Speech Pathologist Uses Technology to Make Therapy Fun

Check out this article and video on how speech and language pathologist Arnell Brady utilizes different forms of modern technology to make his therapy more effective and engaging. Brady initiates each session by performing and evaluation and assessment to determine each patient’s strength and weaknesses. Once having a proper understanding of his patient’s condition, he selects a treatment plan that will correct the disorders by providing therapy for both the body and the mind.

He uses playful computer programs to mask the technical approaches to diagnosis and treatment. His patients are excited about the  testing methods, because evaluations can be stressful. The programs also help him discover the person’s speech pathology, gauge their progress or instill in them techniques to treat their pathology. To read the entire article click here.

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