Supporting Gestalt Language Processors In the Public Schools

Mark Strait

Description: This webinar defines and describes gestalt language processing in regard to school-based treatment, special education team buy-in, and IEP development. The presentation describes the differences between analytic language processing and gestalt language processing, ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for encouraging language growth in GLPs, and its relationship with autism Credits: ASHA: This course includes 1 hour of instruction (0.1 ASHA CEUs). Presenter: … Read More

Treating Childhood Apraxia in the Schools – A One-Hour In-Depth Review (Milwaukee Public Schools)

Mark Strait

Description: This session reviews (1) differentiating CAS from Articulation and Phonological Disorders, (2) order of syllable shapes to introduce in therapy, and (3) order of phonemes to introduce. Case studies as they relate to CAS treatment are reviewed.  Credits: ASHA: This course includes one hour of instruction (0.1 ASHA CEUs) Presenter: Lonnie Harris, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a retired speech-language pathologist who … Read More

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Movement  (SFUSD, 2023)

Mark Strait

Description: School-based occupational therapy practitioners know the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) and movement for improved health and academic student occupational performance within the educational setting. This webinar will provide the learner with knowledge of the 5 SEL competencies, as well as discuss the relationship between SEL and movement. The learner will identify appropriate action plans to incorporate SEL … Read More

See How We Learn! Smart Strategies For Identifying Vision Challenges for Children In Schools (SFUSD, 2023)

Mark Strait

Description: Many times within the educational environment visual challenges go undetected in a child, especially a child with learning challenges.   This introductory level course was designed to provide the school based related service practitioner with evidence based information to understand the differences between visual acuity and functional vision, review of vision screening tools and evidence based principles of intervention … Read More

Incorporating Resiliency in Therapy (2024)

Mark Strait

Description: This session will address what it is to be resilient and why school-based professionals need to incorporate resiliency into treatment planning. We will discuss how to foster resilience when working with all students who have challenges in their life. These can include homelessness, an incarcerated parent, a history of trauma, and food insecurities, which impact school participation and performance. … Read More

A Practical Guide to Difficult Conversations (2024)

Mark Strait

Description: As professionals, we assess, analyze data, and make recommendations. We work with various stakeholders. But what happens when recommendations are life altering, unpopular, or there is disagreement on an appropriate course of action? This webinar will deconstruct the anatomy of difficult conversations and provide strategies for engaging in more productive and less stressful conversations. Credits: ASHA: This course is offered … Read More

RBT Supervisor Orientation

Mark Strait

Welcome to the SSG RBT Supervision Team. We’ve created an orientation video for you to help you get started. The orientation comes with a ton of useful resources and templates. We hope this information and materials will help you smoothly transition into being an RBT supervisor with SSG.

Clinical Supervision II: Creating a Path to Independence

Mark Strait

ASHA Course Number: ACEF0557Course Credits: 0.3 (3 hours) ASHA CEUs – Intermediate level, Professional area The clinical supervisory relationship is a partnership, based on trust and a spirit of collaboration. This presentation will cover stages of skill acquisition, current best practices, and trends in clinical supervision. The research, evidence and key elements of effective supervision based on the collaborative nature … Read More