The gap between what we learn in grad school to what we’re faced with in our day-to-day is huge when it comes to motor speech disorders.
I’ve dedicated tons of time to researching, learning, and exploring the best ways to treat pediatric MSDs during my career — but it didn’t happen overnight! That’s why this community and these courses are so important.
So whatcha waiting for? Dive into the content we’ve created specifically to break down these crucial concepts into bite-sized pieces — including clinical examples you can use right away!
The more we can support each other in this field, the better we’re able to treat our clients and make a difference in their lives.
Join our movement to make MSD education more approachable and accessible among SLPs!
IT'S ALL IN THE MEMBERSHIP!
MissionÂ
Our mission is to provide an online community for all things related to muscle and motor-based disorders. A place where SLPs can come to learn and connect through our courses, mentoring, resource library, and consulting services.Â
Purpose
Our purpose is to work towards closing the gap between research and clinical practice by connecting clinicians with leading researchers. By putting research based methods into clinical practice in a collaborative manner, therapists feel confident in treating motor speech disorders in children and are able to provide the highest, most efficient level of care.
I’m a licensed SLP with a multidisciplinary practice in New Jersey! I’ve spent the last 15 years of my career assessing and treating muscle and motor-based disorders in babies, children, and young adults so they can achieve optimal oral function for breathing, speaking, and oral eating.
I’ve worked in schools, early intervention, and universities before settling into private practice. I’m a certified PROMPT Instructor and board certified orofacial myologist. Â
I’ve been a PROMPT instructor since 2012 and currently teach courses to SLPs all over the U.S. On top of my clinical practice and lecturing, I also conduct research projects with other like-minded professionals so we, as a field, can level up our knowledge about muscle and motor-based speech disorders. We’ve even presented our projects at several national conventions and online conferences!
Which brings me to you, friend…
At this point in my career, I feel called to support SLPs with the mentorship and training I WISH I’d had starting out.
That’s why I’ve built The Next Level Motor Membership — an online community for like-minded SLPs who need a place to ask questions, elevate their skills, and get support at every level.
Join us on the inside to get access to a private Facebook group, premium podcast trainings, an ever-growing library of resources, courses and Monthly Asynchronous Q&AÂ sessions!
There’s nothing else like this out there, and I’d love to see you in our membership community!
Are you in??
Dr. Aravind Namasivayam, PhD, S-LP (C)., Reg. CASLPO, is an internationally recognized expert in speech motor control and speech disorders in children, with a clinical degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and a specialization in Neuroscience at the Doctoral/Post-Doctoral level. He has led several governmental and industry-funded randomized clinical trials, resulting in policy changes at the governmental level and the development of evidence-based care pathways for children. Dr Namasivayam has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including but not limited to the National Award for Excellence in Applied Research from Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Toronto.Â
Empowerment
When we’re confident in our treatment of MSD it empowers us, our staff members, and our clients to achieve better results, faster!
Education
SLPs who learn from each other and openly share information ultimately drive the field as a whole toward a brighter future.
Engagement
The best way for SLPs to move forward as a field is by engaging with others AND with clients to create a well-rounded community.
