Integrated data management for speech therapy
The Ortho-logo-paedia project has developed an integrated computer-based system (OLP) which can assist conventional therapy for people with speech disorders. Through real-time visual feedback and automatic speech recognition, articulation can be improved, offering an interface to assertive technology and speech synthesis. With OLP, therapy can be done off-site through the use of the Internet. The type of feedback and the recognition section can be particularly designed to fit a certain client group as well as an individual. Furthermore, databases of disordered speech, therapy needs and protocols have been set up. These aid the application and create an interface which permits the therapist as well as the client to alter the customisation. More specifically, through the remote exchange component, therapists can supervise client practice via the Internet with an advanced system and assign exercises and examine results. Therapists can concentrate on the primary acquisition of correct articulation and hence administer more intense exercises for homework. This results in an increase in client number without a decrease in the quality of therapy. In terms of marketing aspects, the remote data exchange component can be provided in conjunction with training and support paid services. The cost depends on user licenses, that is, customer costs are lessened as additional licenses are ordered. The main goal is to assist business partnerships and synergies to reach beyond conventional sales. The product will also be available to local IT specialists and consultancies for software sales and installation.
