Stephanie is an SLP, mother, and the author of My First Learn-to-Talk board book series (Sourcebooks). Stephanie’s mission is to empower caregivers with science-backed knowledge to best support their child’s communication, feeding, & overall development. Stephanie is an internationally recognized infant/toddler speech & feeding expert who has worked with children and families for over 20 years. As @learntotalkwithme on Instagram and TikTok, Stephanie shares valuable developmental information for caregivers and professionals who are helping babies & toddlers learn to talk and eat. Stephanie is a practicing clinician in IL and teaches pediatric feeding and communication development courses.
Kimochis
In every classroom, every home with every kid, we help manage hard-to-have feelings and challenging behaviors, resulting in happier, better-adjusted people everywhere.
Keyguard Assistive Technology
Do you have AAC and/or keyboard users who have mishits and could use help to guide their touches? We are an industry leader in custom keyguards for any AAC application or device. Keyguard AT produces more designs, attachment methods, materials, technologies, customization, innovation, faster turnaround, and better customer service than any other keyguard manufacturer. Our keyguard blog is a complete resource for information about keyguards: https://www.keyguardat.com/blog/. See more variety in keyguards than you ever imagined!
JMS NORTH AMERICA
JMS, a global leader in medical devices, introduces two innovative solutions to support healthcare professionals and improve the quality of life for patients with swallowing disorders. Peco Panda is a self-training device that helps increase tongue pressure—essential for safe swallowing. Its friendly design makes it ideal for children but also effective for elderly care. It promotes safe tongue exercises that strengthen muscles and support dysphagia rehabilitation. The Tongue Pressure Measurement Device allows accurate evaluation of tongue strength, providing key data for clinical management of dysphagia across various therapeutic settings. | JMS is a global manufacturer and supplier of Medical Devices used for Infusion and Transfusion, Dialysis, Cardiovascular Therapies and General Medical Supplies.
Jennifer Dahms, LLC
I provide professional development courses to clinics and associations on pediatric feeding and swallowing topics as well as providing case consultations to clinics around the country. I have presented at state-wide conferences, regional conferences, and national and international trainings. I have several online, on-demand webinars with Northern Speech Services.
IOPI Medical LLC
IOPI Medical manufactures the Iowa Oral Performance Instruments (IOPI), products that objectively measure tongue and lip strength and can be used for biofeedback for oral motor exercises. Speech-language pathologists and otolaryngologists typically use it with patients with various diseases, such as stroke, head and neck cancer, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Bell’s palsy, and ALS. Objective measurements from the IOPI allow the therapist or physician to justify the need for therapy, set exercise parameters using the principles of exercise science, document the results, and evaluate program effectiveness.
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
GiGi’s Playhouse is the only international network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, serving 30,000+ individuals at 60+ locations across the U.S. and Mexico, plus a Virtual Playhouse supporting families in 100+ countries. We provide free, research-based programs in speech, literacy, math, fitness, and career readiness that empower individuals with Down syndrome to achieve their fullest potential. As a 95% volunteer-run organization, we thrive through collaboration with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, universities, students, and community partners. Whether you’re exploring, connecting, or contributing your expertise, GiGi’s offers opportunities to learn, engage, and join a growing movement for global acceptance.
FONEMZ: Speak & Read
FONEMZ: Speak & Read is an evidence-based program dedicated to improving focus in the instruction of phonemic awareness, speech sound production, spelling, and reading learning. Multimodal activities that utilize color and distinctive shapes that represent each of the 40 primary sounds in English make up the fun, interactive, multi-sensory activities that solidify learning. This is the essence of FONEMZ: Students from 9 months to 90+ years can progress from the recognition and production of individual sounds to syllable words and ultimately be able to transition to the spelling and reading of words using the FONZABET.