Interactional technology tools in tablets phonological intervention in children with speech disorders

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: More and more, the use of technological communication tools is increasing. In this context, the theme of this research is the use of these technologies in speech therapy interventions in children with speech disorders (SD). OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of interactional technology tools with tablets in speech therapy of children with speech disorders. METHOD: Descriptive study with four children of both genders, aged 5.3 to 5.11 years old with SD. Individual assessment and reassessment were carried out through the ABFW test. Selected participants went to speech therapy weekly, for 30 minutes, in an adequate space. The tablet was used as an auxiliary tool. Statements were obtained from the teacher and the coordinator about the evolution of the cases. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively from categories defined later. RESULTS: The tablet was used in 92.68% of the sessions, and during 64.55% of the total time. Therapist / patient interaction games (43.57%) were the most used, followed by individual games (33.12%) and games with camera (23.29%). It was observed that the tablet worked as a motivating tool for the therapeutic process, although in different degrees and it was not overriding to the progress of the subjects. CONCLUSION: With the study the use of interactional technology tools improved the therapeutic process, as it intensified the dialogic activity between patient and therapist and was configured as an effective playful resource for patient adherence to the treatment.