The Treatment Method Matters...

The Maintenance & Support Matters...

What Mostly Matters Are The Results...

Make Sure You Choose The Right Program!!!

 

HOW TO ASSESS AND SELECT AN ADEQUATE TREATMENT

We encourage you to make a comparison between the various treatment programs. Specifically: Technique, Technology, and Application methods. This process is critical to make an informed selection. Before choosing a treatment the following key factors should be assessed:

• Treatment formulation:
1. A comprehensive treatment program with a proven protocol.
2. An "Assistive" device.
3. A "Talking Seminar".
4. Unsupervised online program.
• Technique:
1. Fluency Shaping Technique.
2. Behavior Modification.
3. Others.
• Application:
1. "Spaced Therapy".
2. "Concentrated/Intensive"
3. Treatment period.

Clinical Studies

Ask for clinical studies that back the claims of each technique. Clinical studies confirm that the "Concentrated/Intensive" treatment protocol such as the Apex™ Speech Care System has four times the retention levels of "Spaced Therapy" 17% versus 83%. Review data of "Before & After" treatment. Testimonials represent the level of service, but they do not represent treatment results.

Method

Does it address only the physiological aspect of the condition, or both the physiological and psychological as with the multi-disciplinary Apex™ Speech Care System. Clinical studies proved that a method that addresses both the physiological and psychological aspects is the most effective and have by far the highest long term retention levels.

Maintenance & Support

How is the post-treatment "Maintenance & Support" program applied and monitored? Is it outdated? How effective is it? Any treatment without a dynamic and comprehensive daily maintenance and support program becomes obsolete within a few months post therapy.

Systems & Technology

Verify the technology the treatment is based on. Is it an outdated and obsolete technology formulated over 20 or 30 years ago, or is it based on the latest scientific breakthrough such as the Apex™ Speech Care System. Composition of the clinical equipment used. Can the system provide the following vital information during treatment as the  Apex™ Speech Care System does:

• Instant biofeedback and diagnostics.
• Correction of Articulatory and Respiratory coordination.
• Real time system recommendations after each exercise.
• Monitoring & Calibration Systems.
• Performance tracking & auto-corrective “Expert System” .

Treatment Comparison Chart

System Features	Apex System	Behavior Modification	Spaced Therapy	Assistive Devices
Multi-Disciplinary Diagnostics Speech Fluency Psychological Neurological	YES	NO	NO	NO
Multi-Directional Treatment Physiological Psychological	YES	NO	NO	NO
Monitoring Systems & Technology Articulatory-Laringo-Lab Electroglottograph (vocal cords) Respiratory Displacement Sensors Simultaneous Voice and Respiratory Signal Processing Automated Digital Monitoring & Calibration Systems Performance tracking & Auto-Corrective Expert System	YES	NO	NO	NO
Computerized Maintenance & Support Program Ace Roadside assistance	YES	NO	NO	NO
Bilingual: English & Spanish	YES	NO	NO	NO
Technology Development Date	2007	NA	1980	2000
Post Therapy Retention Levels	83%-94%	10%	17%	0%

The video presentations will provide you with a comprehensive insight on the Apex™ Speech Care System, its outstanding technology, and actual treatment results.

 

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