CEU Courses for SLPs

Developmental trauma and its overlapping and differentiating diagnostic criteria are described in this course. A profile that helps identify dysregulated behaviors and select appropriate strategies is shared. Suggestions for training families, educators, and other professionals are also provided.

This dynamic introductory webinar provides a foundational understanding of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and chatbots, focusing on their relevance, utility, and applications for healthcare professionals. It includes a basic overview of AI as well as how-to walkthroughs with current GenAI tools for typical professional uses. It is designed to equip attendees with insights and essential resources to get started with GenAI or take their skills to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of the curve on the rapidly evolving landscape of GenAI - one of the most important innovations shaping our future.

Methods for assessing, understanding and intervening with patients who demonstrate reduced or minimal participation in dysphagia therapy are discussed in this course. The Transtheoretical Model (aka Stages of Change) and principles of Motivational Interviewing are described and applied to case examples to help clinicians identify barriers to progress, evaluate treatment readiness, and plan swallowing intervention.

This course builds on course 10193, “Executive Functioning: Intervention Principles and Strategies for School-Based SLPs,” and extends participants' knowledge base to encompass more advanced concepts and approaches for scaffolding executive function (EF). Specifically, behaviors that signal a need for intervention and strategies that target social and academic impacts of EF difficulties are described.

The importance of using IDSSI to provide standardized language when speaking about texture modification is discussed in this course. Comparisons of IDDSI and the National Dysphagia Diet (NDD), as well as IDDSI standards for pediatric vs. adult patients are presented. Additionally, potential barriers, solutions, and frequently asked questions related to implementation of IDDSI are described.

An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a modern evidence-based counseling approach, is provided in this course. Research support for ACT is discussed, and case studies to illustrate how ACT techniques can help patients and their families with the psychosocial consequences of living with communication disorders are presented.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. The connections between reading comprehension and areas of language such as vocabulary, morphosyntax and social communication are described in this course. Implications for intervention/instruction and collaboration with educators are also discussed.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. This course provides SLPs with foundational knowledge needed to directly address and collaboratively support reading comprehension across all grade levels. Models of language and reading comprehension, comprehension processes vs. products, instruction in comprehension skills vs. strategies, factors in reading comprehension difficulties, and connections to general education are discussed.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Implementation frameworks and team service delivery models that support K-12 students with executive functioning challenges are described. Strategies that build self-talk, time perception, and strategic planning for multi-step tasks are also discussed.

An overview for the healthcare professional about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders is provided in this course. Strategies for assessment and diagnosis, improving communication with patients, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, care planning and promoting independence are discussed. Methods for supporting family and caregivers are also described.