Mylo Speech Buddy, a pioneering Speech Development System designed to assist individuals with speech delays and diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), was launched in conjunction with World Autism Awareness Day.
Aiming to aid nonverbal children in developing from zero words to their first word, the app employs a video modeling method and provides clear enunciation guidance for parents, fostering speech development from the comfort of their homes.
To ensure its efficiency in further aiding ASD and speech delay, the app closely collaborated with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and medical professionals who prioritize the unique needs of individuals within the autism spectrum. Its team is composed of parents who have personal experience raising children with ASD, couple with extensive expertise in content development for preschool and special education.
"Mylo Speech Buddy is a powerful platform that enables parents to actively support their child's speech development right at home," said Vincent Rocha, President and CEO of Mylo Speech Buddy. "It enhances and works alongside the valuable contributions of speech therapists and medical professionals, adding to a holistic approach to speech development rather than substituting professional care."
"As a parent of a child with autism, I draw inspiration from the challenges my son, Noah, faced when diagnosed at the age of two," added Rocha. "Our mission is to bolster individuals with autism in developing verbal abilities and to foster genuine support within the autism community."
ASD, commonly known as autism, is a global condition affecting approximately 1% or 75 million individuals worldwide. In the Philippines, around 1.2 million cases of ASD are reported and approximately one in 100 children is diagnosed with autism. This underscores the scarcity of accessible and affordable occupational and speech therapy services for Filipino parents with children diagnosed with ASD. With this, Mylo Speech Buddy wants to emphasize that early intervention is crucial for enhancing learning, communication, social skills, and fostering positive changes in underlying brain development.
The tech platform will release a series of "Ausome Stories" video on social media last April 2, on World Autism Awareness Day. These video will feature a 10 real-life families with members on autism spectrum, showing glimpse into their daily lives, challenges, journeys, instances of happiness, along with stereotypes and societal judgments they encounter.
"Ausome Stories allows us to share the diverse experiences of individuals with autism, celebrating their strengths and achievements," said Rocha.
"The launch of Mylo Speech Buddy represents a significant milestone in raising awareness, understanding, and supporting individuals with autism, particularly as the world observes World Autism Awareness Day," said Enrico Aquino, co-founder at Mylo Speech Buddy.
With technology and compassion, Mylo Speech Buddy aims to pave the way for a brighter future, serving as a collaborative partner in therapy and support.
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