Applications for the Speech Impaired
Speech impairment affects people in the way they make sounds to form words. Some of the most common types of paralysis are stuttering, apraxia, and dysarthria. Affected people cannot say what they want to say even though they fully know what they need.
This becomes a major problem for many people as they are unable to communicate freely. Fortunately, the digital world has made it easier for people with speech problems to communicate with others. Here are some of the applications used for those affected.
Vaakya - ACC App
Another important application for people with speech problems is the Vaakya application - AAC. It is a picture-based app designed to help people with speech problems. People with speech problems from aphasia, stroke or MND / ALS can use the app. Similarly, people with cerebral palsy, autism and other mental health problems can use the app.
AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Vaakya - AAC can help people during recovery. The app is suitable for both educated and illiterate people as its image is based so it is easy to use. Users can create their own set of pictures and sound related to someone so they can communicate effectively. There is a custom setting for users who can take advantage of the connection. Currently, Vaaky - AAC only uses Android platform.
Talkitt App
This is an essential application for people with speech, language, and motor impairment. An "speech to speech" app that gives people with disabilities the freedom to express themselves naturally. This happens by allowing them to use their voice to communicate. It can detect speech patterns and translate comprehensible words.
Talkitt can translate unintelligible pronunciation into a complete sentence with high accuracy. Also, the app can work on almost any spectrum of speech impairment difficulties from mild to severe. Additionally, the app can translate user speech into any language. Apple is compatible with both iOS and Android.
Touch Voice App
This app is designed to address the problems faced by people with a variety of medical conditions such as brain tumors, selective constipation, brain damage, Parkinson's and others. It is always difficult for both the listener and the speaker who have speech problems. The app is designed to articulate their needs and make them feel faster and thus lower their stress levels and ultimately lead them to a more comfortable life.
The app uses AAC to allow speech impediments to communicate through voice interaction by clicking buttons and images. The app can be downloaded on Android and iOS platforms. There is also a web-based app that users can choose from.