Teachers and school administrators want more tech support to meet the needs of students with disabilities, according to a survey from digital learning platform Clever.

Sixty-eight percent of teachers and 51 percent of administrators said they would like more tech support for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, which provides accommodations and other services to eligible students with disabilities. Those findings are from an online survey conducted between April and June of about 1,000 teachers and 500 administrators who are Clever users.

https://www.edweek.org/technology/teachers-want-more-tech-support-for-students-with-ieps-and-504-plans/2023/09

AI's role in speech therapy is not to supplant the expertise of human therapists but to augment it. In this exploration, we'll delve into how AI serves as a technical aid, enhancing the capabilities of speech therapists while underlining the irreplaceable value of their human touch.

https://content.liricare.com/ai-in-speech-therapy-a-technical-aid-not-a-replacement/

Artificial intelligence (AI) is paving a revolutionary route in the field of speech therapy evaluation in the ever-advancing arena of healthcare technology. This blog digs into the technical complexities, potential, and problems of using artificial intelligence for precise and data-driven speech therapy assessments.

https://content.liricare.com/ai-for-speech-therapy-assessment-opportunities-and-challenges/

It’s a difficult, impressive feat on its own to help children work through speech problems. It’s even more inspiring when you take into account the bridge of language itself.

That’s a path just crossed by UNM Speech & Hearing Sciences Assistant Professor Carlos Irizarry-Pérez, in his newly published research, titled: A Complexity Approach to Promoting Within- and Cross-Language Generalization in Bilingual Children With Phonological Delays.

http://news.unm.edu/news/speech-hearing-sciences-team-researches-novel-approach-to-bilingual-speech-therapy

In the field of speech therapy assessment, artificial intelligence (AI) provides unique prospects to improve evaluation procedures and deliver more accurate diagnoses, resulting in personalised treatment programs. However, like with any technology innovation, there are technical hurdles that must be overcome in order for AI to be successfully implemented in speech therapy evaluation. In this blog article, we will look at the technical capabilities of AI in speech therapy evaluation and the hurdles that must be solved.

https://content.liricare.com/harnessing-ai-advancements-in-speech-therapy-assessment-addressing-technical-opportunities-and-challenges/

Better Speech, the premier provider of online speech therapy in the U.S., with 150+ speech therapists, is thrilled to announce the launch of Jessica - a groundbreaking AI Speech Therapist.

Better Speech's AI Speech Therapist assistant utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence to provide personalized speech therapy sessions tailored to each client's needs. Jessica is available 24/7, from any device, using an avatar of the client's choice, making speech therapy more engaging, convenient, and affordable.

https://www.newswire.com/news/better-speech-launches-an-ai-speech-therapist-to-make-speech-therapy-22099901

I'm going LIVE with Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP on Wednesday to talk about trauma-informed leadership in healthcare and education! Tune in here on 8/9/2023 at 5pm CST: youtube.com/@pediatricspeechsisternetwork

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Students can have a wide range of challenges including processing deficits, comprehension struggles, physical limits, and sociology-emotional/behavioral challenges. We use a robust collection of tools in a customizable manner to support successful learning and development for these kids.

While your district may have certain programs and platforms available, be willing to branch out and experiment with other tools that may be more effective for your students, or should at least be given a trial run.

https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/useful-software-and-ai-tools-for-special-education-teachers-3ab95ec49963

If you are preparing for the SLP Praxis® Exam, I will be running a free webinar training on steps you can take to prepare! Stay tuned for details. Let your fellow SLP2B know!