Bridging the Gap: Effective Communication in Infant Assessment for Improved Outcomes

Clear and empathetic communication is vital when sharing infant assessment results with parents, ensuring they feel informed, empowered, and supported. This presentation focuses on building value for parents by translating clinical findings into actionable and meaningful insights.

Chiropractors will learn to present assessment components such as developmental milestones, tonal evaluations (hypotonicity, hypertonicity, or normal findings), reflexes, and other findings in a way that resonates with parents' concerns and priorities. Emphasis is placed on using accessible language, incorporating relatable analogies, and highlighting how findings connect to their child’s health and well-being.

When mastering these strategies, chiropractors can strengthen trust, enhance caregiver understanding, and ensure parents leave every consultation with a clear sense of purpose and value in the care provided.

Dr. Linda Slak is an accomplished pediatric chiropractor with over 35 years of experience and the proud co-founder of Slak Chiropractic, the Slak Institute, and the Perinatal and Pediatric Academy (PPA).

Her experience includes certifications in Pediatrics through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and she is a Fellow of the American Board of Child Developmental Disorders through the Academy of Functional Neurology (ACFN).

She has been at the helm of Slak Chiropractic along with her husband Dr. Jean-Marc Slak, dedicatedly offering gentle and precise care since 1987.

Over the years, Dr. Slak has had the honor of contributing to the field through national and international speaking and teaching engagements sharing her experience and expertise. She is a passionate instructor for the ICPA, seeking to empower more professionals in the field as she believes in the power of lifelong learning.

When not adjusting, you will find her exploring our beautiful planet, with an unmistakable preference for beach destinations and boating adventures. She thrives on the joy and rejuvenation she draws from these escapades and cherished moments with family and friends!