UC researchers develop speech therapy video game
UC researchers develop speech therapy video game
UC researchers develop speech therapy video game
By Kyle Shaner
May 7, 2024
Summary
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a novel speech therapy method using ultrasound and a video game featuring a goat on roller skates. Led by speech language pathologist Suzanne Boyce, PhD, the team aims to assist children in overcoming speech difficulties, particularly with the challenging "R" sound. Supported by a patent and NIH grant, the game provides biofeedback for speech learning, building on Boyce's previous ultrasound research. Collaborators include postdoctoral researcher Sarah Dugan, PhD, who integrated perceptual-motor principles into game design, and T. Douglas Mast, PhD, who contributed ultrasound tracking software. The game's visual design, ensuring clarity and effectiveness, benefited from the expertise of Renee Seward, PhD.
Reference
Shaner, K. (2024, May 7). UC researchers develop speech therapy video game. University of Cincinnati. https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2024/05/uc-researchers-develop-speech-therapy-video-game.html