MySelf Healthcare
A digital therapy app designed to support speech and language development in children at home during the waitlist period and in between sessions
Speech and language difficulties can have a profound impact on a child’s academic, social, and long-term career prospects. Children with communication challenges often struggle to engage with classroom learning, interact with peers, and develop meaningful relationships. The consequences extend into adulthood. Research shows that 88% of unemployed young men have speech and language difficulties. 79% of the UK prison population has speech, language and communication challenges. Without early intervention, these issues persist, affecting educational outcomes, employment opportunities, and social integration.
Speech and language therapists play a crucial role in supporting these children, but access to therapy is limited, and traditional interventions often fail to engage children effectively.
Fiona McCormick, a speech and language therapist, wanted to address this problem. As part of Cohort 1 of the Health Innovation East Digital Hub, she developed MySelf Healthcare, a digital tool that delivered structured, at-home exercises that reinforce therapy sessions. This empowers parents and caregivers to make progress during the waitlist period and in between sessions.
Key Features
Interactive speech and language therapy exercises tailored to individual needs
Visual timetables and structured routines to support understanding and communication
Progress tracking and adaptive difficulty levels to ensure effective learning
Cogniss provided a quick, flexible, intuitive, no-code platform that allowed Fiona to deliver tailored and engaging digital therapy via an app without requiring coding expertise.
MySelf Healthcare is now being piloted by NHS organisations.
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