U.S. Speech Therapy Market, By Age Group (Children and Adults), By Indication (Speech Disorders, Language Disorders, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Others), By End User (Hospitals, Clinics, Rehabilitation Centers, and Others)
In April 2023, Great Speech, a virtual speech therapy company, introduced voice therapy services tailored to specific genders, alongside specialized training for speech-language specialists. The training was led by seasoned speech-language therapists with expertise in working with non-binary and transgender individuals, supplemented by insights from a speech-language therapist who has transitioned to align with her gender.
In March 2022, Ontario's government established 22 additional SmartStart Hubs throughout the province, offering early intervention and child development services, including speech and language support.
In March 2022, two pediatric speech and language therapists introduced the world's inaugural online speech therapy club, aiming to tackle the widespread crisis impacting preschoolers globally.
In February 2022 Expressable, a comprehensive virtual speech therapy solution known for its evidence-based and family-focused care model, announced the successful completion of a US$15 million Series A financing round led by F-Prime Capital. The ultimate goal is to make accessible, affordable, and outcome-driven speech therapy available to all families in need.