1. Identify current research on integrating high tech AAC with traditional speech therapy techniques.
2. Describe TalkPath Therapy and Talk Path News in a therapy session.
3. Recognize 2-3 traditional therapy techniques on a high-tech Lingraphica speech-generating device.

Time-Ordered Agenda

• Introduction- 5 min. 
• Review of current research- 10 min. 
• Demonstration of TalkPath Therapy and TalkPath News - 10 min. 
• Integrating AAC into traditional therapy techniques- 30 min. 
• Conclusion- 5 min. 

Instructional Personnel

Sophia Apgar, M.A. CCC-SLP  

Sophia is a certified speech-language pathologist with experience working in acute care, acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and outpatient settings. She is the owner and lead speech-language pathologist at Insight Speech and Swallowing Therapy located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey specializing in the treatment of adults and teens with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. She has a MA in speech-language pathology from Montclair State University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sophia is the owner of Insight Speech and Swallowing Therapy, Honorarium from Lingraphica America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No relevant non-financial relationship exists. 

Katherine Baine, MS, CCC-SLP  

Katherine joined Lingraphica in January 2019. She is a speech pathologist with experience providing speech and language services to adults in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, and home health. Katherine Baine earned her Bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education from Texas A&M University and her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Lamar University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Katherine Baine is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.   

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Whitney Cobas, MSP, CCC-SLP   

Whitney joined Lingraphica in 2018. She has 20 years of experience with adults in various settings including acute care, long-term acute care, skilled nursing, inpatient rehab, and outpatient rehab. Whitney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders from Winthrop University and a Master of Speech Pathology degree from the University of South Carolina.   

Relevant Financial Relationships: Whitney Cobas is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Maria F. Gallego, M.S. CCC-SLP  

Maria joined Lingraphica in 2022. She has experience providing speech and language services to pediatric and adult populations across school, outpatient, and home health settings. Maria holds a Bachelors in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's in Speech Pathology from Florida International University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Maria Gallego is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Jennifer Hanson, MS, CCC-SLP   

Jennifer joined Lingraphica in 2018.  She has a background in clinical instruction in speech-language pathology at two universities and direct experience treating adult and pediatric bilingual individuals. She holds a B.A. in Spanish and Psychology from Wake Forest University and an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from The University of Arizona.        

Relevant Financial Relationships: Jennifer Hanson is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc. Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist 

Beth McHose, MS Ed, CCC-SLP    

Beth joined Lingraphica in 2018. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in the acute, rehab, and home health settings. Beth holds a bachelors in English from Virginia Tech and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Old Dominion University.    

Relevant Financial Relationships: Beth McHose is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.    

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Sarah Mead, MS, CCC-SLP  

Sarah Mead joined Lingraphica in 2020. She has experience providing speech, language and swallowing services for the adult population in skilled nursing, inpatient, outpatient and home health settings for the past 5 years. She is a Lingraphica Certified Technology Specialist and has extensive experience providing AAC device consults and trials, with a specialty for populations with degenerative diseases. Sarah holds a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA and a MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sarah Mead is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.   

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist 

Angela Mooney, MS, CCC-SLP  

Angela joined Lingraphica in 2021. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in the acute, outpatient, and inpatient rehab settings. Angela holds a bachelors in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Angela Mooney is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Ariel Moniz, M.S. CCC-SLP  

Ariel joined Lingraphica in 2021. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in the skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient settings. Ariel holds a Bachelor’s in Communication and Science Disorders from the University of New Hampshire with a minor in Deaf Studies. She earned her Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Brooklyn College.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Ariel Moniz is an employee at Lingraphica  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist 

Brianne A. Morrison, CCC-SLP-D/ATP   

Dr. Morrison joined Lingraphica in 2011 and is the Customer Experience and Engagement Manager. Brianne has dedicated the majority of her career to serving adults with complex communication needs and their families. She is a RENSA certified Assistive Technology Professional and is formally trained in the methods of Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA). She has been an active volunteer for the non-profit organization Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC) since 2014, and a member of their Advisory Board since 2019. Brianne received her B.A. and M.A from Hofstra University and her clinical doctorate in speech language pathology (SLPD) at Nova Southeastern University.   

Relevant Financial Relationships: Brianne Morrison is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.    

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: Brianne serves as a volunteer and advisory board member at Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC), a 501 (c)3 organization 

Anna Reeve, MS, CCC-SLP  

Anna joined Lingraphica in 2019. As a speech-language pathologist, Anna has treated adults with communication and swallowing impairments in primarily outpatient settings, with intermittent experience in the inpatient, home health and SNF settings. She has worked extensively with the adult neurogenic patient population in multidisciplinary clinics. Anna holds a MS degree in Speech- Language Pathology from Idaho State University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Anna Reeve is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Laura Reichl, M.S., CCC-SLP  

Laura joined Lingraphica in 2022. She has assessed and treated adults in the outpatient neurorehabilitation setting with cross coverage in the inpatient setting and assisted living facilities both in persona and zoom. She also has experience working with adults with complex communication needs including developmental disabilities and acquired disorders. She holds a B.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and concentration in English as a second language and a M.S. degree in Speech Language Pathology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Laura Reichl is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.  

