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Piedmont Speech & Hearing Consortium

 

The MVP Playbook

A Pediatric Therapist’s Guide to Flexible & Effective Sessions

Presented by Julie Barry, MA CCC-SLP

Join us on May 2nd, 2025 for a unique interdisciplinary opportunity! SLPs, OTs, PTs alike, will join together as we hear from Julie Barry, MA, CCC-SLP as she presents "The MVP Playbook: A Pediatric Therapist's Guide to Flexible & Effective Sessions" in a .6 CEU event! Julie is known for her ability to incorporate movement into her sessions to keep children fully engaged while ensuring therapy remains effective.

Register / Pay online below BEFORE April 28th @ 6pm

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M.T. Anderson Support Center

WHERE: 100 Blassingame Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
WHEN: Friday, May 2nd, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
CEU Credits: 6 Hours

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. A boxed lunch from Chicken Salad Chick will be provided. There will also be some prepackaged snacks and bottled water to snack on during Breaks. Once you have registered for this course, you will be sent a link to choose your lunch option. An hour break will be provided for lunch. Please feel free to eat where you feel most comfortable.
Event Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 | Registration & Welcome
  • Sign-in & materials distribution
  • Overview of course objectives
    9:00 – 9:30 | Introduction: The Development of the MVP Framework
    • Why the MVP framework was created
    • Challenges play-based therapists face
    9:30 – 10:15 | The Importance of Motivation & Movement in Therapy
    • How engagement impacts learning outcomes
    • Strategies to increase motivation and participation
    • Movement-based learning in speech therapy
    10:15 – 10:30 | Break
    Snack & Stretch the legs
    10:30 – 11:15 | Motor Development in Early Childhood & Early Intervention
    • The role of motor development in early learning
    • Speech-language connections to gross and fine motor skills
    • Incorporating movement-based therapy in early intervention
    11:15 – 12:00 | Breaking Down the MVP Formula: Motivator, Vessel, Placement
    • Motivator: Identifying what drives a child’s engagement
    • Vessel: Using materials as a tool for therapy goals
    • Placement: Structuring activities to maximize participation
    12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch Break
    Chicken Salad Chic lunch provided per your selected lunch option
    1:00 – 1:45 | Selecting & Utilizing Therapy Materials Effectively
    • Considerations for purchasing toys/materials
    • Choosing resources that benefit multiple disciplines (SLP, OT, PT)
    • Organizing materials for efficiency
    1:45 – 2:30 | “Doing More with Less” – Maximizing Resources & Budget
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    2:30 – 2:45 | Break
    2:45 – 3:30 | Group Therapy & Telehealth Considerations tab
    • Engaging multiple children with diverse needs in school-based settings
    • Structuring group activities using the MVP framework
    • Adapting play-based therapy for telehealth
    3:30 – 4:00 | Q&A & Closing Remarks

    PSHC Spring CEU Event

    90USD

    Due by April 28th @ 6pm



    After you have registered, you will be presented a link to sign up for your lunch options.


    Registration after April 28th will NOT include a boxed lunch, so if you register after the 28th, please plan to bring your own lunch.

    Course Description

    This is an interdisciplinary event inviting all Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, and School Psychology professionals. The workshop will be equal to 6 professional development hours.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
    1. Summarize the role of motivation and movement in play-based speech therapy and their impact on learning outcomes.
    2. Explain the components of the MVP framework (Motivator, Vessel, Placement) and how they apply to therapy sessions for children of various ages, diagnoses, and goals.
    3. Create a repertoire of engaging therapy activities that reduce planning time while maintaining flexibility in session delivery.
    4. List key considerations when selecting and utilizing therapy materials to maximize efficiency across different settings, including collaboration with OT and PT.

    About Our Speaker

    Julie Barry

    Julie Barry

    MA, CCC-SLP

    Julie Barry is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with over 13 years experience. She currently practices in New Jersey with special interests in early intervention, motor speech disorders and preschool speech-language disorders. Julie is known for her ability to incorporate movement into her sessions to keep children fully engaged while ensuring therapy remains effective.

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