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Early Intervention In Telepractice #e260


Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn how to implement early intervention in the telepractice setting.

"I liked that we were given many resources and ideas to use in our own sessions, and seeing an example of successful teletherapy."

– K.G., prior course participant

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This course outlines how to implement early intervention in the telepractice setting. It will cover issues related to the research supporting telepractice for early intervention, identifying appropriate models of intervention for early intervention telepractice, and discuss potential solutions for implementing early intervention online.

This course is suited to therapists who have some experience with telepractice, or who have taken the beginner telepractice courses through Northern Speech Services (See course, #e198). It includes videos of early intervention and many implementation suggestions that therapists can immediately apply in their practice.

Offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs – 1 contact hour. The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this course for 1 hour of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention.

Course Overview – Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 1:06:16:

  1. Telepractice Review
  2. Pediatric Considerations
    • Setup
    • Accessibility
    • Facilitators
    • Behavior
    • Buy-In
  3. Collaboration
  4. Research in EI Telepractice
    • Therapy vs. Screen Time
    • Parent Training
    • Standardized Score Comparison
5. Parent Coaching
6. Video of EI Telepractice
7. Video Discussion
8. Resources
  • Assessment
  • Treatment
  • Online Materials
  • Pediatric Resources Video
  • Additional Resources
"This course offered a lot of good ideas for keeping a child engaged during virtual sessions."

– J.W., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Information on benefit from telematics for parents in the video." L.L. (Oct. 2024)

"The video example and website ideas were helpful. I liked the course pace." K.B. (Aug. 2024)

"I liked the sample video." K.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Online resources to use in EI telepractice were beneficial." H.M. (Jun. 2024)

"The video was helpful and I liked the resources provided." M.K. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing telepractice in general, which I've been considering was beneficial. I liked that the course explained telepractice in general and specific terms." J.K. (Mar. 2024)

"All of the content was useful. I enjoyed the live session." J.C. (Mar. 2024)

"Research for the efficacy of telepractice. I liked that the course was quick." M.D. (Feb. 2024)

"The EI telepractice session and resources for actual sessions were beneficial." D.Z. (Feb. 2024)

"The research examples of the effectiveness of telepractice with EI population were beneficial. I loved the examples of materials for therapy sessions, as well as the tips on how to go about joint planning with the families throughout sessions / in between sessions." J.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed the video where I was able to observe the treatment session." K.S. (Dec. 2023)

"The examples for treatment and assessment were helpful." K.P. (Dec. 2023)

"I found the activities and apps most beneficial. I liked the video with the demonstration of a session." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed walking through ways to use online resources. The resources and tools available for teletherapy were helpful." A.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Practical course. The setup of the teletherapy session was beneficial." M.P. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the video modeling. The POWR method and pre-planning/joint planning ideas were beneficial." S.C. (Nov. 2023)

"Very relevant course. I liked the video of real sessions and suggestions for therapy ideas." R.R. (Oct. 2023)

"The video session of an SLP conducting teletherapy with a client was most helpful. I liked the websites, games, and resources." J.K. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the online resources and confirmed the efficacy of online early intervention." R.R. (Jul. 2023)

"How to parent coach. I loved seeing the video of the SLP in action." C.R. (Jul. 2023)

"All the ideas for use in early intervention for children birth-5 were beneficial. Even though the course was designed for E.I., I liked that many of the ideas can be applied to toddlers & preschoolers." J.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked all topics. Video example of a telepractice session was beneficial." A.G. (Jul. 2023)

"I loved the videos shared plus the useful resources and showing how to use them. All useful and applicable for ease of use in my sessions." T.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Teletherapy in early intervention was beneficial. I liked that everything was provided." D.J. (May 2023)

"I liked the resources found in this course." K.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked that we were given many resources and ideas to use in our own sessions, and seeing an example of successful teletherapy." K.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The video of a telehealth session was incredibly helpful for understanding how to put the concepts into practice. I liked the pace, the content, and the video example." M.T. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of it. The therapy session was beneficial." R.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I like how she gave specific references to use in therapy and the study by Douglas, Nordquist, Kammes, and Gerd hypothesizing that online delivery would increase participation and treatment outcomes." J.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning elements of parent coaching was beneficial. I liked the video example of a session that included parent coaching." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the video examples of an actual teletherapy session." F.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The resources were very helpful. I loved that I was able to see how the speech therapist demonstrated a teletherapy session. The practicals were very helpful." M.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Good videos and resources." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The parent coaching segment was very beneficial to me. And all the online resources that the presenter recommended." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Tips on collaborating with interpreters and information on cultural differences. All of it was helpful!" C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that the presenter provided the audience with many different websites to use in telepractice." T.O. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how speaker emphasized the importance of the environment for early intervention in teletherapy. The sample video was also informative and helpful." L.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was very informative. I liked viewing the sample telepractice session." M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I loved watching the telepractice video, and the discussion regarding websites and apps to use in therapy sessions." A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Loved seeing the actual footage of a therapy session. I will use the resources shown and recommended at the end!" S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the video demonstration." E.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the example of the teletherapy session." H.W. (July 2022)

"The flow and format of the course was excellent." D.M. (June 2022)

"The use of the telepractice therapy video was very helpful. The list of apps and online games was also very helpful." C.R. (Apr. 2022)

"Presenter was well spoken. Outline of course was in good sequence and relevant context. Resources were helpful; prep with parents is crucial." C.C. (Mar. 2022)

