A Mobile Multimedia Application Inspired by a Spaced Repetition Algorithm for Assistance with Speech and Language Therapy

The field of Speech and Language Therapy has seen great success utilising a number of paper based systems to help young children experiencing difficulty in language acquisition and understanding language. These systems employ card and paper based illustrations which are combined to create scenarios for children in order to expose them to new vocabulary in context. While this success has encouraged the use of such a system for a long time, problems have been identified that need addressing. In this context, systems are desired to complement the structured therapy session, in order to aid the Speech and Language Professional (SLP). In response to this, a plethora of mobile apps have flooded the market. The majority of these apps attempt to mirror current paper based methods. In this paper, a prototype web application that aims to provide a novel solution to language learning in Speech and Language Therapy is presented. The system applies a learning algorithm derived from Spaced Repetition research, with a view to aid language retention, augmenting the memorisation process.