iName it vs Memory Exercises

Developed by Smarty Ears, a trusted leader in speech and language therapy technology, and designed by award-winning speech-language pathologists, iName It helps individuals strengthen their word-finding skills using proven, evidence-based techniques. Whether you’re a speech-language pathologist, caregiver, or someone working to improve daily communication skills, iName It offers an engaging and effective path toward better word recall and confidence. Why iName It Works Context-Based Learning Experience 50 everyday nouns presented in realistic household scenes — including the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room. By connecting words to familiar visual environments, users enhance memory and recall naturally. Multiple Cueing Options Access five types of cues — phonemic, phrase completion, semantic, whole word, and written — allowing you to personalize therapy for every individual’s unique needs and communication level. Multilingual Support Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, making therapy accessible for multilingual families and professionals worldwide. Track Progress with Ease iName It automatically tracks performance during each session — recording accuracy, cue usage, and improvement over time. Data reports are easy to review and can be shared via email or printed for documentation, making it simple to monitor growth and celebrate progress. Purpose-Built for Real-Life Success iName It was designed to support individuals with aphasia, apraxia, and word-finding difficulties by targeting functional vocabulary found in daily living. Each scene includes 10 practical items that can be named with or without cues, helping users strengthen connections between words and their visual representations. Who Can Benefit • Adults and adolescents with aphasia or apraxia of speech • Individuals recovering from stroke or traumatic brain injury • Speech-language pathologists seeking an engaging therapy tool • Caregivers supporting communication practice at home Make Every Word Count iName It turns speech therapy and home practice into meaningful, results-driven experiences. Build confidence, strengthen communication, and rediscover the joy of naming everyday items. Download iName It today — where evidence-based practice meets technology, and every word matters.

Memory Exercises app was designed to help improve and maintain short-term memory, attention, processing speed, and working memory of those adults who are either challenged due to the aging process or have been diagnosed with mild dementia, or suffered from a stroke and other related brain injuries. The app includes a variety of tasks that use auditory and visual processing of written and pictorial stimuli. These functional tasks such as, visual/auditory recall of written and picture-based information, delayed recall, and retrieval strategies are geared toward day to day activities. Also, the app has multiple levels for each task that can be used for challenging cognitive flexibility and mental agility of clients based on the literature available on evidence-based practice (e.g., Moro et al., 2012; Olchik et al., 2013) Memory Exercises app includes the following tasks: Visual recall of scenes Visual recall of objects Visual/auditory recall of written words and sentences Auditory recall of paragraphs Recall of personal information Recall of recent information Matching memory card game Memory Exercises app is easy to navigate and allows users to employ several tools to perform the following tasks: • Enter multiple clients • Change settings and use randomization • Adjust delay of stimuli and time of presentation • Select different types of background noise • Track correct and incorrect responses • E-mail and print results at the end of the session References: Moro, V., Condoleo, M.T., Sala, F., Pemigo, S., Moretto, G., & Gambina, G. (2012). Cognitive stimulation in MCI: An experimental study. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias, 27, 2, 121-130. Olchik, M.R., Farina, J., Steibel, N., Teixeira, A.R. & Yassuda, M.S. (2013). Memory training (MT) in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) generates change in cognitive performance. Archives of Geriatrics and Gerontology and Geriatrics, 56, 3, 442-447.