Considerations for Responsible AI Integration in Research, Education, and Practice in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology  

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Presenter: Iyad Ghanim, PhD
Affiliation: Kean University

Bio

Iyad Ghanim explores topics related to speech perception, language processing, and word access primarily in bilinguals and in adverse listening conditions. He uses predominantly experimental methods, including lexical decision and priming tasks, and neurophysiological measures like event-related potentials (ERPs). The impact of this work is in modeling bilingual psycholinguistic structures and the role of individual variation.

Course Description

This lecture examines the integration of artificial intelligence in speech-language pathology and audiology, focusing on ethical and responsible use in research, education, and practice. It reviews current use cases and explores how AI may influence language and communication, concluding with guidelines to maximize benefits and minimize risks.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate accurate use of AI terminology for SLPs and Audiologists in clinical documentation, professional discussions, and ethical considerations.
2. Analyze the impact of AI tools in speech-language pathology and audiology.
3. Identify for SLPs and Audiologists how to use AI tools across assessment, treatment planning, outcomes measurement, and clinical workflow.

Time-ordered Agenda

5 minutes - Introductions
10 minutes - Understanding AI
15 minutes - Current Uses - Education, Research, Practice for SLPs & Auds
10 minutes - Ethical Considerations in Education
10 minutes - Ethical Considerations in Research
10 minutes - Ethical Considerations in Practice
10 minutes - Changing Language
5 minutes - Future Impacts & Ethical Use for SLPs & Auds 

The New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.15 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Level: Introductory

Financial Disclosure: The Presenter is receiving an honorarium from NJSHA for this presentation.

Non-Financial Disclosure: The presenter has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

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