💖 “I love you” isn’t always easy to say

Published 17 days ago • 1 min read

I love you.

Be careful.

What's new?

Saying these simple phrases shows people that we care. 💞
But for people with apraxia, it can be incredibly frustrating to get the words out. 💔

Last week, I shared our new Apraxia Treatment Guide (the one I wish I’d had years ago) to help navigate the many evidence-based approaches for treating apraxia.

Today, I want to zoom in on one practical piece of that roadmap: high-repetition practice.

We know motor learning requires frequent, accurate practice with feedback. But in real life:

Session time is limited ⏱️
Getting enough reps is tough 🏋️
Supporting practice between sessions can feel overwhelming 😩

That’s why we've built apraxia treatments into the Tactus Virtual Rehab Center - so patients can get consistent practice between sessions to make meaningful progress. 🙌

🚀 A New Apraxia Treatment: Repeating Phrases

Our newest apraxia treatment, Repeating Phrases, uses integral stimulation (watch me, listen to me, do what I do), pacing, and sound-level feedback to improve everyday spoken phrases.

🎥 Take a quick look at how Repeating Phrases works:

Clinicians are loving the:

Functional phrases that range from 2 to 6 syllables
Built-in model and feedback on accuracy
Difficulty that auto-adjusts based on performance

It’s a simple way to help your patients get the consistent practice they need, without extra work for you.

Try the Virtual Rehab Center free and use Repeating Phrases, along with many other interactive treatments and resources. 👉 tactustherapy.com/rehab

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Those moments when a patient can say a meaningful phrase like “I love you” a little more clearly… that’s why this work matters.

I see the dedication you bring every day, and we’re here to support you in creating more of those moments. ❤️

Warmly,
-Megan

P.S. If you already have our Apraxia Therapy app, you may be wondering how this is different. Automatic speech recognition, sound-level feedback, and free home practice are 3 important ways. Try it for yourself!

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