Strong Together: Blending Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Teaching to Support the Whole Child in Early Childhood Classrooms (Grades K-2)

What if therapy and instruction weren’t separate—but seamlessly aligned? In this powerful interdisciplinary session, an occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, preschool special educator, and parent share how to embed motor, language, regulation, and academic supports directly into everyday classroom routines. Through practical examples and real-life insight, participants will learn how to design environments and lessons that integrate therapeutic strategies into literacy, math, centers, and transitions. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and a whole-child framework that strengthens collaboration, maximizes instructional time, and improves outcomes for all learners.