February 2025
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This research paper presents a novel software tool designed to revolutionize speech therapy for individuals with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), also known as Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia. The software offers a comprehensive multi-modal analysis approach, utilizing video, audio, and speech-to-text data to extract valuable insights into articulation patterns, head pose, audio characteristics, and word usage. This information empowers Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) with data-driven tools for a more precise assessment and development of personalized treatment plans. While the current study employs data from just one healthy subject to evaluate the software’s overall accuracy and data coherence, the functionalities are promising to improve therapy effectiveness for individuals with CAS, giving space for further experiments, analysis and validations with experts. The paper explores how the software’s capabilities can complement existing therapies like PROMPT, Touch-Cue Method, and Melodic Intonation Therapy, based on a cognitive perspective, ultimately aiming to transform the field of speech-language pathology and enhance the lives of those affected by speech disorders.