Abigail Ridgeway, MS, CCC-SLP  

Abby joined Lingraphica in 2023. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in the inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and outpatient settings. Abby holds a Bachelor’s in Spanish from Bloomsburg University of PA, a Bachelor’s in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Bloomsburg University of PA, and a Master’s in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently an SLPD candidate at MGH Institute of Health Professions.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Abigail Ridgeway is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.  

Elizabeth Robinson, MS, CCC-SLP  

Elizabeth (Liz) Robinson joined the Lingraphica team in 2019. She has experience with adults and pediatrics in a variety of healthcare settings including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehab, skilled nursing and home health. Liz graduated in 2010 from East Carolina University with her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and in 2011 from Western Kentucky University. She is a Nashville native and enjoys teaching local colleagues about her personal patient experiences with Lingraphica devices.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Elizabeth Robinson is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.   

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Alexandria Russell, M.S. CCC-SLP  

Alex lives in Philadelphia, PA and brings over 10 years of SLP experience serving adult and senior populations in diverse healthcare settings including home health, tele-therapy and assisted living facilities. She also established The Wynter Wellness Group, the only black, woman owned, SLP practice in Philadelphia solely servicing adults & seniors. As Lingraphica’s Consumer Education Specialist, she is responsible for developing, launching, and maintaining various pieces of educational resources tailored for individuals with communication impairments and their care partners in various stages of their communication journeys. These resources include live webinars, online courses, Virtual Connections/PD Connect Live sessions, and printed/digital information. Alex was also one of the SLPs highlighted in the "Witnessing Their Words" docuseries! She has a passion for health education and advocacy and is an active member in various organizations supporting individuals with communication impairments and underserved populations across Philadelphia.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Alex Russell is affiliated with The Wynter Wellness Group and is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.     

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Sara Schneider, M.S. CCC-SLP   

Sara joined Lingraphica in 2022.  She has experience providing speech and language services to pediatric and adult populations across school, outpatient, acute, rehab and skilled nursing settings.  Sara holds a Bachelors in Communication Disorders from Butler University and a Master's in Speech Pathology from Purdue University. 

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sara Schneider is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc. 

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Jennifer Stanley, MA, CCC-SLP    

Jennifer Stanley joined Lingraphica in 2018. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in acute, skilled, outpatient and home health settings. Jennifer also has early intervention experience providing speech and language services to the 0-3 population in the natural environment. Jennifer holds a BS in speech pathology and audiology and a MA in speech pathology from Ball State University, Muncie, IN.    

Relevant Financial Relationships: Jennifer Stanley is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.    

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Teresa Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP   

Teresa is the Clinical Education Manager at Lingraphica. With a passion for advancing communication access, Teresa has dedicated her career to supporting clients with speech and language challenges across diverse settings, including acute care, outpatient services, skilled nursing facilities, and home health. Teresa earned her BSBA from the University of Denver and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University. 

Relevant Financial Relationships: Teresa Thompson is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc. 

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Jenn Toland, M.A. CCC-SLP  

Jenn is a senior clinical consultant at Lingraphica. Prior to starting with Lingraphica in 2021, Jenn gained experience working with geriatrics in the home health setting, and pediatrics in the outpatient setting. Jenn holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Master's in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Jenn Toland is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.  

Myriam Villarreal, M.S. CCC-SLP   

Myriam joined Lingraphica in 2021. She has experience providing dysphagia, speech, and language services to neurogenic adult populations across home health, outpatient, acute, inpatient rehab, and skilled nursing settings. Myriam holds a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences & Disorders, and a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from Baylor University.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Myriam Villarreal is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.  

Sami Wong, MS, CCC-SLP, MBA  

Sami is a speech-language pathologist in Washington and joined Lingraphica in 2022. She received her bachelor’s in media, Culture, and Communication from New York University, her Master’s in Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Pacific University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education and Leadership from Pacific University. Sami has experience providing clinical services to adults across acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehab settings, and she is passionate about working with individuals with aphasia.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sami Wong is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: Sami Wong is currently serving on ASHA’s Committee of Ambassadors and as a reviewer for MACE ASHA 2024. 

Course Completion Requirements 

1. Attendance and/or Completion of Online Lecture
2. Completion of Learning Assessment with a minimum score of 70%
3. Completion of an Activity Evaluation

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