Solving a Real Need in the Therapy Room
GTD Speech is a new M&S Consulting venture built from firsthand experience. Created by speech-language pathologist Julie Bearden, the platform addresses a daily challenge in the profession: how to track and respond to speech sounds accurately, in real time, without losing momentum during a session.
Speech therapists are often juggling documentation, data collection, and engagement with their clients—especially in pediatric settings or virtual sessions. GTD Speech introduces a tool that listens in, transcribes in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and helps therapists identify whether a sound was correct or not, on the spot.
What Makes GTD Speech Different
This isn’t another generic speech-to-text app. It’s tailored to the unique needs of SLPs:
- Real-time phonetic transcription using IPA
- Designed for both in-person and teletherapy environments
- Identifies sounds in isolation (not just words)
- Flags correct or incorrect pronunciations automatically
- Built alongside real therapists, with ongoing feedback and iteration
Where traditional transcription tools might autocorrect or skip over subtle mispronunciations, GTD Speech captures what actually happened—because that’s what matters in speech therapy.
Backed by Data, Built with Empathy
Julie surveyed over 200 therapists during early development. The findings were clear:
- 72% said they don’t have time to transcribe during sessions
- 96% of teletherapists said they have trouble clearly hearing client speech sounds
- 59% of in-person therapists reported similar hearing difficulties
That’s not a technology issue—it’s a human one. And GTD Speech is here to help therapists stay present with their clients, reduce documentation burdens, and make every session more effective.
A Platform in the Making
Right now, GTD Speech is in beta—and Julie is calling on her peers to help shape what comes next. From live feedback on features to ideas for future capabilities, the platform is designed to grow with the profession.
Speech therapists can expect a platform that respects their expertise and supports their goals, not one that replaces clinical judgment. GTD Speech is a tool that works in the background so the therapist can focus on what matters most: helping clients communicate.
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