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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This 90-minute webinar will explore a comprehensive, clinically grounded approach to adult neuro-treatment using the Tactus Virtual Rehab Center. Through demonstration and case-based discussion, participants will see how a centralized digital platform can support planning, treatment, home practice, and patient education across multiple neurogenic disorders.
This presentation will focus exclusively on Tactus Therapy and will not include information on other similar or related products or services.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- List 3 common barriers adult medical SLPs face in today's healthcare environment.
- Explain how technology can be used to increase treatment intensity in patients with acquired brain injuries.
- Identify 4 evidence-based treatment approaches for cognitive-communication.
DATE AND TIME:
Day: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm EST
CEU: .15 ASHA CEUs offered
PRESENTERS
Megan Sutton
Megan Sutton, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and the co-founder and CEO of Tactus Therapy. She specializes in aphasia rehabilitation and has worked clinically across a wide range of settings. Megan is the co-author of "Healing the Broken Brain" and an internationally invited speaker on technology and aphasia. Her therapy apps and blogs are used worldwide in clinical education and adult neurorehabilitation.
Disclosures: Works as a full-time employee and is an owner of Tactus Therapy, the developer of the software talked about in the presentaEon.
Shezena Shahid
Shezena Shahid, MS, CCC-SLP, is a medical speech-language pathologist and software designer with extensive experience across settings. As a lead contributor at Tactus Therapy, Shezena creates evidence-based content and tools that empower patients and clinicians alike. She is passionate about bridging clinical expertise with digital innovation to support adults with communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
Disclosures: Works as a full-time employee of Tactus Therapy, the developer of the software talked about in the presentation.
TIME ORDERED AGENDA:
0-10 min: Challenges SLPs face in the workplace
10-20 min: History of and evidence for computer-based treatment in adult neurorehabilitation
20-45 min: Case Study 1: Aphasia & Apraxia
40-60 min: Case Study 2: Cognitive-Communication
60-70 min: Case Study 3: Dysphagia
70-80 min: Workload Tools: writing goals, documentation, home exercise programs
80-90 min: Live Q&A with presenters
Continuing Education Credit for Nonmembers
Nonmembers are welcome to attend this webinar. Nonmembers who wish to receive continuing education units (CEU) credit are required to pay a $10 CEU processing fee. The fees generated from this and similar events help support NYSSLHA’s ongoing work in advocacy, professional development, and initiatives that strengthen and advance the speech-language pathology and audiology professions across New York State. Pay fee here.
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