5033V - A Music-Based Online Intervention to Support Early Communication Development: Evidence From a Team-Based Approach

In this presentation, a multidisciplinary team including an SLP, Music Therapist and Edtech developer will describe the creation of Sing and Speak 4 Kids (SS4Kids), an innovative music-based program to support speech and language development in young children with various impairments. In describing the research and clinical background of SS4Kids, the team will explain the lessons learned including the dynamics, challenges and successes over 15 years to develop a successful evidence-based online program for integrated professional and in-home facilitation. The in-program progress tracking, quantitative data graphics, focus group and user feedback, as well as video examples of program usage will be presented. Clinical implementation and implications will be discussed.