P A T H
international community for kids and adults
with speech and language delay
with speech and language delay
Facts about speech
problems
Facts about speech
problems
- 1,4%of U.S. children
have a voice disorder that lasted for a week or longer - 2 millionAmericans
have aphasia and cannot
communicate freely - 50%children and adolescents
with speech problems do not receive help and support
Problems faced by children with speech delays and their parents
Limited access
to medical care
Access to specialists, such as speech and language pathologists specialized in a particular problem, may be limited in some regions.
Change of lifestyle
and family dynamics
Parents may be forced to adapt their lifestyle
and schedule to accommodate the needs
of their children.
Receiving
educational support
Children with speech delay may require specialized educational support that may be difficult to get in some areas.
Social isolation
Children with speech delay may have difficulties
in establishing connections with peers,
which can lead to social isolation.
in establishing connections with peers,
which can lead to social isolation.
Psychological stress
Caring for a child with speech and\or language delay may lead to feelings of guilt,
anxiety, and stress.
anxiety, and stress.
High financial costs
Treating speech delay can be an expensive process, especially if help provided by the state
is not effective.
is not effective.
Hello, my name is Daniel, and I don't have any friends. I struggle to play with other kids in the yard as I can't always grasp the rules of the game or communicate with them due to my speech delay.
My mom was really upset seeing me always walking and playing alone. She wanted to help children like me, giving us the chance to make triends and play together. Our parents should be able to find intormation, seek advice from specialists, and find support.
So, mom gathered a team from around the world who wanted to help.
Now we are working on the PATH project.
Now we are working on the PATH project.
Our founders and team
- VictoriaFounder & MotherNew York, USA
- RuslanFounder & AnalystNew York, USA
- DaniilFounder & Product ManagerNew York, USA
- Aleksandra
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- AlexeyTbilisi, Georgia
- Anastasiia
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
- AnastasiiaSaint-Petersburg, Russia
- DaniilMoscow, Russia
- ElenaMoscow, Russia
- IgorPhnom Penh, Cambodia
- NadezhdaNovi Sad, Serbia
Get to know our team better!
Victoria
Founder & Mother
Founder & Mother
Anastasia
Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager
Participate
in our research
in our research
Now we are conducting a research
to learn more about struggles specialists,
adults, parents, and children with speech
and language disorders face in everyday life.
If you feel like helping us, fill in this form.
We will arrange a short online call with you.
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in the research
in the research
Online meeting lasting no more than 1 hour
FAQ
This research is conducted with a view to showing investors that there is an actual need for the platform. If we are lucky, we will raise funds and make our idea come true.
Just your candid story.
If you are a parent of a kid with speech differencies, we will ask about how the kid got diagnosed, treatment they followed, current results, thoughts about it, and your emotional experience as a parent.
If you are an adult with speech differencies, we will ask about how you got diagnosed, influence of it on your social life and career, your experience as a person with a speech difference.
If you are a specialist, we will talk about your professional experience and desire to partner with us in the future.
If you are a parent of a kid with speech differencies, we will ask about how the kid got diagnosed, treatment they followed, current results, thoughts about it, and your emotional experience as a parent.
If you are an adult with speech differencies, we will ask about how you got diagnosed, influence of it on your social life and career, your experience as a person with a speech difference.
If you are a specialist, we will talk about your professional experience and desire to partner with us in the future.
The interview will happen in Google Meet. We will send you the link beforehand.
First, we will share our idea with you. Then, ...
...if you are a parent of a kid with speech differencies, we will ask about how the kid got diagnosed, treatment they followed, current results, thoughts about it, and your emotional experience as a parent.
...if you are an adult with speech differencies, we will ask about how you got diagnosed, influence of it on your social life and career, your experience as a person with a speech difference.
...if you are a specialist, we will talk about your professional experience and desire to partner with us in the future.
First, we will share our idea with you. Then, ...
...if you are a parent of a kid with speech differencies, we will ask about how the kid got diagnosed, treatment they followed, current results, thoughts about it, and your emotional experience as a parent.
...if you are an adult with speech differencies, we will ask about how you got diagnosed, influence of it on your social life and career, your experience as a person with a speech difference.
...if you are a specialist, we will talk about your professional experience and desire to partner with us in the future.
First, we analyze all the interviews. Then, the data is shown to investors as it advocates for the need to build the platform. If we are lucky, we will raise funds and start making our idea come true.
Additionally, the interviews show us what you need. We will do our best to fulfill it in the future.
P.S. Your personal data (name, location, etc.) cannot be given to the investors.
Additionally, the interviews show us what you need. We will do our best to fulfill it in the future.
P.S. Your personal data (name, location, etc.) cannot be given to the investors.
We are a young startup and have not raised funds yet. Unfortunately, we cannot pay you for the interview.
PATH's blog
news, announcements, materials
Hello,
friends!
friends!
We're building an international community for adults and children with language and speech delay »
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When to seek help
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Peer interaction
in early childhood
in early childhood
A few tips on how to help children develop skills to successfully interact with the environment »
Understatement
of SLD
of SLD
Many people underestimate the seriousness of language and speech delay »
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Become a part of the PATH team
Together, let's create an inclusive ecosystem for people with speach and language delays. Join us in making a difference and shaping the future!
*Work on a pro bono basis
*Work on a pro bono basis
Complete this form or do this using PATH internship bot
We'll be glad to have you in our team!
Would like to help our project grow?
Participate in our research!
We are conducting a research to learn more about struggles specialists, adults, parents, and children with speech and language disorders face in everyday life.
Contact us
PATH
path.ecosystem@gmail.com
path.ecosystem@gmail.com
