72 AI Prompts for Speech-Language Pathologists: Copy, Customize & Use Today
March 12, 2023
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Speech-language pathologists are already stretched thin — caseloads, documentation, IEP meetings, parent communication, and keeping up with evidence-based practice. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini (see our AI resources for SLPs) won’t replace your clinical judgment, but they can save you hours every week on the tasks that don’t require it.
The problem is that most SLPs don’t know how to prompt AI effectively. Vague prompts produce generic output that you’d spend just as long editing as you would have writing from scratch.
This page gives you 100+ specific, ready-to-copy AI prompts organized by clinical area — designed to produce actually useful output, not filler. Each prompt includes brackets like [age] and [diagnosis] where you fill in your client’s details.
HIPAA reminder: Never enter real client names, dates of birth, or identifying details into a public AI tool. Replace specifics with descriptions like “a 7-year-old with moderate phonological disorder.” Standard ChatGPT and Claude are not HIPAA-compliant platforms.
HOW TO USE THESE PROMPTS
- Copy the prompt you want to use
- Fill in the brackets — replace
[age],[diagnosis],[number of sessions], etc. with your client’s details - Paste into your AI tool — works with ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and others
- Refine the output — follow up with prompts like “make it simpler,” “add more activities,” or “rewrite this for a parent who isn’t familiar with therapy terms”
Pro tip: The more specific you are, the better the results. Mention severity level, treatment setting (school, clinic, teletherapy), previous approaches you’ve tried, and any relevant background (e.g., “this child is also an ELL” or “the family has limited time for home practice”).
ARTICULATION & PHONOLOGY
For School-Age Children
1. Consonant Cluster Remediation Plan
Create a 4-week therapy plan for improving [specific cluster, e.g., /st/ blends] in a [age]-year-old with [mild/moderate/severe] phonological delays. Include session objectives, activity ideas for each week, home practice suggestions, and criteria for moving to the next level.2. Vocalic /r/ Correction Program
Design an 8-session program to remediate vocalic /r/ in a [age]-year-old. Include auditory discrimination activities, motor placement cues, a word-position hierarchy (isolation → syllables → words → phrases → sentences → conversation), and carryover strategies for home and classroom.3. Speech Sound Disorder Assessment Protocol
Outline a comprehensive assessment protocol for evaluating speech sound disorders in a [age]-year-old. Include: standardized tests to consider, informal phonetic inventory procedures, stimulability probes, dialect considerations, and parent interview questions.4. Intelligibility-Focused Therapy Plan
Create a therapy plan prioritizing intelligibility for a [age]-year-old whose speech is [estimated %] intelligible to unfamiliar listeners. Include: target selection rationale using the complexity approach, functional communication activities, and strategies for the classroom teacher.For Preschoolers
5. Phonological Process Intervention (Play-Based)
Create a play-based therapy plan targeting [specific phonological process, e.g., final consonant deletion] in a [age]-year-old preschooler. Include 10 minimal pair activity ideas, parent coaching tips, and a simple data collection method.6. Early Articulation Activities for Parents
Generate 15 naturalistic articulation activities for parents of a [age]-year-old targeting [target sound]. Each activity should require no special materials, take under 10 minutes, and embed practice into daily routines like bath time, meals, or play.For Multilingual/Bilingual Clients
7. Bilingual Articulation Assessment Guide
Create an assessment framework for evaluating articulation in a bilingual [Language 1]/[Language 2]-speaking child, age [age]. Include: how to differentiate typical bilingual phonology from a true speech sound disorder, and which sounds to assess in each language.8. Cross-Linguistic Intervention Plan
Develop a therapy plan for a bilingual child with phonological difficulties. Address: cross-linguistic transfer effects, how to support the home language, and strategies for working with parents who speak a different language than the therapist.LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Vocabulary & Semantics
9. Tiered Vocabulary Instruction Plan
