Virtual Speech Center Apps provides a comprehensive suite of innovative and engaging applications and software solutions for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), schools, private practices, and parents. The company was founded in 2011 by a certified speech and language pathologist and a software engineer, pioneering the use of mobile apps in speech therapy.
The core offering consists of numerous mobile applications for iPad and iPhone, covering a wide range of speech and language disorders, including Articulation, Aphasia, Auditory Processing, Language, Social Skills, Apraxia, and more. A key feature is the incorporation of gamification, using puzzles, board games, and sports/carnival-themed games as reward components to motivate children and make therapy more fun.
Key App Features:
- Multi-Student Management: Allows SLPs to enter and manage multiple student profiles and individualize activities within a single session.
- Data Collection & Reporting: Includes session reports, score tracking, and the ability to email or print results for progress monitoring and planning future sessions.
- Customization: Features customizable settings such as background noise manipulation (to practice listening in noisy environments), reward enablement/disabling, and the ability to edit word lists.
- Audio Tools: Offers audio recording and playback features so students can hear and assess their own productions.
In addition to the mobile apps, Virtual Speech Center offers TheraPlatform, a practice management and EMR software designed specifically for speech therapists. This cloud-based software includes modules for telepractice (HIPAA-compliant video conferencing), comprehensive documentation, scheduling, billing, intake forms, and e-claim submission, providing an all-in-one solution for managing a private practice or school-based therapy services.