VAST: Autism and Apraxia - CAS

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently funding research into the effectiveness of using VAST with VR goggles and mobile technology.

"Simply effective!"

Empower through Visual Strengths — VAST-Autism: A Pioneering Approach to Speech Therapy.

Breaking through barriers, VAST-Autism revolutionizes spoken language support for autism and apraxia by fusing evidence-based best practices, advanced technology, and an understanding of individual strengths. Harnessing video modeling, written cues, and auditory prompts, VAST-Autism guides users to verbal expression.

At its core, the app ingeniously combines the potency of video modeling with the clarity of written words and auditory cues, offering users a roadmap to acquire meaningful words, phrases, and sentences — unlocking their ability to express verbally.

JOIN FAMILIES & THERAPISTS WHO: • Adopt the powerful blend of video modeling, written words, and auditory cues. • Progress from syllables to sentences with a structured hierarchy. • Use the mirror feature to improve oral motor sequencing and self-monitoring. • Benefit from an approach validated by speech-language pathologists worldwide.

[ A FOCUS ON VISUAL STRENGTHS ]

• For those with potent visual skills, VAST-Autism becomes an indispensable tool. Using visual aids not just as a crutch, but as a foundation, leverages this strength to foster speech development.

[ PROGRESSIVE SPEECH ACQUISITION ]

• Videos span a range from syllable repetition to full sentences. Ensure clarity and prevent misconceptions with written word cues, eliminating misunderstandings like confusing a frog jumping for "go."

[ EVIDENCE-BASED VIDEO MODELING ]

• Research confirms that video modeling is not just rapid but also highly effective in instilling new behaviors and ensuring their generalization and maintenance. With VAST-Autism, users get a method that's scientifically backed.

[ LITERACY & COMMUNICATION ]

• Beyond just speech, VAST-Autism recognizes the importance of reading and spelling. By facilitating literacy, it amplifies functional communication, ensuring that users don't just speak, but also understand and engage.

[ REFLECTIVE PRACTICE ]

• The unique mirror function aids in providing visual feedback, which is pivotal in conditions like developmental apraxia of speech. This self-monitoring tool enhances muscle coordination and sequence learning for speech.

[ COMMUNITY & RESEARCH ]

• This groundbreaking tool is the result of extensive collaboration and research. Initial studies reveal the app's efficacy, with many previously non-speaking individuals beginning word approximations after just a few short weeks.

[ COMMITTED TO GROWTH ]

• As the "Core" app, VAST-Autism is just the beginning. With plans for expansion and ongoing research, it's a dynamic toolset to revolutionize speech therapy for autism and apraxia.

For more information, guidance, and research updates, visit our official sites: www.vastspeech.com and www.itherapyllc.com