Customizable speaking engagements for professionals, educators, caregivers, and families
Basal Therapies offers customizable speaking engagements and training sessions ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the audience and topic.
About Basal Therapies & Preschool
Basal Therapies & Preschool is a multidisciplinary pediatric practice providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health services, feeding support, inclusive preschool programming, and parent education. Since 2020, we have partnered with thousands of children, families, educators, and community organizations throughout Maryland.
Our trainings are led by experienced clinicians and educators who work directly with children and families every day. This hands-on experience allows us to deliver engaging, evidence-based presentations that are practical, relevant, and immediately applicable, equipping attendees with strategies they can confidently use in real-world settings.
Trainings
Presentations can be tailored for professionals, educators, caregivers, or families and are designed to provide practical, evidence-based strategies that participants can immediately apply in their everyday environments.
Emotional Regulation & Behavior Through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens
TOPICS:
- Meltdowns vs. behavior
- Co-regulation
- Emotional safety
- Sensory + emotional overlap
- Supporting anxious or overwhelmed kids
Sensory Processing & Everyday Strategies at Home
TOPICS:
- Recognizing sensory needs
- Bedtime/mealtime transitions
- Movement and regulation
- Practical home strategies
- “Sensory-friendly parenting”
Picky Eating, Feeding Challenges & Stress-Free Mealtimes
TOPICS:
- ARFID/picky eating
- Pressure-free feeding approaches
- Oral motor vs. sensory concerns
- Red flags
- Creating positive mealtime routines
AAC & Supporting Communication Beyond Speech
TOPICS:
- What AAC really is
- Myths about communication devices
- Modeling language
- Supporting communication at home
- Building confidence for families new to AAC
Supporting Social Skills Through Play & Connection
TOPICS:
- Myths about Play
- Peer interaction
- Flexible thinking
- Functional play
- Friendship building
- Social-emotional development
Potty Training Without Pressure
TOPICS:
- Signs of readiness
- Sensory and developmental considerations
- Resistance/refusal
- Neurodivergent children and toileting
- Reducing stress for families
Building Language at Home Through Everyday Routines
TOPICS:
- Language-rich routines
- Play-based communication
- Supporting gestalt language processors
- Reducing pressure while increasing connection
Managing Transitions, Anxiety & Big Feelings
TOPICS:
- School transitions
- New siblings/divorce/life changes
- Separation anxiety
- Routines and predictability
- Building resilience
“Is This Typical?” Understanding Child Development & Knowing When to Seek Support
TOPICS:
- Developmental milestones
- What’s “wait and see” vs. what deserves evaluation
- Early intervention
Communicating & Connecting with Your Teen
TOPICS:
- Building trust and open communication
- Navigating emotional highs and lows
- Setting boundaries while maintaining connection
- Supporting mental health and self-esteem
- Reducing power struggles and improving family communication
Custom Training Topics
Please note that the topics listed are not all-encompassing. Our team is happy to develop and provide training on additional topics, specific areas of interest, or unique questions to best meet the needs of your organization, staff, or families.
Bring a Basal Therapies Training to Your Group
Sessions run 30 minutes to 2 hours and can be tailored to your organization, staff, or families.
Serving schools, community organizations, and families throughout Maryland.
