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FALL WORKSHOPS
Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center
Columbia, MO
At this time, please register on-site for
the Fall Workshops.
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Issues & Answers Workshop
September 11, 2009
“Identificatioin and Intervention
of Speech and Language Disorders in Culturally Diverse Students”
Identification of Speech and Language Disorders
in Culturally Diverse Students is essential knowledge for
clinicians who have intermediate to advanced clinical skills, as
well as those who are new graduates. Because characteristics of
normal, second-language learners are nearly identical to traits of
monolingual children with primary language impairments (LI) or
speech impairments (SI), a special set of knowledge is necessary
to correctly assess and identify bilingual students with LI and/or
SI. Any clinician who works with children, whether birth-three
population, early childhood, school-age or in an outpatient
clinical setting, will benefit from the ability to identify
cross-linguistic effects of primary and secondary languages on
phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics and syntax. Clinicians
who attend this presentation will be able to locate resources for
any child with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD)
background, conduct appropriate screening, know when and how to
use the RtI process, perform an appropriate evaluation with
components of a dynamic assessment, implement efficacious goals
for skilled intervention by the clinician, and layered
intervention appropriate for CLD students identified as LI or SI.
While its primary purpose is to address multicultural issues, this
presentation also touches on administration and regulatory issues,
evidence-based practice, family counseling, literacy and life-long
bilingualism.
Learning Objectives:
The participant will be able to:
Describe specific patterns of bilingual language acquisition in
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students.
Develop a differential protocol for obtaining comprehensive case
histories for CLD students.
Design and evaluate efficacy of potential RtI interventions for
CLD students.
Explain techniques for collaborating with interpreters in all
phases of assessment and/or intervention.
Conduct a Dynamic Assessment to determine potential of language
‘learnability’ in CLD students.
Integrate assessment results to determine language difference
from language disorder.
Implement strategic speech and/or language goals for highest
cross-linguistic remediation.
Compare and contrast linguistic characteristics between
high-frequency languages present in the United States.
Presented by:
 Nichole
Mathis, M.S. CCC-SLP
Nichole Mathis, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a proud graduate of Missouri
State University. She has found her niche in professional advocacy
and training for fellow speech-language pathologists. In addition
to her interest in individuals who are culturally and
linguistically diverse, she continues to pursue clinical
implications for evidence-based practices. She has been asked to
be a member of MSHA’s Multicultural Affairs Committee and has
provided inservices to school district SLPs, guest lectured at the
collegiate level and presented at ASHA. In her spare time, Nichole
likes to spend time reading books and baking cookies with her two
small children, Kendall and Jack.
Workshop
Schedule:
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8:30-9:00 |
Heterogeneity: A Fundamental of Bilingual
Language Acquisition (L.O. #1) |
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9:00-9:30 |
"I’m Really Worried About How He’s Doing in
My
Class." Addressing Early Teacher Concerns Through
Case History Review and Collaboration (L.O. #2, 3) |
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9:30-10:30 |
The Interpreter-Clinician Relationship (L.O.
#4) |
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10:30-10:45 |
Break |
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10:45-11:45 |
Dynamic Assessment as a Component of the
Evaluation Process (L.O. #4, 5) |
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11:45-12:45 |
Lunch |
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12:45:-1:45 |
Compilation of Assessment Results to Make a
Decision (L.O. #6) |
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1:45-2:45 |
Generating Strategic and Efficient Goals (L.O.
#7) |
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2:45- 3:00 |
Break |
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3:00-3:30 |
The Ten Most Common Languages in the U.S.
After English (L.O. #8) |
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3:30-4:00 |
Synthesis of Knowledge, Take a Student From
Beginning to End (L.O. 1-8) |
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4:00-4:30 |
Question and Answer Session |
Workshop Information:
Hotel Information: The Stoney
Creek Inn & Conference Center will be offering all rooms at a
rate of $85 per night. Rooms must be reserved by August 10,
2009. Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center is located at 2601
South Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Attendees are advised
to make reservations by calling 800-659-2220. Ask for the
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association group rate. Their
website is
www.stoneycreekinn.com.
Special Needs: Please notify the MSHA
Central Office of any dietary or physical restrictions that
require special attention prior to August 14 at (888) SAY-MSHA or
(888) 729-6742.
Facility ventilation and heating systems are
not within our control. Please plan accordingly for possible
fluctuations in room temperature settings.
ASHA CEUs
The Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association is
approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing
education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.
This program is offered for .6 CEUs (Intermediate level;
Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply
endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical
procedures.
Workshop Fees:
Early registrations are: $85 for Members and
$110 for Non-Members, and must be postmarked by August 14. After
the 14th, additional fees will apply, registrations will not be
processed until the fee is received. On-site registration is
strongly discouraged as space and lunch cannot be guaranteed.
Fees include: workshop registration, CEUs,
continental breakfast, lunch and breaks.
Click here
for a
membership application or online membership enrollment
to
SAVE NOW
on this workshop or call MSHA Central Office toll free (888) SAY-MSHA
(888) 729-6742.
You can conveniently pay by CREDIT CARD (Visa and
MasterCard only), check or money order. NO PURCHASE ORDERS
ACCEPTED.
Registering for both
Issues & Answers and Early Childhood: If you plan to
attend both workshops, please send in one check/money order/credit
card payment, along with both registration
forms.
Refunds/Cancellations:
Refunds minus a $15 handling fee will be made if cancellations are
received by August 14.