Design a 6-week vocabulary intervention targeting Tier 2 and Tier 3 words for a [grade level] student with language-based learning disabilities. Include word selection criteria, instructional routines, and generalization activities to use in the classroom.10. Figurative Language Activities
Create 10 therapy activities targeting figurative language (idioms, metaphors, sarcasm, and inferencing) for a [age]-year-old with [diagnosis, e.g., DLD, TBI, ASD]. Include discussion questions, real-world examples, and a simple scoring rubric.11. Word-Finding Intervention Sequence
Develop a treatment sequence for word-finding difficulties in a [age]-year-old. Include: assessment of error types (semantic vs. phonemic), target word selection, retrieval strategy instruction, and carryover activities.Syntax & Grammar
12. Complex Sentence Intervention
Develop a therapy sequence for teaching complex sentence structures (relative clauses, subordinate clauses, passive voice) to a [age]-year-old with language impairment. Include a skill hierarchy, sample therapy targets, and activities for each level.13. Grammatically Responsive Practice for Bilingual Learners
Create grammar intervention strategies for a child who speaks [dialect or home language] at home and Standard American English at school. Include culturally responsive practices and how to honor the home language while building academic language skills.Early Language & Toddlers
14. Parent-Mediated Language Stimulation Calendar
Generate a 4-week daily activity calendar for parents of a [age]-month-old toddler with language delay. Each activity should incorporate language facilitation strategies (expansion, recasting, parallel talk, and commenting) and take under 15 minutes.15. Late Talker Home Communication Program
Create a home program for parents of a late talker, age [age]. Include specific strategies for mealtimes, bath time, play, and bedtime. Focus on building responsiveness, joint attention, and creating communication temptations. Write it in plain language a parent can understand without a therapy background.Pragmatics & Social Communication
16. Measurable Pragmatic Language IEP Goals
Write 5 measurable IEP goals targeting pragmatic language skills for a [age]-year-old with autism level [1/2/3]. For each goal, include a baseline descriptor and suggested activity context for data collection.17. Social Skills Group Curriculum
Plan a 6-session social skills group for [age range] adolescents with ASD or social communication disorder. Include: session topics, role-play scenarios for each session, video model suggestions, and generalization strategies for use outside of group.18. Hidden Curriculum Social Lessons
Generate 10 "hidden curriculum" lessons for a [age]-year-old with social communication challenges. Each lesson should explain an unwritten social rule, describe why it matters, and include a realistic practice scenario.FLUENCY
19. Stuttering Modification Therapy Program
Design a stuttering modification therapy program for an adult who stutters. Include: fluency shaping techniques, voluntary stuttering practice, desensitization hierarchy, and specific strategies for high-pressure situations (phone calls, job interviews, meetings).20. School-Age Fluency Evaluation Protocol
Create a comprehensive fluency evaluation protocol for a [age]-year-old who stutters. Include: %SS calculation procedures, analysis of core and secondary behaviors, impact/attitude assessment tools, and a parent/teacher questionnaire.21. Cluttering Therapy Plan
Develop a therapy plan for a [age]-year-old with cluttering. Include: speech rate management techniques, self-monitoring training, fluency drill progressions, and strategies specifically for academic presentations and group conversations.22. Bilingual Fluency Intervention
Create an assessment and treatment guide for stuttering in a bilingual [Language 1]/[Language 2] speaker. Address: how to assess in both languages, which language to treat first, family counseling considerations, and cultural attitudes toward stuttering.23. Stuttering Support Group Curriculum
Design a 6-session support group curriculum for adults who stutter. Include: psychoeducation about stuttering, self-disclosure exercises, cognitive restructuring activities, communication confidence building, and suggested peer discussion topics.VOICE & RESONANCE
24. Professional Voice Therapy Program
Develop a voice therapy program for a professional [singer/teacher/lawyer/presenter] diagnosed with [vocal nodules/MTD/vocal fatigue]. Include: vocal hygiene education, voice use schedule, exercise progression, functional communication hierarchy, and return-to-work criteria.25. Pediatric Voice Disorder Management Plan
