SLP Learning and Modules to Share with Parents

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April 19, 2021

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Evidence Based Practice in Disability Evaluations

LEADERSproject offers speech-language pathologists a brand new free course, Evidence Based Practice in Disability Evaluations. This course registered for 0.6 (6 hours) of ASHA CEUs, at an advanced level.

To brush up on grammar and syntax, you may want to take the free online courses Grammar Fundamentals for a Pluralistic Society and Advanced Grammar Fundamentals for a Pluralistic Society courses also available at no cost before taking this newest course. Completion of these courses will provide a report to ASHA for those SLPs signed up for the ASHA CE Registry.

Parent Video Series to Support the Learning of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities at Home from the National Center on Education Outcomes (NCEO)

The National Center on Education Outcomes (NCEO) and the TIEs Center, both funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) have jointly published the first four videos in a series for parents of K-12 students with significant cognitive disabilities. The videos, which you will find below, address various aspects of supporting the learning of children with significant cognitive disabilities at home:

Helping Your Child with Routines at Home

Helping Your Child with the Foundations of Communication at Home

Helping Your Child with Communication at Home

Helping Your Child with Academics

Each video focuses on three key questions: Why is it important to focus on this with my child at home? How can I do this at home? What support can I ask for from my child’s school? These videos will help families learn ways to support the learning at home, and have conversations with teachers to link home and school supports. Educators and other audiences will also find the videos useful as they work with parents and families.