Session 3: Strengths-Based Intervention & Carryover

This session equips participants with strategies for implementing strengths-based, child-led intervention that fosters engagement, functional communication, and lasting results. Practical examples will show how to create therapy plans that reflect the child’s goals and integrate into daily life.

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In this 30-minute session, participants will learn how to design and deliver speech therapy intervention that builds on each child’s strengths, interests, and personal goals. We will discuss how to create therapy activities that are motivating, functional, and rooted in real-life contexts, as well as strategies for embedding skills into classroom routines and home life. Emphasis will be placed on collaboration with families, educators, and the child to ensure therapy remains relevant and meaningful. Participants will explore how to measure progress beyond standardized scores, capturing growth in self-advocacy, engagement, and confidence.

Presenters

Erin Elizabeth Milewski
MS CCC-SLP
Erin Milewski has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for the last 9 years. She earned both her Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marywood University. She also earned my Trauma-Informed Practice Certificate from Elizabethtown College in May 2023. She currently works as an SLP in a public school in Pennsylvania, and as a subcontractor for Lingua Speech, Swallow, and Voice Services.

Learning Objectives

Design intervention activities that leverage the child’s strengths, interests, and personal goals.
Implement strategies for embedding therapy skills into meaningful daily routines and classroom activities.
Measure progress using functional outcomes such as engagement, self-advocacy, and confidence in addition to standardized scores.

Agenda

5 minutes	Intervention Framework
10 minutes	Practical Strategies
5 minutes	Family & Team Collaboration
5 minutes	Measuring Success Beyond Scores
5 minutes	Closing Inspiration

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	Erin Elizabeth Milewski is receiving compensation for presenting this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	At times, Erin Elizabeth Milewski has written articles for. the ASHA Leader Blog. These articles may be mentioned and linked within this presentation. You can also find Erin at @secret_slp_society on Instagram.
Content Disclosures:	In this series of courses the following content are mentioned: Stuttering Toolbox (SLP Stephen), SLP Toolkit, Meaningful Speech NLA Course, and DASEL by Speech Dude.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, , Professional Area