Create a management plan for a [age]-year-old with [vocal nodules/PVFM/functional dysphonia]. Include: behavioral strategies, vocal hygiene for children, parent education talking points, school accommodation recommendations, and ENT referral criteria.26. Resonance Therapy for Cleft Palate
Generate a treatment plan for hypernasality and nasal emission in a [age]-year-old following [palatoplasty/pharyngeal flap surgery]. Include: articulation targets to prioritize (and errors to avoid reinforcing), resonance exercises, perceptual vs. instrumental assessment, and criteria for surgical re-referral.27. Gender-Affirming Voice Training Program
Design a gender-affirming voice training program for a [trans woman/trans man/non-binary individual]. Include goals for pitch, resonance, intonation, and articulation as appropriate. Address vocal health, pacing expectations, and realistic timelines for change.28. Vocal Hygiene Workshop for Professionals
Create a 45-minute vocal hygiene workshop for [teachers/call center workers/coaches/clergy]. Include: hydration and lifestyle habits, voice conservation strategies, vocal warm-up demonstration, warning signs to watch for, and when to seek an SLP evaluation. Format as an outline with slide titles and speaker notes.SWALLOWING & DYSPHAGIA
29. Post-Stroke Dysphagia Management Plan
Create a dysphagia management plan for a [age]-year-old stroke survivor with [mild/moderate/severe] oropharyngeal dysphagia. Include: IDDSI texture level recommendation with rationale, compensatory strategies, exercise program with dosage, 30-day goals, and criteria for re-evaluation.30. Pediatric Feeding Disorder Protocol
Outline a comprehensive evaluation and treatment protocol for a [age]-year-old with [sensory-based feeding disorder/oral motor dysfunction/food selectivity]. Include: assessment domains, treatment hierarchy, parent coaching approach, mealtime structure recommendations, and interdisciplinary team roles.31. Caregiver Safe Swallowing Training
Generate a caregiver training module on safe swallowing for a patient with [diagnosis]. Include: signs of aspiration to watch for, mealtime positioning setup, how to prepare IDDSI level [#] foods at home, pacing strategies, and what to do in an emergency.32. Pre-MBSS/FEES Patient Preparation Guide
Create a plain-language guide for a patient and family preparing for a [modified barium swallow study/FEES]. Include: what the procedure involves, what to expect during the appointment, how results will affect the care plan, and questions they should ask the team.33. IDDSI Family Education Handout
Write a plain-language handout explaining IDDSI diet texture levels 3–7 for a patient's family. Include: what each level looks like in practice, how to prepare and modify foods at home, and the most common mistakes people make with texture-modified diets.AAC
34. AAC Feature Matching Comparison
Compare [2-3 specific AAC devices or apps, e.g., Proloquo2Go, LAMP WFL, TouchChat] for a [age]-year-old with [diagnosis and brief communication profile: e.g., ALS with preserved fine motor, nonspeaking autistic child with emerging literacy]. Consider: vocabulary organization, access method options, portability, and learning curve for both user and communication partners.35. AAC Implementation Plan (First 90 Days)
Develop a 90-day AAC implementation plan for a [age]-year-old who is beginning to use [device/app name]. Include: core vocabulary to teach first, modeling strategies for parents and teachers, data collection method, common implementation barriers and how to address them, and 90-day goal.36. Core Vocabulary Instruction Sequence
Create a 4-week plan for teaching 10 core vocabulary words to a minimally verbal [age]-year-old AAC user. Include: naturalistic teaching routines for home and school, communication partner training activities, and how to document progress.37. AAC Team Training Workshop
Plan a 2-hour AAC training workshop for a school team supporting a student who uses [device/system]. Include: overview of the device, modeling techniques (aided language input), do's and don'ts for communication partners, and practice activities the team can do that day.COGNITIVE-COMMUNICATION
38. TBI Communication Strategies Handbook
Develop a practical communication strategies handbook for an adult with moderate TBI who has returned home. Include: memory compensation tools, organizational strategies, fatigue management during communication, strategies for navigating difficult social situations, and a section for family members.39. Dementia Cognitive-Communication Group Program
