About the Instructor – Mary Asper

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Mary B. Asper has extensively worked with students, educators and families from all walks of life as a school-based SLP. For many years, Mary's focus has been on developing and implementing effective techniques and strategies to help students with language learning disabilities succeed in school. She is involved in all areas of treatment, including diagnosis. Working with students in grades PreK-12, Mary has developed strategies to address linguistic, cognitive and social concerns based on best-practice recommendations and the latest neuro-scientific research findings.

Mary coordinates a team of related professionals who serve students with severe language learning disabilities and communication disorders. She is a former board member for her state's Speech-Language Association and is the author of SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Social Communication Skills, the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar. Above all, Mary is passionate about sharing the latest, research-based, highly practical interventions that fellow school-based SLPs can immediately use with their own students.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Great ideas and very practical! I loved Mary's energy and her examples, which made the content relatable. I also loved the suggested lesson plans that will be a great teaching help!
Karen Mulholland, SLP

"I enjoyed today. Thanks for the wonderful handbook and materials."
Ann Williams, Speech Therapist

"Mary was great about answering questions from the audience. Thanks!"
Julie DuMoulin, SLP

"The examples from previous students Mary has worked with were very beneficial to my learning."
Christy Moenter, SLP

"Fantastic resources! Thank you!"
Amy Andrews, Speech Pathologist

"Lively presentation. I liked the format, which allowed for some informative discussions."
Brenda Wilton-Harris, SLPA

"Great, practical ideas with an emphasis on fun, inclusion and student success!"
Rochelle Thomas-Crowder