SOAR Therapy’s StepByStep tools help children and adults build sequencing skills — one step at a time.
120,000+ downloads • 13+ years in use
StepByStep web app preview
See It In Action
Built for the clinic. Simple enough for home.
A quick tour of StepByStep — from starting a sequence to exporting a clinical progress report.
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Cards arrive shuffled
Every session starts fresh. The illustrated cards are presented out of order — the user’s job is to arrange them into the correct sequence.
Drag & drop or tap to arrange
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Progress happens in real time
As cards are placed, the app shows what’s correct and what still needs work. Partial credit is tracked so every attempt tells a story.
Live feedback per step
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Track progress over time
The History screen gives you a full picture of every user’s progress — total attempts, average score, perfect scores, and your most-practiced sequences. Everything a clinician needs, in one place.
Built-in progress tracking
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Add your clinical notes
Before exporting, optionally add a progress notes section — sequence focus, cueing level, observations, and next steps.
Documentation-ready
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Export a professional PDF report
One tap generates a clean, printable progress report — complete with summary stats, sequence breakdown, attempt history, and your session notes.
Print or save as PDF
Export a professional PDF report
One tap generates a clean, printable progress report — complete with summary stats, sequence breakdown, attempt history, and your session notes.
Print or save as PDF
Multiple Users, One Login
Everyone included. One account.
Add as many users as you need under a single login — perfect for therapists managing a full caseload, teachers with a classroom, or families with multiple kids.
🧪Therapists with multiple clients
📚Teachers with a full classroom
🏠Families with multiple children
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About the Tool
What is StepByStep?
A visual sequencing tool that helps children and adults practice everyday routines — breaking activities into clear, simple steps so users can learn and complete them in the correct order.
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What is sequencing?
Sequencing is the ability to put steps in the right order — a foundational skill for independence in daily life.
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What are ADLs?
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) are basic self-care tasks like brushing teeth, washing hands, and getting dressed.
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What are IADLs?
IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) are more complex tasks like cooking, cleaning, and managing routines.
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Why does it matter?
When clients can sequence a routine independently, they gain real-world confidence and reduce reliance on verbal prompting.
Who It’s For
Built for the people doing the real work.
🧪Occupational Therapists
🗣Speech-Language Pathologists
📚Educators & Special Ed Teachers
🏠Families & Caregivers
How To Use StepByStep
Four steps. That’s it.
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Choose a user
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Select a sequence
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Arrange the steps in order
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Practice and repeat
Our Products
Tools for every setting & style.
Simple formats for browser-based practice, printable packs, and hands-on sessions.
The App
Use StepByStep anywhere — no printing, no prep.
Web App
StepByStep Web App
Works on laptop, tablet, or phone for clinic, school, teletherapy, and home.
Native app for quick, on-the-go practice and home use.
Coming Soon to App Store
Physical Cards
Tactile, illustrated cards for hands-on sessions.
Limited Stock
StepByStep Sequence Card Box
101 illustrated, laminated cards across 20 real-life routines. Built by an occupational therapist to improve sequencing, problem-solving, and independence.
20 step-by-step ADL sequences (3–7 steps each)
101 durable 3” x 4” laminated cards
Covers real routines like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and making food
Used for kids, adults, and rehab (stroke, TBI, dementia)
SOAR Therapy was born from real clinical experience — and a belief that the right tools, thoughtfully made, can unlock real independence for anyone.
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Erica Matzkin, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist & Co-Founder
The clinical mind behind StepByStep. Erica co-founded SOAR Therapy over 13 years ago with a clear vision: simple, visual tools to help people practice real-life sequences and build independence. What started as an early iPad app has grown into the web-based platform it is today.
She designed the sequences, built the clinical framework, and continues to shape every product decision based on what actually works in a session.
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Aaron Matzkin
Co-Founder, Developer & Product Lead
Aaron is the co-founder of SOAR Therapy. He leads UI/UX for the app, incorporating feedback from clinicians to continuously improve the product. He also drives marketing, sales, and business development — connecting StepByStep with the therapists, educators, and families who need it most.
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Where It All Started
See the original vision.
Filmed in 2014 when SOAR was just getting off the ground. The app has evolved — the mission hasn’t. Note: Erica’s last name has since changed to Matzkin.
Filmed 2014 — Erica’s maiden name appears in this video.
Also From Erica
Looking for direct OT care?
Erica also runs Rooted in Function, her private practice in Montgomery County, MD — in-home and community-based therapy for adults navigating TBI, Parkinson’s, ADHD, vision challenges, and more.