"How to incorporate parents into the session was helpful. I liked the resources to use, and the video of an actual telesession." D.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that it was direct to the point and teaches the clinician ways on how to apply skills and generate ideas in EI setting. Liked viewing the sample of a speech therapy session and analyzing what the clinician did and the strategies and activities used for the session." K.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked learning how to use telepractice effectively with younger clients. Watching the video session and how coaching was incorporated into the activities." T.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of the POWR method. The course was very easy to follow, and I like that we were able to watch a teletherapy session in action." L.V. (Feb. 2022)

"Incorporating the parent coaching into the therapy process was helpful. Course was relatable to what I am currently doing." R.K. (Feb. 2022)

"Technical guidelines and suggestions for specific equipment to have on hand was beneficial." G.T. (Feb. 2022)

"This course offered a lot of good ideas for keeping a child engaged during virtual sessions." J.W. (Jan. 2022)

"The list of resources for online material to use in therapy sessions was beneficial." M.A. (Jan. 2022)

"The numerous resources that were shared will be a big help if we ever have to return to virtual therapy. The video of the tele-therapy session was great to see and gave wonderful models for working with the child and parent." C.S. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. List potential challenges to providing telepractice in early intervention along with strategies to overcome these obstacles.
  2. Identify appropriate models of intervention suited to working with very young children via telepractice.
  3. Identify and discuss evidence from the research supporting the use of telepractice for the birth to three population.

Presenter & Disclosures

Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP

Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Linguabilities, a private practice based out of Florida that provides telepractice, job coaching, and staffing contracts for online speech therapy, as well as Telepractice Connect, a membership site dedicated to all things telepractice. Marissa received her Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, double majoring in Psychology and Speech and Hearing Sciences. She then completed a Master's degree in Speech Pathology, earning licensure in seven states and her ASHA CCCs. Marissa has extensive experience working in the schools, in evaluations, and in teletherapy settings. When not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her husband Gabriel and dogs, Petri and Bunsen.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Marissa Rocheleau is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Financial — Marissa Rocheleau is the owner of Linguabilities and Telepractice Connect; ownership interests.

Nonfinancial — Marissa Rocheleau has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

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

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

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 CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Course Completion Timeframe:

You have unlimited time to complete our online courses. You may log off and log on as often as you’d like to in order to complete all sections of a course.

However, completion dates are based on Eastern Standard Time. Therefore, if you need your CEUs by a certain date, be sure to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on that date. For example, if you need CEUs before January 1st, you will need to complete the course test before 11:59pm EST on December 31st.

Content Access:

Access to course materials and content does not expire, even after completing the post test. You may continue to review course material by logging into your NSS account, clicking the My Online Courses tab, and then viewing your desired course.

Certificate of Completion:

On successful completion of the post test (80%), a certificate will be immediately available for download and/or printing. This certificate will include your name, date of completion (based on Eastern Time Zone, USA/Canada), and number of contact hours (CEUs / CEEs). Please note that CEUs are awarded on the date of successful test completion, not the date of course enrollment. Please ensure that you successfully complete the post test prior to any licensure renewal dates.

ASHA CE Registry Submission:

During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders are currently not accepted for online orders, if you wish to submit a purchase order please do so at info@northernspeech.com or fax to 888-696-9655.

What is an Online Course?

Our Online Courses consist of video, audio, and/or text content and are offered for ASHA CEUs. Unlike a webinar, which requires participants to be logged on and at a computer at specific times, our Online Courses are available to you at any time, from any device, via your NorthernSpeech.com online account. You may work at your own pace and start and stop your course as you wish. Your course will conclude with a short post test. On successful completion of the post test (>80%), a printable certificate of completion is presented to you.

Receiving CEUs:

Northern Speech is an ASHA CE Provider and our online courses are registered with ASHA and offered for ASHA CEUs. Please note that successful completion of the online post test is required prior to the awarding of CEUs. Please contact your state licensing board for acceptance policies related to CEUs earned online. Please note that courses offered for university students are not applicable for CEUs.

Registering for an online course:

You may browse all online courses by clicking the Continuing Education tab above, then Online Courses. Once you find a course, click Enroll Now, and you will be asked to either log into your existing Northern Speech account or create a new online account. Once you’ve entered your account information and provided your credit card payment, your course will be immediately available to you.

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You will be able to access your online course by logging into your Northern Speech account and then clicking the My Online Courses tab on your profile screen. Click the course you would like to start or to resume. From there, proceed through the course sections until you are ready to complete the post test. You do not have to complete your course all at once. You may log on and off as you wish.

Testing requirements:

Each online course concludes with a post test consisting of multiple choice or true & false questions. Scores of 80% or greater are required for successful course completion and awarding of CEUs. You may revisit course materials and retest as needed to achieve a passing score.

Number of CEUs offered:

We offer courses from 1 to 21 contact hours. Each course will note the number of CEUs offered. Please note that 0.1 CEU = 1 contact hour = 1 CEE.

State licensing boards and online CEUs:

NSS is an ASHA CE Provider and most state licensing boards DO accept ASHA CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some boards do, however, place a limit to the number of CEUs that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any CEU limits related to home-study courses prior to enrolling in an online course.

Course formats:

Our course formats include: text, audio, video, and PowerPoint with author narration. Each course will note the format on the course description page. Most courses include closed captioning.

Course handouts:

Most of our online courses provide a link to download the accompanying handout as a PDF file. 

Group discounts:

Groups of 3 or more are eligible for a 20% discount on each registration on most of our online courses. To receive this discount, registrations need to be processed together via the "Group Rates" tab on the Online Course of your choice.

Computer requirements:

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Course Cancellation Policy:

A purchased online course can be exchanged, refunded, or transferred to another individual if contact is made with NSS (via phone or email) within 30 days of purchase and the course materials have not been viewed or downloaded. 

Special Needs:

Please click here for any special needs requests, and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

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