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!

A university academic building might not be a place you would expect to hear the joyful noise of children at play.

But for six weeks this summer, South Carolina State University’s William C. Lewis Building is home to about 35 young campers who are having a great time while practicing their oral communication skills.

https://thetandd.com/news/local/education/scsu-speech-camp-children-language-skills/article_190c2fee-1ec7-11ee-9e5c-a3b6e47a6539.html

Artificial intelligence has incredible promise in education. While the national conversation about AI in education has focused on the negatives, such as students using generative AI — including ChatGPT — to write papers for them, less attention has focused on its potential benefits.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/21/artificial-intelligence-teachers-assistance-time/

Thousands of aspiring health professionals nationwide will be able to train for careers in health care using virtual reality simulations thanks to a new Virtual Healthcare Clinic launched this week by immersive learning startup Transfr. The virtual simulations are designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and skills to prepare them for apprenticeships and jobs in the fast-growing healthcare sector, which is facing a nationwide shortage of qualified workers.

https://techrseries-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techrseries.com/amp/career-development/new-virtual-clinic-uses-virtual-reality-simulations-to-tackle-healthcare-worker-shortage/

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