AAC Device Customization: Tailoring AAC devices to fit individual client needs

Interprofessional Education: Training programs that incorporate multiple healthcare disciplines​

Professional Development: Ongoing education and training for SLPs to keep up with new trends

Technology for Home Practice: Tools for clients to practice speech therapy at home

Evidence-Based Practices: Emphasizing research-supported methods in therapy

Voice Recognition Technology: Using voice recognition tools to assist in therapy​

Speech Therapy in Private Practice: Trends in private practice setups and business models​

Increased School Enrollments: Addressing the growing demand for SLPs in educational settings​

Public Awareness Campaigns: Efforts to increase awareness of speech and language disorders​

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Tele-supervision: Supervising SLP students and new professionals via telepractice​

Cultural Competence: Training SLPs to be culturally sensitive and responsive​

Family Involvement: Engaging family members in the therapy process for better outcomes​

Group Therapy: Benefits and methodologies of conducting group therapy sessions

Swallowing Disorders: Advanced treatments for dysphagia in both children and adults​

Voice Therapy: Techniques for improving vocal quality and addressing voice disorders

Speech Therapy for Adults: Focus on adults with speech and language issues due to stroke

Multidisciplinary Approaches: Collaboration with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive

Robotics: Use of robotic assistants in speech therapy sessions for children​

Personalized Therapy Plans: Customizing therapy based on individual client needs and progress​

Neuroplasticity-Based Therapies: Leveraging the brain’s ability to reorganize itself to improve.

Social Communication Skills: Strategies for improving social interaction skills in children.

Digital Downloads: Increasing use of downloadable therapy materials from platforms like TeachersPay

Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation: Techniques for athletes and others recovering.

Telehealth Reimbursement: Ongoing developments in insurance policies regarding teletherapy coverage​

Wearable Technology: Integration of wearable devices for monitoring and therapy assistance​

Remote Assessments: Tools and protocols for conducting speech and language assessments online

Bilingual Therapy: Addressing the needs of bilingual clients and training bilingual SLPs​

Early Intervention: Emphasis on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in young children

Interactive Whiteboards: Use of smartboards in therapy for engaging, visual sessions

Speech Therapy Apps: Growth in app-based therapy tools like Articulation Station and Speech Blubs​

Boom Cards: Digital, interactive learning cards popular among SLPs

iPad and Tablet Use: Increased reliance on tablets for interactive therapy sessions

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Advancements in AAC devices

Virtual Reality (VR): Innovative VR applications for immersive therapy sessions​

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Use of AI for diagnostics, therapy customization, and administration.

Teletherapy: Continuing to expand access to care, particularly for remote.

Advantages and disadvantages of Assistive technology

Application of Technology in Lesson Planning, report writing and Evaluation

Assistive technology for recognition of emotions and improvement of social and cognitive skills

Assistive technology for communication- use of AAC and other devices

Definition, use and optimum support in management programme through technology.

Assistive technology for communication- use of AAC and other devices

Exercising fundamental rights of people with disabilities

Addressing common medical issues and health related resources

Making reasonable adjustments including, physical comforts and positioning, Communication.

Intervention Development - programme planning for individuals with high support needs.

Knowledge and Insight about the condition and acceptance

Documentation, Progress Monitoring, and Evaluation

Optimal utilization of government supports

Working with family

Steps involved in planning assessment

Interpreting assessment results to plan the support programme

Assessment of current level of functioning – personal care, communication and social skills,

Assessment of family resources and family support system

Formal and informal assessments – medical, therapeutic, psychological assessments

Service avenues for groups with high support needs

Levels of support (IASSIDD) – limited, intermittent, extensive, pervasive

Concept of assistance and support at various stages

Working with individuals having high support needs – strength, issues and challenges