Dr. Speaks: A Mobile and Web Application Framework for Filipinos with Verbal Apraxia

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a condition in which children have trouble creating speech sounds and connecting them together in the correct order to form words. Speech-Language Pathologists use different treatment methods and tools for therapy sessions. However, most of these tools are written in the English language, making it difficult for Filipino students to understand. Because of language barriers and cultural differences, it causes confusion and delays their improvement. This study focuses on the development of mobile and web applications for Filipino children to practice their communication skills using the native language Tagalog. It contains different images and videos as visual representations to help students envision the words being spoken as well as audible sound practice sets. Furthermore, the Speech-Language Pathologists and Parents can monitor the child's progress with scores and audio recordings to assess the child's development.