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A Holistic Solution for People with Aphasia: Lingraphica Speech-Generating Devices, Apps, and Online Services Brianne A. Kosch, MA, CCC-SLP. Disclosure Statement. Brianne Kosch, M.A., CCC-SLP Lingraphica Clinical Consultant Disclosure:
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A Holistic Solution for People with Aphasia: Lingraphica Speech-Generating Devices, Apps, and Online Services Brianne A. Kosch, MA, CCC-SLP
Disclosure Statement Brianne Kosch, M.A., CCC-SLP Lingraphica Clinical Consultant Disclosure: Financial—Receives a salary from Lingraphica where she is the Clinical Consultant. Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Our Mission For more than 20 years, Lingraphica has been dedicated to helping adults with aphasia and related disorders re-establish independent communication. Research Solutions Information
History of Lingraphica Early 1970s: Aphasia research behind the Lingraphica began Research explored: • Use of icons by people with aphasia • Use of Visual Communication (VIS) – icon based language • Early 1980s: Research focused on application of • emerging technology on disabilities • 1984-1990: A computer-based versioncalled • CVIC, was created by researchers at the • Palo Alto VA Hospital. • 1990: Lingraphica founded • 1991: First LingraphicaSGD produced • www.aphasia.com
The Challenge PWA need: A lifetime of continuous, inexpensive rehabilitation. PWA get: A small number of expensive therapy sessions. Prognosis: Bad and getting worse.
The Solution Speech-Generating Devices BIG Data Person with Aphasia Lingraphica TalkPath Therapy: Online Speech Therapy and App
Lingraphica Speech-Generating Devices
Meet the Lingraphica SGDs • SGDs designed for PWA • Adult-like icons and vocabulary • Icon “Projection” • Easy to edit and customize icons • Animated verb icons • Contextual Scenes • Therapy Exercises and Practice Videos
Lingraphica Apps for Communication, Assessment, & Therapy
Lingraphica TalkPath Online Speech Therapy
Online Speech Therapy TalkPathTherapy Lingraphica’sTalkPath Therapy is a speech therapy solution with more than 4,600 exercises that can be used by SLPs and their clients both online via a computer or the iPad or offline on the iPad.
Online Speech Therapy • SLPs can: • Manage multiple clients on • one platform • Track patient progress • Design an individualized therapy plan for clients • Clients can: • Practice on their own (aphasia-friendly design) • Track progress • Access the plan established by their SLP anytime, anywhere
Lingraphica Assessment Tools Thank You! Brianne Kosch, M.A. CCC-SLP Lingraphica Clinical Consultant bkosch@lingraphica.com (609) 275-7217