Resources & Getting Started

Everything you need to begin using AI as your aphasia research partner. Start small, document results, and build your expertise over time.

🚀 Getting Started This Week

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Choose One Patient

Select a patient this week and try creating a single exercise using AI. Maybe it's reading material for someone returning to work, or conversation starters for someone working on social communication.

💡 Tip: Start with a patient whose interests you know well

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Use a Simple Prompt

Start with our basic formula. Review the output with your clinical expertise, and adapt it as needed.

Copy this starter prompt:

Act as a speech therapist. Create reading material for a [AGE]-year-old patient with [SEVERITY] [TYPE] aphasia who works as [PROFESSION] and enjoys [HOBBY]. Use 4-6 words per sentence, present tense, high school reading level, with 3 comprehension questions.

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Document & Share

Note what worked and what didn't. Share your experiences with colleagues. Your voice and experience matter in this conversation.

🔧 AI Tools You Can Use Today

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Claude

Recommended

Best for: Detailed therapy materials, complex prompts, longer content

Free tier: Available

Strengths: Excellent at following complex instructions, good at maintaining consistency

Try Claude

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ChatGPT

Google Gemini

Best for: Integration with Google Workspace, research assistance

Free tier: Available

Strengths: Good at research, integrates with Google services

Try Gemini

📚 Prompt Library

Copy these proven prompts and customize them for your patients:

📖 Reading Materials

Basic Reading Exercise

Act as a speech therapist. Create a reading passage for a [age]-year-old patient with [severity] [type] aphasia who [profession/interest]. Use [word count] words per sentence, [tense], [reading level] level. Include 3 comprehension questions and answer key.

Progressive Difficulty

Create reading material that progresses from [current level] to [target level]. Start with [current sentence length] words per sentence, then gradually increase to [target length]. Topic: [patient interest]. Include practice questions for each level.

💬 Conversation Practice

Social Conversation Starters

Create 10 conversation starters for a patient with [type] aphasia who enjoys [hobby/interest]. Focus on [specific skill - word retrieval, sentence formation, etc.]. Provide follow-up questions for each starter.

Return-to-Work Scenarios

Generate workplace conversation scenarios for someone returning to work as a [profession]. Include common workplace interactions, appropriate vocabulary, and practice questions. Suitable for [severity] aphasia.

✍️ Writing Practice

Sentence Completion

Create 15 sentence completion exercises about [topic] for [severity] aphasia. Start each sentence with [number] words, leaving key words for completion. Provide multiple choice options and answers.

Personal Narrative Prompts

Generate writing prompts that help a [age]-year-old [profession] practice personal storytelling. Focus on [specific area - family, work, hobbies]. Provide sentence starters and structure guidance.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Education

Explain Aphasia Simply

Create a simple explanation of [type] aphasia for family members. Use everyday language, include what to expect, and provide 5 practical communication tips. Format as a one-page handout.

Home Practice Activities

Suggest 10 home practice activities that family can do with a patient who has [type] aphasia. Focus on [current therapy goals]. Make activities enjoyable and relationship-building.

⏰ Your 3-Month Implementation Plan

Month 1

Exploration Phase

Week 1-2: Getting Familiar

Create account on one AI platform
Try 3 different prompts with the same patient profile
Compare results to traditional materials
Document time savings

Week 3-4: Building Confidence

Use AI materials with 2-3 patients
Refine your prompts based on results
Start building your personal prompt library
Share initial experiences with one colleague

Month 2

Integration Phase

Week 5-6: Expanding Use

Try different types of materials (reading, conversation, writing)
Experiment with progressive difficulty prompts
Create family education materials
Track which prompts work best for different aphasia types

Week 7-8: Systematic Approach

Develop your standard prompt templates
Create a filing system for successful materials
Begin discussing with supervisor/colleagues
Join online communities discussing AI in SLP

Month 3

Mastery Phase

Week 9-10: Advanced Techniques

Master complex, multi-part prompts
Create comprehensive therapy plans with AI assistance
Develop materials for specific patient populations
Mentor a colleague interested in AI

Week 11-12: Leadership Role

Present findings to your team
Contribute to professional discussions
Develop institutional guidelines
Plan continuing education on AI tools

