Speaking Engagements
Sydney Bassard has presented nationally and internationally at 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 in 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. In 2026, Sydney was recognized for her extensive knowledge in the area of literacy by serving as one of the topic chairs for the Literacy Assessment and Intervention topic for the ASHA Convention.
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.
Topics Sydney frequently presents are:
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Assessment and Treatment of Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Diagnostics and Report Writing in Today's World
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Incorporating Literacy Curriculum in Speech and Language Sessions from K - 12
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Integrating Early Literacy Skills in Speech Therapy
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Social Media Ethics for Professionals
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Valuing Clinical Decision Making Over Likes
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Tools to Navigate Tough Conversations with Confidence
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Using Daily Routines to Build Language Skills
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Health Literacy
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.
"It was an excellent session! The information was well organized with practical strategies and great resources. I think it would be a great training session for SLPs new to school districts as well as a refresher course."
"Sydney did a great job in giving us functional strategies to support our students from K-12 in a way that is easy to generalize across all environments!"
"Love how you talked about being thoughtful about words we pick for students to spell- knowing if we are focusing on a rule and using the MLC chart- to do an analysis- WOW!! I absolutely love the hamburger analogy for writing. I will absolutely be using it with a student I think it will really resonate with them!"
Upcoming Engagements
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July - October 2026 - Building Readers for Life Conference
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Exploring the Power of Language: A Journey Through Reading Comprehension
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September 24, 2026 - SpeechPathology.com Webinar
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Elevating Our School-Based Assessments in Today's World
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September 24, 2026 - Medical University of South Carolina Guest Lecture
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Valuing Clinical Decision Making Over Clicks and Likes
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October 6, 2026 - Ohio State University Guest Lecture
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Valuing Clinical Decision Making Over Clicks and Likes
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October 8, 2026 - Joint State Presentation - Virtual
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The Role of Language in Dyslexia Assessment: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy
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October 28, 2026 - University of Central Missouri Guest Lecture
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Social Media Ethics for Students
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November 5, 2026 6:00 - 7:00 pm EST - Parallel Learning and Sprout Labs Presentation with Eileen Catizone - Virtual
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Strategies for Professionals to Help Promote Reading in the Home Environment
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November 20, 2026 6:00 - 7:00 pm - American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Moving from Flashcards to Embedded Emergent Literacy in Speech and Language Intervention with Dr. Danika Pfeiffer
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February 24 - 26, 2027 - The Center for Literacy & Learning: Plain Talk About Literacy & Learning, New Orleans, LA
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Session Details Coming Soon
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February 25 - 26, 2027 - South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention
