Supporting Evidence-Based Practice with Technology

What is EBP?

In the world of Speech and Language Pathology, evidence-based practice (EBP) has become a norm for many professionals. EBP encompasses using the best, research-proven assessments and treatments in the day-to-day client care and service delivery. As stated on the ASHA website: 

The goal of EBP is the integration of: (a) clinical expertise/expert opinion, (b) external scientific evidence, and (c) client/patient/caregiver perspectives to provide high-quality services reflecting the interests, values, needs, and choices of the individuals we serve. Conceptually, the trilateral principles forming the bases for EBP can be represented through a simple figure:

How can EBP be supported with technology?

Below is a list of iPad apps that support evidence based practice for both speech language pathology and autism spectrum disorders. The list of apps featured below, created by Speech Therapy for Autism, represents some of the apps currently available.  In the rapidly changing field of technology, the list continues to shift and expand daily. As with any tool being implemented, it is always important to keep in mind that every student is unique with their own individual needs, preferences and characteristics. Educators should take these factors into considering when selecting the apps they feel are most suitable to address their students' needs.

Communication is Key Webinars

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! In celebration, OSEP’s Early Childhood Assistive Technology Model Demonstration grantees and Center on Technology and Disability is partnering with the Office of Head Start’s Early Childhood Hearing Outreach (ECHO) Initiative to join the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in celebrating this year’s theme “Communication: The Key to Connection.” Throughout the month of May, ASHA partners with national and local stakeholders to engage in a multifaceted public education campaign to raise awareness about the critical need to intervene early when young children are identified with communication disorders. The Coffee Break Webinars will focus on raising awareness about the use of assistive technology and the importance of frequent hearing screenings. Please join the Coffee Break webinar series to learn more about assistive technology and hearing screening. There is no pre-registration to join the webinars.


Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 2:00-2:15 p.m. 

Debunking Common Myths about Using Assistive Technology with Young Children

Bridget Gilormini, Director, Simon Technology Center PACER Center Bridget Gilormini Bridget.Gilormini@pacer.org

https://ncham.adobeconnect.com/bhsm/


Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Don't Wait to Communicate! Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Jacqueline Hess, Director, Disabilities Studies and Services & Early Care and Education jhess@fhi360.org

https://ncham.adobeconnect.com/bhsm/


Friday, May 5, 2017, 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Quality Hearing Screening Practices for Children Birth to 5 Years of Age

Will Eiserman, Early Childhood Hearing Outreach (ECHO) Initiative

https://ncham.adobeconnect.com/bhsm/


Monday, May 8, 2017, 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Using a Multi-Modal Approach to Support Children with Hearing Loss

Karen Latimer, Assistive Technology Specialist, Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative, Center for Disabilities Studies Karen Latimer klatimer@udel.edu

https://ncham.adobeconnect.com/bhsm/


Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.  
Center on Technology and Disability: Free Resources to Support the Use of Assistive Technology in Young Children with Disabilities

Jacqueline Hess, Director, Disabilities Studies and Services & Early Care and Education jhess@fhi360.org

https://ncham.adobeconnect.com/bhsm/

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