📈 Professional Development Resources

🏛️ Professional Organizations

ASHA: Watch for emerging AI guidelines
State associations: Local AI discussion groups
Special interest groups: Aphasia-focused communities

💻 Online Communities

Reddit: r/slp discussions on AI tools
Facebook: SLP AI user groups
LinkedIn: Professional AI discussions
Discord: Real-time AI help communities

📚 Continuing Education

Webinars: AI in healthcare settings
Conferences: Technology sessions at ASHA
Online courses: AI literacy for healthcare
Peer learning: Start local study groups

🔧 Common Challenges & Solutions

❓ "AI outputs are too complex"

Solution: Add specific constraints to your prompt:

"Use only common vocabulary"
"Maximum 4 words per sentence"
"Elementary school reading level"

❓ "Content feels generic"

Solution: Add more specific details:

Include patient's specific job details
Mention particular hobbies or interests
Add location-specific references

❓ "Takes too many attempts"

Solution: Improve your prompt structure:

Use the 5-part formula consistently
Save and reuse successful prompts
Build a template library

❓ "Colleagues are skeptical"

Solution: Start with evidence:

Show time savings with concrete examples
Share patient engagement improvements
Offer to create materials for their patients
Focus on enhancing, not replacing, clinical judgment

❓ "Institution has concerns"

Solution: Address privacy proactively:

Demonstrate PHI protection protocols
Share professional best practices
Propose pilot programs with clear guidelines
Involve IT and compliance teams early

❓ "Patient seems disengaged"

Solution: Refine personalization:

Ask more specific questions about interests
Include family or cultural references
Connect to meaningful return-to-life goals
Let patient help guide material topics

📊 Track Your Success

Document your AI journey to build evidence and improve your practice:

📋 Weekly Tracking Template

Copy this template for your records:

Week of: ___________

Patients using AI materials: ___
Time saved on material prep: ___
Most effective prompts:
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Patient engagement observations:
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Challenges encountered:
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Improvements for next week:
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Colleague interactions:
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Key Metrics to Track:

⏱️ Time Efficiency

Minutes saved per session prep
Number of materials created per hour
Reduction in material search time

👥 Patient Engagement

Patient comments on material relevance
Completion rates for exercises
Request for similar materials

🎯 Clinical Outcomes

Goal achievement with AI materials
Comparison to traditional methods
Patient progress indicators

🔮 What's Coming Next

The technology landscape is evolving rapidly. We're already seeing specialized aphasia applications that integrate AI with evidence-based therapy protocols.

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Specialized SLP AI Tools

AI systems specifically trained on speech therapy research and protocols

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VR + AI Integration

Virtual reality environments with AI-powered conversation partners

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Automated Assessment

AI analyzing speech patterns and suggesting targeted interventions

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Collaborative Platforms

SLP communities sharing AI prompts and successful strategies

🌟 Your Role in Shaping the Future

But here's what's most exciting - your feedback and experiences as clinicians are driving this development. The companies creating these tools need to understand what actually works in real therapy sessions. They need to know what features would genuinely improve patient outcomes versus what just sounds impressive in a marketing presentation.

How You Can Contribute:

Document what prompts work best for different aphasia types
Share successful strategies with the SLP community
Provide feedback to AI companies developing SLP tools
Participate in research on AI effectiveness in therapy
Mentor other SLPs interested in AI integration

Are You Ready to Transform Your Practice?

Remember that you're not just adopting new technology - you're pioneering better ways to serve your patients. Every personalized exercise you create, every minute you save on material preparation that you can redirect to direct therapy, every patient who engages more deeply because the materials connect to their real life - these are the building blocks of the future of aphasia care.

30 seconds

to generate personalized materials

20+ minutes

saved per therapy session

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variety of practice materials

"The technology exists. The evidence is emerging. The only question is: are you ready to be part of shaping how AI transforms speech-language pathology for the better?"

🚀 Start with Claude 💬 Try ChatGPT 🎬 Review Demos First

📞 Continue the Conversation

Questions? Want to share your AI journey? Let's keep this conversation going:

💼 Professional Discussions

Connect with other SLPs exploring AI tools and share experiences

📚 Additional Resources

Access to updated prompts, new techniques, and success stories

🎯 Consultation

Help implementing AI tools in your specific clinical setting