Course
Supporting Executive Functioning Skills and Self-Advocacy in Speech Therapy
Presented by Sara Valli, M.A., CCC-SLP; Assistive Technology Specialist
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Course Description
This course will explore ways to engage students in development of self awareness related to personal executive functioning strengths and challenges in order to effect lasting therapeutic impact. Executive functioning strategies, creation of a strategy portfolio, a template for a self advocacy letter to teachers/employers, example goals and objectives, and a resource list will be […]
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Meet Your Presenter
Sara Valli is a seasoned speech-language pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist. In addition to having worked at The Collaborative for Educational Services for 15 years, she also held the position of a tenured assistive technology faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College. Currently, she works in New Hampshire as both an SLP and assistive technology specialist in the Fall Mountain Regional School District. Sara has a passion for working with middle and high school students to support language development, critical thinking, executive functioning, curriculum access, and assistive technology. She is passionate about supporting student-led learning and self advocacy to support transition.
Accreditation
- This program is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).
Course Details
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- List executive functioning skills needed for academic success.
- Explain the importance of self awareness and self advocacy for academic and career success.
- Demonstrate student self advocacy for academic and social needs.
- Describe effective language embedding, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills.
Time-ordered Agenda
- 0:00 - Overview of executive functioning skills needed for academic success
- 0:15 - Self assessment and strategy resource options
- 0:30 - Completion of portfolio and self-advocacy letter
- 0:45 - Overview of potential goals and objectives
- 0:55 - Questions and resource sharing
- 1:00 - End course + quiz
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter.
Target Audience
Speech-language pathologists who work with children or adults.
Live Course Information
This course will be presented on the Zoom platform. High-speed internet connection is required.
Recorded Course Information
The course will be available for CEUs until December 18, 2026.
Instructor Financial Disclosures
- Presenter is being paid by Therapy Insights to prepare and present this course.
Instructor Non-financial Disclosures
- None.
Certificates of Completion
Once the exam is completed and you have provided feedback about the course, you will receive an emailed certificate of completion with course title, course instructor name/title, learning objectives, your name, your license number (if desired), and a confirmation from the CE Task Force director confirming completion of course. If your state licensing board requires specific records of course participation (all licensing boards are different), please email us and we will provide the documentation.
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