In this SIG 2 activity, participants examine how technological advancements are shaping speech-language pathology for individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. The first article introduces machine learning concepts and their applications in the field. The second analyzes paraphasic errors in AphasiaBank transcripts using machine learning, exploring word- and person-level features. The third discusses AI as a clinical support tool for culturally and linguistically diverse populations, especially when language barriers exist. The fourth article explores online games as a group therapy tool for people with aphasia, focusing on feasibility, quality of life, and satisfaction outcomes.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• describe ways in which machine learning approaches can be applied to current issues in speech-language pathology
• identify person-level, word-level, and contextual features that are useful for predicting word errors in narratives of people with aphasia
• describe the potential benefits and challenges of utilizing AI in interpretations and translations for individuals with acquired and degenerative communication disorders in diverse populations
• describe the potential benefits of game-based group therapy

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. An Introduction to Machine Learning for Speech-Language Pathologists: Concepts, Terminology, and Emerging Applications by Claire Cordella, Manuel J. Marte, Hantian Liu, and Swathi Kiran, published in SIG 2, Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2025
2. Using Machine Learning to Explain Paraphasias in Narratives of People With Aphasia by Rosa Zavaleta, Jacob Brue, Sandip Sen, and Laura Wilson, published in SIG 2, Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2025
3. Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Versus Human-Mediated Clinical Interpretations and Translations for Clients With Acquired Communication Disorders in Diverse Populations: Reasons Why and What to Consider by Anthony Pak-Hin Kong, published in SIG 2, Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2025
4. Game-Based Group Therapy for People With Aphasia: A Feasibility Study by Mahika Sampat and Chaleece W. Sandberg, published in SIG 2, Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2025