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Stories Fuel Our World: Evidence-Based Considerations for Literacy-Based Practices

3 PDH
0.3 ASHA CEUs
Wednesday Session 1

Abstract

The demands placed on school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are unrelenting. Increased workloads, limited opportunities to collaborate with staff and families, and growing compliance demands create a heavy professional load. This session highlights literacy-based practices that maximize SLP time, effort, and impact. Stories are not just books we read with students—they are the architecture of language, identity, and literacy development. Participants will explore the power of narrative-based content, methodologies for incorporating narrative assessment and intervention, considerations for supporting low-incidence populations, and service-delivery models that improve students’ communication outcomes. Through a lens of evidence-based research and human-centered practices, Phuong will guide participants through practical strategies designed to align with the realities of school-based practice. Here’s to the power of stories.

Presenter

Phuong Lien Palafox

Phuong Lien Palafox is a multilingual speech-language therapist, author, and
educational partner. For more than twenty years, she has led district and regional
initiatives and now supports schools and organizations worldwide through keynotes,
workshops, and long-term implementation support.
Her work centers evidence-based, human-focused practices—multilingual rights,
impactful service delivery, narrative-based interventions, and advocacy for educators
and service providers. She is the author of The Heartbeat of Speech-Language
Pathology and Buoy, inspired by her family’s refugee journey. Attendees consistently
leave her sessions feeling validated, restored, and re-engaged in their meaningful work.
The story continues at phuonglienpalafox.com.

Learner Objectives

  • Analyze the research and power of stories in shaping identity, supporting self-advocacy, and contributing to students’ academic outcomes.
  • Apply narrative-based approaches to obtain meaningful intake information during the assessment process.
  • Identify and demonstrate literacy-based assessment and intervention practices that support the comprehensive communication needs of students.
  • Describe considerations for implementing narrative-based practices with low-incidence populations.

    Timed Outline

    • 10 min: School-Based SLP Roles, Responsibilities, and Current Challenges
    • 15 min: Evidence-Based Foundations for Narrative Practices
    • 30 min: Narrative-Based Intake and Assessment
    • 90 min: Literacy-Based Intervention Practices
    • 30 min: Service Delivery Considerations
    • 5 min: Conclusion (with a 15 minute break)

      Disclosure Statements

      Disclosures for Phuong Lien Palafox:

      Financial
      Phuong Lien Palafox receives royalties from her children's book, Buoy. She is also receiving a speaking fee for her keynote for ArkSHA.
      Non-Financial
      Phuong Lien Palafox is the author of Buoy, which is referenced in this course. Phuong Lien Palafox is a multilingual speech-language therapist, author, and educational partner. For more than twenty years, she has led district and regional initiatives and now supports schools and organizations worldwide through keynotes, workshops, and long-term implementation support. Her work centers evidence-based, human-focused practices—multilingual rights, impactful service delivery, narrative-based interventions, and advocacy for educators and service providers. She is the author of The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology and Buoy, inspired by her family’s refugee journey. Attendees consistently leave her sessions feeling validated, restored, and re-engaged in their meaningful work. The story continues at phuonglienpalafox.com.