Increasing Frequency And Intensity Of Language Intervention Through Parent Training And Involvement

Course overview

This course details the when, why, and how to get parents involved in the speech & language intervention process. When parents are trained to become integral parts of intervention, SLPs are able to increase the frequency and intensity of language intervention. Furthermore, this course discusses how to address time, confidence, and intimidation issues that parents may face. It also describes important differences to consider in relation to individual backgrounds, experiences, education, and culture, as well as how SLPs can facilitate parent participation through play-based interventions that are purposeful and language-rich.