Speech Aid Devices

Speech Aid Devices

A speech aid device is a tool designed to assist individuals who have difficulty speaking or communicating verbally. These devices can range from simple tools like communication boards or picture cards to more advanced technology like speech-generating devices that use synthesized speech to vocalize typed or selected messages. These devices play a crucial role in enabling individuals with speech impairments to express themselves and communicate effectively with others. The increasing demand for speech aid devices has led to the market's growth. Several other factors, such as rising research & development activities, rising regulatory support, and a surge in government collaborations & partnerships are driving the speech aid devices market globally.

The Speech Aid Devices Market is expected to grow at a steady rate of around 7.4% owing to the rising number of oral cancer cases. For instance, according to the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, in India 20 out of every 1,00,000 people suffer from oral cancer yearly, which is 30% of all types of cancers. The majority of these cases involve laryngectomy as a part of the treatment where the larynx or voice box is removed, ceasing the ability to speak. Several factors, including the rising development of medical devices in healthcare, are driving the market's growth during the forecast period. Apart from this, technological advancements in speech aid devices are also driving this market of speech aid devices at a steady rate.

• Based on the type, the market is segmented into electronic larynx speech aid devices, speech-generating devices, and others. The electronic larynx speech aid devices segment dominated the market in the year 2022 owing to the rising number of product launches. For instance, in January 2024, Whispp introduced electronic larynx voice boxes with its groundbreaking AI-powered assistive speech and phone-calling app which has the newest phone-calling feature that converts whispered and vocal cord-impaired speech into a user’s natural voice in real-time. An electrolarynx is a battery-operated device used by individuals who have lost their larynx, typically due to surgery for conditions like throat cancer. It works by generating sound vibrations that are transferred to the throat and mouth, allowing the user to produce speech by articulating with the lips, tongue, and other oral structures. The device is held against the neck or placed in the mouth, and the user controls the pitch and volume of the sound produced. Thus, among the types, the electronic larynx speech aid devices segment held a significant market share in 2022.
• Based on the indication, the market is categorized into aphasia, larynx-related disorders, and others. The larynx-related disorders segment held a significant share of the market in the year 2022 owing to the rising cases of laryngeal cancer. For instance, according to the National Cancer Institute, the rate of new cases of laryngeal cancer is 2.7 per 100,000 men and women per year. The segment of speech aid devices related to larynx disorders has seen notable growth. Laryngeal cancer is one of the leading causes of larynx-related disorders. As the incidence of laryngeal cancer continues to rise, there is a greater need for speech aid devices to help individuals regain or maintain their ability to communicate following laryngectomy. The growth of the larynx-related disorders segment in the speech aid devices market reflects both the increasing prevalence of laryngeal disorders and the expanding range of technological solutions available to support individuals with these conditions in achieving better communication outcomes. Thus, the larynx-related disorders category held a significant share of the market in the year 2022.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of speech aid devices, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North America is dominating the market in the current scenario of 2022 due to the surge in cases of laryngeal cancer, rising expenditure on research & development activities, rising research initiatives, investments in introducing innovative advancements, and rising company collaborations. For instance, in October 2021, U.S-based InHealth Technologies, a manufacturer of voice restoration and ENT products launched Blom-Singer SpeakFree HME Hands-Free Valve for people who have undergone a total laryngectomy. Thus, amongst regions, North America held a significant share of the market in 2022.
• Some of the major players operating in the market include Tobii Dynavox AB; PRC-Saltillo; Lingraphica; Atos Medical US; Attainment Company, Inc.; Jabbla; Sentient Healthcare; Luminaud, Inc.; Nu-Vois LLC; Andreas Fahl Medizintechnik-Vertrieb GmbH.