past Workshops

Speech and Language Milestones and Strategies to Promote Development

Thu Mar 9, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

54 S. 2nd St., Brooklyn, NY, US 11249

Join us for an evening spent learning about language milestones, ways to help promote your child's language development, as well as resources you can access when you suspect your child's language is not developing as it should.

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Big City Moms - Gift of Gab (Booth 38)May 10, 2016 (Tuesday)
Start Time: 5:30PM to 9:30PM We are extremely forturnate, out of all the wonderful companies present at the #BigCityMoms Event, to be mentioned in Big City Moms instagram during the event.

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"Using iPad To Learn And Communicate"May 23, 2016 (Wednesday)
10:00AM35-55 223rd StreetBayside, NY 11361718-428-5370

http://www.iccd.com

Exclusive Hands-On Speech & Social Development Workshop Series!

Moms & Babies (6-14 months)

11 AM -12 PM Wednesdays Baby Babblers (6-14 months)

2/24/2016 Week 1: Functional Activities for Expressive Language. Imitation and turn-taking with sounds and motor actions (clapping, arms up), teaching gestures (waving, shaking head “no”), how to use sounds to request, how to encourage babbling/jargon/first words, going over “first sounds” (m, b, p) and tactile cues you can use on the face.

3/2 Week 2: Functional Activities for Receptive Language. How to get your baby to respond to their name, encouraging recognition of common words/people (shoe, ball, mama), following simple commands (“give me”) and basic concepts (“no”, “hot").

3/9 Week 3: Functional Activities for Social Skills/Play. How to teach functional play (banging a drum), playing social games such as “peek a boo” and “hide and seek”.

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Toddlers (15-24 months)

11 AM -12 PM Fridays Tiny Talkers (15-24 Months)

2/26/2016 Week 1: Functional Activities for Expressive Language. How to encourage sounds effects (animal sounds) and common first words ("milk", "juice", "me", "bye", "hi"," no"), promote 2-word phrases ("mama juice", "daddy up"), teach intonation for basic questions, going over normal articulation errors (final consonant deletion)

3/4 Week 2: Functional Activities for Receptive Language. How to follow 1-2 step basic and more complex commands (“Give me the ball” to “Take the book and give it to mommy”), learning body parts, identifying common objects in the environment, answering basic questions such as “What’s that?”, teaching basic quantity concepts “one” (“give me one block”)

3/11 Week 3: Functional Activities for Social Skills/Play. How to teach self-directed play (feeding mommy with a spoon), encourage relational play (puts passenger in car and pushes it, uses spoon to feed baby doll), pretend play performing action sequences (kisses the doll and then puts doll to bed), parallel play, importance of problem-solving toys (stacking blocks, shape sorter, nesting cups,), problem solving when an object is missing (let’s mix the food, but no spoon is provided), encouraging a sense of humor, favorite turn-taking activities (rolling the ball back and forth).

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Sunday March 6, 2016

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join Gift of Gab with Cricket Azima, Founder of The Creative Kitchen at the Kids Food Festival.

"The Creative Kitchen presents the Kids Food Festival, a weekend full of flavorful fun at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park NYC on March 5th and 6th, 2016. The Kids Food Festival is a celebration to educate families about making balanced food choices to help create wholesome lifelong eating habits for both kids and parents. The weekend-‐long event offers a host of family-‐friendly activities including cooking classes, food demonstrations, live entertainment, the Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt for kids, food sampling, giveaways, and more! The event is free and open to the public for General Admission.

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ASHA CONVENTION- Booth 348November 12 - 14, 2015

Colorado Convention Center700 14th StreetDenver, Colorado80202
Gift of Gab Resources is a proud sponsor of ASHA 2015!

And don't miss out on our event collaboration with ASHA - Happy Hour Tweet Up! (information below) We'll be live through Periscope and keep an eye out for our tweets! We will be giving out light appetizers, limited number of free beer glasses, and limited number of free drink tickets - we can't wait to see you there!
Gift of Gab & ASHA Collaboration - Happy Hour Tweet UpFriday , November 13th from 5:30-6:30 p.m

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"Using iPad To Learn And Communicate"May 20, 2015 (Wednesday)
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Apple Store SoHo
103 Prince StreetNew York, NY 10012(212) 226-3126

Join us for an inspiring discussion and demonstration with experts and parents who use Apple technology to communicate with children with autism. The panel will include The Gift of Gab clinical speech-language pathologists Alpin Rezvani and Debbie Shiwbalak; Elena Laios from SpecialNeedsWare; Kim Mack Rosenberg, president of National Autism Association NY Metro Chapter; Ken Siri, author and board member of NAA NY Metro Chapter; and parent Kathy Bell.

