Course Overview

• Module 1

  Setting up for success.

  Participants will recognize and implement the key ingredients needed to build a trusting relationship with children and families when starting their therapeutic journey.

• Module 2

  Speech and language development

  Participants will define the array of skills that come together to form communication, when these skills develop in the neurotypical population and what this means for children who may be developing language differently.

• Module 3

  Language stimulation and therapeutic basics

  Participants will demonstrate 4 key strategies to facilitate language learning and how these will enhance any Talkiplay language session.

• Module 4

  Power of play, being intentional communicating with caregivers

  Participants will describe the myriad of ways that play positively impacts child development and how to support families to be intentional when playing together.

• Module 5

  Working flexibly and responsively with children

  Participants will work in partnership with their Lead Clinician to modify their interactions with children to challenge or provide additional language support when needed.