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Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
Published on: June 6, 2020
Development of speech therapy app for parents
Caroline Hermógenes Costa1, Daniela Regina Molini-Avejonas1
1Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - USP - São Paulo (SP), Brasil.
This study presents a tech-based speech and language program for parents of children at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD). The innovative app offers remote guidance to promote early language development effectively and affordably.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects a significant number of children, necessitating early intervention.
- Parental involvement is crucial for supporting language development in at-risk children.
- Traditional interventions may have limitations in accessibility and cost for families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an innovative, technology-supported speech and language guidance program for parents.
- To provide remote intervention for children at risk of DLD, aiming to mitigate disorder consequences.
- To leverage digital platforms for broad, low-cost, and effective language development support.
Main Methods:
- Development of a mobile application facilitating remote researcher-family interaction.
- Content delivery through video lessons, curated videos, specialized reports, and family activities.
- Utilizing a dynamic, interactive approach for distance intervention.
Main Results:
- The program offers a structured curriculum including theoretical orientations via video lessons.
- Diverse resources such as documentaries, expert reports, and cultural activities are integrated.
- Interactive activities are designed to stimulate specific language skills weekly.
Conclusions:
- An innovative, technologically advanced remote orientation program has been established.
- The program creates a motivating therapeutic environment accessible to modern families.
- This approach is compatible with contemporary family lifestyles, enhancing intervention reach.
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