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[Podcourse] From staRt to Finish: How Biofeedback Helps Tackle the Tricky /r/
Manage episode 524701952 series 2402261
In this podcourse episode, Dr. Tara McAllister, an Associate Professor at NYU, discusses the impact of biofeedback on speech therapy, particularly for children struggling with the /r/ sound.
She explains key findings from a recent randomized controlled trial, highlighting how biofeedback can enhance speech learning.
Dr. McAllister also introduces the staRt app, designed to make biofeedback more accessible and affordable for clinicians.
The conversation delves into the ongoing debate between motor control and phonological explanations for children's speech patterns, advocating for a balanced understanding of both factors.
Additionally, Dr. McAllister shares her research on expanding biofeedback to other speech sounds and the potential of AI in supporting speech therapy.
281 episodes
Manage episode 524701952 series 2402261
In this podcourse episode, Dr. Tara McAllister, an Associate Professor at NYU, discusses the impact of biofeedback on speech therapy, particularly for children struggling with the /r/ sound.
She explains key findings from a recent randomized controlled trial, highlighting how biofeedback can enhance speech learning.
Dr. McAllister also introduces the staRt app, designed to make biofeedback more accessible and affordable for clinicians.
The conversation delves into the ongoing debate between motor control and phonological explanations for children's speech patterns, advocating for a balanced understanding of both factors.
Additionally, Dr. McAllister shares her research on expanding biofeedback to other speech sounds and the potential of AI in supporting speech therapy.
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