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Babble Boot Camp© (BBC) is an evidence-based and proactive intervention strategy designed to improve speech and language outcomes through targeting precursor and early speech and language skills. BBC is intended for infants at predictable risk for speech and/or language difficulties. A clinical trial of BBC in a group of infants at risk for severe speech and language difficulties due to a newborn diagnosis of classic galactosemia has shown substantial and sustained benefits.

BBC’s proactive approach is designed to build resilience against speech and language difficulties that are predictable at birth based on known risk factors. This approach uses a parent-coaching model focusing on increasing communication and participation in family routines via weekly 15-20-minute therapy sessions. The intervention activities cover ages birth through 24 months. Each child progresses through the skill levels at her/his own pace; there are no age-defined milestones that must be reached. BBC can be delivered through telepractice or in person.

This training offers a review of early communication skills, real-life examples of BBC implementation, and hands-on practice. Early intervention SLPs and early childhood specialists will be equipped to implement BBC in any therapy environment including a virtual one. On successful completion of this course, participants earn a certificate of competency and can begin implementing BBC in their professional practice. Parents and other interested individuals are welcome to enroll in this course for their own information.

Course is offered for ASHA CEUs. Course focus is ages birth through 24 months.

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