EASI: Speech & Language Analysis for Clinical and Educational Settings
Evaluative Artificial Speech Intelligence (EASI) transforms 5 Hours of Assessment into 15-30 Minutes of Insight
Finally—Complete Comprehensive Analysis Without the Time Burden
With EASI, complete a comprehensive assessment in 15-30 minutes. No weekend report writing. Leave work on time. Every day.
NSF Phase II SBIR Award #2133148 - Federally validated innovation
HIPAA & FERPA Compliant from Day One
Offered exclusively through Northern Speech Services
EASI + ChatSLP: Your Complete Clinical Intelligence System
EASI isn't just a language sample tool—it's the foundation of an integrated clinical management ecosystem. Combined with ChatSLP, your AI-powered clinical reasoning partner, you get:
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Natural Speech Assessment
EASI captures real communication with accurate, comprehensive language samples.
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Clinical Reasoning Support
ChatSLP cross-checks findings and suggests diagnostic considerations, enhancing your expertise.
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Document Synthesis
ChatSLP pulls together past IEPs, medical records, and therapy notes for a holistic view.
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Streamlined Report Generation
Both EASI and ChatSLP ensure reports fit your district's templates, saving valuable time.
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IEP Development
ChatSLP provides support that ensures compliance and measurable goals for individualized education programs.
EASI doesn't replace your judgment: it manages the information overload so you can focus on the child in front of you.
See Exactly How EASI Works
1. Natural Recording - The Way Kids Actually Communicate
Play-Based Assessment:
- Infinite, customizable visual prompts (animals, space, toys - whatever engages the child)
- Record during natural play and conversation
- No artificial test scenarios
- Works with blocks, Play-Doh, or any activity
One-Button Recording: Simple recording during natural play—no distracting note-taking or complex setup required.
2. Automatic Analysis with Full Transparency
Speech Diarization (Automatic Speaker Separation):
- Technology that identifies who's speaking—adult or child—automatically
- No more single-speaker monologues required
- Enables natural conversation assessment
- 98-99% accuracy (vs. typical dictation software at ~70%)
What You See:
- Clear speaker identification
- IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription showing exact pronunciation
- Target words vs. actual productions
- Complete editability—fix any errors before finalizing
3. Comprehensive Results You Can Trust
Everything You Need for Eligibility Decisions:
- Standard Scores (Mean=100, SD=15) - The numbers IEP teams understand
- Percentile Rankings - Clear comparison to peers
- State Eligibility Criteria - California built-in (all 50 states coming)
- Confidence Ratings - Know how certain the system is about each finding
Key Metrics Explained Simply:
- PCC (Percentage of Consonants Correct): How accurately the child produces consonant sounds
- MLU (Mean Length of Utterance): Average length of child's sentences in morphemes (meaningful units)
- IPSYN (Index of Productive Syntax): Tracks 56 different grammatical structures the child uses
- NDW (Number of Different Words): Vocabulary diversity measure
- VOT (Voice Onset Time) Variability: Timing consistency in speech—>40% variability may indicate motor planning issues
- Intelligibility Score: Objective measure of how understandable the child's speech is
4. Professional Reports Ready in Minutes
Complete, Customizable Documentation:
- Comprehensive evaluation reports
- Combine past IEPs and reports for record reviews
- Insurance-compliant coding (CPT codes included)
- Parent-friendly summaries in plain language
- Every element editable—your clinical judgment is final
You maintain full control over every aspect of the report.
ChatSLP: Your Clinical Reasoning Partner
ChatSLP functions as your ultimate clinical reasoning partner, a tireless colleague who synthesizes vast amounts of information instantly. It enhances your expertise by providing comprehensive, data-driven insights.
What ChatSLP Does:
- Cross-checks EASI results, flagging areas for human review.
- Synthesizes historical records (IEPs, notes, medical reports) into coherent record reviews.
- Drafts diagnostic reports and IEP content from assessment data.
- Suggests evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Verifies compliance with state eligibility and IDEA requirements.
What ChatSLP Doesn't Do:
- Make final clinical decisions.
- Operate without your approval.
- Replace human judgment.
Built over 18 months with practicing SLPs, ChatSLP is purpose-built. It deeply understands clinical reasoning frameworks, developmental norms, and evidence-based practices—not generic AI.
CRITICAL: Why EASI + ChatSLP is NOT ChatGPT
EASI + ChatSLP: Clinical Tools with AI, Not AI Pretending to be Clinical
Important Legal Distinction: Uploading patient recordings or documents to ChatGPT violates HIPAA and FERPA regulations. EASI + ChatSLP provides a legally compliant alternative for everything you're already trying to use AI for.
ChatGPT / General AI: The Risks
Legal & Privacy Violations:
- ❌ HIPAA Compliance: No Business Associate Agreement (BAA) available, making it non-compliant for protected health information.
- ❌ Student Privacy (FERPA): Significant risk of violating student data privacy, as data is not securely handled or encrypted for educational records
General Purpose Limitations:
- ❌ General Text Model: Based on broad internet data, not trained specifically for clinical speech analysis.
- ❌ No Audio Processing: Cannot directly analyze audio recordings, limiting its utility for speech evaluation.
- ❌ Cannot Differentiate Speakers: Lacks automatic speaker separation (diarization), making natural conversation analysis impossible.
- ❌ Cannot Calculate Clinical Metrics: Unable to provide specific speech pathology metrics like PCC, MLU, or IPSYN.
