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What is MossTalk Words 2?

MossTalk Words 2 is a legacy evidence-based computer-assisted treatment program developed for individuals with aphasia. A successor to an earlier version of MossTalk Words, it focuses on strengthening the understanding and production of single words, using a simple, intuitive, adult-oriented interface.

The program contains modules for auditory comprehension, reading comprehension, and word retrieval in one easy-to-use program.

MossTalk Words 2 includes an optional speech recognition feature, which makes it possible for the software to determine and record the accuracy of a spoken response and provide automatic feedback when a picture is named correctly.

Who benefitted from using MossTalk Words?

• Individuals with language impairments (i.e. aphasia) typically acquired through stroke or head injury.
• Individuals with learning disabilities and other cognitive impairments.
• Speech-language pathologists who need to efficiently select and deliver therapy exercises and track results.
• Independent home users who would benefit from hours of practice in comprehending and producing words, phrases and sentences.

How is MossTalk Words organized?

• Multi-Modality Matching Module. A series of exercises to facilitate lexical comprehension and vocabulary development (using pictures, spoken or printed words). Types of matching exercises include: picture to pictures; written word to pictures; spoken word to pictures; spoken word to written words.
• Cued Naming Module. A series of exercises to facilitate single word production (using a hierarchy of spoken and written cues). Vocabulary can be selected based on category (e.g., food, clothing), part of speech (noun, verb) and/or linguistic characteristics (e.g., frequency, semantic relatedness).
• Core vocabulary Module. A series of matching and naming exercises for the more severely impaired user, featuring a restricted vocabulary of words with high functional significance.

Each of these modules can be accessed through user-friendly interfaces.

What are some of MossTalk Words special features?

• Vocabulary of more than 400 words
• Hundreds of exercises and activities
• Pre-established hierarchy of exercises in each module
• Customizable to match a disability type and level
• Optional Speech Recognition feature
• Multi-modality cueing and feedback
• Automated record keeping
• Natural sounding speech
• Adult-oriented, realistic photographs