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Target Audience: Early Intervention Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, and other Early Interventionists



Course Description:

This is a 1.0 hour online self-paced course for Early Intervention Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, or other Early Intervention providers. It is an interview between 2 experienced EI practitioners on the role of the non-SLP therapist in communication skill development through a parent coaching lens with the 0-3 population.

Continuing Education Units: 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)

Educational Level: Introductory


Instructional Methods:

Pre-recorded interview.

Participants must pass an end of course quiz (80%) and complete an end of course survey in order to receive a certificate of completion.



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1.Participants will understand the foundational skills needed for communication and the developmental sequence of communication.


2. Participants will explore the role of the Early Intervention OT in supporting communication skills.


3.Participants will identify at least 3 strategies to trial when working with clients with delayed expressive/receptive language.


4.Participants will recognize the importance of total communication and identify factors that influence alternative communication implementation.

Example Curriculum

  Coaching Communication Skills for the non-SLP
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Your Instructors:


Melanie Batista, OTR/L


Melanie Batista is a pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 23 years of experience serving young children and families in a variety of settings. She’s passionate about coaching parents and professionals on the importance of self-care, connection, movement, and play for optimal brain development for both caregiver and child. Melanie is the founder of Growing Little Brains, LLC where she helps professionals and parents through online courses, blogs, and mentorship programs focused on Early Intervention.showcase an image.

Jill Emeson, MA, CCC-SLP




Jill has been a speech-language pathologist since 2006. She has spent the majority of her career in Early Intervention on a transdisciplinary team in Denver, CO.Jill is a mentor for new EI therapists and She is passionate about development and coaching families to build capacity for both parents and children.

Cancellation Policy:

Learner Cancellation: Learners may cancel at any time. We are happy to refund your money within 30 days of initial purchase if you feel the course is not the right fit for you. Completion a short survey to give us feedback on how to improve the course will be required before issuing your refund. Note: no CEU certificate will be issued in these cases.


Provider Cancellation: If the course is canceled by the provider, attendees can be rescheduled to a future class or a refund can be requested.


ADA Accommodations: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Melanie at [email protected]. Course format is pre-recorded interview and embedded video.



Certificates: Certificates are printable at the end of the course after the survey is completed and exam is passed (80%). If a learner needs a reprint, please contact Melanie at [email protected], or log into the Teachable platform and reprint certificate. Certificates are maintained for 7 years online.

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