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@article{193981,
        author = {Chitra Thadathil},
        title = {Parent Perspectives on Digital Speech Therapy: A Preliminary Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2575-2580},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193981},
        abstract = {Speech and language difficulties are among the most common developmental challenges experienced by autistic children, often affecting communication, social participation, and academic functioning. Consistent and intensive speech-language intervention is critical for improving communication outcomes; however, many families face barriers that limit regular therapy attendance, including travel constraints, scheduling conflicts, and limited therapist availability. Digital therapy materials have emerged as a potential solution to support home-based follow-up and reinforce therapeutic goals between clinical sessions. The present study aimed to explore parent perspectives on the use of digital therapy materials for home-based speech and language intervention in autistic children. A cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect responses from parents of children receiving speech-language therapy. The survey examined parents’ access to digital therapy resources, willingness to use such tools, and barriers to attending therapy sessions. The findings indicated that although only 36% of parents had previously used digital therapy materials, 61% expressed willingness to adopt these resources if they were made available and supported by clinicians. Parents also identified practical barriers that limited consistent therapy participation. The results suggest that structured, clinician-guided digital therapy materials may serve as valuable complementary tools to extend therapy beyond clinic settings and enhance parent involvement in intervention. Integrating digital resources with traditional therapy approaches may improve accessibility, increase practice opportunities, and support communication development in autistic children.},
        keywords = {speech-language therapy, autism, digital intervention, parent-mediated therapy, home-based intervention.},
        month = {March},
        }