Research
SpeechFit is based on research
The SpeechFit mobile applications, web application, and accompanying Program templates for stuttering have been developed in line with the latest research on stuttering treatment, speech therapy software, and clinical mobile applications.
Program Templates
For the Camperdown, Lidcombe, Oakville and Westmead Program templates, we worked with clinicians who are experienced in treating stuttering following the Program manuals from the Australian Stuttering Research Centre as listed below.
The Lidcombe Program Treatment Guide
Authors:
Mark Onslow, Margaret Webber, Elisabeth Harrison, Simone Arnott, Kate Bridgman, Brenda Carey, Stacey Sheedy, Sue O’Brian, Verity MacMillan, Wendy Lloyd, Anna Hearne
Description:
The Lidcombe Program Treatment Guide is the clinical manual for treating young children who stutter with the Lidcombe Program.
Year:
2023
Version:
1.5
The Westmead Program Treatment Guide
Authors:
Cheryl Andrews, Natasha Trajkovski, Sue O’Brian, Mark Onslow
Description:
The Westmead Program Treatment Guide is the clinical manual for treating young children who stutter with the Westmead Program.
Year:
2023
Version:
1.3
The Oakville Program Treatment Guide
Authors:
Cheryl Andrews, Sue O’Brian, Natasha Trajkovski
Description:
The Oakville Program Treatment Guide is the clinical manual for treating young children who stutter with the Oakville Program.
Year:
2023
Version:
1.3
The Camperdown Program Treatment Guide
Authors:
Sue O’Brian, Brenda Carey, Robyn Lowe, Mark Onslow, Ann Packman, Angela Cream
Description:
The Camperdown Program Treatment Guide is the clinical manual for treating adolescents and adults who stutter with the Camperdown Program.
Year:
2018
Mobile & Web Application
The mobile and web applications was developed in line with research that prioritises improved clinical outcomes when using software in delivery of therapy.
Effect of an iOS App on Voice Therapy Adherence and Motivation
Authors:
Eva van Leer, Brittney Lewis and Nick Porcaro
Description:
A review of an app for voice therapy which showed that an iOS app can significantly increase adherence to practice.
Year:
2021
Identifying features of apps to support using evidence-based language intervention with children
Authors:
Nikki Heyman
Description:
338 SLPs who use mobile apps in therapy were surveyed on the features of apps that they deem to be beneficial for language intervention with children.
Year:
2018
An Interactive Design Framework for Children’s Apps for Enhancing Emotional Experience
Authors:
Kaiqing Chen
Description:
This research developed a design framework for children’s apps based on children’s emotional needs and analysed iOS apps to understand better how design practice maps to these evidence-based design criteria.
Year:
2022
Building on Mobile towards Better Stuttering Awareness to Improve Speech Therapy
Authors:
Rui Neves Madeira, Patrícia Macedo, Pedro Pita, Íris Bonança, Helena Germano
Description:
A study of an early version of a mobile app for people who stutter to record and reflect on reflect on speaking situations.
Year:
2013
Development and Pilot Test for Stuttering Self-Monitoring Solution using Telehealth
Authors:
Man-Ching Yuen; Shin Ying Chu; Chiew Hock Wong; Ka Fai Ng
Description:
A clinical review of an early application created for stuttering evaluation.
Year:
2021
Speech-driven mobile games for speech therapy: User experiences and feasibility
Authors:
Beena Ahmed, Penelope Monroe, Adam Hair, Chek Tien Tan, Ricardo Gutierrez-Osuna & Kirrie J. Ballard
Description:
A systematic review of mobile games for speech therapy, identifying the features that led to improved clinical outcomes.
Year:
2018
Towards the Development of Criteria to Assess Stuttering Mobile Apps
Authors:
Fazwa Mohd Fadzilah , Noreen Izza Arshad
Description:
This paper proposes a model for evaluating mobile applications for people who stutter.
Year:
2017
Other Fundamental Research
While not a clinical manual or research related to a mobile app, the following papers were incorporated into our development of SpeechFit.
Principles of Motor Learning in Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders
Authors:
Edwin Maas, Donald A. Robin, Shannon N. Austermann Hula, Skott E. Freedman, Gabriele Wulf, Kirrie J. Ballard and Richard A. Schmidt
Description:
This paper examines the principles of motor learning in young children, including the effect of frequency, dosage, and type of feedback they receive.
Year:
2008