AI-powered speech therapy platform for neurological conditions helps to remove language barriers

For the first time, Spanish and Indian English speakers recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aphasia, apraxia, dementia, or other neurological conditions can access a comprehensive library of culturally and linguistically tailored cognitive rehabilitation exercises from their homes.

Spanish is the most common non-English language spoken in the United States, with millions of speakers nationwide.

According to Pew Research, 33 per cent of Hispanic adults living in the United States are not proficient in English. Additionally, according to the Migration Policy Institute, more than 2.9 million Indian immigrants live in the United States.

Despite their high proficiency in English, 21 per cent of Indians ages five and over reported speaking English less than “very well” in 2023. These statistics highlight the dramatic need for language-specific digital therapy options.

Constant Therapy Health has developed a cognitive and speech therapy platform that aims to remove these barriers.

Co-founder and CEO of Constant Therapy Health, Veera Anantha, said: “Our commitment to personalised speech, language, and cognitive care for everyone has driven us to integrate new language options into Constant Therapy.

“This innovation not only enhances our cognitive and speech therapy solutions but also empowers a global audience to achieve their therapeutic goals more swiftly and effectively.”

“We see firsthand how critical it is to offer therapy that reflects our patients’ languages and cultures,” said Tom Southern, regional administrator at Elara Caring.

“For patients recovering from stroke or brain injury, or living with aphasia or dementia, consistent access to culturally appropriate exercises can make all the difference.

“These new language editions help us reach more people with the personalised care they deserve – delivered where they want it most: at home.”

Enhancements made to the platform now capture visual and verbal nuances, including colloquialisms, for both Spanish and Indian English speakers.

According to Constant Therapy Health, patients are able to work independently at home, pair the app with in-clinic therapy, or add their clinician so they can monitor progress, and can engage in speaking, memory, attention, reading, writing, language, math, comprehension, problem solving, visual processing, auditory memory, and many other essential skill-building exercises based on personalised goals.

The platform also enables caregivers and family members to access performance reports online to monitor the progress of speech therapy, language therapy, and cognitive therapy remotely.