Insecure Data Handling:
- ❌ Public Cloud Storage: Data is often stored on public servers without specialized healthcare-grade security.
EASI: The Secure & Specialized Solution
Full Compliance & Security:
- ✅ HIPAA Compliance: A comprehensive Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is provided, ensuring legal compliance for patient data.
- ✅ Student Privacy (FERPA): All data is encrypted and securely managed to protect student records.
Purpose-Built for Clinical Use:
- ✅ Trained on Speech Disorders: Uses sophisticated clinical algorithms developed specifically for speech pathology.
- ✅ Full Audio Analysis: Capable of in-depth processing and analysis of speech audio recordings.
- ✅ Automatic Diarization: Automatically identifies and separates speakers for accurate conversation analysis.
- ✅ Key Clinical Metrics: Provides precise calculations for essential metrics like PCC, MLU, IPSYN, VOT, and Intelligibility Score.
Healthcare-Grade Data Protection:
- ✅ Amazon Bedrock: Data is stored and processed within Amazon Bedrock, a healthcare-grade secure infrastructure.
Bottom Line: EASI is built on HIPAA-protected infrastructure. Your data never leaves the secure system.
The Award-Winning Team Behind EASI
Built by SLPs Who've Lived Your Daily Challenges
Lois Jean Brady, MS, CCC-SLP
Co-Founder & CEO
- Principal Investigator on 4 NSF SBIR Projects
- Lead Editor & Publisher, Autism Digest
- Author
- 30+ years across schools, hospitals, private practice
Matthew Guggemos, MS, CCC-SLP
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
- CTO, NSF SBIR Phase 2 (Grant #2133148)
- NIH Co-Principal Investigator
- 2013 Mensa Award for autism technology innovation
- Board Member: Mensa Foundation & American Society for AI
- Published in The ASHA Leader on AI applications
Why This Matters: We're practicing SLPs who built what we desperately needed in our own practice.
Handles Your Real-World Complexity
Multilingual Students & Dialectal Variations
Prevents Over-Identification of Disorders:
- Recognizes Spanish-influenced English patterns
- Accounts for any first language influence
- Identifies dialectal variations (AAE, regional dialects)
- Adjusts expectations based on language background
- Reduces bias in multilingual assessments
How It Works:
- Input languages spoken and cultural background
- System adjusts normative expectations
- Accurate assessment without cultural bias
State Eligibility Alignment:
- California criteria built-in with specific statements
- All 50 states coming soon
- Automatic eligibility determination statements for IEPs
Implementation: Easier Than You Think
For Individual SLPs
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Sign up (2 minutes)
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Watch quick orientation
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Try practice case
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Start with real clients
What You Need:
- Any device with internet
- That's it—no IT department required
14-Day Free Trial Includes:
- Full access to all features
- Sample cases for practice
- Embedded help system
- Email support
For School Districts
Pilot Program Process:
- Schedule demo with ROI calculation
- 14-day pilot period
- Train your SLP team
- Track success metrics
- Full implementation
Join the Beta Community
Be Part of the Evolution
What Beta Users Are Discovering:
~80%
Reduction in report writing time
>50%
Previously missed phonological patterns identified
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Workday ending at regular hours
4.5h
Dramatic time savings across all assessment types
Active Community Features:
- Share successful strategies
- Discuss challenging cases
- Request new features
- Get implementation tips
- Monthly virtual meetups
Your Feedback Shapes Development: Beta users directly influence feature updates and improvements through active participation and feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical Questions
"How accurate is the transcription?" Our speech diarization achieves 98-99% accuracy—far exceeding typical dictation software. You always review and can edit before finalizing.
"What if I disagree with the results?" Everything is editable. EASI provides objective data to support your clinical judgment—you make the final determination. The system documents your clinical reasoning.
"Can it handle dialectal differences?" Yes. Input cultural background and languages spoken. EASI recognizes various English dialects and second language influences to prevent misidentification of differences as disorders.
Technical Questions
"Do I need special equipment?" No. Any device with internet access works—phone, tablet, or computer. No special microphones or software required.
"How long does analysis take?" 15-30 minutes for full analysis, depending on recording length. You can review results immediately.
"Is my data secure?" Yes. HIPAA-compliant infrastructure on Amazon Bedrock (healthcare-grade security), encrypted storage, signed BAAs for all users.
Comparison Questions
"Could I just use ChatGPT instead?" No. ChatGPT cannot process audio files, calculate clinical metrics, separate speakers, provide IPA transcription, or comply with HIPAA/FERPA requirements. Uploading patient data to ChatGPT violates privacy laws and risks your license.
"How is this different from traditional tests?" Traditional tests assess decontextualized skills. EASI analyzes natural communication—providing a complete picture of how children actually communicate.
"Why is this better than other language sample tools?" Unlike others requiring single speakers or structured tasks, EASI analyzes natural conversation with automatic speaker separation. Complete analysis in minutes, not hours.
The Science Behind EASI
NSF Validation & Research Foundation
NSF Project Outcomes: EASI has demonstrated remarkable potential in transforming traditional assessments that take hours into processes completed in minutes.
Why NSF Funding Matters:
- Rigorous peer review by scientific experts
- Validated for intellectual merit and broader impacts
- Federal investment in solving real clinical problems
- Scientifically validated innovation, not just another tech startup
Built on Decades of Research:
- Phonological development norms
- Motor speech thresholds for CAS identification
- Intelligibility metrics
- Language sample analysis standards
EASI - Evaluative Artificial Speech Intelligence
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