SPEAK Up (Supporting Pediatric Engagement And Knowledge) (live registration)

Presenters: Kelli Meyer, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist & Julie Barry, Speech-Language Pathologist

Relevant Financial Relationship: Kelli and Julie have no financial relationships to disclose.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Kelli and Julie have no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Presenter Biography: Kelli Meyer is a nationally recognized Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in early childhood language development and parent education. As a small business owner and SLP she operates The Speech Scoop, a thriving online community resource for parents and related professionals. As a childhood development expert for Lovevery, Kelli is dedicated to empowering parents with tools and strategies that support all facets of communication.

Julie Barry is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience, currently licensed in New Jersey. She has worked in various clinical settings, including hospitals, schools, early intervention programs, and private practice. Julie is a PROMPT-trained clinician with a special focus on late-talking, motor speech disorders such as apraxia, and preschool speech-language disorders. She is known for incorporating movement into her sessions to engage children effectively.

Learner Outcomes

• Learners will identify and articulate the motor and language milestones for children from birth to age five
• Learners will identify methodologies to implement age-appropriate, evidence-based strategies to support speech and language development
• Learners will identify ways to utilize toy placement effectively to promote motor skills, sensory exploration, and language learning

Agenda

• Introduction (5 minutes)
• Motor and Language Milestones: Detailed overview of key developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (15 minutes)
• Therapeutic Strategies: Evidence-based techniques to support speech and language development, tailored to each age group (15 minutes)
• Toy Placement: Best practices for arranging toys to encourage movement, interaction, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills (15 minutes)
• Interactive Sessions: Hands-on activities and case studies to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios (15 minutes)
• Q&A (5 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals

Topic Area: Language in Infants Through Preschoolers, Speech Sound Disorders in Children with Normal Hearing

ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available. The Assessment must be completed within one week of the end of the session.