Creating a Society Where Everyone in Need Can Connect with a Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist
Kotoba Support Net aims to create a society where individuals struggling with speech and pronunciation can receive professional support from speech-language-hearing therapists, regardless of their location or lifestyle, by "building a system where speech-language-hearing therapists can always be there."
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Our organization endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day for announcing dreams. This press release is a dream of "Kotoba Support Net, a General Incorporated Association."
**The impetus for starting online speech therapy**
* For those who need to travel by Shinkansen, boat, or plane to a hospital with a specialized speech-language-hearing therapist.
* For those who have been assigned to an overseas post and can no longer attend their usual hospital.
* For those who found it difficult to adjust their work schedule and years passed with only 2-3 visits a year for pronunciation practice at the hospital.
* For those who, after seeking advice, were told that there were no facilities available nearby for just a pronunciation problem, as it was neither an illness nor a developmental disorder.
Meeting various individuals, we realized that receiving support from a speech-language-hearing therapist is not easy depending on one's residential area or living environment. Our activities began with the thought of **how we could deliver services to those who need them.**
With the desire to:
"Make it easier for those with anxieties and concerns to take the first step in consulting a specialist."
"Deliver support to those who need it, regardless of their place of residence or environment."
"Reduce the number of parents who face their children's anxieties and worries alone."
We are advancing our service of **providing online speech therapy.**
**We want you to know about "Articulation Disorder"**
Have you ever heard the term "articulation disorder"?
If a child's acquisition of pronunciation is slow, if "baby talk" persists for a long time, or if unique pronunciation habits are observed, there is a possibility of "articulation disorder."
Our association is engaged in awareness-raising activities to widely inform the public about articulation disorders in children. Last year, we created posters and video materials regarding common pronunciation concerns in children and delivered them to numerous institutions.
Many adults also come to us for consultations. Among them are those who share painful experiences of being teased about their pronunciation in childhood, or who say they gave up on their dreams due to difficulties with pronunciation. Many children's pronunciation problems can be expected to improve with appropriate support from a speech-language-hearing therapist. That is why we continue our activities, aiming for a society where children who need it can connect with a speech-language-hearing therapist at the appropriate time.
In fiscal year 2025, we also worked on creating a **"Pronunciation Checklist"** and a **"Guidebook"** that can be used for 5-year-old health check-ups, etc. With the great help of public health nurses and other professionals, we believe we have taken another step forward, little by little, to create a society where "necessary support can be connected at the necessary timing."
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**To ensure "peace of mind" when using our services**
**Uninterrupted support**
* By having multiple speech-language-hearing therapists in charge of one user, we provide seamless support.
* By providing services as a "corporation" rather than an individual, stable and continuous support is possible.
**Support by professionals with reliable skills**
* All speech consultations and pronunciation practices are handled by speech-language-hearing therapists.
* We strive to improve staff skills through in-house training and practical sessions.
* We provide opportunities for progress reports within the corporation and receive regular checks from supervisors.
We aim to become an organization that users, as well as professionals who refer patients/users, can trust with "peace of mind."
Kotoba Support Net is advancing its activities with the mission of building a system where speech consultations and pronunciation practices can be done via the internet from home or nearby facilities, whether in urban centers, remote islands, mountainous areas, or overseas.
**[Organization Overview]**
**General Incorporated Association Kotoba Support Net**
A non-profit organization established primarily by speech-language-hearing therapists. We aim to create a society where children and families struggling with speech and pronunciation can connect with specialists such as speech-language-hearing therapists, regardless of region or age. We provide consultation support, produce educational materials, and organize courses and events.
Website: https://www.kotoba-support-net.org/
**The impetus for starting online speech therapy**
* For those who need to travel by Shinkansen, boat, or plane to a hospital with a specialized speech-language-hearing therapist.
* For those who have been assigned to an overseas post and can no longer attend their usual hospital.
* For those who found it difficult to adjust their work schedule and years passed with only 2-3 visits a year for pronunciation practice at the hospital.
* For those who, after seeking advice, were told that there were no facilities available nearby for just a pronunciation problem, as it was neither an illness nor a developmental disorder.
Meeting various individuals, we realized that receiving support from a speech-language-hearing therapist is not easy depending on one's residential area or living environment. Our activities began with the thought of **how we could deliver services to those who need them.**
With the desire to:
"Make it easier for those with anxieties and concerns to take the first step in consulting a specialist."
"Deliver support to those who need it, regardless of their place of residence or environment."
"Reduce the number of parents who face their children's anxieties and worries alone."
We are advancing our service of **providing online speech therapy.**
**We want you to know about "Articulation Disorder"**
Have you ever heard the term "articulation disorder"?
If a child's acquisition of pronunciation is slow, if "baby talk" persists for a long time, or if unique pronunciation habits are observed, there is a possibility of "articulation disorder."
Our association is engaged in awareness-raising activities to widely inform the public about articulation disorders in children. Last year, we created posters and video materials regarding common pronunciation concerns in children and delivered them to numerous institutions.
Many adults also come to us for consultations. Among them are those who share painful experiences of being teased about their pronunciation in childhood, or who say they gave up on their dreams due to difficulties with pronunciation. Many children's pronunciation problems can be expected to improve with appropriate support from a speech-language-hearing therapist. That is why we continue our activities, aiming for a society where children who need it can connect with a speech-language-hearing therapist at the appropriate time.
In fiscal year 2025, we also worked on creating a **"Pronunciation Checklist"** and a **"Guidebook"** that can be used for 5-year-old health check-ups, etc. With the great help of public health nurses and other professionals, we believe we have taken another step forward, little by little, to create a society where "necessary support can be connected at the necessary timing."
***
**To ensure "peace of mind" when using our services**
**Uninterrupted support**
* By having multiple speech-language-hearing therapists in charge of one user, we provide seamless support.
* By providing services as a "corporation" rather than an individual, stable and continuous support is possible.
**Support by professionals with reliable skills**
* All speech consultations and pronunciation practices are handled by speech-language-hearing therapists.
* We strive to improve staff skills through in-house training and practical sessions.
* We provide opportunities for progress reports within the corporation and receive regular checks from supervisors.
We aim to become an organization that users, as well as professionals who refer patients/users, can trust with "peace of mind."
Kotoba Support Net is advancing its activities with the mission of building a system where speech consultations and pronunciation practices can be done via the internet from home or nearby facilities, whether in urban centers, remote islands, mountainous areas, or overseas.
**[Organization Overview]**
**General Incorporated Association Kotoba Support Net**
A non-profit organization established primarily by speech-language-hearing therapists. We aim to create a society where children and families struggling with speech and pronunciation can connect with specialists such as speech-language-hearing therapists, regardless of region or age. We provide consultation support, produce educational materials, and organize courses and events.
Website: https://www.kotoba-support-net.org/
FAQ
What services does Kotoba Support Net provide?
We offer online consultation and pronunciation practice by speech-language-hearing therapists, awareness activities for articulation disorders, material creation, and event hosting.
Is online speech therapy available to everyone?
Yes, it is available to anyone struggling with speech or pronunciation, regardless of their region or lifestyle, including those residing overseas.
What is an articulation disorder?
It is a speech problem characterized by slow acquisition of pronunciation or unique habits, which can often be improved with support from a speech-language-hearing therapist.