Navigating the Future of Speech Therapy with AI [Recorded]

Course Number: ABIO2411

When: Recorded playback is available between available March 25, 2024 – March 25, 2029.

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: In this session, we discuss how SLPs can use AI tools in their business/business practices. We will explore how AI can enhance or change your approach to therapy or diagnostics and guidelines for using AI in speech pathology. We will also discuss how to incorporate AI into more than just the SLP world to keep up with an ever-changing technological landscape.

Who This Course Is Good For:

Any ASHA member, CCC holder, or other professionals that are licensed or credentialed to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology or preparing to earn ASHA CEUs.
A professional who is looking to start a business or has an established business.

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

Any professional that does not currently work in the field providing treatment or plans to in the near future.
Professionals that solely are looking to work for another company or in a medical or school setting.

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP (She/Her)

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Daj Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP (She/Her)

Daj is a dedicated and caring speech-language pathologist based in Illinois. She is the owner of a mobile therapy practice in Central, Illinois that serves the pediatric population in the areas of speech, language, literacy and AAC.

Daj’s professional journey is marked by a profound passion for serving clients and her community. She also finds joy in supporting and guiding new SLPs toward a successful clinical-fellowship experience through 1:1 coaching calls.

Beyond her professional commitments, Daj enjoys tapping into her creative side by hosting a podcast and educating professionals on how to leverage technology to get back the gift of time! Daj cherishes family, serving at her church, and traveling all over the world.

Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series.

Venita Litvack has the following relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose: member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Daj Mitchell has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: Daj is an affiliate for Everbility and receives commission for any sales made with her link.

Daj Mitchell has the following nonfinancial relationships to disclose: Daj is a certified non-member of ASHA.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

Describe at least 3 practical AI tools for SLPs
Identify 2 ways AI can enhance or change your approach to therapy or diagnostics
List 3 General guidelines when using AI in Speech Pathology
Describe how to incorporate AI into more than just the SLP world

Agenda

5 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
10 min	Practical AI tools for SLPS
15 min	How AI can enhance or change your approach to therapy/diagnostics
15 min	Guidelines when using AI
10 min	How to incorporate AI in the real world
5 min	Closing, Discussion, and Questions