A round blue dome switch mounted on an angled black base with printed labels and a small level selector.

LITTLE Step-by-Step

by AbleNet

$220.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The device itself is simple to use, and a family member could record messages without help. But it only helps if the messages, symbols, and activities fit the person's communication goals. An SLP or ATP can make that fit much better, so professional guidance is recommended, not required.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The LITTLE Step-by-Step plays back a series of recorded messages in order, one for each press of its button. That makes it useful for telling a story, walking through the steps of a routine, counting, or telling a knock-knock joke. You can record three separate sets of messages, with about four minutes of total recording time shared across them, so one device can serve different activities during the day. It comes with red, yellow, green, and blue tops and a clear snap cap that holds a picture symbol, so the person pressing it sees what the message is about. It plays one message at a time and can't build new sentences, so it works best for planned, scripted turns.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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Details

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Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$220.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Press the button to try the device and hear its sound before you record anything.
  • With a guide
    1. Choose which of the three levels to use and plan the order of messages for the activity, such as the steps of a routine or the lines of a story.
    2. Record each message in order, keeping the total under about four minutes across all levels.
    3. Slip a picture symbol under the clear cap and pick a top color. Plan on 15-30 minutes for the first full set. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An SLP or ATP can help decide which activities and message sequences to record, and how to place the device so the person can press it reliably. A first session usually takes 30-60 minutes.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AbleNet — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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