Explore the interplay between Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy in supporting executive functioning and discourse level language skills in paediatric populations through this multidisciplinary presentation; presented by Ashley Hannan (Occupational Therapist, Discipline Lead and Clinical Lead) and Libby Hall (Speech Pathologist and Clinical Lead).
On-demand clinical learning, informed by EBP4 and through the lens of a multidisciplinary approach.
Join Libby Hall (Speech Pathologist) and Ashley Hannan (Occupational Therapist) for a holistic, multidisciplinary professional development presentation exploring the relationship between executive functioning skills and language skills; and how Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy can work together to support clients in paediatric practice.
This 3-part series combines current evidence and clinical expertise to guide clinicians through what executive functioning skills are and the individual cognitive and language skills that come into executive functioning, while explaining how both disciplines contribute to supporting these skills for paediatric clients - providing practical guidance for using both interventions and strategies to support clients with collaborative, Multidisciplinary practice.
What's Included:
PDF download of the slides
3x pre-recorded presentation videos (part 1 section 1 - 30 mins / part 1 section 2 - 31 mins / part 2 - 38 mins)
Certificate of completion
Upon successful completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Describe executive functioning and its role in supporting language, communication, and participation in paediatric populations
Identify the key components of executive functioning (e.g., inhibition, working memory, cognitive flexibility, planning and organisation) and the discourse-level language skills that feed into each component
Understand the relationship between executive functioning and language development, including how language supports thinking, planning, and self-regulation
Understand the distinct and complementary roles of speech pathologists and occupational therapists in supporting executive functioning within a multidisciplinary framework
Apply practical, evidence-based strategies and intervention approaches to support executive functioning through language and everyday contexts
Confidently collaborate across disciplines and refer to the appropriate professional to support holistic client outcomes through multidisciplinary practice
This presentation is designed for speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and students in these disciplines who are working with paediatric populations.
This is a foundational to intermediate-level learning experience, suitable for clinicians looking to strengthen their understanding of executive functioning and its relationship with discourse-level language. The session focuses on building core knowledge, clinical reasoning, and practical application, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and real-world intervention strategies.
This is a pre-recorded presentation, available on-demand. Participants will have 6 months' access to the recording following registration. By registering for this event, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Occupational Therapist and OT Discipline Lead at Cooee Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy. Ashley brings expertise in sensory processing, regulation, play development, and functional participation. She works closely with families and their clinical team to support holistic, integrated intervention approaches that enhance engagement, play, and meaningful outcomes for clients and their families.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Clinical Lead at Cooee Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy. Libby is a spirited Speech Pathologist who brings over 10 years of clinical experience and deep clinical knowledge to her work with children and families. She is especially committed to supporting and celebrating neurodivergent individuals, with a strong focus on connection, communication, and emotional understanding. With advanced training across communication, social thinking, feeding, and interoception, Libby loves helping families better understand their child’s needs and build practical, meaningful strategies for everyday life.
In this online multidisciplinary presentation, presenters Ashley Hannan (Occupational Therapist) and Libby Hall (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist) take participants through an introduction to executive functioning - including what executive functioning is and the specific skills within executive functioning.
Part 1 (section 1) introduces executive functioning skills. It explores the individual skills (both the cognitive and language skills) that come into executive functioning, and what these skills are important for.
In this online multidisciplinary presentation, presenters Ashley Hannan (Occupational Therapist) and Libby Hall (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist) take participants through supporting executive functioning skills.
Part 1 (section 2) provides a deeper exploration of what's involved in executive functioning, what executive functioning is important for, and the interrelated nature of executive functioning and communication. The roles of Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy in supporting executive functioning are also discussed; including how these two scopes work together for multidisciplinary care.
In this online multidisciplinary presentation, presenters Ashley Hannan (Occupational Therapist) and Libby Hall (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist) take participants through supporting executive functioning skills.
Part 2 provides a deeper exploration of strategies versus interventions, the interventions and strategies from both the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy scopes, and how Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists work together in a Multidisciplinary team.
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This professional development was created for speech pathologists and occupational therapists working in paediatric settings who are looking to enhance their clinical knowledge of executive functioning and its relationship with language, communication, and participation. It supports clinicians to better understand how children develop the skills needed to plan, organise, regulate, and communicate effectively across everyday environments.
The content is also highly relevant for university students and other professionals working with children, to support executive functioning, discourse-level language, and participation in social, learning, and daily living contexts.
The combined online presentation is just over 1 hour and 40 minutes. However, this is a self-paced course broken up into 3 parts, so you don't have to complete it all at once!
After purchase, you'll have immediate access through your Podia account. You have 6 months from purchase date to complete the presentation.
You will have immediate access to the online presentation and slides - simply login to your Podia account to get started.
Yes! You will be issued a certificate with your name and the name of the presentation after watching the presentation and completing the feedback questions.
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