10 Must-Have Chrome Extensions for Teletherapists (That Make Your Life Easier!)
Let’s be real—teletherapy is amazing, but juggling multiple tabs, managing student engagement, and keeping everything organized can be… A LOT. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in windows, losing track of notes, or wishing for a way to make sessions more engaging, I’ve got you covered!
As a teletherapist, I’ve tried a ton of Chrome extensions to make my sessions smoother. Some were duds, but these 10 are absolute game-changers. Many of these I’ve learned about from the special education teachers at the schools I’ve worked with! Whether you’re new to teletherapy or have been in the virtual trenches for a while, these tools will help you stay organized, boost engagement, and save time.
1. Kami – Your Go-To for Interactive PDFs & Digital Materials
Best for: Annotating PDFs, interactive worksheets, and visual supports
If you use worksheets, visuals, or graphic organizers in therapy, Kami will be your new BFF. It lets you write, draw, and type directly on PDFs, making it perfect for articulation practice, comprehension activities, and interactive tasks.
How I use it: I use Kami to make my SLP Elevate materials interactive for my middle and high school students. Instead of just displaying a worksheet on the screen, I have students type directly into the PDF, highlight key information, and annotate texts as we go. This keeps them engaged and allows me to provide real-time feedback, just like I would in an in-person session.
I also use this extension to complete forms and sign my name!
🔗 Download Kami
2. Mote – Voice Notes for Quick Feedback
Best for: Adding voice comments in Google Docs & Slides
Ever wished you could give feedback without typing out a novel? Mote lets you record voice notes and embed them into Google Docs, Slides, and even emails.
How I use it: After a session, I leave quick verbal feedback for students or parents about what we worked on and what to practice at home. It’s way faster and more personal than a long email!
🔗 Download Mote
3. Loom – For Fast, No-Fuss Video Updates
Best for: Quick screen recordings for clients and teams
Loom lets you record your screen and webcam at the same time, making it perfect for quick updates, demos, or explaining materials.
How I use it: When I need to explain a resource, material, or activity, I just record a Loom video and send the link—no need for a live meeting! It’s also great for sharing tips with colleagues or troubleshooting tech issues.
🔗 Download Loom
4. Read&Write for Google Chrome – Text-to-Speech Support
Best for: Helping students with reading challenges
This extension reads text out loud, provides word prediction, and even translates text, making it amazing for students with literacy struggles.
How I use it: I work with a lot of students with dyslexia or processing difficulties, and this tool helps them follow along with on-screen text independently.
🔗 Download Read&Write
5. Dualess – Multitasking Made Easy
Best for: Splitting your screen for better multitasking
Ever felt like you needed two monitors but only had one? Dualess lets you split your screen into two, so you can have your therapy notes on one side and your session materials on the other.
How I use it: I keep my data sheet open on one side and my Boom Cards or lesson plan on the other—no more clicking back and forth!
🔗 Download Dualess
6. Google Meet Plus – Make Sessions More Engaging
Best for: Adding fun engagement tools to Google Meet
If you use Google Meet for therapy, this extension adds interactive features like timers, emojis, and attendance tracking.
How I use it: I use the timer to keep students on track, and the emoji reactions make sessions more interactive.
🔗 Download Google Meet Plus
7. OneTab – Keep Your Therapy Materials Organized
Best for: Reducing tab clutter
If your browser is a chaotic mess of 20+ open tabs, OneTab consolidates everything into a single list for later use.
How I use it: At the end of the day, I save all my open therapy tabs so I can pick up where I left off the next morning.
🔗 Download OneTab
8. Postlight Reader – Distraction-Free Reading
Best for: Making online articles easy to read
Turns cluttered web pages into clean, readable text—perfect for sharing articles with students or parents.
🔗 Download Postlight Reader
9. Google Keep – Your Digital Sticky Notes
Best for: Quick note-taking and organization
Keep therapy ideas, reminders, and session notes all in one place, accessible across all devices.
🔗 Download Google Keep
I love finding new tools that make teletherapy smoother and more efficient. These extensions save me time, keep me organized, and make sessions more engaging. Did I miss any extensions you use? Let me know!
