AI in speech therapy

What does the future of AI look like in the speech therapy industry?

What it isn't:

• "AI Speech Therapists" (replacement for professionals)
• Licensed or credentialed
• Evaluator or diagnostician
• A threat to SLP jobs
• Culturally responsive

What it is:

• Aiding in session planning
• Simplifying documentation
• Intelligent scheduling
• Bridging language barriers
• Enhancing pronunciation and fluency analysis
• Deeper progress tracking
• Minimizing billing errors
• Evidence-based practice recommendations
• Assisting in communication (email, SMS)

AI streamlines and aids; it can't replace the speech therapist's core expertise and touch.