Plan a 10-session cognitive-communication group for adults with mild-to-moderate dementia in a [skilled nursing facility/memory care/community setting]. Include: session themes, reminiscence activities, spaced retrieval practice, environmental modification recommendations, and a family training component.40. ADHD Executive Function Communication Workshop
Design a 4-session workshop for teens with ADHD targeting executive functioning and communication skills. Include: verbal organization strategies, task initiation tools, self-monitoring checklists, and peer interaction skills. Incorporate movement and hands-on activities to maintain engagement.41. Right Hemisphere Disorder Treatment Plan
Create a treatment plan for an adult with right hemisphere disorder presenting with [main area: inferencing difficulties/prosody impairment/discourse organization problems]. Include: target hierarchy, functional communication activities, generalization strategies, and family education points.AUDITORY PROCESSING
42. APD Auditory Discrimination Activity Bank
Generate 15 auditory discrimination activities for a [age]-year-old with auditory processing disorder. Activities should progress from easy (environmental sounds) to difficult (minimal pairs in noise) and include both structured therapy and naturalistic home activities.43. Classroom Accommodation Plan for APD/Hearing Loss
Create a classroom accommodation plan for a [grade] student with [APD/hearing loss/listening fatigue]. Include: seating recommendations, FM or sound-field system use, instructional modifications, visual support strategies, and talking points for training the classroom teacher.44. APD Evaluation Report Framework
Outline a comprehensive evaluation report structure for central auditory processing disorder in a [age]-year-old. Include sections for: background, test battery results with interpretation, differential diagnosis considerations (ADHD, language disorder, attention), and tiered recommendations.TELETHERAPY & TECHNOLOGY
45. Teletherapy Activity Toolkit
Create a toolkit of 20 engaging teletherapy activities targeting [articulation/language/fluency] for [age range] students. Each activity should require no printing, work on a standard webcam setup, take 5–10 minutes, and include a way to collect data during the session.46. Speech Therapy App Evaluation Rubric
Design an evaluation rubric for rating speech therapy apps targeting [articulation/language/AAC]. Include criteria for: evidence base, customization options, data tracking, ease of use for therapist vs. client, and engagement value.47. AI Workflow Guide for SLPs
Write a practical guide for SLPs on integrating AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini) into their clinical workflow. Include: specific use cases (goal writing, progress notes, parent handouts, activity ideas), prompting strategies, HIPAA reminders, and how to evaluate AI output critically.48. Digital Progress Monitoring System
Create a digital data collection system for tracking [articulation/language/fluency] progress across a caseload of [#] students in a [school/clinic] setting. Include: data fields to capture, how to visualize progress over time, and how to export data for IEP reports.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
49. Cultural Responsiveness Training Module
Design a 3-hour professional development module for SLPs on culturally responsive practice. Include: self-reflection activities, case studies representing different cultural contexts, assessment bias discussion, and culturally responsive therapy strategies for both evaluation and treatment.50. Evidence-Based Practice Workshop
Plan a 2-hour EBP workshop for a school-based SLP team. Include: how to search for and evaluate research evidence, how to integrate evidence with clinical expertise and client/family values, and a hands-on activity where participants apply EBP to a real clinical question.51. Clinical Fellowship Supervision Curriculum
Create a 12-month supervision curriculum for clinical fellowship mentors. Include: monthly focus areas, observation and feedback tools, reflection questions, and competency benchmarks aligned with ASHA's CF requirements.52. SLP Compassion Fatigue & Burnout Prevention
Develop a self-care and compassion fatigue prevention program for SLPs. Include: warning signs checklist, self-assessment tools, evidence-based individual strategies, and how to build team culture that supports wellbeing in school or clinic settings.RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT
53. Treatment Efficacy Research Protocol