No refunds will be made after this date.
Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
A minimum of 40 persons must be pre-registered by
August 14 or the workshop will be cancelled, upon which you will
be notified.
Click
here for a printable registration form.
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Early Childhood Workshop
September 12, 2009
"The
A-Zs of Social Skills Development for Individuals Diagnosed
Along the Autism Spectrum"
The A-Zs of Social Skills Development for
Individuals Diagnosed Along the Autism Spectrum is for the
learner with an intermediate level of education and experience
related to the assessment and education of individuals diagnosed
along the autism spectrum. The presentation will begin with a
brief overview of the history of autism spectrum disorders,
including diagnostic conceptualization and treatments. The focus
will then shift to social skills development and treatment
implementation, providing the audience with a working knowledge of
"hidden curriculum," which refers to the role that Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) has in the assessment and teaching of
social skills. Social skills development focuses on areas such as
teaching proactive strategies for aberrant "unsocial" behaviors,
Theory of Mind (ToM) training, enhancing nonverbal communication
targets, and utilizes methods such as direct observational data
collection and video modeling. The presentation content focuses on
the areas of education and training, evidence-based practice,
language and research, and is applicable to individuals across the
entire lifespan, including infants, toddlers, preschool-age,
school-age, pre-adolescents and adults. The learner will be
provided with access to examples via video, hands-on role play,
and a demonstration of evidence-based research methodologies.
Learner Outcomes:
The participant will be able to:
Identify five characteristics of individuals diagnosed along the
autism spectrum and how each characteristic relates to social
skills development.
Conceptualize the research-based treatment of Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) for assessing and teaching social skills
development.
Identify two direct observation data collection methods, as well
as how to apply them within a given scenario.
Identify three commonly used proactive strategies for teaching
social skills development to individuals along the autism
spectrum.
Presented by:
 C.
Brooke Allen, M.S., BCBA
Brooke Allen received her Masters degree from
Northeastern University in Boston, MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
and subsequently obtained the national Board Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) certification. Currently, she practices as the
Early Childhood Autism Consultant for the Springfield, MO public
school system, the largest, fully accredited school district in
the state of Missouri. The Early Childhood department alone has
over 400 students. Within this role, she provides direct student
instruction in pre-academics, social-emotional skills and language
development for those identified with intensive intervention
needs. Her role also includes acting as staff support across
classrooms, assisting in the design and implementation of tailored
learning, conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and
offering staff trainings. Additionally, she provides supervision
to individuals working to obtain their BCBA or Board Certified
Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). This supervision affords the
opportunity to facilitate community bridge building between the
public school system and various additional treatment providers.
Brooke also enjoys providing workshops through Project ACCESS,
various local organizations, public schools and area universities
on topics such as Autism 101, Social Skills Development,
Functional Behavioral Assessments, Applied Behavior Analysis, and
Behavioral Traps.
Workshop Schedule:
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8:00:-10:00 |
The A-Zs of Social Skills
Development for Individuals Diagnosed Along the Autism
Spectrum |
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10:00-10:15 |
Break |
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10:15-12:00 |
The A-Zs of
Social Skills Development for Individuals Diagnosed Along the
Autism Spectrum |
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12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00-2:30 |
The A-Zs of Social Skills
Development for Individuals Diagnosed Along the Autism
Spectrum |
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2:30-2:45 |
Break |
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2:45-4:00 |
The A-Zs of
Social Skills Development for Individuals Diagnosed Along the
Autism Spectrum |
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4:00-4:30 |
Question and Answer Session |
Workshop Information:
Hotel Information: The Stoney
Creek Inn & Conference Center will be offering all rooms at a
rate of $85 per night. Rooms must be reserved by August 10,
2009. Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center is located at 2601
South Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Attendees are advised
to make reservations by calling 800-659-2220. Ask for the
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association group rate. Their
website is
www.stoneycreekinn.com.
Special Needs: Please notify the MSHA
Central Office of any dietary or physical restrictions that
require special attention prior to August 14 at (888) SAY-MSHA or
(888) 729-6742.
Facility ventilation and heating systems are
not within our control. Please plan accordingly for possible
fluctuations in room temperature settings.
ASHA CEUs
The Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association is
approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing
education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.
This program is offered for .6 CEUs (Intermediate level;
Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply
endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical
procedures.
Workshop Fees:
Early registrations are: $85 for Members and
$110 for Non-Members, and must be postmarked by August 14. After
the 14th, additional fees will apply, registrations will not be
processed until the fee is received. On-site registration is
strongly discouraged as space and lunch cannot be guaranteed.
Fees include: workshop registration, CEUs,
continental breakfast, lunch and breaks.
Click here
for a
membership application or online membership enrollment
to
SAVE NOW
on this workshop or call MSHA Central Office toll free (888) SAY-MSHA
(888) 729-6742.
You can conveniently pay by CREDIT CARD (Visa and
MasterCard only), check or money order. NO PURCHASE ORDERS
ACCEPTED.
Registering for both
Issues & Answers and Early Childhood: If you plan to
attend both workshops, please send in one check/money order/credit
card payment, along with both registration
forms.
Refunds/Cancellations:
Refunds minus a $15 handling fee will be made if cancellations are
received by August 14.
No refunds will be made after this date.
Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
A minimum of 40 persons must be pre-registered by
August 14 or the workshop will be cancelled, upon which you will
be notified.
Click here for a printable registration form.
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