What is the role of the SLP during télésupervision?

The role of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) during télésupervision is primarily to provide real-time supervision. Télésupervision involves the use of technology to connect the SLP and the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in a manner that allows for immediate feedback, guidance, and support during therapy sessions. This method enhances the SLPA’s ability to deliver effective services while ensuring that the SLP can monitor the quality of care being provided.

In the context of providing real-time supervision, the SLP can observe the SLPA’s interactions with clients, make immediate recommendations, and help address any challenges that arise during the session. This collaborative approach fosters professional development for the SLPA while maintaining the standards of care required in speech-language pathology.

Other options do not accurately reflect the SLP's responsibilities during télésupervision. Conducting therapy independently would bypass the collaborative nature of the supervision process, which is essential for training and feedback. Recording sessions is a supportive tool, but it does not fulfill the interactive and immediate supervisory aspect that télésupervision provides. Lastly, the notion of replacing the SLPA entirely contradicts the purpose of télésupervision, which is to enhance the SLPA’s skills