Leveraging Technology for Adult Neuro Treatment and Carryover: The Virtual Rehab Center (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In adult neurorehabilitation, clinicians must balance evidence-based treatment, functional relevance, treatment intensity, and carryover beyond the therapy session, all within real-world constraints of time, documentation, and patient access.

This 90-minute presentation will explore a comprehensive, clinically grounded approach to adult neuro treatment using the Tactus Virtual Rehab Center. Through live 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.

The session will include clinical case studies, representing aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, and dysphagia, to illustrate how treatment selection, cueing, and progression can be individualized while maintaining an evidence-based framework. Participants will learn how the Virtual Rehab Center integrates research-driven treatment design, intensity principles, and health-literacy-informed handouts to support both clinician efficiency and patient engagement. Current evidence related to treatment intensity, home practice, and digital therapy delivery will be reviewed.

Attendees will leave with concrete strategies to improve treatment carryover, support patient independence, and leverage digital tools to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based adult neurorehabilitation.

*NOTE: This presentation focuses on Tactus Therapy with limited mention of other options.

Presenters:

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 presentation.

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.

Learning Objectives

1. List 3 common barriers adult medical SLPs face in today's healthcare environment.

2. Explain how technology can be used to increase treatment intensity in patients with acquired brain injuries.

3. Identify 4 evidence-based treatment approaches for cognitive-communication.

All participants will be required to attend the session in full, complete the self-reflection on learning outcomes, and provide feedback on the course by the due date specified.

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2027 MSHA Annual Convention (Thursday, April 22, 2027)

Thu, 22 Apr 2027 13:00:00 GMT

2027 MSHA Convention member registration fee is for current MSHA members. Cost covers entry to all sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, food provided for snacks, Luncheon, and social activities including the Tailgate Party. Continuing Education credits will be provided (except for student members). Cancellation Policy for Full Convention Registration: Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to msha@showmemsha.org no later than 5:00pm on March 15, 2027. Any approved registration refunds will include a $75 administrative fee, to be deducted from the refund amount. Refunds will be issued after convention concludes. No refunds will be issued after March 15, 2027. Please note that membership dues are non-refundable.

Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association upcoming events

Leveraging Technology for Adult Neuro Treatment and Carryover: The Virtual Rehab Center (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

2027 MSHA Annual Convention (Thursday, April 22, 2027)