A Holistic Solution for People with Aphasia: Lingraphica Speech-

Generating Devices, Apps, and Online Services

Brianne A. Kosch, MA, CCC-SLP

Brianne Kosch, M.A., CCC-SLPLingraphica Clinical Consultant

Disclosure:Financial—Receives a salary from Lingraphica where she is the Clinical Consultant.

Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Disclosure Statement

Our Mission

For more than 20 years, Lingraphica has been dedicated to helping adults with aphasia and related disorders re-establish independent communication.

ResearchSolutions Information

History of Lingraphica

Early 1970s: Aphasia research behind the Lingraphica began Research explored:

• Use of icons by people with aphasia• Use of Visual Communication (VIS) – icon based language

Early 1980s: Research focused on application of emerging technology on disabilities

1984-1990: A computer-based version called CVIC, was created by researchers at the Palo Alto VA Hospital.

1990: Lingraphica founded

1991: First Lingraphica SGD producedwww.aphasia.com

The Challenge

PWA need: A lifetime of continuous, inexpensive rehabilitation.PWA get: A small number of expensive therapy sessions. Prognosis: Bad and getting worse.

The Solution

Speech-Generating Devices

TalkPath Therapy:Online Speech Therapy and App

BIG Data

Person with Aphasia

Lingraphica

Lingraphica Speech-Generating

Devices

Meet the Lingraphica Devices

Meet the Lingraphica SGDs

SGDs designed for PWA

• Adult-like icons and vocabulary• Icon “Projection”• Easy to edit and customize

icons• Animated verb icons• Contextual Scenes• Therapy Exercises and

Practice Videos

Lingraphica Apps for Communication,

Assessment, & Therapy

Apps for Communication/Therapy

Lingraphica’s Assessment Tool

Lingraphica TalkPath Online Speech Therapy

Online Speech Therapy

TalkPath TherapyLingraphica’s TalkPath Therapy is a speech therapy solution with more than 4,600 exercises that can be used by SLPs and their clients both online via a computer or the iPad or offline on the iPad.

Online Speech Therapy

SLPs can:• Manage multiple clients on one platform• Track patient progress• Design an individualized

therapy plan for clients

Clients can:• Practice on their own (aphasia-

friendly design)• Track progress• Access the plan established by

their SLP anytime, anywhere

Lingraphica Assessment Tools

Brianne Kosch, M.A. CCC-SLPLingraphica Clinical Consultant

bkosch@lingraphica.com(609) 275-7217

Thank You!