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Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, of teachmetotalk.com for this one hour audio/ video podcast. This course reviewed the eleven prelinguistic skills toddlers master before language emerges and reviewed in detail the fourth skill, DEVELOPS A LONGER ATTENTION SPAN. This course explained norms for attention in toddlers and the connection between adequate attention and the development of early communication skills. Strategies for teaching parents how to extend a toddler’s attention provided for review.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain why an adequate attention span is linked with early communication skill development.
2. Describe how movement can help toddlers with different sensory profiles develop a longer attention span.
3. Identify at least 3 strategies parents can use at home with toddlers and preschoolers to increase their ability to attend.
Participants must have watched the video and paid the $5 processing fee to obtain a certificate of completion and/or to have your participation submitted to the ASHA CE Registry. Once the $5 fee is paid, you will be redirected to complete additional information online required to award a Certificate of Completion which includes completion of the Verification Statement that you watched the video, Self Assessment of Learning Outcomes, a Program Evaluation, Request for Certificate, and an ASHA CEU participant form or your ASHA number for filing ASHA CEUs (if applicable). Once all required sections are completed and submitted, you will receive access to generate your certificate which will be emailed to you upon final review of your submission. No credit will be awarded without completion of this entire process. For SLPs... ASHA CEU information is submitted monthly and will appear on your ASHA CEU Registry shortly thereafter. Partial credit is not available. For Other Professionals: Upon completion and return of the forms and receipt of your $5 registration fee, a Certificate of Completion will be provided so that you may file for continuing education with your own organization or licensing agency.
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