Researchers to Create Virtual Speech Therapist
From: Product Design & Development - 07/30/2013
By: Kathy Matheson

An avatar is being tested at Temple University in Philadelphia, where
researchers are working to develop a virtual speech therapist.

Cyber-clinicians can be a crucial tool in overcoming the language disorder
known as aphasia, experts say. While the verbal impairment can be life-long,
health insurers only pay for a limited amount of therapy. Yet patients need
to continuously practice their skills.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.pddnet.com/news/2013/07/researchers-create-virtual-speech-therapist

Link:
Nadine Martin
http://chpsw.temple.edu/commsci/faculty/nadine-martin-phd-ccc-slp