Do You See What I See? - A Therapeutic Speech Rehabilitation Game

University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed "Do You See What I See?," a video chat therapeutic speech rehabilitation game designed to improve verbal production, auditory comprehension, and foster player connection in People with Aphasia (PwA). This innovative game combines storytelling and environmental interactions to create an engaging and accessible therapeutic experience, addressing the communication and social isolation challenges faced by PwA.

Description

"Do You See What I See?" is a game designed for 4-9 players that combines elements of storytelling, 20 questions, and environmental interaction. Players join a video chat from their homes, and one player, the Chooser, selects an item in another player's background. The other players ask yes/no questions to guess the selected item, and the person whose object was chosen shares something special about it. The game includes variations to increase difficulty and engagement, making it adaptable to different levels of language ability.

Applications

• Speech and language therapy for People with Aphasia (PwA)
• Remote and in-person therapeutic sessions
• Community-driven language recovery programs

Advantages

This game offers a community-driven, cost-effective, and accessible approach to language rehabilitation for PwA. It is designed to be played both in-person and through video teleconferencing, making it suitable for individuals with mobility impairments. The game incorporates therapeutic principles to improve language function and provides a fun, engaging activity to combat social isolation. Its modular design allows for easy adaptation to different levels of difficulty and player needs.

Invention Readiness

The game has been developed through a participatory design process involving community partners with aphasia, speech-language pathologists, and professional game designers. It has been tested and received favorable feedback from playtesters. The game is ready for further development and dissemination, with plans for presentations and publications to raise awareness and support.

IP Status

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