Speaking, Training & Professional Consulting
Our team has developed specialized experience across a wide range of pediatric therapy topics. We offer speaking engagements, trainings, and professional consulting for clinicians, schools, practices, and organizations looking to learn from our team.
From childhood apraxia of speech and feeding to AAC, sensory regulation, and clinical mentorship, we'll connect you with the Strive to Thrive clinician whose experience best fits what you're looking for.
Speaking & Training
Bring Our Expertise to Your Team
Looking for a speaker for an upcoming event or training for your team?
Our clinicians share their experience and knowledge with other pediatric professionals through speaking engagements and professional trainings.
We work with:
-
Speech, occupational, and physical therapists
-
Feeding and myofunctional therapists
-
School teams
-
Pediatric therapy practices
-
Healthcare providers
-
Professional organizations
Tell us a little about your audience and what you're looking for, and we'll help determine which member of our team is the best fit.
Topics & Areas of Expertise
Our team brings experience across a variety of pediatric specialties. Speaking and training topics can include:
-
Childhood apraxia of speech
-
Speech sound disorders
-
AAC
-
Speech and language development
-
Literacy
-
Pediatric feeding
-
Orofacial myofunctional therapy
-
Sensory regulation and interoception
-
Toilet training
-
Clinical mentorship
-
Multidisciplinary collaboration
We will tailor the content, learning objectives, and format to meet the goals of your team.
Previous Speaking & Trainings Have Included
Anne Hodits has provided education and training for Apraxia Kids, national conferences, universities, school districts, and private practices, sharing her clinical experience with other pediatric professionals. Her previous presentations and trainings have covered topics including:
-
Childhood apraxia of speech
-
Differential diagnosis
-
Motor-based treatment
-
DTTC
-
Speech sound disorders
-
Building clinical skills and confidence when treating children with complex speech needs
We also have a team of experienced clinicians who specialize in topics such as AAC, feeding, literacy, sensory, and more. Click here to learn more.
Immediately Implement What You Learn
Our speaking and training services give professionals an opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians, ask questions, hear another perspective, and come away with practical information they can use in their own work.
Depending on the topic, your team may gain:
-
A deeper understanding of a specific clinical area
-
Practical strategies they can use right away
-
New ideas for challenging cases
-
Another perspective on assessment or treatment
-
Time to ask questions and learn from an experienced clinician
The goal is for the information to be useful beyond the presentation itself.
Previous Speaking & Trainings Have Included
Anne Hodits has provided education and training for Apraxia Kids, national conferences, universities, school districts, and private practices, sharing her clinical experience with other pediatric professionals. Her previous presentations and trainings have covered topics including:
-
Childhood apraxia of speech
-
Differential diagnosis
-
Motor-based treatment
-
DTTC
-
Speech sound disorders
-
Building clinical skills and confidence when treating children with complex speech needs
We also have a team of experienced clinicians who specialize in topics such as AAC, feeding, literacy, sensory, and more. Click here to learn more.
Immediately Implement What You Learn
Our speaking and training services give professionals an opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians, ask questions, hear another perspective, and come away with practical information they can use in their own work.
Depending on the topic, your team may gain:
-
A deeper understanding of a specific clinical area
-
Practical strategies they can use right away
-
New ideas for challenging cases
-
Another perspective on assessment or treatment
-
Time to ask questions and learn from an experienced clinician
The goal is for the information to be useful beyond the presentation itself.
Expertise Across the Strive to Thrive Team
Meet Our Speakers
Anne Hodits, M.A., CCC-SLP/L
Founder & Owner, Speech Therapist and Childhood Apraxia of Speech Expert
Anne is a pediatric speech therapist with extensive experience specializing in childhood apraxia of speech and complex speech sound disorders. She is recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and is a graduate of the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute, commonly known as Boot Camp. Anne has presented for Apraxia Kids, national conferences, universities, school districts, and private practices. In addition to her clinical work, she provides mentorship and consultation to clinicians and pediatric therapy teams. READ MORE
Laura A. Rampey (Czopek), OTR/L, EdM
Occupational Therapist and Consultant
Laura is an occupational therapist with more than a decade of OT experience within a 20-year career dedicated to supporting individuals across ages and abilities. Her experience spans early intervention, outpatient clinics, schools, and leadership as Director of Therapy Services for a large nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She holds dual master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy and Special Education and has received multiple awards for clinical excellence. Laura specializes in sensory processing, complex care, and executive functioning and provides professional training, consultation, and mentorship through her consulting company, LAC Consulting. READ MORE
One-on-One Support for Pediatric Professionals
Professional Consulting
Sometimes you don't need a full training. You have a specific case, question, or area where you'd like another perspective. Professional consulting gives you dedicated time with an experienced member of the Strive to Thrive team to ask questions, problem-solve, and get practical guidance.
You might book a consultation if you're looking for:
-
Support with a challenging or complex case
-
Guidance in an area that's newer to you
-
Another perspective on treatment
-
Clinical mentorship
-
Help thinking through practical strategies
-
Support with a clinical program, department, or team
Our consulting team brings experience across pediatric speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, feeding, clinical mentorship, practice development, and more.