Keywords
Speech-language therapy
Mobile interactive platform
Game carrier
Picture book carrier
Submitted : 2025-12-06
Accepted : 2025-12-21
Published : 2026-01-05
Abstract
Cleft palate is a common congenital malformation of the maxillofacial region, and its postoperative speech disorders (such as hypernasality, nasal air escape, and articulation errors) can significantly impact patients’ communication abilities and psychological well-being. Traditional speech-language therapy faces challenges such as insufficient personalization of training methods, limited scenarios, and low patient compliance, making it inadequate for long-term rehabilitation needs. The innovative intervention model of a mobile interactive platform combined with games and picture books, through immersive experiences, instant feedback, and engaging designs, holds promise for enhancing patient participation and overall treatment outcomes. Therefore, this paper provides a comprehensive review from five perspectives: the pathological mechanisms and treatment needs of cleft palate speech disorders, the advantages of games and picture books as carriers in cleft palate speech therapy, the technological implementation of mobile interactive platforms, clinical application effects, and current challenges and limitations. The aim is to offer valuable insights for clinical practice and technological development in cleft palate speech rehabilitation.
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