ASHA Learning Pass

Trauma-informed care is a newer topic within the field of speech-language pathology. This session identifies how to recognize trauma in the school setting and identify when a student is dysregulated, and explores language to address trauma that helps reduce possible harm and retraumatization.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Discuss how to recognize and respond to trauma in your school
• Explain how to identify when students are dysregulated and how you can assist
• Implement language changes to help reduce possible harm, trauma, and retraumatization

Presenter Information

Rachel Archambault, MA, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) is a Speech-Language Pathology Program Specialist in Broward County, Florida, specializing in trauma-informed care. From 2016-2021, she was an SLP at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which experienced an internationally known traumatic event. After that event, she found trauma-informed care to better understand the needs of herself, her students, and her coworkers. Rachel has presented annually at the Florida Speech Language Hearing Association (FLASHA) since 2019 and is regularly invited to present at universities for their undergraduate and graduate-level Communication Disorders students. Rachel has been a guest on a multitude of SLP podcasts, including ASHA Voices, and officially joined the Speech Science Podcast as a permanent co-host in February 2022. Ms. Archambault has worked in a variety of SLP settings, including private practice, acute care, schools, home health, and skilled nursing.

Financial Disclosures:

• Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation
• Employed by Broward County Public Schools

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• Member of ASHA and FLASHA
• Licensed in the state of Florida

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete and submit the learning assessment by November 5, 2029

Program History and CE Information

Online conference dates: July 26–August 7, 2023
End date: November 5, 2029