Elevate Your Pediatric Therapy Skills with Our FREE CEU bundle

Explore our free continuing education course designed for pediatric SLPs, OTs, and PTs looking to transition into the medical field. Gain confidence through expert-led training that bridges the gap between graduate school and real-world clinical practice.

This free CEU course offers a valuable introduction to managing complex pediatric cases—topics often overlooked in graduate programs. Featuring insights from specialists in speech, occupational, and physical therapy, it provides a glimpse into the comprehensive learning experience our platform offers.

Whether you’re a therapist, recent graduate, or student seeking to expand your expertise, this course prepares you for success in the pediatric medical field while earning CEUs.
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Overview

Level: Introductory 

CEUs: 0.35 ASHA CEU's

Duration- 3 hours 33 minutes

Topics Covered

  • AAC
  • Pediatric Visual Impairments
  • Torticollis
  • Sensory Integration
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Orthopedic Impairments

  • ECI and Caregiver Coaching
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
  • Oral Motor Development and Feeding
  • Feeding Infants in the NICU

Topics, Learning Outcomes, Disclosures

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify assessment tools and methods for AAC users.
  • Apply specialized strategies for AAC intervention.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of AAC resources.

Disclosures:

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Interdisciplinary Approach to Identifying and Treating Torticollis

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify at least 1 objective sign and symptom of torticollis.
  • Identify at least 1 healthcare professional that can aid in treating torticollis.
  • Identify at least 1 reliable sources to find information regarding torticollis.

Disclosures: 

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Equipping Occupational and Speech Therapists for Visual Impairments

Learning Outcomes

  • Define visual perception, visual spatial, and visual motor.
  • Identify how these impairments affect daily life for individuals.
  • Demonstrate knowledge on how SLPs, OTs and other professionals can work together to improve treatment plans and overall plan of care.

Disclosures: 

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Introduction to Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify defining characteristics of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
  • Use evidence-based treatment techniques when working with a child with CAS.
  • Develop a treatment plan for a child with CAS.

Disclosures: 

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Breastfeeding and Lactation Support: Improve Parent Training to Facilitate the Transition from NICU to Home 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify at least 1 cues to indicate infant is ready to attempt oral feeding.
  • Identify the key points to ensure infant alignment to the breast for feeding.
  • Describe the importance of paced bottle feeding, milk flow and slow flow nipples.
  • Verbalize the importance of education and support for NICU parents to be prepared for transition to home.

Disclosures: 

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Pediatric Sensory Integration Techniques for SLPs and OT Practitioners: Feeding and other Areas of Function

Learning Outcomes

  • Recap sensory integration and sensory processing theoretical foundations
  • Define sensory processing disorder (SPD) and implications for pediatric development
  • Establish differences between sensory processing disorders and other causes for dysfunction

Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Oral Motor Development + Feeding & Speech

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify what oral motor development is and how it relates to a pediatric SLP’s caseload.
  • Define disorders associated with oral-motor dysfunction, impaired oral-motor skills, and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
  • Identify the importance of case history and identify 1 screener a pediatric SLP may add to their assessment battery.
  • Identify the Explore Speech “START” approach to oral motor:
    • S: Scope
    • T: Training
    • A: Assessment & Advocacy
    • R: Referrals
    • T: Treatment & Team

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Owner of Explore Speech Co. / Owner of Explore Speech Instagram / Website

Teachers Pay Teachers Products @ Explore Speech

Nonfinancial- Social Media Director, Volunteer for the Oral Motor Institute.

Early Intervention The Essentials of ECI and Caregiver Coaching

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the significance of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) for children ages birth-three.
  • Identify the five key principles in providing early intervention services in natural settings.
  • Identify three types of services that are offered to children in the ECI program.
  • List the 5 steps of the ECI parent coaching model.

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments. owner of Jabber Talk Speech and Consulting, PLLC.

Nonfinancial — 2024 Convention Topic Chair- Language in Infants through Preschoolers: American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Receives no compensation as member of the topic chair committee.

An Overview of Feeding Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe typical infant feeding development
  • Identify at least 1 potential risk factors and medical components associated with infant feeding and swallowing difficulties.
  • Demonstrate how we employ a whole infant approach when conducting feeding assessments for infants in the NICU.

Financial Disclosure: 

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Owner of a pediatric feeding private practice and is employed by a Rehabilitation Hospital.

Nonfinancial: No relevant relationships to disclose.

Orthopedic Impairments and the collaborative role of OTs and SLPs

Learning Outcomes

  • Define Pediatric orthopedic Impairments.
  • Identify some common impairments.
  • Identify OT/SLP role in assessment, treatment planning and interventions.
  • Identify how OTs and SLPs can collaborate for improved plan of care.

Disclosures: 

Financial Disclosure: Presenter for The Pediatric Source and receives a fee for content creation and royalty payments.

Nonfinancial- none to disclose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the completion requirements?

To meet the completion requirements, participants must complete the module , achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on the assessments and provide feedback.

Do you offer group rates?

No! We do not offer group rates for single courses. 

Are special needs accommodations available for the course?

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all learners. If you need accommodations due to disabilities or special needs, please reach out to us at thepediatricsourcellc@gmail.com to discuss your specific requirements. Please be aware that while we will make every effort to accommodate your needs, we kindly request a minimum of 15 days notice to facilitate the process.

What is the return policy?

Due to the digital nature of this product, NO REFUNDS will be offered. Material (videos, handouts, workbook and all contents of the course) are protected by Copyright. You do not have the right to distribute or share the contents in any way.
In the event that a program is canceled by The Pediatric Source, LLC prior to participants receiving access to the course modules, participants are entitled to a full refund of the fees paid. The refund will be processed using the original method of payment.
 

Do I have life-time access?

Participants have lifetime access to the course content after purchase, unless otherwise stated, allowing flexibility in completing the program at their own pace. 

How is the course structured?

The course is conveniently accessed through our website, Thepediatricsource.com, offering a pre-recorded self-study asynchronous format. Upon registration, participants gain immediate access to the modules and can select their preferred module to begin their learning journey at their own pace and convenience.

  • 23 minutes: Pediatric Sensory Integration Techniques for SLPs and OT Practitioners: Feeding and other Areas of Function
  • 19 minutes: Early Intervention: The Essentials of ECI and Caregiver Coaching
  • 20 minutes: Introduction to Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • 25 minutes: Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • 22 minutes: Interdisciplinary Approach to Identifying and Treating Torticollis
  • 22 minutes: Exploring the Connection Between Oral Motor Development + Feeding & Speech
  • 25 minutes: Equipping Occupational and Speech Therapists for Visual Impairments
  • 22 minutes: Pediatric Orthopedic Impairments
  • 12 minutes: An Overview of Feeding Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Part 1
  • 18 minutes: Breastfeeding and Lactation Support: Improve Parent Training to Facilitate the Transition from NICU to Home