CEU Courses for SLPs

The use of shared book reading as a powerful tool for facilitating language and literacy, and the integration of yoga into this practice, are discussed in this course. Methods for implementing StoryBook Yoga, as well as its positive impacts on the brain and on the development of the whole child across domains are described.

This is Part 1 of a two-part course. The impact of syntax on students' linguistic reasoning, metacognition, and future planning is described in this course. How to develop a strategic plan for language and executive functioning intervention is also discussed.

An introduction to pain science and management for the rehabilitation professional is provided in this course. Specifically, recognition of pain, the systemic and pervasive effects, and multifactorial treatment strategies for pain are addressed in this course.

Delayed developmental consequences of pediatric brain injury (BI) and their potential impact on school performance are described in this course. Practical methods for assessment and intervention that can be incorporated into school settings are identified, and strategies that encourage professional and family collaboration to assist students with BI across the educational continuum are described.

Techniques for anticipating, analyzing, and addressing complex behaviors in adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are discussed in this course. Strategies such as behavior plans, self-monitoring systems, and visual schedules are described. Additionally, tools and resources that can help support autistic individuals and their caregivers are addressed.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Key terms that all evaluation partners need to be knowledgeable about are described. The importance of using those key terms for an accurate diagnosis or classification is discussed.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Factors that should be considered when differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disability, and Speech-Language Impairment are described in this course. Important questions and critical data that support an accurate diagnosis or classification are also discussed.

Strategies for working with children and their families to achieve feeding goals are discussed in this course. Typical feeding development, domain-specific (behavioral, anatomical, sensory) interventions, family-specific solutions, and various ways to explore and play with food are described.

This course provides the SLP with resources to prove the medical necessity for swallow instrumentation. An overview of the FEES procedure based on medical literature is provided, including labeling anatomy, describing swallow function as viewed on FEES, and outlining the benefits/limitations of FEES. Examples of when FEES may be the ideal choice of instrumentation are also discussed.

Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP), its differences from other practice models, and its relationship to interprofessional education (IPE) are discussed in this course. The benefits and barriers to IPCP and key elements for integrating it into assessment and treatment in school settings are described.