Oncology professionals, nurses, neuropsychologists, and psychologists have confirmed cancer treatment-related cognitive impairment (CTRCI) as a common side effect of cancer treatment, impacting as many as 75% of cancer survivors; yet, speech-language pathologists have been silent in establishing their role in the treatment of this phenomenon. This course will provide the necessary background for them to be able to do so.

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series, Adolescents with Autism: Reading & Writing for Success. Individuals with autism not only demonstrate difficulty in comprehending and producing spoken language, but struggle in learning to read, as well. This course will explore techniques for promoting reading development in adolescents with autism so that they can become successful readers at home, at school, and at work.

This course will present positioning strategies to optimize access to Speech Generating Devices (SGD), focusing on providing a stable and functional posture. Access methods include direct, eye gaze, and switch, as well as mouse and joystick. Targeted positional changes may be required to determine or optimize an access method for successful assistive technology use, specifically access to an SGD.

This is the first part of a 2-part series discussing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) as a treatment approach for adults with dementia. Part 1 will focus on different dementia types and current evidence-based treatment practices.

The acquisition of oral feeding skills is often the final barrier to discharge from the NICU for medically fragile/premature infants and their family. Long term feeding success requires a team approach, including the family and medical team. Speech Language Pathologists have a unique role within this multidisciplinary team to optimize oral motor/feeding skill development.

Learning how to effectively utilize a comprehensive and effective evaluation is the key to finding a starting point for intervention. Most students can produce at least one correct word or sound. Using the correct production accelerates the intervention process. (Please note: The screening form used on slide 25 is incorrect. The correct screening form has been attached as a handout. Please refer to the handout when viewing the course.)

This course is Part 4 in the series, "Clinical Practice A-Z for Severe Phonological Disorders." Participants will learn evidence-based treatment practices for children with severe phonological disorders. Emphasis will be on creating replicable yet flexible treatment procedures incorporating a child’s productive phonological knowledge.

This is Part 1 of a two-part lecture series designed to examine both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation approaches as they relate to Speech-Language Pathology. This course (Part 1) outlines inpatient rehabilitation for adults suffering from acquired speech and language disorders. Participants will review two complex case studies, goal writing, and treatment planning for adults.

This course is Part 3 in the series, "Clinical Practice A-Z for Severe Phonological Disorders." Participants will learn an evidence-based, practical process for analyzing children’s phonological errors to determine which target phonemes have the potential to provide the most productive targets for therapy. Case examples demonstrating the steps of the analysis process will be included.

The course will assist speech-language pathologists in understanding hearing loss and their role in managing children with hearing loss. (This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Part-2 will be available in December.)