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Understanding and Supporting Speech & Language Delays in the Early Childhood Classroom
Admission
- Free
Location
3455 McKelvey Rd
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Summary
In this training, teachers will develop an understanding of what speech and language delays are. Teachers will learn the importance of monitoring milestones and early intervention. Teachers will develop an understanding of early intervention services. Teachers will learn strategies for how to best support children with potential speech/language delays in the classroom. Teachers will also learn how to talk to and support parents through a potential speech delay.
Description
Presenter: Adrienne Humphries
Location: St. Louis County Library Bridgeton Trails Branch Bridgeton, MO 63044
Objectives:
Increase understanding of speech delays and how to track milestones to monitor potential delays.
Increase understanding of strategies to encourage communication skills.
Increase ability to communicate concerns and provide support for families of children with potential or identified speech delays.
Content Areas
1a: Understand the developmental period of early childhood from birth through age 8 across physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and linguistic domains, including bilingual/multilingual development. (1.5 Hours)
2b: Collaborate as partners with families in young children's development and learning through respectful, reciprocal relationships and engagement. (0.5 Hours)
CDA Content Areas
Relationships with Families (0.5 Hours)
Growth and Development (1.5 Hours)