Pediatric Client Evaluation Series: Transitioning from OPT to Speech

Instructor Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP bio Course Description This course will teach how to conduct an “Initial Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Evaluation” and four month follow-up “Program Plan Update”, including interviews with the referring SLP and parent, with a six-year-old child with the diagnosis of inter-dental and lateral production of /s/, /z/, /∫/ (sh) and /t∫/ (ch) and “j”. Learning Outcomes As a result of this course, the participant will be able to: Therapists will be able to complete an “Initial Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Evaluation for Feeding and Speech.” Therapists will be able to apply the skills learned in this course to conduct a “ProgramPlan Update.” Therapists will be able to complete a program plan including: Sensory, Oral PhaseFeeding, OPT and Speech techniques. Therapists will be able to apply OPT activities in conjunction with traditional speech therapy to improve speech clarity. Timed Agenda 0-10 min: Read the description of the client in the ha