For a child born with a cleft palate, surgery is only the beginning of the journey. The real challenge is finding their voice. In low-income countries, where the majority of cleft palate cases occur, the 'gold standard' for diagnosing hypernasality is a clinician's ear. It is subjective, inconsistent, and prone to error. While objective tools like nasometers exist, they cost thousands of dollars, making them inaccessible in the communities that need them the most. We at DiagNose seek to change that with tinytalk.
tinytalk features two microphones: one for the nose and one for the mouth. The microphones are separated with a magnetic base plate which creates a seal between the oral and nasal cavities and allows for endless customization of microphones. In addition, our handle is fully adjustable, allowing for multiple configurations and portability.
Our philosophy is simple-make speech assessment accessible to all.
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