Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology

Dr. K. Todd Houston is an Associate Professor in the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at The University of Akron where he teaches courses related to aural habilitation/Auditory-Verbal Therapy, childhood language development and disorders, phonology, phonetics, and professional practices. His areas of research include spoken language acquisition in children with hearing loss, auditory and visual perception of spoken language, parent engagement in the intervention process, the parenting role of fathers for children with hearing loss, the use of social media, and telepractice/teleintervention as a service delivery model. Dr. Houston continues to write extensively on these topics and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, editorials, and clinical white papers. As a passionate teacher and lecturer, Dr. Houston is also committed to preparing and mentoring professionals to serve children with hearing loss and their families, especially those who have chosen listening and spoken language as the desired outcomes.

Preface Acknowledgements Contributors History, Definitions, and Overview of Telepractice Models K. Todd Houston, Anne M. Flemming, Kelly J. Brown, Tali R. Weinberg, and Jessica M. Nafe Efficacy of Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology Arlene Stredler-Brown Getting Started: Building A Successful Telepractice Program Sena Crutchley, Robin L. Alvares, and Michael F. Campbell Family-Centered Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology Tele-Therapy: Serving School-Age Children Sue Grogan-Johnson Telerehabilitation: Adult Speech and Swallowing Disorders Farzan Irani and Rodney Gabel Initiating and Sustaining a Telepractice Program for Individuals with Aphasia Lyn R. Tindall Evaluating Telepractice: Measuring Success, Cost-Benefit, and Outcomes Scott T. Palasik and Farzan Irani eSupervision and eMentoring: Professional Development for Current and Future Professionals Charles H. Carlin, Emily L. Carlin, Jennifer L. Milam, and Tali R. Weinberg The Business of Telepractice Marnee Brick International Applications of Telepractice in Speech-Langauge Pathology Gabriella Constantinescu and Dimity Dornan Future Directions in Telepractice and Service Delivery K. Todd Houston, Anne M. Fleming, and Kelly J. Brown Appendix A. School-Based Telepractice Needs Assessment Appendix B. American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association's Practice Portal: Telepractice Appendix C. A Blueprint for Telerehabilitation Guidelines- American Telemedicine Association Index