"Examples of both abuse and neglect and the impact of each. Very user friendly course." C.P. (Nov. 2024)

"This information helped me gain a better understanding of the extensive effects abuse and neglect have on a child. It was beneficial to discuss what can be done by a child's therapist to lessen the effects of neglect." A.M. (Nov. 2024)

"How play is critical to children and plays a vital role in their language development. All of this makes sense and I really like how it is organized into this presentation and the studies are referenced." L.W. (Oct. 2024)

"Beneficial understanding of the brain anatomy affected by abuse and neglect. The presenter was very knowledgeable; had lots of factual information." E.J. (Oct. 2024)

"Updated research on the effects of neglect was beneficial as pertained to specific speech/language outcomes. I liked the depth of information presented." C.S. (Oct. 2024)

"I found the whole presentation beneficial to my daily practice as I work with many families who experience difficulties due to lower socioeconomic status. I liked that it was straight-forward and easy to follow." O.B. (Sep. 2024)

"Discussing how ACE's impact language development was beneficial." K.W. (Sep. 2024)

"The facts of how maltreatment affects the children and how we can help a child be resilient and how we can help the parents were beneficial to discuss. I liked the handouts that the presenter gave to us." L.M. (Aug. 2024)

"The case studies were very helpful with understanding the significance of how language development is impacted by maltreatment of children. I liked the description of ACES and how it relates to adverse childhood experiences. The resource material was helpful. The importance of SLP's working with children to understand how home life can impact language development." T.M. (Jun. 2024)

"The emphasis placed on play as it relates to early learning was helpful. I enjoyed the thorough manner in which the topic was discussed." B.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Understanding how this can impact our kids who did not have hearing aids from an early age. I felt like this course was very evidence-based." K.K. (Apr. 2024)

"Relating this topic to therapy was beneficial. I liked discussing the differentiation between abuse and neglect." S.D. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the pacing, and I found the course to be informative. I was particularly interested in learning more about ACES." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"The specifics of communicative and cognitive areas affected by maltreatment were helpful. I enjoyed the specific study results provided." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Thank you for consolidating so much current research on the topic of maltreatment effects on children. I have long seen its effects in the population that I've served, and now I have scientific studies to support my therapy findings. I currently work at a private outpatient pediatric clinic where I am a big proponent of parent involvement in their child's therapy and having the parents actively participate in the therapy sessions, carryover at home, etc. Now, I have lots of resources to cite to show the significance of parent involvement, early intervention, etc. Thank you! Wonderful presenter! I very much enjoyed listening to her speak." A.H. (Nov. 2023)

"All of this course was beneficial. I liked the studies and specific references." C.S. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the entire course. Discussing caregiver neglect was beneficial." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"I now have a better understanding of what neglect is and how it affects children. This course was not judgmental and only presented facts which makes it easier for me to view families in this way to support them." J.Y. (Sep. 2023)

"The difference between maltreatment, abuse, and neglect was very informational. I liked the pace that the presenter was speaking and that she did not read right off the slides, making me more engaged in the content and in writing my notes." N.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Discussion of brain changes in children who are in abusive situations was beneficial. Affirmation of the need for developing rapport." A.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Informative course. Easy to follow." J.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Very straightforward information. The topic on neurological differences in children who experience maltreatment was beneficial." L.G. (Apr. 2023)

"With the seemingly increased causes of neglect and abuse of our students, it's helpful to have more fundamental knowledge as to what to consider and to take into account while working with these students. Also, keeping in mind that these children are experiencing STRUCTURAL effects from the experienced maltreatment." M.B. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the organization and clarity of this course." S.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning the impact of neglect on language development was beneficial." P.F. (Feb. 2023)

"This course was very beneficial and in my opinion imperative for any SLP working with children. Laying out specifically how a child's home life and/or background can so significantly affect their brain development is something that all SLPs should know and be cognizant of." A.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The entire course was beneficial. I liked the speaker." G.B. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter was easy to understand and laid out the information in a way that made it easy to understand and retain." A.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the topic. This whole course was beneficial." W.F. (Feb. 2023)

"Understanding the effects on specific areas of language was beneficial. I liked the specific information on what is affected in language areas due to maltreatment and how I can plan my intervention." M.E. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how neglect and mistreatment impacts cognitive development was beneficial." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative with specific details on neurological, cognitive, linguistic, social emotional effects particularly of neglect. Interesting relationship between play, all of the above factors, and potential for criminal violence in young adults." J.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked learning the specific impacts trauma had on language skills." L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Well paced, informative, well researched. Learning ways to support neglected clients." E.B. (July 2022)

"I liked the comprehensiveness of the course in the one-hour time span. And learning areas of language development to observe to help a child who may have experienced maltreatment." H.W. (July 2022)

"Good pace and the information was presented clearly. It was beneficial learning how early intervention can help these students as well as the areas of language primarily affected." K.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the importance of play, early intervention, and positive supportive relationships." J.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion on the evidence behind forming positive relationships with our students. As an SLP, we genuinely care about our clients and want to make them feel safe and supported, but I have not given much thought as to the evidence that supports why our rapport with our clients is so important to the client’s development and even therapy goals." E.G.

"I was so pleased to gain such a volume of information about how to address the language/cognitive/social effects of neglect on young children. Although much of the content did not surprise me, it provided me with a more organized way to prioritize goals in my work with at-risk communication-impaired children and their parents in the clinical setting. I most appreciated the pace of presentation, published studies to back up treatment plans, and a positive spin on treatment. I was especially pleased to see that so much detail and practical recommendations could fit into a one-hour presentation. Well done!" P.H.

1. Define maltreatment.
2. Describe at least one effect of maltreatment on cognitive development.
3. Describe at least one effect of maltreatment on language development.
4. List two implications for SLPs who work with children who have been maltreated.

This program is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

• Current ASHA Member.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
• Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
• Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
• Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.