Lists of resources for speech-language pathologists who want to learn more about AI
Many sectors, including healthcare, are fast being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). SLPs are starting to investigate how AI may be utilised to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of communication impairments.
If you are an SLP who wants to learn more about AI, there are several resources accessible to you. This blog post will present a resource list, which will include books, articles, websites, and online courses.
Why should SLPs learn about AI?
SLPs should learn about AI for a variety of reasons. To begin, AI can assist SLPs in better understanding the nature of communication impairments. SLPs can learn about the human brain by examining how AI learns and analyses language.
Second, artificial intelligence may be utilised to create novel diagnostic tools and therapies for communication difficulties. AI-powered voice recognition software, for example, may be used to analyse a child’s speech development or to detect early indications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Third, artificial intelligence can assist SLPs in providing more efficient and effective therapeutic services. AI-powered chatbots, for example, can be used to give patients with practise activities or to assist them in tracking their development.
How to get started with learning about AI
Begin by reading some introductory AI papers and books. This will offer you a fundamental knowledge of what artificial intelligence is and how it operates. Here are a few resources to help you get started:
- What is AI? by the American Association for Artificial Intelligence (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/artificial-intelligence-ai.asp)
- A Beginner’s Guide to Machine Learning by Google AI (https://www.akkio.com/beginners-guide-to-machine-learning)
- Cracking the Code: Understanding and Creating AI by Jonathon Straight (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cracking-the-ai-code-trust-molai/1143977979)
Take an AI online course. There are a variety of online courses accessible, both free and paid. Here are some suggestions:
- Artificial Intelligence for Everyone by Stanford University (https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone)
- Machine Learning: A Practical Introduction by University of Washington (https://towardsdatascience.com/a-practical-introduction-to-machine-learning-f43d8badc5a7)
- Deep Learning Specialization by deeplearning.ai (https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses/deep-learning-specialization/)
Resources for SLPs who want to learn more about AI
Books:
- Artificial Intelligence for Speech-Language Pathology by David Crystal (https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2020/08/how-will-artificial-intelligence-reshape-speech-language-pathology-services-and-practice-in-the-future/)
- Natural Language Processing for Speech-Language Pathology by Lori L. Tharps and Matthew Panagiotidis (https://ai.plainenglish.io/how-will-natural-language-processing-nlp-change-the-world-823399d48bd5)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs, 6th Edition by Gail Van Tatenhove and Carol A. Reichle (https://www.amazon.com/Augmentative-Alternative-Communication-Supporting-Children/dp/1598571966)
Articles:
- Artificial Intelligence in Speech-Language Pathology: A Review of Current and Emerging Applications by Michael D. Jones and Matthew Panagiotidis (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33185605/)
- How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Speech-Language Pathology by David Crystal (https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2020/08/how-will-artificial-intelligence-reshape-speech-language-pathology-services-and-practice-in-the-future/)
- The Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Speech Therapy by Lori L. Tharps (https://bootcamp.cvn.columbia.edu/blog/free-resources-for-children-with-communication-disorders/)
Websites:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): AI in Speech-Language Pathology (https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2020/08/how-will-artificial-intelligence-reshape-speech-language-pathology-services-and-practice-in-the-future/)
- Speech Therapy Tools: Digital & AI Speech Therapy (https://speechtherapisttools.com/digital-ai-speech-therapy/)
- SpeechPathology.com: AI Resources for SLPs (https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/topics/)
Online courses:
- Coursera: Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare (https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-healthcare)
- edX: Natural Language Processing for Speech-Language Pathology (https://www.edx.org/learn/natural-language-processing)
- Udemy: Artificial Intelligence for Speech Therapists (https://www.udemy.com/topic/speech-therapy/)
Conclusion
AI is a constantly evolving area, with new resources appearing on a regular basis. If you are an SLP who wants to learn more about AI, I advise you to look into the resources provided above.
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