September, 2011
Help us design the iPhone app…
by Ognjen Todic on September 21, 2011
A few weeks ago we released our first iPhone app: Pronunciation Tutor /W/. While this app targets English as a Second Language speakers (i.e. non-native speakers of English), it has several features that may be of interest to the aphasia community.
Pronunciation Tutor /W/ is a tool that non-native speakers of English can use to practice production of the sound W (as in win, where). This sound is a problem for many non-native speakers of English because it does not exist in many languages. In speech production by non-native speakers it typically gets replaced by sound V.
Listening Practice Screenshot
Aphasia Software Finder
by Brian Petheram on September 7, 2011
These are exciting and frustrating times for those concerned with the treatment of aphasia. Exciting because an ever growing body of research and experience shows us that treatment can make a difference. Frustrating because most healthcare systems are suffering financial pressures that mean very few people with aphasia are likely to be allocated enough resources so that they can benefit from these advances – especially as there is increasing evidence that amount and intensity of treatment can be crucial.