Understanding the connection between play and language development is essential for early intervention (EI) SLPs. In this course, Janine Benner, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASDCS, reviews the stages of play development and effective, culturally responsive methods for assessing play skills.
Janine discusses the importance of strength-based, criterion-referenced checklists and standardized tools for evaluating play, along with the role of parent-child observation in assessment. You'll learn how to prepare for evaluations, including setting up the environment, frontloading parents and caregivers, and identifying cultural differences and norms for social skills, communication, and play.
The course also covers strength-based report writing, developing neurodiversity-affirming and culturally appropriate goals, and providing meaningful recommendations for parents. Real-world case examples and resources, including lists of assessment tools, forms, and report examples, help you apply these strategies in early intervention practice.
Janine discusses the importance of strength-based, criterion-referenced checklists and standardized tools for evaluating play, along with the role of parent-child observation in assessment. You'll learn how to prepare for evaluations, including setting up the environment, frontloading parents and caregivers, and identifying cultural differences and norms for social skills, communication, and play.
The course also covers strength-based report writing, developing neurodiversity-affirming and culturally appropriate goals, and providing meaningful recommendations for parents. Real-world case examples and resources, including lists of assessment tools, forms, and report examples, help you apply these strategies in early intervention practice.
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