Project Keywords:
Speech Therapy, Child Development, App
Project Summary
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Project Medium:
This APP is an app playground that helps children with stuttering through breathing exercises and real-life scenario preparation, featuring characters inspired by Shaman’s own family.
Project Achievements
Distinguished Winner of the Swift Student Challenge; aims to publish the app on the App Store and continue building technology to support neurodivergent children.
Project Inspiration
Inspired by her personal experience with stuttering and her father’s support, Shaman created the app to help children feel confident and empowered, showing that stuttering is not a barrier.
Project Social Impact
This APP fosters inclusivity by providing neurodivergent children with a safe and interactive way to build speech confidence. By normalizing stuttering and offering emotional support through familiar characters, the app empowers children and encourages self-acceptance. Additionally, it supports families and educators in guiding children through their speech journey, making therapy more approachable and effective.
Project Market Demand
This APP fosters inclusivity by providing neurodivergent children with a safe and interactive way to build speech confidence. By normalizing stuttering and offering emotional support through familiar characters, the app empowers children and encourages self-acceptance. Additionally, it supports families and educators in guiding children through their speech journey, making therapy more approachable and effective.