No child should have their sense of expression suppressed

Distance and cost should not determine access to therapy for children with speech disorders.

Contact us: claine@usc.edu

Amplify is a voice-therapist in a box

With our voice-controlled device, the child can explore an interactive audible journey in the format of a choose-your-own-adventure story, replete with exercises and voice interactions that define the trajectory of the narrative; all the while, the system collects detailed analytical voice data on pitch, volume, and pronunciation clarity.

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Who we are

Chris Laine, Ph.D.:Chris is a Research Assistant Professor through the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, and has a wealth of experience working in the area of human neurophysiology. He has worked with a variety of clinical conditions, including Parkinson’s, essential tremor, cerebral palsy, and bruxism. Furthermore, he has a particular expertise in oral-motor control.

Brian Cohn, M.S.: Brian is an NSF Graduate Fellow in the Computer Science PhD program, and has a background in Computational Biology. He has worked on projects that explore how motor control occurs in health and disease, and has designed numerous research projects through the USC Health Technology Engineering program.