CEU Courses for SLPs

Conflict is common in many workplace or educational settings. Failure to address conflict when it occurs can lead to dissatisfaction from all stakeholders. Sources of conflict and practical approaches to addressing conflict strategically are described in this course.

Key issues and topics related to the shortage of SLPs in the school setting are discussed in the course. Personal experiences and their impact are described and an action plan to deal with shortages is provided.

The experiences of people who have lived through stroke and aphasia can shed a uniquely powerful light on our clinical practices. In this course, people with aphasia discuss what SLPs can do during acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and at discharge that can best help them. Evidence that supports their suggestions is provided.

There is a rapidly growing awareness of the importance of a culturally responsive practice when supporting students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This course aims to counter the systematic lack of resources and training available to SLPs who work with diverse populations who require AAC, and practically prepare them to better assess diverse students’ needs and implement impactful interventions.

Thinking "outside of the box" fosters creative learning opportunities for students in various classroom settings. This course describes how to develop and implement a framework for improving social skills, life skills, vocational skills, and literacy skills that is creative and impactful.

Enhancing delegation skills can improve program and clinical effectiveness, the development of a whole team of individuals, and work-life balance for all. This course presents (and demonstrates) strategies for effective delegation and addresses barriers to delegation. It also shares a framework for developing one's own delegation mindset.

Unique challenges that SLPs in rural healthcare settings face and how they impact daily workflows and ethical decision-making are discussed in this course. Self-initiated measures such as practicing evidence-based measures, patient-centered care, effective communication and advocacy, and self-care to build resilience with SLPs working in similar settings are also described.

An overview of newer research on human brain development with applications to the differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental differences that affect acquisition of speech, language, and communication is provided in this course. Prevalence and comorbidities of developmental language disorders with other neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses are described along with general guidelines for assessment and intervention.

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.

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.