This May, the Virtual Building Blocks Lunch and Learn Series will explore strategies to empower parents, the power of play, and how immune and nutrition issues affect therapeutic outcomes. This event is hosted by Westmoreland County Local Coordinating Council (LICC) and Trying Together.
PQAS, Act 48, and/or ASHA credit will be available. This event is best suited for Early Intervention parents and therapists, early learning professionals, service coordinators, and teachers.
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This Virtual Lunch and Learn Series will include three workshops, including:
Why Is This Child Stuck? The hidden ways immune and nutrition issues affect therapeutic outcomes.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Kelly Dorfman, Clinical Nutritionist, Author, and Public Speaker
Registration Deadline: May 4, 2021
Many children do not progress as expected in therapy despite herculean efforts by well-trained professionals and caretakers. Medical specialists sometimes uncover a cause but rarely are common immune reactions or dietary weaknesses suspected. Discover how the immune system communicates with and can disrupt neurological function and how nutrition gaps can impact clinical outcomes.
The Power of Play in a High-Tech World
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Registration Deadline: May 12, 2021
It is critical for pediatric therapists, early childhood educators, and parents to understand and appreciate the connection between brain development and play, especially in young children who present with developmental delays. This course will provide an evidence-based approach to working with young children and their families by promoting cognitive, language, sensorimotor and social-emotional development through child-directed, adult-guided play experiences.
Participants will gain more insight as to how play has changed over the years as a result of technology, along with a rationale as to the benefits of screen-free play for young children with developing brains and bodies. Guidelines for virtual therapy visits during COVID-19 will also be discussed.
Empowering Parents in a Positive Way through Virtual and In-Person Coaching
Thursday, May 27, 2021 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: June Fisher, President of Dynamic Training Solutions
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2021
Attend this interactive workshop to learn and share knowledge and skills that will improve your ability to work with a diverse population as you guide them to be the best caregivers they can be. During the workshop, we will review evidence-based best practice techniques – based on brain science and motivational interviewing techniques – that will increase your ability to develop positive relationships with consumers.
Register online or visit the Trying Together website for PQAS credit information. Each session will be hosted using the web-based video conferencing platform Zoom.