Join TMC this spring as we present a series of parenting workshops! Held at SHED Children's Campus, these workshops are meant to be informative and educational. Babysitting will be provided as needed.

Topic: Speech, Language, and School Success

Date: March 30 10:30-11:30am

Presenter: Debra Goldman, M.S., CCC/SLP, from Speech Matters, LL

Join Debra Goldman, M.S., CCC/SLP, from Speech Matters, LLC, in Andover to discuss:

• Signs a child might need speech/language (age milestones and red flags)
• School-based Speech: How to request an evaluation, What is an IEP, What is offered by schools, etc.
• Literacy and Speech/Language Connection: How speech and language intervention early is helpful for academic success
• Classroom Environment: (e.g. class size, academic demands, peer models, etc.)

About the Presenter
Debra and Lisa are speech-language pathologists with over 25 years of combined experience as specialists in childhood speech and language development and related disorders. They provide a variety of services to the children and families in the Andovers areas, including consultations, screenings, evaluations, and therapy. They feel strongly about working as part of a child’s team, including parents, teachers, and/or related professionals.