Help us make the Head to Speech® Sports Concussion & The Effects on Cognitive-Communication Skills Awareness Campaign & Toolkit the leading national health communications and social marketing awareness campaign from a speech-language pathologists' and audiologists’ perspective designed to increase public knowledge and awareness on head injury, sports-related concussion and the effects on speech, language, hearing and cognitive-communication skills in a time-effective and efficient manner.

Proceeds go towards research, policy and advocacy, increased media partnerships and sponsorships, printing and distribution, brand ambassador training, operational and travel expenses, national and international support to address health disparities, etc. 

Our awareness campaign and toolkit initiatives will include: 

• Exhibitor brochures, flyers, posters, and promotional merchandise
• Production of videos, in-service trainings, quizzes, case studies, podcast interviews 
• Support current and future research using focus groups and questionnaires, screenings, assessments, and interventions
• National and international public service announcements and social marketing campaigns 

Help Head to Speech continue to provide evidence-based courses as a continuing education provider with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Our Academy supports the educational needs of sports medicine and rehabilitation providers, coaches, athletes, and support groups including academic advisors, vocational counselors, spouses, family members, and caregivers!

Proceeds from the Head to Speech Academy provide graduate school scholarships, professional fellowships and travel stipends to those demonstrating an interest in adult neurogenic disorders, traumatic brain injury and sports-related concussion research, clinical leadership and innovation. 

Our 3 Signature Programs are: 

1. Head to Speech Interprofessional Task Force Summit plus access to our Interprofessional Task Force Mastermind, Summit Planning Committee & Facebook Community
2. Head to Speech Bootcamp for Performance, Leadership and Innovation in Sports Concussion Management, Cognitive-Communication Rehab, and Overall Brain Health 
3. Head to Speech Ambassador Podcast and Podcourses: Provide Audio courses only. 

Our Ambassadors receive Sports Concussion Fundamentals webinars during our monthly Meet & Greets!

Help us build a community that not only provides resources to athletes with concussions and their support systems but also connects health, wellness and fitness communities with opportunities to facilitate and host a support group or a fundraiser using the Head to Speech® Brain Workout & Meals Program!

Proceeds from the Head to Speech® Brain Workout & Meals Program help us provide the following:

• Guidance for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AuDs) and other health, wellness and fitness professionals who want to work with athletes on holistic concepts and approaches related to physical fitness, wellness, sports nutrition, and the mind diet in order to achieve the athletes’ peak cognitive-communication performance, as well as prevent cognitive decline related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurogenic disorders. 
• A Starter Pack with sample products, recipes, meal plans, and video segments for brain workout exercises, brain workout meals, and brain health challenges!  
• A therapeutic workbook that includes assessment and treatment strategies for athletes and their support systems affected by post-concussive cognitive-communication disorders. 
  
• Intense focus on specific cognitive-communication domains using counseling and journaling. Within each section of the journal are exercises for athletes, their athletic trainers, coaches, and support systems.

• Facilitate a support group that focuses on athletes and their support systems by discussing the following: Return-to-playing, return-to-learning, and vocational training, overview of concepts, such as dual tasking and mindfulness.
  

• Encourage the inclusion of SLPs and AuDs in traditional modes of care delivery, including co-treatment with physical and occupational therapists.

• Share resources and tools within an engaged community! 

• Digital registration for groups up to 30 online guests 
• Recognized as presenting sponsor on all summit-related promotional materials 
• Mentioned at all keynote speaker introductions, breakout sessions and panel discussions
• Opportunity to co-host a contest on social media
• Company representative featured in promotional video message
• Full page ad inside cover of digital program booklet
• Unlimited pre-summit social media mentions (shout-outs/tags)
• Logo on summit landing page
• Logo included in backdrop for Emcee/hosts
• Opportunity to be featured in video during virtual summit 
• Access to market intelligence including insight from the Head to Speech Board of Directors, Interprofessional Task Force Summit Planning Committee meetings, behind-the-scenes experiences, and summit attendees email list

• Digital registration for groups up to 15 online guests
• Recognized as presenting sponsor of one of the awards presented during the virtual summit
• Awards given include: 2 Interprofessional Summit Graduate Student Scholarships and 2 Interprofessional Task Force Fellowships
• Mention at all keynote speaker introductions, breakout sessions,  and panel discussions
• Opportunity to co-host a contest on social media
• Company representative featured in promotional video message
• Full page ad near the front of digital program book including company name, logo, and call to action 
• Unlimited pre-summit social media mentions (shout-outs/tags)
• Logo on summit landing page
• Live “Shout Out” during virtual summit
• Opportunity to include branded items in swag bags for individual supporters, and more!

• Digital Registration for groups up to 10 online guests
• Mention at all breakout sessions  and panel discussions 
• Company representative featured in promotional video message
• Full page ad near the front of digital program book including company name, logo, and call to action 
• Countdown (5) pre-summit social media mentions (shout-outs/tags)
• Logo on summit landing page
• Live “Shout Out” during virtual summit
• Opportunity to include branded items in swag bags for individual supporters, and more!

Join an Interprofessional Task Force of leaders and active participants interested in doing the following:

1) Advocate for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in sports concussion management to ensure athletes receive education, counseling, timely identification, assessment, and interventions for post-concussive speech-language, hearing and cognitive-communication disorders.

2) Share how the sports and medical communities can improve upon the current referral processes, educational, clinical, scientific, and charitable initiatives in sports concussion management and cognitive-communication rehabilitation.

3) Engage on an ongoing basis within our Facebook Group and meet annually at the Head to Speech Interprofessional Summit in order to audit current protocols, programs, interventions, and resources; Discuss problems and solutions; Identify ways to utilize the Head to Speech Awareness Campaign and Toolkit in various communities; and carryout action plans by monitoring their outcomes.

• Our subject matter experts are knowledgeable members who often join conversations to answer questions, provide insights, and offer support.
• Our speakers cover a breadth of topics on traumatic brain injury, sports concussion management and/or cognitive-communication rehabilitation.
• Once you receive a badge, it makes it easier for others to spot informative or insightful posts and comments, and Head to Speech Incorporated can collaborate with you to host Q&As, respond to members’ questions, and share perspectives. 

• Are you looking to increase your knowledge about neurogenic disorders, traumatic brain injury and sports concussion management?
• Are you looking to expand your service offerings to athletes with a history of sports concussion?
• Are you interested in becoming a course instructor?  
• All in-person trainings include customizable PowerPoint Presentations. 
• Athletic leagues, educational institutions, healthcare systems, private practice providers, and communities for athletes and their support systems can request a consultation, speaking engagements and media relations.

Our courses are specifically designed for the following key groups:

• Communication sciences and disorders leaders; Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; Sports medicine and rehabilitation leaders; Physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists; Sports management leaders and coaches; Athletic organization leadership and athletes; and A coalition of advocates and support groups including spouses, family members, caregivers, academic advisors, vocational counselors, agents, attorneys, etc. 

The Head to Speech Community provides resources for College, Professional & Former Athletes with Post-Concussive Cognitive-Communication Deficits & Their Support Systems, from family and coaches to teammates, medical personnel, academic advisers, vocational counselors, and the people that make up an athlete’s entourage play a fundamental role in their post-concussive cognitive-communication rehabilitation.