What's New

• Improved user interface.
• Captions for visual prompts.
• Long playing videos or choose your playlist.

App Description

Empower the Non-Speaking & Apraxia Community — VAST Pre-Speech Motor Planning is specifically engineered for those on the Autism spectrum and individuals grappling with motor speech planning disorders, like apraxia.

This app addresses the intricate issues these children encounter when orchestrating speech movements of the tongue, lips, palate, and jaw.

JOIN FAMILIES & THERAPISTS WHO:
• Harness the power of video modeling and auditory cues /
• Tackle everyday challenges: blowing noses, spitting out toothpaste, mastication, imitating sounds /
• Promote awareness, coordination, tone, and chewing for clear speech /
• Utilize evidence-based Video Modeling techniques /
• Integrate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues /
• Personalize therapy with custom playlists, targeting areas like airflow and oral structures /
• Encourage self-monitoring with the Mirror feature, enhancing oral motor sequencing /

[ PIONEERING IN SPEECH THERAPY ]

• Videos meticulously curated to demonstrate pre-speech and functional motor movements.
• Overcome traditional therapy challenges faced by those with autism due to difficulties in eye contact.

[ FOSTERING ORAL AWARENESS ]

• Delve deep into 4 categories: Syllables & Sounds, Functional Activities, Oral Kinesthesia, and Sensory Integration.
• All activities intricately designed to cater to articulator awareness, speech clarity, muscle grading, and everyday oral functionalities.

[ BREAKTHROUGHS IN MODERN THERAPY ]

• Embrace VR goggles for enhanced focus, minimizing visual/auditory distractions.
• Research-backed evidence showcases the rapid effectiveness of video modeling, especially using diverse video examples.
• Emphasize on continuous feedback through video captures, promoting self-analysis and improvement.

[ PERSONALIZED THERAPY EXPERIENCE ]

• Customizable playlists, adapt as per individual needs, ensuring therapy remains aligned with evolving goals.
• A unique focus on addressing activities like airflow, awareness of oral structures, and practicing various articulation techniques.

[ SELF-MONITORING FOR GROWTH ]

• The Mirror function offers immediate feedback, aiding in perfecting speech sounds and oral motor movements.
• Visual feedback, a cornerstone in treating apraxia, is extensively utilized to enhance speech production.

[ COMMUNITY & RESEARCH DRIVEN ]

• A fusion of insights from extensive research and clinical evidence.
• Collaboration between therapists, researchers, and technologists, making it a beacon in the realm of speech therapy apps.

[ BEYOND VIDEOS - A DEEPER INSIGHT ]

• Immerse in written guides and visual tutorials.
• Recognize the value of visual input in combatting motor speech disorders.

Download VAST Pre-Speech Motor Planning to pave a transformative speech journey for your loved ones. Queries or suggestions? Reach out to us at https://www.vastspeech.com/.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 15, 2014 Initial release
  • July 16, 2020 New version 2.0
  • July 16, 2020 Price decrease: $12.99 -> $4.99
  • November 03, 2023 New version 2.0.1

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