Draft a research protocol to study the efficacy of [specific treatment approach, e.g., PROMPT, DTTC, Fast ForWord] for [diagnosis] in [age group]. Include: research question, study design, participant inclusion/exclusion criteria, outcome measures, and data analysis plan.54. Dynamic Assessment Guide
Create a guide for conducting dynamic assessment with [culturally/linguistically diverse students / students with complex communication needs]. Include: test-teach-retest framework, mediated learning strategy examples, and how to interpret results relative to static standardized testing.55. Functional Outcome Measurement Toolkit
Generate a set of outcome measures for evaluating effectiveness of [voice/fluency/language/AAC] therapy in [children/adults]. Include: standardized assessment options, informal progress measures, and client/family-reported outcome tools.ETHICAL PRACTICE
56. SLP Ethics Case Studies
Create 5 realistic ethical dilemma scenarios for SLP training. Cover: client confidentiality, scope of practice boundaries, dual relationships, cultural conflict in goal-setting, and documentation accuracy. For each scenario include: the dilemma, discussion questions, and relevant ASHA Code of Ethics principles.57. Shared Decision-Making Guide
Develop a practical guide for SLPs on implementing shared decision-making with clients and families. Include: how to present options without bias, how to handle disagreement, and example language for facilitating these conversations with families who are skeptical, overwhelmed, or have limited health literacy.58. Scope of Practice Decision Framework
Create a decision-making framework to help SLPs evaluate whether an emerging practice area (e.g., myofunctional therapy, accent modification, concussion management, feeding therapy) falls within their individual scope of practice. Include questions to ask and resources to consult.FAMILY & CAREGIVER SUPPORT
59. Family Training Session Plan
Design a parent/caregiver training session for families of a [age]-year-old with [diagnosis]. Include: session agenda, key information to cover in plain language, hands-on coaching activity (parent practices with child while therapist coaches), Q&A facilitation tips, and a take-home reference sheet.60. Delivering Difficult News: SLP Counseling Guide
Outline a framework for SLPs for delivering a new diagnosis or unexpected evaluation results to a family. Include: how to prepare for the conversation, language to use and avoid, how to respond to grief and denial, and when and how to refer to a mental health professional.61. Parent Workshop: Language Development Birth to 3
Plan a 90-minute interactive workshop for parents of children birth to 3 on supporting early language development. Include: developmental milestones handout, 3 interactive activities to do during the workshop, Q&A facilitation guide, and a list of community and national resources to share.COMMUNITY OUTREACH
62. Early Intervention Awareness Campaign
Develop educational materials for a community awareness campaign targeting pediatricians, daycare providers, and parents of children under 3. Goal: increase early referrals to speech-language pathology. Include: key messages, common myths to address, and a simple checklist of red flags by age.63. Better Hearing & Speech Month Event Plan
Plan a Better Hearing & Speech Month community event for [school/hospital/community center]. Include: interactive activity ideas, display material content, social media post ideas for the week leading up to the event, and talking points for speaking with local media.64. School Speech-Language Screening Program
Create a speech-language screening program for [grade level] students. Include: recommended screening tools, logistics and workflow, parent communication letter, referral criteria, and follow-up process for students who do not pass.SPECIALIZED AREAS
65. Accent Modification Program
Develop a 12-session accent modification program for a [native language]-speaking professional who wants to improve communication clarity in English-speaking professional settings. Include: target sounds and prosody features based on [L1], practice hierarchy, functional practice contexts (presentations, phone calls, small talk), and what to communicate about realistic expectations.66. Selective Mutism Behavioral Intervention
Create a behavioral intervention plan for a [age]-year-old with selective mutism in a school setting. Include: stimulus fading hierarchy (from least to most anxiety-provoking speaking situations), shaping steps, school team training plan, parent coaching approach, and criteria for fading direct services.67. Literacy-Integrated Speech Therapy Plan
