Are you an SLP who feels intimidated by artificial intelligence? Wondering whether tools like ChatGPT and Claude have any place in your practice? This week, host Michelle sits down with Jennie Belen, founder of The Latina SLP, to talk candidly about why she stopped fighting AI and started using it to reclaim her time.
Jennie shares her journey from writing IEPs by hand to confidently using AI tools for report writing and therapy planning. Together, Michelle and Jennie tackle the ethical questions every clinician should ask before adopting new technology, and they offer a clear starting point for anyone who feels overwhelmed by all the options out there. If you have ever wondered how to bring AI into your practice without compromising your standards or your patients' trust, this conversation will give you the confidence to take that first step.
Key Topics Covered
- Why so many SLPs feel hesitant or fearful about using AI
- How Jennie uses ChatGPT to refine report language and therapy planning
- The importance of using AI ethically, especially around protected health information (PHI)
- Why starting small with one task is the best way to build confidence
- Addressing concerns that AI could replace speech-language pathologists
- Practical advice for seasoned clinicians who feel behind on technology
Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction and welcoming Jennie Belen
- 02:25 – Jennie's 29-year journey as a speech-language pathologist
- 05:39 – Why many SLPs are hesitant to embrace AI
- 14:39 – How Jennie started using AI in report writing and therapy planning
- 17:58 – Favorite AI tools and how she applies them daily
- 26:09 – Using AI ethically while protecting patient privacy
- 31:06 – Addressing fears that AI will replace speech-language pathologists
- 36:47 – Advice for SLPs who feel behind on AI adoption
- 40:34 – Closing thoughts and where to find Jennie online
Resources Mentioned
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- The Latina SLP (Jennie's platform for AI tools and time-saving resources)
Guest Spotlight
Jennie Belen is a speech-language pathologist with 29 years of experience supporting diverse pediatric populations in school-based settings. A bilingual Spanish SLP and former clinical fellowship supervisor in New Jersey, Jennie founded The Latina SLP to empower fellow speech-language professionals with AI tools and time-saving resources. Her practical, ethics-first approach has helped clinicians across the country find the confidence to bring new technology into their daily work. Connect with Jennie on Instagram and TikTok as The Latina SLP.
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