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Remote therapy

Also known as: Teletherapy, Telepractice, Telerehabilitation

The delivery of therapeutic interventions — including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation — through technology-mediated communication rather than exclusively in-person sessions. Remote therapy systems typically combine a client-facing application (often gamified for child engagement), automated assessment tools that provide interim feedback, and a clinician dashboard for monitoring progress and adapting treatment plans. Remote therapy addresses critical access barriers including SLP shortages, geographic distance, scheduling constraints, and the need for high-frequency practice that cannot be sustained through clinic visits alone.

Category: health · assistive technology · rehabilitation

Related: Childhood apraxia of speech · Automatic speech recognition · Rehabilitation science · Ambient assisted living

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