Better Together: OT and SLP Co-Treatment in Action
SLP Summit July 2025 – Session Recap
When collaboration is done right, magic happens. That was the overwhelming takeaway from our first session of the July 2025 SLP Summit: Better Together: OT and SLP Co-Treatment in Action—a dynamic conversation led by Jenna Kirk, MA, CCC-SLP and Katie Boehm, OTD, OTR/L.
Whether you’re a veteran school-based provider or just dipping your toes into the world of co-treatment, this session delivered practical, evidence-based guidance for making collaboration truly impactful—especially in preschool settings where interdisciplinary teamwork can make or break a child’s progress.
🎥 Watch a clip from the session below
Replays are available until [insert date]—register now to access the full course and earn ASHA CEUs.
👥 Why Co-Treatment Matters
Jenna and Katie break down the "why" behind co-treatment—not as a buzzword, but as a meaningful practice that supports more holistic care. They explore how collaborative sessions can:
- Improve generalization of skills across environments
- Streamline overlapping goals between disciplines
- Boost engagement through shared play-based strategies
- Support caregiver carryover with unified messaging
💡 Real-World Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow
This isn’t theory-heavy PD. It’s packed with actionable ideas:
- Planning Together: Tips for efficient goal alignment and scheduling
- Data Collection on the Fly: How to share responsibilities while still capturing what you need for documentation
- Addressing Challenges: What to do when your team isn’t quite on the same page
- IEP Insights: Making collaborative goals measurable and meaningful
One memorable moment? Jenna and Katie discuss how they used a single play-based routine to target OT and SLP goals simultaneously—resulting in more consistent data, deeper engagement, and a happier team.
🧠 CEUs with Real Impact
This session satisfies ASHA’s PD requirements and is perfect for:
- School-based SLPs and OTs
- Preschool teams
- Admins looking to foster better collaboration
- Anyone tired of “siloed” therapy
🎧 Check out the full course!
You can register for the SLP Summit through August 8, 2025! Registration is free with an optional ASHA add-on for $29.99 for all six courses. Courses must be viewed by Aug. 15, 2025 and you must opt in for ASHA credit after each course by August 31, 2025.
🔖 This course was originally presented live at the July 2025 SLP Summit. Captions available on replays.
⏳ Registration Closed? Keep Learning!
Registration for this session ended on August 8, 2025. But if you’re interested in co-treatment, we’ve got another great resource for you.
👉 Check out: Co-teaching and Collaboration for the School-Based SLP
This introductory course is perfect for anyone curious about incorporating co-teaching into their practice. Whether you’re new to co-teaching or already using it, you’ll leave with practical examples and routines you can try right away. The course includes:
- Benefits of co-teaching for SLPs, teachers, and students
- Specific strategies for preschool, general ed, special ed, and upper grades
- Ready-to-use ideas that fit real-world schedules and caseloads
✨ It’s a flexible, foundational course you can access anytime—no summit required.
Let’s keep building therapy spaces that are integrated, engaging, and better—together.