Using Parent Coaching for Language Development Through Play

Course Number: ABIO2218

When: Available July 13, 2022 – July 13, 2024

Where: Audio available once you register under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: This session discussed evidence-based strategies in early intervention for parent coaching and functional child-led play that can be done in the home. This session also how to support language growth during child-led play and how to identify types of toys and books that support language growth.

Who This Course Is Good For:

Any ASHA member, CCC holder, or other professional that is licensed or credentialed to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology or preparing to earnASHA CEUs.
A professional who works with pediatric clients that have limited natural speech
A professional who works with pediatric clients that use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems or may be good candidates for AAC
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) who works in an early intervention setting
A speech-language pathologist (SLP) who works using teletherapy
A professional who works with pediatric clients that exhibit challenging behaviors

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

Any professional who has an extensive background in caregiver coaching with children that exhibit challenging behaviors
Any professional who is not familiar with the terms caregiver coaching or early intervention
Any professional that does not currently work with any pediatric clients or plan to in the near future
Professionals that solely provide one on one therapy in a medical setting as this course is focused on daily routine implementation in a home-based setting.

Presenters:

CARA TAMBELLINI M.A. CCC-SLP

Cara Tambellini is a Speech-Language Pathologist with more than fifteen years of experience. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) and her M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University, which is ranked in the top 5 Graduate Speech-Language Pathology programs in the United States (US News & World Report Ranking). Cara has experience working in a variety of settings, including private practice, early intervention, schools, and rehabilitation hospitals. Cara uses evidence-based therapeutic interventions. She tailors speech therapy sessions to the individual needs of each client. Her clients look forward to speech therapy as Cara strives to make each therapy session fun and motivating. You can find Cara on her instagram account @caraspeech.

Emily Cohen, M.A, CCC-SLP

Emily Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP is the founder of Tandem Speech Therapy, a pediatric speech therapy practice in south Austin and the creator of the Playing With Purpose framework. While an undergraduate at Indiana University—Bloomington, Emily studied special education. Upon graduating, she worked in the public schools for a few years before returning for a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Although Emily enjoyed teaching, her favorite part of her job was forming meaningful relationships with kids and their families. She knew she could help even more families as a speech-language pathologist. Her previous work with kids with special needs continues to inform her pediatric speech therapy practice. When she’s not working, Emily loves to travel, cook and eat, and stroll through Zilker Park with her husband and their dog. You can find Emily on her Instagram @tandemspeech

Disclosure Statements

Cara Tambellini has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: recieved payments from Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from her 4 children’s books; payment from her course: Helping Your Child Communicate.

Cara Tambellini has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Emily Cohen has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Tandem Speech Therapy in Austin, TX. She is the creator of Playing With Purpose® and receives compensation for materials sold under the PWP name.

Emily Cohen has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

THIS COURSE IS OFFERED FOR .10 ASHA CEUS
(INTRODUCTORY LEVEL: PROFESSIONAL AREA)

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

Learn strategies for parent coaching
Describe child-led play and Playing With Purpose®
Name strategies for supporting language growth during child-led play
Identify types of toys and books that support language growth

Agenda

10 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
12 min	Discussion of strategies for parent coaching
6 min	Description of child-led play and Playing With Purpose®
12 min	Identifying strategies for supporting language growth during child-led play
14 min	Discussion about types of toys and books that support language growth
6 min	Discussion of helpful resources