Level Up! Using Video Games in Speech Therapy

In this engaging episode of Bright Conversations, Sarah sits down with Erik Raj to discuss how Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can use video games as a legitimate and effective therapy tool. Erik, a well-known advocate for innovative therapy strategies, shares insights on how video games can increase engagement, improve communication, and provide meaningful interactions for clients.

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In this engaging episode of Bright Conversations, Sarah sits down with Erik Raj to discuss how Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can use video games as a legitimate and effective therapy tool. Erik, a well-known advocate for innovative therapy strategies, shares insights on how video games can increase engagement, improve communication, and provide meaningful interactions for clients.

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Guests

Erik X. Raj
Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Erik X. Raj holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a practicing speech-language pathologist who works with children and adults. He's an associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, where he also directs the Meaningful Digital Experiences Research Lab.

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze video games as a structured, evidence-based tool in therapy
2. List how to adapt video games for individual and group therapy
3. List age-appropriate video game recommendations for different client needs

Agenda

5 minutes	Introductions
20 minutes	dentifying why video games are fun and functional tool to target articulation, fluency, vocabulary expansion, and executive function goals
5 minutes	Final thoughts & conclusion

Disclosures

Financial:	Sarah Bevier is the co-founder of Bright Ideas Media. She volunteered her time for this presentation. Erik has no additional financial information to disclose.
Non-financial:	Erik and Sarah have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content:	Sarah and Erik have no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Level Up! Using Video Games in Speech Therapy: $7.00
In this engaging episode of Bright Conversations, Sarah sits down with Erik Raj to discuss how Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can use video games as a legitimate and effective therapy tool. Erik, a well-known advocate for innovative therapy strategies, shares insights on how video games can increase engagement, improve communication, and provide meaningful interactions for clients.

Add-ons

Enhancing Student Engagement in Speech Therapy with Artificial Intelligence

$29.00

This course shows SLPs how to integrate artificial intelligence to support writing, comprehension, social communication, and time management—while keeping sessions fun and functional. Learn to create effective prompts and guide students in using AI responsibly. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.