In this introductory webinar, attendees will learn the basics about telepractice in speech-language pathology, including legal and technical requirements. We will also discuss employment options, important considerations, and pros and cons of starting a private speech therapy practice.

Learning objectives:

1. Identify state and federal regulations related to telepractice service delivery.

2. Name three technical requirements in the delivery of high-quality telepractice services.

3. Name five important considerations in starting a private practice as a speech-language pathologist.

About your instructor

Adrienne is the owner of Online Speech Services, which specializes in online speech therapy, accent modification, and public speaking coaching. She has a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an MBA in Business Administration. She has over 10 years of experience in telepractice and has trained hundreds of speech-language pathologists in appropriate telepractice service delivery. As a former manager, she was responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a department of speech-language pathologists who all provided services via telepractice. During that time, she organized professional development programs, established best practices in issues related to telepractice, and ensured compliance with national and state licensing regulations.

In addition to providing direct services to clients in her telepractice business, Adrienne also offers consulting, webinars, and online courses to help speech-language pathologists add telepractice to their service delivery offerings. She has presented at the annual American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention and served on the ASHA Convention Telepractice Topic Committee for two years.