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SLP Course Details
Course # 5455
Working with Families of Older Language-impaired Adults
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CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0
Course Abstract
When an aging adult experiences impairment of communication, family members face numerous challenges. This presentation focuses on working with families, particularly in the context of aphasia, with emphasis upon the role of families in rehabilitation and what SLPs can do to help families adjust and move forward with their own life stories.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service. This course was recorded on June 14, 2012
Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam - After this course, participants will be able to describe three ways adult-onset communication disorders can affect family members.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how families play a role in the rehabilitation of an adult with a communication disorder.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how age-related changes may influence work with families.
- After this course, participants will be able explain how to modify current interactions (and interventions) with family members to better address family needs
Time-ordered Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and overview of topic; general impact of adult onset communication disorders on families |
| 5-15 Minutes | Discussion of aging family systems and family roles, along with common “types” that characterize the ways individuals adapt to change |
| 15-30 Minutes | Assessment of family/caregiver needs |
| 30-50 Minutes | Strategies to assist family members cope more effectively with the consequences of communication impairment for their lives |
| 50-55 Minutes | Guidelines for clinical interactions in working with families to improve service delivery |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q&A |
Average Rating (125 Reviews)
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April 19, 2013
Dr. Shadden has personal experience in this area
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March 11, 2013
helpful tips
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March 9, 2013
This helped me to understand relationship between clients and caregivers.
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March 8, 2013
Top ten tips for caregivers was good. I liked her analogies for how people deal with problems--Ostrich--Sergeant Schulz, Stiff Upper Lip, etc.
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March 6, 2013
the presenter knew her subject from first hand experience and presented in a clear, organized way.
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December 27, 2012
The past and present experience of the presenter and her level of enthusiasm.
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December 27, 2012
I enjoyed this speaker... very knowledgeable!!
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December 27, 2012
Interesting discussion of theories
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November 30, 2012
It provided info on areas I had not considered or experienced in my work.
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November 30, 2012
the organization, presentation and personal anecdotes
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November 30, 2012
The presenter's first hand knowledge of living/caring for someone.
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November 5, 2012
The discussion of family structure and SP assumptions was helpful
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October 25, 2012
This course opened my eyes a bit more with regard to feelings of caregivers
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October 24, 2012
Very well organized
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October 23, 2012
This is vital information for all families.
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October 9, 2012
The material is relevant and the topic is one that most/all SLPs experience at one time or another.
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October 5, 2012
Comprehensive information
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September 22, 2012
good to see the body of knowledge in one course.
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September 10, 2012
the information
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September 9, 2012
Real life examples and personal experience
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September 5, 2012
Personal examples
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August 25, 2012
This instructor was very organized and interesting to listen to.
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August 20, 2012
Thoroughness of information.
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August 13, 2012
well organized. speaker very knowledgeable. My one concern is that when listening to recorded sessions we do not have access to handouts, and sometimes it is difficult to answer exam questions based on something in the handouts.
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August 13, 2012
Good speaker, personalized, factual.
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August 10, 2012
This course provided a lot of information regarding changing family dynamics. The inclusion of specific assessment tools for family members is also very helpful.
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August 5, 2012
no comment
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August 1, 2012
A lot of great strategies
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July 30, 2012
Well organized and a great deal of supporting information related to the specific points presented.
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July 30, 2012
There was alot of information provided.
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July 24, 2012
Emphasis on problems with assumptions/stereotypes + recognizing issues with clients AND caretakers.
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July 16, 2012
information easy to apply into treatment sessions
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July 15, 2012
I liked the sociological information about aging and family members. It puts a different perspective on patient care. I wonder how billing is coded for family couselling.
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July 10, 2012
It's an important aspect of the multidisciplinary team
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July 8, 2012
Well explained and taught
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July 3, 2012
Thorough discussion of the topic
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June 26, 2012
Information and the presenter's great style. Very comprehensive. Nice compassionate approach.
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June 25, 2012
Lots of usable information
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June 19, 2012
good information relevant to current caseload
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June 15, 2012
personal experience, lots of info.
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June 14, 2012
It showed me how to humanize my clinical work with patients and their families.
Course Information
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Course Presenter
Barbara B. Shadden, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Barbara B. Shadden is a University Professor Emeritus in Communication Disorders and Co-Director of the Office for Studies on Aging at the University of Arkansas. She joined the faculty at the U of A in 1979. Previously, she served as Clinical Services Coordinator at United Cerebral Palsy in Bridgeport, CT, Co-Coordinator of Neuropathology Services, University of Tennessee, and speech-language consultant to two hospitals in Fayetteville, AR. She is ANCDS Board Certified in Adult Neurologic Communication Disorders. Dr. Shadden received her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. She is an ASHA Fellow, has been active in ASHA Gerontology SID and accreditation initiatives, as well as past president of ArkSHA and the CAPCSD. Dr Shadden has published and presented extensively on topics in aging, neurogenics, discourse, and augmentative communication, including five textbooks and editorship of five journal issues. Most recent research and service interests focus on the health of seniors, on caregiver needs and issues, and on the impact of neurogenic communication disorders on sense of self or identity.
Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Continuing Education Information
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0
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.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Introductory 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.
Kansas Dept of Health & Environment
Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department of Health andEnvironment. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
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