Hello Reader,

Do your patients get the ideal amount of therapy? 🤔 Probably not, and research would agree.

📊 The Research-Practice Dosage Gap

​Cavanaugh (2021) compared aphasia treatment dosage in research vs real outpatient clinics:

• Research: median of 20 hrs over 15 sessions (≈3× per week)
• Reality: median of 7.5 hrs over 10 sessions (1–2× per week)

That’s a 2.5× gap! 🤯 We know neuroplasticity thrives on intensity and repetition. Even the best weekly sessions can’t match what the brain needs to rewire.

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⏱️ So... How Much Therapy Is Enough?

The RELEASE Collaborators (2021) found that the greatest gains in aphasia recovery were associated with 9+ hours of therapy per week, 3–5 days per week.

But… insurance limits, packed schedules, and long waitlists make that rare. Even the same universities where the research is conducted struggle to hit the ideal intensity in their own clinics. 😬

How can we help close the gap?

🦸 Technology to the Rescue!

Research shows technology can:

• Boost motivation & participation with automated feedback to increase engagement (McKissock & Ward, 2007)
• Increase treatment intensity for better recovery (Bhogal 2003; Harnish 2014)
• Enable remote monitoring & tweak plans between sessions (Des Roches 2015; Bartlett 2022)

🙌 Make Homework Easy - and FREE!

The Tactus Virtual Rehab Center makes it easy to increase intensity while keeping practice accessible, supportive, and engaging:

💻 FREE home practice on ANY device- no financial barrier for your patients
↕️ Auto-adjusting treatments- patients stay at the 'frustration-free' level
✅ Set practice target & levels- tailor home practice to individual needs
🤝 Smart feedback & support- built-in cues, speech recognition, and models help promote independence
📊 Homework reports- see how patients are doing and adjust the plan remotely

​See how homework works​

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Start your 21-day free trial today to access free homework plus:
🤩 45+ evidence-backed treatments for communication, cognition & swallowing
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You’re already giving your best. Let technology handle the rest and help your patients reach their goals. 🧡
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All the best,

Megan

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P.S. We offer discounted group and university plans with special features for teams of SLPs. Let your manager know about this affordable way to save time and boost patient outcomes! Reply for more details.