic model essential for emergent communicators.

• Enhanced Literacy Modeling: The app instantly handles irregularities across the vocabulary, preventing common errors (e.g., automatically outputting “children” instead of “childs,” or “went” instead of “goed”), promoting incidental learning of morphological rules.

• Phonetic Accuracy: The system applies complex spelling rules (like CVC doubling) when forming continuous verbs (e.g., “running”), ensuring that the visual and auditory output is always precise.

4. Customization and Multilingual Access

Expressive Go 4.0 provides robust tools for professionals to adapt the system.

• Streamlined Content Creation: The Add Image Controller integrates photo import, labeling, and PoS color assignment in a single, efficient workflow, ensuring therapeutic consistency.

• Multilingual Support: The system is localized and ready for implementation in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

• Essential Environmental Controls: Features like Typing Feedback Modes (Letters, Words, Silent) and the Safety Lock provide clinicians with fine-tuned control over the user environment.