Smile Train launches speech therapy mobile app for people with cleft lip, palate

Smile Train Philippines has launched a speech therapy mobile application designed for those born with a cleft lip or palate.

According to the nonprofit organization, the app was developed to help parents, guardians, and children access speech therapy services online.

It said the app featured a wide array of educational videos and speech therapy sessions, all in Filipino, with kid-friendly features and lively graphics.

The app also served as a platform for cleft patients and their families to connect with healthcare professionals.

“For the thousands of babies born with a cleft each year, speech therapy is an essential need. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has disrupted access to speech therapy services,” said a statement by Smile Train.

“Technology has allowed us at Smile Train to deliver the speech therapy needs of children with cleft throughout this pandemic. Safety is our foremost priority, and I am glad that this app allows us to safely serve the needs of these kids in the comfort and safety of their own homes,” said Smile Train’s South East Asia Director Kimmy Flaviano.

The app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more details about the app, visit this website.

For more information about Smile Train Philippines’ local efforts and to refer a patient in need, visit this link, follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like them on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines. – RC, GMA News