Course Description & Learning Objectives

Telepractice is an effective service delivery method for individuals with communication disorders. This presentation provided an overview of telepractice and specific resources were provided. Materials, behavioral strategies, accommodations, and team consultation approaches were addressed. Ideas to support client transfer of skills to a generalized setting were discussed.  This course was offered for .15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify three strategies to support student behavior when providing telepractice services.

  2. Learn about resources for speech and language activities that can be provided through telepractice.

  3. Identify online tools and features that can be used to improve student attendance and team communication through telepractice.

  4. Identify at least 3 methods to support transfer of skill into the general education setting.

Course Presenter

Michelle Boisvert, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ADHD-RSP

Michelle Boisvert, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ADHD-RSP is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Western Massachusetts who specializes in telepractice and the use of technology to support workload management. She is a published author and has presented at national and international conferences on clinical, technical, reliability and validity issues regarding telepractice for school-based services. She provides information related to telepractice at WorldTide.com and consultation and tools for workload management, clinical report development and carryover of clinical strategies to teams at www.easyReportPRO.com.

Speaker Disclosures

Financial disclosures: Michelle receives compensation for consultation and services provided through www.easyReportPRO.com and www.WorldTide.com.  

Non-financial disclosures: Michelle is a member of ASHA's SIG 18 and a reviewer for several publications on the topic of telepractice for school based services.


Time Ordered Agenda

5 mins: Introduction and Background  

5 mins: Brief Overview of Telepractice 

10 mins: General Strategies to Support Services 

5 mins: Organizing Intervention Sessions 

10 mins: Therapy Materials

10 mins: Behavioral Supports 

5 mins: Collaboration Approaches 

10 mins: Generalization Ideas

10 mins: Tips and Lessons Learned

20 mins: Discussion and Questions


Course Accommodations

Do you need special accommodations to access this course? Email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.com