SLP Course Details

Course # 5506
Evaluating Science and Pseudoscience in Speech-Language Pathology

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CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 7, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Course Abstract

Because there are many questionable therapeutic techniques that people purport are effective, clinicians need a way to evaluate which approaches are based on science and which are not. Topics to be addressed will be defining pseudoscience and quackery/weird science, how to use “baloney detectors” when evaluating techniques, and how to be appropriately skeptical of all claims made.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on July 20, 2012

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, participants will be able to list 5 ways to not be “quacked” in selecting a therapeutic technique.
  • After this course, participants will be able to define pseudoscience, quackery and skepticism.
  • After this course, participants will be able to explain how to differentiate if a proposed approach is based on science or pseudoscience.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction and Overview
5-55 Minutes Definition of term, Evidence based practice, Skepticism, Baloney detection
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

Average Rating (64 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on May 17, 2013
The information could be applied to all walks of therapies and it is very pertinent.
Review by: Member on February 18, 2013
clear and conise. articulate
Review by: Member on January 30, 2013
The presenter gave sound ideas about how to avoid being quacked. Good ideas to remember.
Review by: Member on January 28, 2013
It seemed as if there were slides that were provided with the original podcast that did not come with the course I participated in. There were 3 downloads of the same outline, which made me feel as if there were other downloads that I missed out on.
Review by: Member on January 16, 2013
Sensible explanations that don't discourage us .... There is a lack of EBP in the field but the path to more rigor and clarity is laid out. Dear ASHA, Please let our bosses know that we need time to try single subject design(planning and analyzing are labor intensive).
Review by: Member on December 30, 2012
the clarity in the presentation of the issues and variables involved and importance of the topic, alsothe clarity in the presentation and the ease of listening to the speaker's manner of presentation.very easy and engaging to listen to!
Review by: Member on December 24, 2012
I enjoyed how the presenter peppered the presentation points with stories from everyday clinical life and treatment movements from within our field.
Review by: Member on December 22, 2012
Well organized presentation
Review by: Member on December 17, 2012
very organized and clear
Review by: Member on December 6, 2012
informative
Review by: Member on December 5, 2012
Interesting topic. Well presented
Review by: Member on November 21, 2012
We all need to be careful of claims that are just for making money
Review by: Member on November 17, 2012
clear & concise
Review by: Member on November 12, 2012
Lots of good reminders to be more analytical when looking at ways to treat and use materials that are available.
Review by: Member on November 10, 2012
I just think the presenter was cheerful, organized, straightforward, and thorough.
Review by: Member on November 9, 2012
Good presentation and content
Review by: Member on November 2, 2012
It brought attention to the fact that we must be diligent in anlyzing new treatment strategies.
Review by: Member on October 21, 2012
Good reminder to be skeptical about all the catalogs and popular press that try to influence us to buy materials and use them for purported purposes not necessarily supported by objective evidence.
Review by: Member on October 17, 2012
Dr. Lof takes on some questionable practices in a kind, but thorough way.
Review by: Member on October 9, 2012
Well organized.
Review by: Member on September 24, 2012
good reminder about using good judgement during therapy
Review by: Member on September 21, 2012
His enthusiasm and his continual reminders of the quackery present in our field (i.e. facilitated communication, NSOME). With 85% of SLPs still using NSOME, I think we all need to continue to receive reminders about quackery.
Review by: Member on September 2, 2012
Very practical look at how to evaluate practice and materials
Review by: Member on August 7, 2012
Dr. Lof is very knowledgeable in this area and presents the information in a well-organized manner.
Review by: Member on July 31, 2012
Good guidance for selecting strategies and materials.

Course Information

This is an audio recording of a Live Webinar.

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Course Presenter

gregory l lof

Gregory L. Lof, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Gregory L. Lof, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, a graduate school founded by the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

His research, teaching and clinical interests primarily are with children who have speech sound disorders. Dr. Lof was the 2004 and 2009 topic coordinator for speech sound disorders for the ASHA conventions and has served on the 1995, 1998, 2002, 2007 and 2008 ASHA Convention Program Committees. He was a member on ASHA’s Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders that conducted evidence-based systematic reviews of oral motor exercises.  He is also on the communications committee of the Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  Dr. Lof was recently elected to a three year term to be the Massachusetts representative on the ASHA Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Board.

Dr. Lof has published numerous articles, primarily on childhood speech sound disorders. He has presented over 40 peer-reviewed and 36 invited presentations/workshops at ASHA conventions, universities, school districts, and state and international association conventions.  He was recently the keynote speaker at the annual convention of the Speech Pathology Australia (2010) and the Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome international conference (2011).

Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.0 Domain 7, CE-SPC-13-065; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.

AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

This course is offered for 1 hour(s) of CE Credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. For an explanation of content areas, please view pdf listing all 9 "domains."

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

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