Coaching, Inservices, Content & Advice
Consultation and Coaching
Caregiver consultation and parent coaching are provided by phone, virtual visit, or in-person. I will try to answer any questions or concerns you may have and together we will analyze and plan next steps. The goal of coaching is to guide parents to integrate engaging yet functional routines that are developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant within the context of each home. Research has shown that parent coaching and caregiver-implemented plans contribute to the success of a child’s progression within the therapy sessions and, therefore, the improvement of their developmental skills.
Professional Inservices
Providing exceptional therapy over the length of a career requires continuous learning and growth. I’m always looking to learn from my network of peers and associates, and have been fortunate enough to provide a variety of inservice sessions to other therapists and service providers. Some example sessions include “What is speech-language therapy and when should I refer?”, “The foundations of communication for the 0-3 population”, “Classroom tips for children with auditory and language processing difficulties.”
Expert Advice and Content
While most interactions with speech-language pathologists occur between clients, caregivers, or colleagues, a deep understanding of the development of communication and how to improve outcomes can have a wide variety of useful applications outside of the therapeutic setting. I can help you, your company or your organization design a curriculum, develop expert content, or simply understand and describe how the human brain works when trying to communicate in various scenarios.