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I was looking back at ASHA's 2025 SLP Health Care Survey, and a few numbers stuck with me. Over HALF of medical SLPs said they perform unpaid work. Nearly 1 in 5 SLPs performs unpaid work every. single. day. The top barriers to providing optimal clinical care? Administrative tasks (53%) and productivity demands + lack of time (42%). Yikes. 😵💫 I don't have a fix for the whole system. But I do think about this a lot. What would make this job more sustainable? What would give you back even a little bit of the energy that you're pouring out every day? Part of my answer is the "What SLPs Need to Know" series. This is a free collection of clinical guides covering the disorders you see every day. It's written by SLPs, updated with current research, and organized so you can find what you need fast. These articles are full of information about assessments, treatment options, strategies, and clinical takeaways for the adult neuro population.
The other (even bigger!) part of the equation is the Tactus Virtual Rehab Center, an all-in-one platform that gives you ready-made functional materials for adults. It offers evidence-based, interactive exercises across the adult neuro population:
Here's what's available now (with new things added every month): One thing that surprises people: patient homework is FREE. You can assign any of the treatments above for home practice (no prep!), monitor progress remotely, and even send reminder emails. 🙌 If you've been meaning to try the Virtual Rehab Center, now is the time. Introductory prices end on May 31st. Start a free 3-week trial now to lock in the lowest rate if you decide to join. I can't fix the system. But I can try to give you some of your time back. I hope these resources help you walk into any session confident and prepared, without spending your lunch hour looking up the latest research, prepping treatment materials, or catching up on documentation.
Free for 21 days. Credit card required. Cancel anytime in one click. Happy treating, P.S. If you want pricing details for the Virtual Rehab Center, it's all right here. Please note that after May 31st, our introductory price will no longer be available to new members. |
Tactus Therapy
We're a speech therapy software company making evidence-based treatment for adults with stroke, brain injury, and other conditions more accessible.
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