Speakable Therapy
Next generation speech therapy
Introduction
We are working to provide personalized speech coaching and practice to individuals with mild language disorders (such as Aphasia), which are often caused by traumatic brain injury.
Leveraging modern AI, we can simulate events for the user to practice in a virtual setting before they happen in the real world. Through repeated practice and personalized coaching, we can help users return to work, school, and their previous social lives.
Problem
Currently, people with mild speech disorders do not have access to the support that they need. Insurance benefits for a speech therapist have typically run out and existing apps cater to more severe patients (not providing enough challenge for mild patients).
As a result, a recovery "ceiling" exists for people with mild speech disorders. This ceiling prevents them from returing to their previous work, school, and social lives. The ceiling is devastating to individuals' sense of identify and self-efficacy, and presents an ongoing challenge for loved ones.
Opportunity
Our solution consits of three components to provide holistic speech practice and coaching online and at an affordable cost:
1. Simulated conversations: We simulate real-world interactions that relate to the user's interests using AI agents. Think, for example, practicing ordering food at your favorite resturant.
2. Speech therapy games: A personalized practice plan of games to target the weaknesses identified through the user's simulated conversations.
3. Statistics: Key stats to provide to a user's clinician and prove improvement over time.