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Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Speech-Language Therapy Apps: What Practitioners Need to Know

Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Speech-Language Therapy Apps: What Practitioners Need to Know
In the evolving landscape of speech-language therapy, leveraging technology has become increasingly important. As practitioners, we strive to provide the best care for children with communication disorders. A recent study, "Listening to Stakeholders Involved in Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Communication Disorders: Content Analysis of Apple App Store Reviews," sheds light on how we can improve our practice by understanding the feedback from key stakeholders.

Understanding Stakeholder Feedback

The study analyzed 721 reviews from the Apple App Store, focusing on speech-language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps. The reviews were written by parents, educators, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and even the app users themselves. This diverse range of perspectives provides invaluable insights into the usability, content, and features of these apps.

Key Findings

The study revealed several critical points:

Actionable Insights for Practitioners

Based on these findings, here are some actionable steps practitioners can take:

Why This Matters

By integrating these insights into your practice, you can enhance the effectiveness of speech-language therapy for your pediatric clients. Improved app usability and evidence-based design can lead to better engagement and outcomes, ultimately empowering children with communication disorders to express themselves more effectively.

Further Research

This study is a stepping stone. Practitioners are encouraged to delve deeper into the research and continuously explore new findings to stay at the forefront of speech-language therapy.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Listening to Stakeholders Involved in Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Communication Disorders: Content Analysis of Apple App Store Reviews


Citation: Badawy, S., Pitt, R., Lin, Y., D'Arcy, S., Du, Y., Choe, S., Vega, J., Liu, Y., & Trujillo, A. (2022). Listening to stakeholders involved in speech-language therapy for children with communication disorders: Content analysis of Apple App Store reviews. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 5(1), e28661. https://doi.org/10.2196/28661
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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