“Team Up with Timo: Stories” is a computer-based intervention tool for use in speech pathology clinics, schools and at home. The program features the inventive use of an embedded animated tutor, Timo, who reads specially composed stories to and with students, using accurate speech patterns and precise face, lip and tongue movements.

The ability to understand and retell familiar stories is part of the foundation preschoolers and early readers need for later reading comprehension. The product combines storytelling with narrative-based language intervention (NBLI) techniques to help special needs students develop narrative, comprehension, vocabulary and thinking skills.

NBLI utilizes a naturalistic approach, combining uniquely composed stories with motivational skill-building activities within a colorfully designed CD-ROM addressing speech and language delays.

"The ability to tell or retell a story is a fundamental part of being able to communicate," says Scott Prevost, Animated Speech CEO. "Children can interact with Timo, learn key language skills and have fun at the same time. Timo is an invaluable aide in classrooms, clinics and at home."

"Team Up with Timo: Stories" was developed by speech pathology, clinical speech therapy and developmental psychology specialists. The technology is used extensively at the Tucker-Maxon Oral School in Portland, Oregon, where deaf children learn to talk, as well as at numerous schools for deaf and autistic children.

Source:  Animated Speech Corp.