Recording of Dr. Laurie Summer: Keys to Inclusive Therapy: A Webinar for Speech-Language Therapists Webinar

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Presenter: Dr. Laurie Summer

Description:

Attention SLPs! In alignment with ASHA’s updated requirements for at least 2 hours of professional development in areas such as culturally responsive practice, inclusion, and diversity, we are excited to offer a valuable upcoming webinar designed to support your growth in these critical areas.

This session will guide speech-language pathologists in examining their mindsets around disability. Our presenter will explore the contrast between a deficit-based mindset and one that views difference as a source of strength, equity, and learning. Through reflection and critical discussion of common assumptions, attendees will be encouraged to reimagine their roles—whether working in schools or private practice.

To ensure practical relevance, the webinar will connect these concepts to everyday professional activities, including assessment, therapy, family engagement, and collaboration with teachers and team members.

Key topics will include:

Strategies for making evaluations more inclusive and equitable
Rethinking assessment tools and practices
Centering student and family voices in both assessment and therapy
Co-constructing therapy goals with students
Integrating joy, emotion, and embodied learning into sessions

By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to build more inclusive, identity-affirming practices and develop a contextualized understanding of their students’ experiences, identities, strengths, needs, and communities.

Don't miss this important opportunity to deepen your practice and meet your professional development goals in a meaningful way!

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Laurie Summer is a speech language therapist with thirty years experience in the field. She has worked in hospital outpatient centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, private practice, and pre-K-12 schools. Additionally, Dr Summer has taught adjunct classes in communication disorders, and has supervised undergraduate and graduate students. In the last twenty years, Dr. Summer has served learners in pre-K -12 schools with communicative needs and disabilities, including autism, language learning disorders, ADHD, articulation disorders, fluency, and selective mutism. Dr. Summer's commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice led her to obtain her Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Teacher Development, and her dissertation supported speech language therapists, classroom teachers, and other educators in developing more inclusive mindsets and practices. Dr. Summer lives in Northern New Jersey with her husband, Don, their two adult sons, two awesome cats, and the best mini-poodle ever. In addition to her academic writing and career endeavors, Dr. Summer is an avid reader, a forever-beginner-but-lover of yoga, and a published poet.

IMPORTANT:

This is a per person fee for those who intend to watch this recording that will be available for one month. After purchasing, you will receive an email with the subject line "your downloads are ready." This contains the important information you need to complete your final registration step.

CREDITS: This training offers 2 cont. ed. hours for all, and Certificate Maintenance Hours (CMHs) for Speech Language Pathologists. ASHA accepts CMHs towards the 30 hours needed for re-certification.

PURCHASE ORDERS are accepted at check out on the order summary page or they may be faxed to 781-812-2441, emailed to info@readingwithtlc.com, or mailed to Reading with TLC, 775 Pleasant Street, Suite 6, Weymouth, MA 02189.

ATTENDEES: If you are paying for and registering someone else or registering a group of people, please enter the attendee names and emails in the PO section on the order summary page.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No Cancellations.