Doing research for an upcoming presentation, Ethical AI in Speech Therapy: Harnessing the Future with Responsibility, and came across this.

"The $20 million, UB-led initiative — funded in January by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Institute of Education Sciences — will create artificial intelligence systems that ensure children with speech and language disorders receive timely, effective assistance."

"Since then (April, 2023) researchers have begun lab researching and building prototypes of two AI systems: the AI Screener, which will identify potential speech and language impairments by listening to and observing children in classrooms; and the AI Orchestrator, which acts as a virtual teaching assistant to SLPs by providing students with ability-based interventions."

AI is here and can be a positive or negative for speech therapy. What do you think of programs replacing speech-language pathologists?

Read the entire story by Cory Nealon here:
https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/news.host.html/content/shared/university/news/ub-reporter-articles/stories/2023/09/exceptional-ed-institute-update.detail.html

Nurturing the next wave of therapists via mentorship and placements is an investment in the future quality of care within skilled nursing facilities and life plan communities. Click the link to read the whole article:

https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/rehab-realities/dream-big-supporting-the-next-generation-of-therapists/

Executive Summary: Tracking Telehealth Changes State-by-State in Response to COVID-19 - June 2023

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/executive-summary-tracking-telehealth-7006521/

For the past 40 years, the National Stuttering Association has hosted an Annual Conference, and we hope you’ll join them for all of the celebration, education, and connection at this year’s event in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida!

https://westutter.org/conference/?mc_cid=b1cd32d42f&mc_eid=4f9f95b978#keynote

Today, we continue a series of articles focused on the components of a great IEP. We previously posted about the importance of and tips for successful IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and the statement of PLAAFP.
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Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are an important part of the special education process for students with disabilities in the United States. These legally binding documents outline the specific educational needs of a student.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the United States, states, payers, and providers are looking for ways to expand access to telehealth services.
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Members of Arizona’s Senate Health & Human Services Committee approved two Senate Bills relating to speech and hearing on January 10th.
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On December 1, 2022 Chancellor Banks announced the creation of a new advisory council tasked with boldly reimagining special education in New York City public schools.
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The data shown below was gathered from state licensing boards or other regulatory organisations in charge of overseeing the speech-language pathology professions.
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