Better Speech provides online speech therapy for children and adults through live weekly sessions with licensed therapists and an AI speech assistant for personalized practice. The platform addresses communication challenges such as speech delays and disorders by offering immediate access to therapy without waitlists, making it both convenient and affordable.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals, both children and adults, experience communication challenges due to speech delays and disorders, which can impact their social interactions, academic performance, and overall quality of life. Traditional speech therapy can be inconvenient, expensive, and may involve long waitlists, limiting access to timely and effective intervention.
Solution
Better Speech provides accessible and affordable online speech therapy services, connecting clients with licensed and experienced speech therapists for live, weekly sessions. The platform offers personalized treatment plans tailored to address a wide range of communication needs, including speech delays, articulation issues, stuttering, aphasia, and accent modification. In addition to live sessions, clients have access to an AI speech assistant, "Jessica," which offers personalized practice and feedback between sessions, enhancing progress and engagement. By removing geographical barriers and offering flexible scheduling, Better Speech ensures convenient and effective therapy from the comfort of the client's home.
Target Audience
Better Speech serves children and adults experiencing speech and language difficulties, as well as schools and districts seeking to provide comprehensive speech therapy services to their students.
Features
- Live, one-on-one speech therapy sessions with licensed and certified speech-language pathologists
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- AI-powered speech assistant ("Jessica") for 24/7 personalized practice and feedback
- Therapy available for a wide range of speech and language disorders, including articulation, phonology, fluency, language, and voice
- Convenient online platform accessible from any device
- Flexible scheduling options to fit busy lifestyles
- Services for children, adults, and schools
- Accent modification programs to improve clarity and confidence