Calendar of CE Events

February 18, 2012
Treating Aphasia: Groups, Dyads, Computers and More
Sponsored By: Midwestern Adult Communication Disorders (MACDG)

Midwestern Adult Communication Disorders Group (MACDG) presents Treating Aphasia: Groups, Dyads, Computers and More.  Leora R. Cherney, Ph.D., CCC/SLP will be presenting.  The conference is on Saturday, February 18, 2012 for 7.0 CEUs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The St. Louis location is yet to be determined.  Cost is $140.00 for MACDG members, $160.00 for MSHA members, $180.00 for non-members and $75.00 for students. 

Dr. Cherney will present on the new and emerging aphasia treatment approaches that focus on facilitating oral expressive skills, especially within dyads and groups.  Discussion will focus on issues affecting recovery and rehabilitation including treatment intensity, alternative methods of service delivery including computer-based therapies and groups, and biological advances that may enhance the effects of speech-language treatment.  At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to: 1) Explain the four major domains of the Living with Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (A-FROM) model (Kagan et al., 2008). 2) Define neuroplasticity and discuss implications for rehabilitation and recovery in aphasia. 3) List procedures for administering at least four specific aphasia treatment techniques that focus on facilitating oral expressive skills.  4) Describe ways in which technology can assist in the delivery of speech-language services to individuals with aphasia.  5) Explain the importance of considering social/life participation approaches in the treatment of aphasia and practical issues relating to group treatment.

Please see www.macdg.org for updated information.  If you have any questions about the conference, please email macdgspeech@yahoo.com.  Save the date!  You won't want to miss this great learning and networking opportunity. We hope to see you there!

February 24, 2012
Techniques for Assessing/Teaching Language
St. Louis, Missouri
Sponsored By: CID- Central Institute for the Deaf

Intermediate workshop for teachers/SLPs with some experience working with children who are d/hoh learning spoken language. NOT for beginners. Will discuss tools and techniques used to assess and teach spoken language to children 3-12 years old. ASHA/LSLS credit.

Register at http://www.cid.edu/ProfOutreachIntro/Workshops.aspx

Contact dgushleff@cid.edu; 314.977.0133 

February 25, 2012
Feeding Therapy: It’s Not Just About Swallow
Kansas City, Missouri
Sponsored By: CIAO Seminars

This interactive workshop not only addresses the foundations for eating – the core knowledge of pediatric feeding therapy – but addresses carry-over to the home and school environments as a crucial component to long term success. Most importantly, you will learn how to teach families simple yet successful methods for parenting in the kitchen.
www.ciaoseminars.com

March 24-25, 2012
VitalStim® II: Beyond Certification
Kansas City, Missouri
Sponsored By: CIAO Seminars

If you are already Certified and would like to take VitalStim® Therapy sessions to the next level, then the VitalStim® II - Beyond Certification course is for you!
Visit www.CIAOSeminars.com or call 888-909-2426 for more details
CEUs:  1.3 (13 Contact Hours)
Disciplines:  SLP, OT

April 19, 2012
Writing Educational Evaluations of ELLs
Jefferson City, Missouri
Sponsored By: Second Language Literacy&Learning Connection Deborah Chitester, CCC/SLP presents on when and how to write a bilingual evalustion, tied to the  importance of prereferral strategies. Visit SLLLC.org contact johnc@slllc.org or djcslp@slllc.org

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