Using Tactus Therapy Apps to Enhance Recovery

At Aphasia Support, we enhance communication recovery by offering personalised speech and language therapy and long-term support. A huge part of this involves the use of bespoke communication technology. One of our go-to apps is Tactus Therapy - made by a speech and language therapist, and approved by speech and language therapists.

If you're referred to Aphasia Support for 1:1 home-based speech and language therapy, you will be given the opportunity to loan one of our charity's iPads for the duration of your support. Aphasia Support's iPads come with Tactus Therapy pre-installed. Our team of speech and language therapists and fully trained volunteers will help guide you through a tailored support plan, teaching you how to use the app. 

We recently had the pleasure of speaking to Megan Sutton, co-founder of Tactus Therapy. In the article below, Megan kindly shares how the Tactus Therapy app uses evidence-based tools to provide structured exercises to help improve comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. 

Using Tactus Therapy Apps to Enhance Aphasia Recovery

By Megan Sutton - Speech Pathologist, CEO and Co-Founder of Tactus Therapy. 

When Aphasia affects your family, finding effective ways to enhance communication skills becomes essential.

While Aphasia can change how a person communicates, it doesn't mean an end to meaningful interactions—there is always hope for progress. With consistent practice and the right supportive tools, people with Aphasia can significantly improve communication, independence, and quality of life.

Regularly practising language and communication skills is vital for ongoing recovery.

While many people experience rapid change right after a stroke or brain injury, the pace of change may slow as the months and years go on. But research shows that individuals with Aphasia can continue to improve long after the initial onset, particularly with daily practice.

As little as 20 minutes a day can make a big difference, and practicing at least 4 days a week shows the best results.

Tactus Therapy apps are designed specifically to help people with Aphasia get better faster. Developed by a speech and language therapist, the Tactus apps provide structured, evidence-based exercises that target key language areas such as comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. They offer engaging and meaningful ways to practice at home or in a therapy setting, making consistent daily practice accessible and achievable.

Best-selling apps help users engage in focused, goal-oriented practice. They offer varied activities tailored to different skill levels, supporting gradual progression and ongoing improvement.

For family members and carers, participating alongside their loved ones creates opportunities for meaningful engagement and helps maintain motivation.

The Tactus Therapy apps are easy to use, require only a one-time purchase with no ongoing fees, and work on either iOS or Android touchscreen devices. Results can be sent to a therapist or family member for progress tracking when online, but no Internet connection is required. A free Lite version is available to try before buying, so you can be confident you’re working with the right app.

Recovery from Aphasia is an ongoing journey, filled with opportunities for growth and improvement.

By clearly defining goals and consistently using effective tools, individuals with Aphasia and their families can continue to make meaningful strides in communication, understanding, and participation in everyday life.

Learn more about how the Tactus Therapy apps can support your recovery journey at www.tactustherapy.com.

Use the App Finder wizard to learn which apps are right for you or your loved one. Tactus Therapy offer several articles explaining how their bespoke apps can be used with mild or severe Aphasia, or to improve any single area of language here. Each app has a user guide you can download to ensure you’re getting the most out of it.

All the Tactus Therapy apps are on sale from 1st - 15th May 2025, on the App Store and Google Play Store. Visit their website to access free downloads, including a valuable and popular resource called '50 Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Loved One with Aphasia.'