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/

A team of King's Informatics researchers have developed a series of prototype tools that empower communities with communication impairments to speak up. Co-designed with focus groups of complex communication needs (CCNs) sufferers, the team created wearable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) prototypes in a first of its kind study, which have the potential to be used alongside traditional therapies.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-08-breakthrough-bridging-communication-gap-people.html

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

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

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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Hello my fellow SLPs! I have been working on a startup to help children with speech and language difficulties. My app's name is ASD 123. I would love any feedback from you on your thoughts on it. I want it to be something useful. The child powers our activities by using their voice.

Our prototype is on the App store and Google Play store (linked below) I am aware we have bugs at this time. Really looking to have it tried out in schools and in clinics and happy to work with you as a co-developer to evolve it.

on the app store at

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/asd-123/id1577037312

and on GooglePlay at

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.asd123.asd123_app&gl=GB

20+ Assistive Technology Examples To Help Students Learn

https://www.weareteachers.com/assistive-technology-examples/

Happy belated Juneteenth! For those who aren't familiar with the holiday, Juneteenth is otherwise known as the "Black Independence Day," when slaves in Texas learned about their freedom TWO YEARS after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

For those who are interested in discussing this topic in pediatric speech therapy, I included a mini book with Wh- questions to get you started! You can download it for FREE here: tinyurl.com/juneteenthminibook. Be sure to share with your SLP friends!

Proloquo2Go embodies AssistiveWare’s mission: to make AAC an effective and accepted means of communication. A variety of people adopt these tools when they’re unable to produce oral speech, including those with ALS, cerebral palsy, autism, and more.

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/assistiveware-ushers-in-next-generation-of-aac-technology/