"I honestly got more out of this course than my entire SSD class in grad school. Whether you're a new SLP or a veteran who likes a refresher and new research, this course is for you!" -Deb, Pediatric SLP
Providing speech sound interventions to children four and under can be tricky...
There are so many things to consider with this population:
Is it speech, language, or both?
Is this child ready for a speech sound intervention?
What approaches are available for children this young?
This online course was created to answer of all these questions and more! We will cover everything you need to know about the identification, assessment, and treatment of speech sound disorders in children ages 2-4.
You'll learn what interventions are available for this age group and how to choose an approach that is individualized for each child. You will learn the ins and outs of each approach along with specific guidance for how to select targets for your therapy sessions. You'll also learn exactly how to design a play-based therapy session that is effective, fun, and engaging for toddlers and preschoolers.
The course includes 6 modules and a 40+ page workbook to help you feel confident working with these little ones in speech therapy!
What you’ll get:
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The video lessons break down everything you need to know about speech sound disorders in young children. You'll learn about:
How to identify speech sound disorders in young children
Diagnosis of speech sound disorders in young children
Speech Sound Intervention Approaches for Children Ages 2-4
How to Select Targets for Therapy
Therapeutic Techniques and Cueing
How to Structure Your Therapy Sessions
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The digital course workbook contains 40 pages of attractive, printable handouts to supplement the course topics. It includes:
Parent handouts on speech sound development in young children
Printable forms for assessing speech sound disorders in young children
A detailed overview of each intervention approach for this age group
Play-based therapy ideas for this age group
A printable session planning form
These resources will help you streamline your therapy sessions and save precious time when it comes to selecting an intervention and planning your sessions.
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The updated course includes two bonus modules.
The first bonus module includes detailed explanations for how to target words in play for each intervention approach.
The second bonus module contains three case study examples that walk you step-by-step through case details, selecting an intervention approach, and planning activities for a therapy session.
Hear what other SLPs have to say!
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Joanne, Early Intervention SLP
I wish I had this course before I started working with the Early Intervention population! I found the course to be expertly well-paced and thorough. Suzanne walks you step-by-step through the evaluative and therapeutic process of diagnosing and treating various kinds of speech sound disorders including treatment approaches, target selection, therapy techniques, and activity pairing.
Laura and Suzanne’s planning and partnership shined in this course! I would highly recommend this course to graduate students, clinical fellows and seasoned SLPs alike! As an SLP with years of experience working with the EI population, I was positively amazed with how much I learned and I know you will be too!
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Julie, Pediatric SLP
If you work or plan on working with the Early Intervention population, this course is a must! It provides all of the information you need to identify, differentiate and assess a variety of speech sound disorders. This course takes you through the treatment approaches for these disorders – including target selections! Suzanne provides information that you can immediately begin implementing in your sessions.
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Alonna, Pediatric SLP & Apraxia Specialist
Suzanne did a fabulous job with this course. Working with the early intervention and preschool population can be challenging. Suzanne breaks down each intervention approach from assessment to treatment. You will know when to use each approach and which client it is most appropriate for. She gives you a step by step guide as to how to set up your sessions to keep your clients motivated and get those trials in. The course workbook is incredible. Loads of charts and handouts that will keep you organized and prepared for your sessions. This course is great for new therapists and seasoned therapists alike.
Course FAQ
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This course is for SLPs who work with children under 5.
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This course costs $125, which includes two hours of professional development, the digital course workbook, and two bonus modules.
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You can get professional development hours for this course!
You can earn 2 PDH (professional development hours) that count toward the 30 total you need for each ASHA cycle. You will receive a certificate of completion after the final video module. This course is not registered for CEUs and hours will not be submitted to ASHA on your behalf. You will need to maintain a copy of the certificate and keep your own record of the hours.
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Yes. Have your administrator email suzanne@playingspeech.com and I will take it from there.
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Item descriptionGroup pricing is not available at this time.
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Item descriptionNo. This course is self-paced and you maintain access for life.
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Yes. You will have immediate access to all of the video modules and course materials.
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Yes! You will have access to the course for life.
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Scroll up to see all the modules included!
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
SUZANNE
Pediatric SLP
Suzanne has over a decade of experience as a licensed speech-language pathologist. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, she received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Seton Hall University.
Suzanne specializes in speech sound disorders (articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech) as well as in language delays and disorders in the birth-preschool population. Suzanne is trained in PROMPT therapy as well as in the DTTC approach for childhood apraxia of speech. She is a life-long learner who is passionate about integrating the most up-to-date research into her practice.
Suzanne’s therapy style is child-centered and play-based. She believes that connection is the most important component of the therapy process. No progress is made without a connection first! She feels very strongly that therapy should be individualized and based on the child’s unique needs and interests.
