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Title: What Apps Exist That Can Be Leveraged for Speech and Language Surveillance in Children? A Scoping Review
Language: English
Authors: Sam Harding (ORCID 0000-0002-5870-2094), Lydia Morgan (ORCID 0000-0001-9011-8544), Sarah Rudd (ORCID 0000-0003-0352-665X), Yvonne Wren (ORCID 0000-0002-1575-453X)
Source: Infant and Child Development. 2025 34(4).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Oriented Programs, Speech Communication, Language Skills, Speech Skills, Communication Skills, Young Children, Foreign Countries, Age Differences, Usability, Speech Impairments, Language Impairments, Communication Problems
Geographic Terms: United States, Brazil, Taiwan, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Greece
DOI: 10.1002/icd.70038
ISSN: 1522-7227
1522-7219
Abstract: This scoping review aimed to identify and evaluate apps designed to screen or monitor speech, language, and communication (SLC) development in young children. Early identification and intervention are crucial for children with SLC difficulties, but traditional assessments can be time-consuming and lack ecological validity. Technological advancements offer potential for more objective and user-friendly assessments through apps. A systematic search of five databases identified 14 papers representing 18 studies on apps for SLC screening in children under 5 years old. Ten apps were identified, targeting various SLC domains, with four processing data internally and others requiring external software. Studies spanned eight countries, with diverse purposes and sample sizes, targeting children from newborns to 9 years old (average 3.7 years). Most studies focused on app development and usability, with limited data on reliability and validity. More research is needed to assess these apps' effectiveness as surveillance tools for SLC needs.
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