Evolution in technology and changes in the perspective of stuttering therapy: A review study

Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021 Jan;28(1):623-627. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.051. Epub 2020 Nov 4.

Abstract

Technology has been revolutionizing health care. The current article is split into three parts, the first portion discusses the usage of technological devices in stuttering treatment, the scan of technical devices may be used specifically in treatment or can be used to offer guidance and thereby improve the pace of expression. They will even help to create physiological improvements. The second section of the article refers to telehealth as a means of providing services to people with stuttering. This approach has become a simple benevolence of technology and has managed to enter the unreached. Teletherapy can also be utilized for individuals who are robbed of treatment owing to isolation from financial restrictions. The third part of the analysis is regarding the apps. Apps may be used as an adjunct to speech language training or can be used during the repair process.

Keywords: Stuttering; Technology; Tele-rehabilitation; Telepractice, Apps.

Publication types

  • Review