#102 Revolutions in the Aphasia Continuum with Sarah Awde

In this Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast episode, we dive into speech therapy and the innovative platform SpeechFlix. SpeechFlix is a Netflix-style database of on-demand speech therapy home practice videos for aphasia, dysarthria, and much more! The guest for this episode is Sarah Awde, the creator of SpeechFlix. She has a bachelor's in French linguistics and a master's in clinical science in speech-language pathology.

Here's a comprehensive summary of what you can expect:

- We explore Sarah Awde's journey as the creator of SpeechFlix and how her background in French Linguistics and experience with adults influenced her approach to speech therapy.

- Sarah emphasizes the importance of functional therapy and the use of technology to supplement traditional treatment, providing a resource for individuals with communication challenges like aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia.

- With over 170 videos, SpeechFlix offers various exercises for verbal expression, listening, word retrieval, cognition, reading, and writing, catering to various types of aphasia.

- The platform is user-friendly, with videos categorized by difficulty level, target, and theme, making it easy for users to navigate and practice speech therapy exercises at home.

- Users have reported improvements in speech clarity and motivation, highlighting the effectiveness of SpeechFlix in their rehabilitation journey.

- SpeechFlix also offers facility licenses for organizations, ensuring continuity of care and home practice for multiple users.

- The platform goes beyond just therapy videos, providing educational content and features like printable handouts to enhance the user experience.

- Sarah encourages feedback and suggestions for new videos, constantly striving to improve the platform and meet the specific needs of users.

 

If you're interested in exploring SpeechFlix, they offer a five-day free trial for you to discover the videos and see if it's the right fit for your speech therapy needs. Head over to https://speechflix.net/ to uncomplicate aphasia and embark on your journey towards improved communication.

 

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If you or a loved one is seeking telepractice support, LIFE Speech Pathology® can help! Explore our services and approach at DoLIFESpeechPathology.com. Book a free consultation by heading over to DoLIFESpeechPathology.com or by following this specific link: https://DoLIFESpeech.intakeq.com/booking?serviceId=dc1e232b-a9ed-46cb-aba3-cdbbb0fab97b.

 

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