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7 New Ways to Stay Speech Savvy This Summer

7 New Ways to Stay Speech Savvy This Summer

02 January 2020 Admin General Media


Summer is finally at the doorstep. Picture yourself on pristine beaches, soaking in the sun with a tall glass of whatever-you-prefer in hand.

But what if you could still enjoy your tropical getaway or cozy campfire gatherings… while staying on top of your speech game and avoiding the infamous summer setback? Oh… and earning CEUs while you’re at it. Have you ever had such a productive summer without even leaving your house?

You’re invited to our all-new TalkTools Summer School. No, it’s nothing like the summer school that you hated when you were a kid. This is a cool school with hot topics.

Soak up the CEUs and indulge in a variety of innovative new content with our expert therapists. Our new live webinars are happening throughout June and July. Enjoy learning on your own time, from your location of choice… although, internet connection is required.

Oh, and when you register for 4 or more webinars, not only will you save 15%, but you’ll also gain complimentary access to our VIP webinar, an exclusive question-and-answer style webinar this August with one or more of our experts. Just use the code SummerSchool18 at checkout.

You will enjoy live interaction with the experts – but don’t worry, they won’t be able to see you. So feel free to participate while lounging at home in your pajamas.
 
 
 
 
 
Without further ado, here are the 7 all-new webinars happening this summer:

1. THE SLP-OT TEAM WITH MONICA PURDY, SLP & JENNIFER RAY, OT

“Sensory: The Speech Language Pathologist – Occupational Therapist Team Look at Regulation”
• NEW   • LIVE WEBINAR
Instructed by: Monica Purdy, MA, CCC-SLP and Jennifer Ray, OT, this webinar will explore and apply best practices for the SLP-OT team when developing and conducting therapy sessions.

2. THE UNSTOPPABLE PRIVATE PRACTICE SLP & SCHOOL SLP TEAM WITH VANESSA, SLP & KELLY, SLP

“Bridging the Gap: Private Practice and School SLPs”
• LIVE WEBINAR
Co-instructed by Vanessa Anderson-Smith, MS, CCC-SLP and Kelly Krueger, MA, CCC-SLP, this webinar will inform how private practice SLPs and school SLPs and OTs can join forces to better serve mutual clients.

3. WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT? OMD & PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDER WITH ROBYN MERKEL WALSH

“What’s the Buzz About: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD) vs. Pediatric Feeding Disorder”
• NEW   • LIVE WEBINAR
Instructed by Robyn Merkel Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, this will center around differentiating an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD) from a pediatric feeding disorder, especially in regard to age.

4. PRACTICAL THERAPY STRATEGIES FOR ASD CLIENTS WITH ROBYN MERKEL WALSH

“Practical Therapy Strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Clients”
• NEW   • LIVE WEBINAR
Instructed by Robyn Merkel Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, this webinar will discuss therapy strategies for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, despite the challenges due to complex sensory and behavioral issues that can cause interruptions in an oral placement and /or feeding program.

5. A SENSORY-MOTOR APPROACH TO DEVELOPING A PRE-FEEDING PROGRAM WITH LORI OVERLAND

“Developing a Pre-Feeding Program: A Sensory Motor Approach”
• NEW   • LIVE WEBINAR
Instructed by Lori Overland, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, CLC, this webinar will provide a theoretical foundation for developing a pre-feeding program based upon a task analysis of the motor skills for spoon feeding, solids, cup drinking and straw drinking. Functional goal-based exercises, applicable to a wide variety of populations, will be demonstrated.

6. MEAL PLANNING & PREP: TIPS & STRATEGIES

 “Practical Tips and Strategies for Meal Planning and Prep”
• NEW   • LIVE WEBINAR
Instructed by Vanessa Anderson Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, this webinar will provide practical strategies for the parent/caregiver-therapist team to structure meal plans for all kiddos, especially special needs. Instruction will include identifying typical vs. atypical feeding patterns, sensory activity integration and the importance of the parent/therapist partnership in developing a meal plan.

 7. FOCUSING ON PEDIATRIC DYSPHAGIA

“Feeding and Speech Disorders: Focus on Pediatric Dysphagia”
• NEW  • LIVE WEBINAR
Instructed by Colette Ellis, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, this webinar focuses on how swallowing disorders impact feeding in pediatric and adolescent clients. Instruction will include causes of swallowing disorders, swallowing test and assessment, and tools and techniques to facilitate successful feeding.

Register now for these new, upcoming webinars. Save 15% and gain complimentary access to our exclusive VIP webinar (a question-and-answer discussion with our experts) when you register for 4 or more webinars.

Now let your most productive summer yet commence!