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Enhancing Student Engagement in Speech Therapy with Artificial Intelligence

Join us for Enhancing Engagement in Speech Therapy with Artificial Intelligence to discover how AI can help students improve skills like writing, comprehension, social communication, and time management. Learn to craft effective prompts and teach students to use AI responsibly while making therapy fun and functional. Perfect for SLPs looking to boost student success!

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Enhancing Student Engagement in Speech Therapy with Artificial Intelligence

Participants will discover how artificial intelligence can transform your speech therapy sessions into dynamic, engaging, and educational experiences. In Enhancing Engagement in Speech Therapy with Artificial Intelligence, they explore a variety of AI tools that support students in developing writing skills, comprehension, organization, social communication, and time management. Participants will learn how to teach students to use AI and draft prompts that create useful outcomes for improved student success. This session will provide practical, student-friendly ways to make therapy both fun and functional—while also teaching students how to use AI responsibly and safely.

Presenters

  • Kristin Testani

    M.S. CCC-SLP SDL

    Kristin Testani MS, CCC-SLP is a Supervisor of Speech Improvement for the New York City Public Schools. Kristin is an ASHA certified Speech Pathologist. She attended New York University for her Bachelor's of Science Degree and Adelphi University for her Master's in Science degree. She holds Advanced Certificates in Autism Studies from Brooklyn College and Educational Leadership from College of St. Rose.

Learning Objectives

1. List two cautions to be aware of when using AI with students.
2. Describe a way to use generative AI with a student in therapy to improve language and writing skills.
3. Label an AI tool that a student can use in therapy or independently.
4. List two important items to include in an Artificial Intelligence prompt.

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutesIntroduction
10 minutesDescription of the Pros and Cons of Using AI
10 minutesHow AI can address different Speech Therapy Goals
15 minutesCrafting Prompts for AI to address different Goals
20 minutesOnline AI tools to use with Students to Increase Engagement

Disclosures

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:Kristin Testani is an employee of the New York City Public Schools. She is receiving a flat fee for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Kristin Testani has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:Kristin Testani has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Customer Reviews

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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.

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