#102 Revolutions in the Aphasia Continuum with Sarah Awde

Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast

In this Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast episode, we dive into speech therapy and the innovative platform SpeechFlix. SpeechFlix is a Netflix-style database of on-demand speech therapy home practice videos for aphasia, dysarthria, and much more! The guest for this episode is Sarah Awde, the creator of SpeechFlix. She has a bachelor's in French linguistics and a master's in clinical science in speech-language pathology.

Here's a comprehensive summary of what you can expect:

- We explore Sarah Awde's journey as the creator of SpeechFlix and how her background in French Linguistics and experience with adults influenced her approach to speech therapy.

- Sarah emphasizes the importance of functional therapy and the use of technology to supplement traditional treatment, providing a resource for individuals with communication challenges like aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia.

- With over 170 videos, SpeechFlix offers various exercises for verbal expression, listening, word retrieval, cognition, reading, and writing, catering to various types of aphasia.

- The platform is user-friendly, with videos categorized by difficulty level, target, and theme, making it easy for users to navigate and practice speech therapy exercises at home.

- Users have reported improvements in speech clarity and motivation, highlighting the effectiveness of SpeechFlix in their rehabilitation journey.

- SpeechFlix also offers facility licenses for organizations, ensuring continuity of care and home practice for multiple users.

- The platform goes beyond just therapy videos, providing educational content and features like printable handouts to enhance the user experience.

- Sarah encourages feedback and suggestions for new videos, constantly striving to improve the platform and meet the specific needs of users.

If you're interested in exploring SpeechFlix, they offer a five-day free trial for you to discover the videos and see if it's the right fit for your speech therapy needs. Head over to https://speechflix.net/ to uncomplicate aphasia and embark on your journey towards improved communication.

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If you or a loved one is seeking telepractice support, LIFE Speech Pathology® can help! Explore our services and approach at DoLIFESpeechPathology.com. Book a free consultation by heading over to DoLIFESpeechPathology.com or by following this specific link: https://DoLIFESpeech.intakeq.com/booking?serviceId=dc1e232b-a9ed-46cb-aba3-cdbbb0fab97b.

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