Design a therapy plan that integrates speech-language goals with literacy instruction for a [grade]-grade student receiving both reading intervention and speech services. Include: shared targets across both service areas, co-treatment activity ideas, and a coordination plan with the reading specialist or special education teacher.68. Post-Concussion Return-to-Learn Communication Plan
Develop a return-to-learn communication support plan for a high school student recovering from concussion/mTBI. Include: cognitive load management strategies, classroom accommodations, communication with school team, graduated activity progression, and criteria for full return to participation.NEW TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATION
69. AI-Assisted Therapy Planning Guidelines
Write clinical guidelines for SLPs on using AI tools to assist with therapy planning, goal writing, and progress note drafting. Address: how to verify accuracy of AI output, maintaining clinical ownership, HIPAA and privacy considerations, and specific use cases where AI adds the most value vs. where human judgment is non-negotiable.70. Telepractice Evidence Summary
Summarize the current evidence base for telepractice effectiveness in [articulation/language/fluency/AAC] therapy for [children/adults]. Include: key studies, populations studied, outcomes compared to in-person therapy, limitations of current evidence, and gaps that remain.71. VR and AR in Speech-Language Pathology
Identify and describe current applications of virtual reality and augmented reality in speech therapy. For each application, include: the target population, clinical evidence level, estimated cost, and practical barriers to adoption in a school or clinic setting.72. Wearable Technology for Voice and Fluency Monitoring
Evaluate the clinical use of wearable voice monitoring devices (e.g., VocaWear, Lifeband) for [voice disorders/professional voice users/stuttering]. Include: how each device works, evidence base for clinical use, how to integrate into a therapy workflow, cost considerations, and known limitations.Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ChatGPT or Claude for HIPAA-compliant speech therapy? Standard versions of ChatGPT and Claude are not HIPAA-compliant. Never enter real client names, dates of birth, or identifying details. Use descriptors like “a 7-year-old with moderate phonological disorder” instead. If your organization needs HIPAA-compliant AI, look for enterprise versions with Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), such as Azure OpenAI or Claude for Enterprise.
How do I get better results from AI prompts as an SLP? Be specific. The more context you give — client age, diagnosis, severity, setting, what you’ve already tried — the more useful the output. Vague prompts produce generic output. Think of it like giving instructions to a knowledgeable assistant who doesn’t know your client at all.
Can AI replace clinical judgment in speech therapy? No. AI tools generate suggestions that always require your professional review and adaptation. You provide the clinical reasoning, ethical judgment, therapeutic relationship, and real-time responsiveness that AI cannot replicate. Think of AI as a knowledgeable assistant that does the drafting — you do the deciding.
Which AI tools are best for SLPs? ChatGPT (GPT-4o or later), Claude (Anthropic), and Google Gemini are all well-suited for therapy planning, report writing, and resource creation. Each has strengths — Claude tends to produce thorough structured documents, ChatGPT is versatile, and Gemini integrates with Google Workspace. Try a few with the same prompt to compare output.
What should I NOT use AI for in my practice? Avoid using AI to make diagnostic decisions, write evaluation reports without thorough review and customization, or generate content that you present as your own without verifying its accuracy. AI can hallucinate — always fact-check clinical information against current research and ASHA guidelines.
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These 72 prompts cover the core of speech-language pathology practice — but the best prompt for your situation is one tailored to your specific client, caseload, and setting. Use these as a starting point and customize as you go.
Have a clinical area or client type we didn’t cover? contact us and we’ll help you write a prompt that works for your needs.
Want more AI resources for SLPs? Check out our guide to Example ChatGPT Prompts for Speech-Language Pathologists and our Digital & AI Speech Therapy tools.