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SLPs Talk Tech

SLPs Talk Tech

By: Leila Denna Staiger
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Welcome to SLPs Talk Tech, where we explore innovations in AI and communication sciences and disorders (CSD). On this podcast, we talk with researchers, clinicians, innovators, and allied professionals who are shaping the future of clinical practice, education, and technology in the field.


This podcast is hosted by a human, based on conversations with humans. We tried AI voices for a bit, but I couldn’t capture these conversations the way I intended. Rather than ditch the project entirely, I decided to revisit a history I had almost forgotten - twenty years ago, when I worked at my college radio station. Before I became a speech-language pathologist, I thought I was going to work in media education. While pursuing my B.A. in Communications, I practically lived at my college radio station, WMUA 91.1 FM (UMass, Amherst). I hosted a live radio show, created syndicated content, and briefly served as Program Director. Trying to put together an AI-voiced podcast quickly became more work than returning to an old but familiar routine - mic’d up, headphones on, hit record.


Every episode is designed for actionable takeaways. If you’re a clinician, educator, or practitioner, the hope is that when you finish listening, you’ll have a practical idea, tool, or strategy you can try right away - on your computer, in your clinic, or in your classroom.


We cover everything from AI in therapy to new tech tools and emerging research, with insights meant to be practical, thought-provoking, and grounded in real-world practice.


Tune in to stay curious, inspired, and ready to put innovation to work.

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Episodes
  • Mai Ling Chan on AI, Collaboration, and Community

    Mai Ling Chan on AI, Collaboration, and Community
    Mar 27 2026

    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. Mai Ling bridges her network of like minded disability advocates and thought leaders, advocating for ethical AI for clinicians and those we serve, and making sure we are inviting everyone to the table so that SLPs can feel informed and empowered in an AI-enabled world.

    Main Topics Covered:

    • Ethical considerations and the importance of a guided framework for AI use
    • The impact of AI on collaboration and professional credibility
    • Addressing hallucinations and errors in AI outputs. Hallucinations = Errors
    • Work slop: Understanding inefficiencies introduced by AI workflows. Click here for the Harvard Business Review article
    • Building inclusive networks for leadership, innovation, and community support with the Exceptional Leaders Network
    • AI for SLPs Facebook Group - For SLPs and SLPAs only

    More resources and information is available at SLPsTalkTech.com

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    17 mins
  • Dr. Givona Sandiford takes on documentation with AI

    Dr. Givona Sandiford takes on documentation with AI
    Jan 21 2026

    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. Dr. Sandiford highlights the development of Melospeech's AI tools, particularly the SLPeace Bot, designed to simplify documentation and enhance clinical efficiency. Her story emphasizes the importance of innovation in healthcare and the recognition her company has received for its contributions to the field.

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    23 mins
  • Introducing SLPs Talk Tech Podcast

    Introducing SLPs Talk Tech Podcast
    Dec 19 2025

    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 and AAC consultant, the podcast brings you conversations with clinicians, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of communication support.

    Each episode explores how SLPs can navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, making informed decisions about integrating digital innovations into clinical practice.

    Subscribe to never miss an episode and gain critical insights into the evolving role of tech in CSD.

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