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12th Annual Young Child Expo & ConferenceFriday, April 24, 2015
2:00pm - 3:00pmWyndham New Yorker Hotel481 8th Avenue (34th Street)New York, NY 10001www.youngchildexpo.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"Latest Educational Apps, E-books, and Interactive Books to Add to Your Therapeutic Toolbox" Learn all the latest apps and interactive books that help promote speech and language, as well as other educational skills. These apps can be used with your tablet and iPad to facilitate communication, increase vocabulary, learn math and language concepts, improve reading skills, and see the latest apps for augmentative communication for your students and clients.

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Raising AstoriaThursday, February 26, 2015

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

26-11 23rd AvenueAstoria, NY 10005718-440-9444www.raisingastoria.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"My First Words with Gift of Gab: Birth-5 years Speech & Language Milestones, Red Flags, and Techniques" The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference between language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and language milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.
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Rutgers Church - New YorkMonday, January 12, 2015

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Rutgers Community Programs236 W. 73rd Street (btwn Broadway & West End Ave.)New York, NY 10023212-877-8227 RSVP jmoore@rutgerschurch.org212-877-8227, x212

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"My First Words: Birth-5 years Speech & Language Milestones, Red Flags, and Techniques"
The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference between language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and language milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.

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NY Kids Club - Williamsburg
December 11, 2014

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

2 Northside PiersBrooklyn, NY 11249(718) 782-2622williamsburg@nykidsclub.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Citibabes Soho
Thursday, November 13, 2014

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Citibabes Soho52 Mercer Street, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10013212-334-5440www.citibabes.com
Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

The Art Farm in The City
Thursday, November 6, 2014

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Art Farm in The City419 East 91st StreetNew York, NY 10128212-410-3260theartfarms.org
Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

NY Kids Club - Long Island City

October 15, 2014

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Queens Long Island City Child Enrichment Center4545 Center BlvdQueens, New York 11109 (347) 813-4999longislandcity@nykidsclub.com
Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

Raising AstoriaWednesday, August 13, 2014

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

26-11 23rd AvenueAstoria, NY 10005718-440-9444www.raisingastoria.com
Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

Making Melodies NYC - Kindermusik Saturday, July 26, 2014

10:15AM-11:15AM (newborns-18 months)11:30AM-12:30PM (18 months-3years+)Held at Sprout San Francisco1375 3rd Aveune @ 78th StreetNew York, NY 07010

Register: info@makingmelodiesnyc.comRSVP with child name & date of birthFree for currently enrolled Kindermusik families$5 per non-enrolled family

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"Normal Speech & Language Development: How to identify if your child/student has a speech delay, and where do we go from here? (Birth-5 years)"
The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference between language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and language milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.

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11th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference

Thursday, April 24, 2014

11:45am - 12:45pm

The New Yorker Hotel481 8th Avenue (Btwn 34th & 35th Street)New York, NY 10011www.youngchildexpo.com Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"Sensory Feeding and Behavior Management: The 4T Method

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11th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

9:30am - 10:30am

The New Yorker Hotel481 8th Avenue (Btwn 34th & 35th Street)New York, NY 10011www.youngchildexpo.com Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"Normal Speech & Language Development: How to identify if your child/student has a speech delay, and where do we go from here? (Birth-5 years)" Description: The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference between language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and language milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.

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NY Kids Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

6:30pm - 7:30pm

182 Henry StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201718-228-0800www.nykidsclub.comregister: bheights@nykidsclub.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP, and Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP.

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National Autism AssociationTuesday, April 1, 20146:30pm - 8:30pmRebecca School40 East 30th Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10016www.rebeccaschool.org

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP"

Picky Eating and Speech Issues"Description: Many children diagnosed with feeding difficulties or speech delay actually have trouble with both to some degree. This is why we have included two professionals who have a lot of knowledge about both feeding and speech issues. Unfortunately Speech, language, and feeding issues can affect every aspect of a child's life. So the purpose of this workshop is to show the connection between feeding issues and speech and language development and how these skills can be treated concurrently. Other topics will include the type of eaters - hypersensitive and hyposensitive - as well as the 4 Ts Method. The 4 Ts include: taste, temperature, tint, and texture. Debbie and Alpin will discuss ways to incorporate language into mealtime as well as treating picky eating. Families and caregivers will be provided with handouts and tips on successful mealtime approaches.

