Speaking Engagements

Sydney Bassard has presented nationally and internationally for conferences and organizations including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Turkish SLT Association, and Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders. She has extensive training and knowledge in working with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing and literacy intervention. Sydney has presented on topics related to hearing loss, literacy, family-centered care, social media ethics,  and cultural considerations for professionals and parents. She was acknowledged as an ASHA Innovator in 2023 and an ASHA Distinguished Early Career Professional in 2020. 

 

Sydney Bassard is frequently noted as a highly engaging presenter as she makes her presentations interactive with takeaways to use in therapy the next day. 

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Topics Sydney frequently presents are:

• Assessment and Treatment of Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Diagnostics and Report Writing in Today's World

• Incorporating Literacy Curriculum in Speech and Language Sessions from K - 12

• Integrating Early Literacy Skills in Speech Therapy

• Social Media Ethics for Professionals

• Valuing Clinical Decision Making Over Likes 

• Tools to Navigate Tough Conversations with Confidence

• Using Daily Routines to Build Language Skills

• Health Literacy

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If there is a topic you do not see listed, contact us to discuss more. Sydney presents on a wide variety of topics related to these areas. A full CV is available upon request.​​