Mini-Course Agenda
This 30-minute mini-course will cover:
the basic tenets of a relationship-based approach
strategies for building an authentic connection in early language therapy
an introduction to co-regulation and how regulation impacts attention, engagement, and communication
Meet Your Instructors
Katie Zelinski, OTR/L
Katie is a pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in regulation and sensory processing. She has a certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration. Katie has worked in various settings including early intervention, preschool, and a pediatric outpatient clinic. She is the founder of The Well-Balanced OT which offers online resources, professional development, and mentorship programs for pediatric OTs.
Financial Disclosures:
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Creates, designs, and sells digital products, webinars, and mentorship opportunities on thewellbalancedOT.coma nd Teacherspayteachers.com
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is the instructor of the Early & Bright Confidently Co-Regulating Course and profits directly from the sale of that course
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has acted as an affiliate and received commissions from ARC and Amazon product links
Nonfinancial
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Offers a free resource library for occupational therapists and parents in exchange for an email address.
Laura Brown, MA, CCC-SLP
Laura Brown is a pediatric speech pathologist, early intervention specialist, and mom of two little boys. Laura has 15 years of experience as a pediatric SLP. She previously worked as a contractor to provide state-based early intervention services and currently owns a private practice in Ohio working exclusively with children under four. Laura is the founder of Early & Bright Online Learning.
Financial Disclosures
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is the founder of Early & Bright and profits directly from the sale of this course
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profits directly from the sale of other Early & Bright courses including the AAC in Early Intervention Course, the Speech Sound Disorders in EI Course, the Daily Routines Course for SLPs, and the upcoming Confidently Co-Regulating Course
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is a paid speaker on topics related to early development and supporting communication skills, paid by state professional organizations and parent groups
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has acted as an affiliate and received commissions for other courses and conferences related to early development, early intervention, and speech-language pathology including the Toddler Play Conference, the Play-Based Speech Therapy Course, and the Sproutable Positive Discipline courses
Nonfinancial
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offers a free resource library for SLPs with access granted in exchange for an email address
Learning Objectives
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After completing this course, students will:
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Identify the five tenants of a relationship-based approach with young children and their families.
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List four early language strategies that support an authentic connection with young children.
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Define dysregulation, regulation, and co-regulation.
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Describe the relationship between regulation and early communication skills.
Requirements for Satisfactory Completion​
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Students must submit confirmation of attendance via a link shared at the end of the course. Students will be able to use this link to request reporting of ASHA CEUs.​​
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