Brianne A. Kosch, MA, CCC-SLP A Holistic Solution for People with Aphasia: Lingraphica Speech-Generating Devices, Apps, and Online Services Brianne A. Kosch, MA, CCC-SLP

Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. Disclosure Statement Brianne Kosch, M.A., CCC-SLP Lingraphica Clinical Consultant Disclosure: Financial—Receives a salary from Lingraphica where she is the Clinical Consultant. Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Our Mission For more than 20 years, Lingraphica has been dedicated to helping adults with aphasia and related disorders re-establish independent communication. Research Solutions Information

History of Lingraphica Early 1970s: Aphasia research behind the Lingraphica began Research explored: Use of icons by people with aphasia Use of Visual Communication (VIS) – icon based language Early 1980s: Research focused on application of emerging technology on disabilities 1984-1990: A computer-based version called CVIC, was created by researchers at the Palo Alto VA Hospital. 1990: Lingraphica founded 1991: First Lingraphica SGD produced www.aphasia.com

The Challenge PWA need: A lifetime of continuous, inexpensive rehabilitation. PWA get: A small number of expensive therapy sessions. Prognosis: Bad and getting worse.

BIG Data The Solution Speech-Generating Devices TalkPath Therapy: Online Speech Therapy and App BIG Data Person with Aphasia Lingraphica

Speech-Generating Devices Lingraphica Speech-Generating Devices

Meet the Lingraphica Devices

Meet the Lingraphica SGDs SGDs designed for PWA Adult-like icons and vocabulary Icon “Projection” Easy to edit and customize icons Animated verb icons Contextual Scenes Therapy Exercises and Practice Videos

Communication, Assessment, & Therapy Lingraphica Apps for Communication, Assessment, & Therapy

Apps for Communication/Therapy

Lingraphica’s Assessment Tool

Lingraphica TalkPath Online Speech Therapy

Online Speech Therapy TalkPath Therapy Lingraphica’s TalkPath Therapy is a speech therapy solution with more than 4,600 exercises that can be used by SLPs and their clients both online via a computer or the iPad or offline on the iPad.

Online Speech Therapy SLPs can: Manage multiple clients on one platform Track patient progress Design an individualized therapy plan for clients Clients can: Practice on their own (aphasia-friendly design) Track progress Access the plan established by their SLP anytime, anywhere

Thank You! Lingraphica Assessment Tools Brianne Kosch, M.A. CCC-SLP Lingraphica Clinical Consultant bkosch@lingraphica.com (609) 275-7217