For those preparing for the SLP Praxis® Exam, here's a Statistics Refresher from ASHA that can help you study Research: https://www.asha.org/research/ebp/statistics-refresher/

As 2024 progresses, technology remains pivotal in advancing the effectiveness of speech therapy, particularly for school-based SLPs. The right apps and tools can greatly optimize therapy sessions, enhance student outcomes, and simplify daily tasks. In this blog, we’ll delve into the essential apps and tools that every school-based SLP should consider incorporating into their practice this year.

Full blog: https://content.liricare.com/must-have-apps-and-tools-for-school-based-slps-in-2024/

🤔 Are you considering how AI can be used to reduce your speech-language pathology workload?

We've got you covered!

Find out about groundbreaking technology with Michelle Boisvert, creator of Easy Report Pro.

Michelle's software revolutionizes how we create SLP reports, making them faster, more accurate, and personalized through the strategic use of AI.

In this episode, Michelle highlights:
> The development journey of AI-driven tools that simplify report writing.
> The precision and customization that Easy Report Pro brings to diagnostic reports.
> Balancing automation with ethical considerations in SLP practices. (So important!)

🎧 Find out how AI is reshaping efficiency and care in speech-language pathology, with Michelle leading the way with innovative solutions.

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Get our FREE EPIC AI Tools for Speech Therapy packed with videos, resources, prompts specifically for speech therapy, and creative ways to start using AI in your practice!

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With co-hosts Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, PMP and James Berges, MA, CCC-SLP

Listen here:
https://www.xceptionalleaders.com/harnessing-the-power-of-ai-for-slp-reports-with-michelle-boisvert/

We are excited to highlight a valuable resource from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): free, printable PDF handouts of updated Developmental Milestones checklists for children from birth to 5 years. These checklists are essential for parents and caregivers to monitor a child’s progress and recognize early signs of developmental delays or disorders. Accessible and easy to use, they provide a crucial tool for early detection and reassurance about a child's development. Parents can download a free copy today and share it with other families to support their children’s growth: https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/handouts/

😊 It is truly a great honor for me to share this post as it is a testament to the importance of the work of my fellow coauthors.

👍🏽💕 I am thrilled to share that our fourth book, Becoming an Exceptional API Leader, has been reviewed and is strongly supported by the immediate Past President of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dr. Robert Augustine, and Co-President of the Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus, H. Sheen Chiou!! 🎉

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Hello SLPs! Have you heard about InnerVoice? InnerVoice is an AI-based learning platform to boost communication for kids with Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia.
You can find it on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/innervoice-ai-for-autism/id730856179

To redeem a code for InnerVoice on the App Store, follow these simple steps:

1) Open the App Store on Your iOS Device: Locate the App Store icon on your iPhone or iPad and tap to open it.

2) Sign in to Your Account: If you are not already signed in, you will need to log in with your Apple ID. This is the same ID you use for iTunes and other Apple services.

3) Access Your Account Settings: On the App Store's main page, tap on your profile icon located at the top right corner of the screen.

4) Select "Redeem Gift Card or Code": In your account menu, you will see an option labeled "Redeem Gift Card or Code." Tap on this option.

5) Enter the Code Manually or Use the Camera: You can either manually type the redemption code that you have for InnerVoice, or you can use your device's camera to scan the code if it's printed on a card or a receipt. To use the camera, tap "Use Camera" and follow the on-screen instructions.

6) Confirm and Download InnerVoice: After entering the code, your app should start downloading automatically. If it doesn’t, you might need to tap "Redeem" to confirm the code.

7) Wait for the Download to Complete: Once the code is redeemed, InnerVoice will begin to download onto your device. You can see the progress on your home screen.

8) Open InnerVoice: After the download is complete, tap on the InnerVoice icon on your home screen or app drawer to open and start using the app.

What have been some of your favorite speech therapy goals to target with the help of AI? I've been using Chat GPT to help me define vocabulary in layman's terms!

Screens have become omnipresent in today’s technology-driven environment, easily merging into our daily lives. We are constantly inundated with digital stimuli, from smartphones and tablets to televisions and computers. While technology has unquestionable advantages, its influence on our children’s development, particularly speech and language, is a rising source of concern among parents and experts.

https://content.liricare.com/the-impact-of-screen-time-on-speech-and-language-development/

Traditional speech therapy is usually provided one-on-one with a speech-language pathologist (SLP). AI-based speech therapy applications and games, on the other hand, are becoming increasingly popular as a means to augment traditional therapy or give therapy to those who do not have access to an SLP.

https://content.liricare.com/ai-based-speech-therapy-apps-and-games-can-revolutionize-speech-therapy/

On “Robot Day” at the University at Buffalo’s Early Childhood Research Center, 14 preschoolers march into a classroom with their teachers to find a waiting friend – a silver-gray robot “dog” remote-controlled by a grad student in UB’s robotics department.

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/ub-s-new-ai-institute-taps-technology-to-aid-kids-with-speech-challenges/article_60b19592-79ca-11ee-b00f-0334442920ad.html