A Beginner's Guide to Teletherapy in Speech-Language Pathology: Strategies and Resources for going Virtual (on-demand registration)

Presenter: Jessica Hunnemeder MA, CCC-SLP

Relevant Financial Relationship: Jessica is the owner of Pangea Speech Therapy LLC, and Co-Owner of Speech Story Studios.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Jessica is a member of ASHA and the Hawaii Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Presenter Biography: Jessica received her Master’s (2013) and Undergraduate (2011) degrees from Kean University. Jessica has a diverse background in early intervention, school-based services, and sub-acute rehab. She is a firm believer in the power of high quality, evidence-based therapy for in-person and teletherapy service delivery methods for students and their families. Jessica is licensed and has worked in several states across the US including PA, CA, FL, AK, HI, and WY. Jessica prioritizes cultural sensitivity and strives to incorporate relevant approaches into her therapeutic practices. Jessica has presented on several topics including advocacy for the SLP, teletherapy strategies, college hearing screenings, and narratives of children with Auditory Processing Disorders. When not working, Jessica can be found exploring her current residential state of Hawaii with her husband as a travel content creator.

Learner Outcomes

• Learners will teletherapy platforms and tools, enhancing SLP's ability to deliver effective virtual therapy sessions
• Learners will identify best practices for engaging clients in a virtual environment, including strategies to maintain client motivation, track progress, and address common challenges unique to teletherapy
• Learners will identify strategies to develop and customize teletherapy session plans that are tailored to the individual needs of their clients, ensuring high-quality and personalized therapeutic interventions in an online setting

Agenda

• Introductions and Disclosures (5 minutes)
• Overview and Background of Teletherapy (15 minutes)
• Overview of technology needs, according to ASHA's teletherapy guidelines (15 minutes)
• Provision of Resources and guidelines to assist with transition from in-person to teletherapy (15 minutes)
• Questions, Comments, Participant strategies/ideas (10 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Assistants, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals

Topic Area: Telepractice

ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available. The Assessment must be completed within one week of the end of the session.