After many years of attending the ASHA Convention, I decided to take a different approach this year. Instead of prioritizing continuing education sessions, I spent my time exploring emerging technologies—both in the Exhibit Hall and in the sessions I selected. My goal was to see how new tools are shaping our field and supporting the evolving work of speech-language pathologists.
Below are several companies I encountered that offer interesting technology for SLPs. This is not an endorsement of any product, but rather an overview of their offerings and potential relevance to clinical practice.
Amplio Learning promotes its platform as providing evidence-based materials, real-time progress monitoring, and automated documentation. They also offer an MTSS platform focused on oral language development, as well as a separate reading intervention program. When I later visited their website, pricing information was not publicly available; interested users must contact the company directly for details. The programs appear to be largely pre-packaged, and based on my review, they may offer limited flexibility for individualizing instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Cognishine is a digital health platform offering evidence-based speech, language, and cognitive intervention materials. Although the company is not new, it was a highlight for me because I recently began using it in my own practice. The materials are particularly well suited for middle and high school students and also include content for older adults. I’ve found the platform practical and engaging for these populations.
Cobalt Speech is a speech-technology company that supports SLPs primarily through AI-powered speech analysis and recognition tools, rather than traditional therapy or practice-management software. Its most relevant offering for clinicians is SPICE, an automated speech analysis platform that can objectively analyze phoneme-level accuracy, support articulation practice, track progress over time, and generate data-rich reports, helping reduce manual transcription and scoring.
ClickReport is a digital reporting platform designed to streamline evaluation and report writing for SLPs. It offers templates and AI-assisted reporting tools intended to reduce paperwork and improve workflow efficiency—an appealing option for clinicians looking to reclaim time spent on documentation.
RealTalkSLP is a digital platform for SLPs that streamlines therapy with caseload management, evidence-based data collection, and session notes. It tracks client progress, generates shareable reports, and provides resources to engage families, helping SLPs work more efficiently and make data-driven decisions.
These tools—some brand new, others more established—reflect the ways technology continues to shape our profession. It’s encouraging to see both clinicians and tech developers working to support high-quality care while reducing the administrative burdens that can make our work more challenging. The ASHA Convention remains one of the best places to explore these innovations firsthand. If you attend in the future, be sure to set aside time to visit the Exhibit Hall—you may be surprised by what you discover.