Annual Nancy McKinley Lecture Series 2015
We are excited to announce that our 6th annual Nancy McKinley Lecture Series, Aligning Literacy Instruction to Standards for Students with Moderate-to-Severe Disabilities (Including Autism), will be held October 5-9, 2015 (12:00-1:00 EDT). This virtual conference, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, will focus on meeting the academic needs of students with moderate-to-severe disabilities. Course highlights include:
- Understanding Alignment & Evidence-based Strategies for Teaching Students with Mod-to-Severe Disabilities presented by Bree Jimenez, PhD
- Literacy Instruction for Young Learners with Mod-to-Severe Disabilities presented by Angel Lee, PhD
- English/Language Arts Instruction for Middle/High School Learners with Mod-to-Severe Disabilities presented by Pamela Mims, PhD
- Augmentative Communication: The Key to Helping Students Show What They Know presented by Joni Nygard, MS, CCC-SLP
- Building Literacy Skills Using Grade-Level Literature presented by Traci-Lynn Zakas, PhD
For each new registration, $10 will be donated to the Nancy McKinley Scholarship Fund. Register now and encourage the next generation of SLPs!
Applied Behavioral Analysis for Dementia Management
Also this month, Mary Beth Mason-Baughman, PhD, CCC-SLP, will present a 2-part series on utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as a treatment approach for dementia. Utilizing ABA in Dementia Management: Part 1 will focus on the various types of dementia and current evidence-based treatment practices. Utilizing ABA in Dementia Management: Part 2 will discuss specific ABA principles and strategies to implement behavioral treatment techniques.
Cancer Treatment-Related Cognitive Impairment
Cancer treatment-related cognitive impairment (CTRCI) is confirmed to be a common side effect of cancer treatment, affecting nearly 75% of cancer patients. Join us September 10th to hear Connie Carson, PhD, CCC-SLP, present CTRI and the Role of the SLP. This live event will provide a thorough explanation of CTRI and the SLP’s role in the treatment process, including implementation of a treatment plan and documentation.
New SSD and Phonology Courses
Looking for new ways to treat “sh” and “ch”? Learn how to effectively evaluate and remediate the various sibilant sounds with Christine Ristuccia’s course, Implementing Effective Techniques for Evaluation and Intervention for "sh" and "ch". This course will describe assessment procedures and elicitation techniques based on screening outcomes for the “sh” and “ch” phonemes.
Clinical Practice A-Z for Severe Phonological Disorders
Our month-long series, Clinical Practice A-Z for Severe Phonological Disorders, covering the latest research, assessment and effective techniques for severe phonological disorders was a huge success! If you were unable to attend any of the live events last month, the videos are now available. Don’t miss out on this excellent series that participants are raving about:
“Thank you for this 4-week (A-to-Z) online series. It came at a great time for me and it's exciting to learn a new therapy approach. The presentations helped me learn something new in a very accessible way and it's an approach that I can put into action right away.”
“The presenter was awesome - clear presentation of the rationale - the therapy ideas and the layout of a typical session were particularly valuable - that is what is so often missing and so helpful for therapists! The handouts are excellent as was her input on goal and objective writing.”
“The clear presentation and no-nonsense/straightforward presentation style at an appropriate professional pace were what made it excellent. Plus, I'm excited to try something new that will (hopefully) bring great results!”
