SLPs Talk Tech Podcast
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Conversations about AI and emerging technology in speech-language pathology
Mai Ling Chan on AI, Collaboration, and Community
Most speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and our allied colleagues are unprepared for the AI tools sweeping through healthcare and education. In this episode, early adopter Mai Ling Chan exposes the hidden ethical pitfalls, the danger of AI hallucinations, and the isolation emerging tech can create in clinical practice. Discover how the same AI tools that promise efficiency may silently erode collaboration, credibility, and trust if we don't approach them with care.
Dr. Givona Sandiford Takes on Documentation with AI
Dr. Givona Sandiford, an award-winning speech-language pathologist (SLP) and founder of Melospeech, shares her inspiring journey from clinician to tech innovator. She discusses the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including her personal battle with postpartum depression, which fueled her passion for creating technology solutions that streamline the workflow for SLPs.
Introducing SLPs Talk Tech Podcast
Coming soon — SLPs Talk Tech is your guide to the intersection of AI and emerging technology in speech-language pathology and communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Hosted by Leila Denna Staiger, a practicing speech-language pathologist, this podcast brings together researchers, clinicians, and innovators to explore what's possible when technology meets human connection.
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About the Podcast
Welcome to SLPs Talk Tech, where we explore innovations in AI and communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Every episode is designed for actionable takeaways and valuable information for clinicians, innovators, and our allies.
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