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Live Learn Play Gym

Monday, March 10, 2014

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Live Learn Play Gym850 7th Avenue Suite 505New York, NY 10019212-831-6626Register: livelearnplaynyc@gmail.com

Speakers: Ruth L. Tomalski M.S., OTR/L, Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP"

Fine Motor Development & Speech Language" Description: The objective of this workshop is to help parents gain an understanding of your child’s fine motor development and what to do should your child exhibit a delay? As well as helping parents learn the difference between normal language development vs. speech delays and impairments. Through this workshop parents will: Learn to follow your child’s fine motor, visual motor, and sensory motor milestones; Learn how to adapt an activity (small crayons, easel, etc.) to promote fine motor skills; Receive handouts with age appropriate games and recipes for play dough, goop, and many more fun filled ideas; Learn to promote your child's language development through everyday activities and play; Adjust the way you speak to help your child develop advanced language skills; Learn what options are available to you through the city when seeking therapy and Learn speech and language milestones to follow your child’s language development.

Flyer: Fine Motor & Speech Language Development Workshop.pdf

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New York Kids Club Battery Park

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Manhattan Battery Park Child Enrichment Center393 South End Avenue (at Liberty Street)New York, NY 10280212-991-3000batterypark@nykidsclub.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP, and Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP.

"Normal Speech & Language Development: How to identify if your child/student has a speech delay, and where do we go from here? (Birth-5 years)" Description: The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and lagnuage milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.

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Klub4Kidz

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

6:30pm - 7:30pm

159 North 4th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11211877-543-9558718-599-5900register: info@klub4kidz.com Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP, and Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP.

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The Craft Studio

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

5:30pm - 6:30pm

The Craft Studio1657 3rd AvenueNew York, NY 10128212-831-6626www.craftstudionyc.com Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP, Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP & Ruth L. Tomalski M.S., OTR/L

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NY - Kids Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

6:30pm - 7:30pm

219 East 67th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenue)New York, NY 10065212 991-6700www.nykidsclub.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

"Normal Speech & Language Development: How to identify if your child/student has a speech delay, and where do we go from here? (Birth-5 years)" Description: The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and lagnuage milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.

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Preschool of America

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

5:00pm to 6:00pm

1190 Park AvenueNew York NY 10128(212) 410-1100www.preschoolofamerica.us

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

Description: The objective of this workshop is to help parents learn the difference language development, speech delays & impairments. Parents will: decide if your child requires speech therapy; learn current speech treatment methods; understand challenges you may face by delaying treatment; learn what city funded and health insurance options are available to parents; learn about speech and language milestones and how to identify red flags; learn what you can do at home to help to promote language development using everyday activities, routines, and play; and learn to adjust the way you talk to help children children develop more advanced language skills. Parents will be given plenty of time to ask specific questions about their children and will also be given developmental checklists.

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NY Kids Club

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 6:30pm to 7:30pm

601/644 Amsterdam Ave (between W 89th/91st St) New York, NY 10024 (212) 721-4400www.nykidsclub.com

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Preparation for Early Intervention IPRO Audit

Monday, September 23, 2013 Start Time: 6:30pm

Hosted at Chelsea Auction Gallery

28 West 27th Street Suite 704 (between Broadway & 6th Avenue) New York, NY 10001

(855) Speak - Help

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

Our objective for this workshop (Sept 23,2013) is to help therapists prepare for an Early Intervention audit through IPRO. We have personally gone through an audit and made it through, and so can you! Learning that you have been chosen for a random audit can be a scary and confusing moment, and preparing for the audit can be overwhelming. We will help you figure out where and how to get started.

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Preparation for Early Intervention IPRO Audit

Monday, September 9, 2013 Start Time: 6:30pm

Hosted at Chelsea Auction Gallery

28 West 27th Street Suite 704 (between Broadway & 6th Avenue) New York, NY 10001

(855) Speak - Help

Speakers: Alpin Rezvani, M.A., CCC-SLP & Debbie Shiwbalak, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Workshop: Speech Language How to identify if your child has a speech delay and where do we go from here? (Birth - 5 years)

June 25, 2013 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Frolic! 34 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Normal Speech & Language Development Workshop

April 2, 2013 Start Time: 7:00 PM

2 Northside Piers, Brooklyn New York

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American Autism Association PECS

March 19, 2013 6:00PM - 8:00PM

192 Lexington Avenue, New York NY 10016 Suite 245