We're a speech therapy software company making evidence-based treatment for adults with stroke, brain injury, and other conditions more accessible.
β° Last chance! Sale ends Monday on all Tactus speech therapy apps
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Procrastinators, rejoice! π We get it β life gets busy. That's why we've extended our sale through Monday, May 18. All Tactus speech therapy apps are still discounted, and these are the lowest prices of the year. Find them in the App Store or Google Play β no special codes required. Helpful Tips:π±The iOS bundles offer the biggest savings, and the more you own, the bigger your discount. If you've already purchased one or more Tactus apps, you might only owe the difference. (Learn more here.) Some customers are saving up to 65% off! π€ Not sure what to buy? Answer 3 questions in our App Finder to get personalized recommendations. π You can gift an app to an iOS user β perfect for the new SLP grad, clinician, or loved one in your life who could benefit from one of our tools. π€© Bonus freebies! 1) Read the guides for how to get the most practice out of your Tactus apps. 2) Download the Tactus Home Exercise Log to schedule & monitor your progress at home.
If you have other questions, hit "reply" β I'm happy to help. All the best, P.S. Most people don't know that Language Therapy 4-in-1 works in 4 languages and lets you add custom words. It's also been shown to significantly improve language skills with just 20 minutes of use a day for 4 weeks! No wonder it's our most popular app. π₯ If you're only going to have one aphasia app, make it this one. |
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We're a speech therapy software company making evidence-based treatment for adults with stroke, brain injury, and other conditions more accessible.
When people with aphasia can't get words out, they often feel silly. Or stupid. It can bring on a whole range of emotions: frustration, sadness, confusion, anxiety, anger, embarrassment, and more. π For some patients and family members, it can be helpful to explain word retrieval, so they understand that saying words is actually a complex process. Let's take the word "kitten" for example: I often start by reassuring them... "You don't have to memorize everything on here. I just want to show...
When someone has aphasia, it might seem like they're forgetting the words. You might be tempted to explain word-finding difficulty as a "memory problem." But aphasia is a bit more complicated. When a word won't come out, it's still there. It's not forgotten. The problem is retrieval: pulling it out on demand, under time pressure, or in a specific moment. Our brain has to go through several steps to say a word, and any part of that process can be disrupted by aphasia. Let's take the word...
Patients with apraxia of speech (AOS) often have aphasia too. So they finally break through the word-finding wall ("I know the word I want!") only to hit a second one: motor planning. They know what they want to say, but the same word comes out three different ways β or not at all. Apraxia of speech is frustrating for your patients, and it can be intimidating to treat, but it's a lot more manageable with the right tools. For ready-made handouts, exercises and free HEPs for patients, try the...