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Janet
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April 16, 2024
Probably 4+. The content is good, especially for a novice.
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Phyllis
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April 16, 2024
The focus on improving intelligibility, the confidence of the speaker and naturalness in speaking are the goal. The discussions with the non-native speakers was an argument against those critical of Accent Modification. Excellent course.
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April 15, 2024
Very clear and direct information.
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Member
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April 14, 2024
Well organized with slides, resources and transcripts.
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Member
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April 13, 2024
It’s a interest of mine.
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Danielle
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April 12, 2024
Very good presenter and interesting topic
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Ellen
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April 11, 2024
As an experienced clinician who has been approached by clients wishing to address "accent concerns" I feel better prepared to discuss potential outcomes now that I have listened to this course.
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Allison
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April 10, 2024
Great class.
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April 9, 2024
Good overview
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Member
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April 8, 2024
I love that he was so passionate about this cause and he was very thorough.
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Anne
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April 4, 2024
Engaging presenter and good material
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Kenzie
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April 3, 2024
Very simple and straight to the point. Did not waste my time!
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Nathan
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April 3, 2024
McKinney is both empathetic and firm. It's apparent he sometimes finds himself in an embattled position, but he has let that make him neither acquiescent nor strident. He does a great job of defending his position, and letting both clients and other providers voice their reasons for it as well. I appreciate that he took the time to draw connections with Critical Social Justice theory to show the premises that make the opposing view so inexplicable to his clients. He is right to challenge CSJ.
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March 31, 2024
Very clear and came from lots of experience and perspectives
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Jeanette
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March 27, 2024
The instructor's delivery is easily relatable and makes attending to details simple. He adequately stated several pros and cons of this type of intervention/ assistance. Thank you for excellent information which will help me explain this practice to peers, the public, and potential clients.
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March 26, 2024
Very logical and practical. Excellent communication and enthusiasm.
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March 25, 2024
The presenter's style and expertise.
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Member
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March 23, 2024
The presenter was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and presented the information in an interesting way.
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Member
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March 20, 2024
It was very informative and gave me a different view on the topic, it expanded my view.
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Olga
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March 18, 2024
Practical and based on research as well as real-world experience with clients.
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March 17, 2024
very clear and informative, non biased
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Member
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March 16, 2024
I liked this video presentation on accent modification because it has some valuable information in it. I am able to recognize some of the concerns with accent modification, and I can better describe the nature of non-native accents with linguistic discrimination.
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Kathy
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March 14, 2024
The instructor was able to use his research and practical experiences, and was able to be honest about the varying opinions on terminology and practice, yet was encouraging the listeners to not be afraid to include this therapy in their practice.
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Cindy
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March 14, 2024
Really liked examples provided to support given concepts
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Member
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March 13, 2024
This was a great course with lots of very good information.
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Colleen
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March 8, 2024
Presenter is dynamic and engaging. Content is very interesting.
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Michelle
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March 6, 2024
The presenter was enthusiastic and knowledgable making the topic interesting
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Marla
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March 4, 2024
great information and citing of literature
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Member
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March 4, 2024
The instructor was thorough and organized.
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Susan
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March 4, 2024
The presenter, Bob McKinney was very knowledgeable about this subject matter because of his extensive experience as an SLP, as a non native language learner, and as an ESL instructor. His enthusiasm and passion for the ethics of accent modification enhanced this talk.
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February 28, 2024
I do not work with this population therefore I stated will only moderately impact my practice but this was very enlightening. I thought that the analogies and references and examples he used to get the concerns across were very good. I also appreciated the comments by the non-natives who received services and the service providers.
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February 26, 2024
good topic
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Member
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February 26, 2024
instructor's passion and course topic
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Joanna
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February 22, 2024
I've been yearning for someone to address the criticisms of accent work, and this presenter did so with great care and thoughtfulness. The comments from both clients and clinicians were an excellent addition to the theoretical material.
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Member
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February 22, 2024
This was a great overall presentation. I appreciated the need to discuss for ethics and the needs of our society.
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Michelle
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February 20, 2024
Great information on a topic I have been wanting to learn more about.
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silvia
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February 19, 2024
As a non-native English speaker SLP, I found this course to be filled with great information.
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Stacey
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February 18, 2024
The instructor covered the ethical considerations in detail and in language that could easily be understood. I appreciated the overview of the controversies surrounding the topic of accent modification. I feel more prepared to have a discussion about this with colleagues who do not understand the services.
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February 17, 2024
His passion for this important topic and his experience.
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Member
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February 17, 2024
Great speaker. He was engaging and knowledgeable!
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February 15, 2024
Good Information
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Lena
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February 15, 2024
I enjoyed the ethical considerations voiced with knowledge and considerate thought.
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Member
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February 13, 2024
Well organized, good real-world examples and topics were clearly explained.
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Donald
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February 11, 2024
Indepth and important factors that clinicians should understand when providing this service
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Jennifer
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February 9, 2024
Answered many of the questions I had about this subject.
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February 7, 2024
Good topic!
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LuAnn
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February 5, 2024
Not currently in my scope of practice but very interesting and thought provoking. Back early on in my career we did not focus on this subject but I had a friend tell me one time that they would not hire someone from Eastern Ky simply because of their dialect not sounding professional
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February 4, 2024
Excellent course! I was not aware of the concerns surrounding accent modification. This course was very informative and helped me understand some of the controversies surrounding this particular area of practice. I like that the instructor stressed balance, achieving an ethical balance and the perceptions of those who have sought services in this area. This was a highly informative course! Thanks for offering it.
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January 28, 2024
It was very evident that the presenter was extremely passionate about the subject matter and felt very responsible about educating as many people as possible regarding this very important topic/situation in our culture and country.
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Member
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January 28, 2024
Robert's enthusiasm for this topic was wonderful. He draws you into the conversation and brings life to the concerns regarding accent modification. Thank you for a wonderful course, I look forward to learning more about this topic.
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Megan
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January 28, 2024
Very informative session about an interesting topic that is very pertinent in today's world. Robert is a very articulate speaker who explained the ethics of accent modification in not only a captivating way but in a very accessible manner. I am quite intrigued by this area of our field after listening to Robert's presentation and I plan to do more learning moving forward.
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Jannice
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January 27, 2024
The presenter was very knowledgeable and compassionate about his topic. I learned more than I anticipated I would. I am now inspired to finish what I started 20 years. Thank you Lord for Dr. Robert doing the work which you have called him to do with vigor and discipline!!!
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January 27, 2024
The client samples were a great addition.
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Susan
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January 26, 2024
This was the most applicable course I have ever taken through speechpathology.com. Mr. McKinney's speech provided information about which I was unaware and opened the door to many resources about which I had not known.Thank you, Mr. McKinney!
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January 26, 2024
The instructor has an amazing background for tis topic: 26 years as an ESL teacher, 18 years as an SLP, and a speaker of 5 languages. His experience, organization, variety of background information was rich with detail and support for his ideas. His inclusion of videos of L2 speakers and SLP clinicians who work in the field were "frosting on the cake". Will look for his classes in the future.
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January 24, 2024
Covered the topic from all perspectives. Excellent presentation.
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Lana
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January 24, 2024
I appreciated all of the information shared by Robert McKinney. It broadened my awareness of the perspectives of the clients and other providers who work with Linguistic Discrimination and Accent Reduction. The videos shared from each paired well with the information he shared on the ethical concerns and treatment efficacy and appropriateness issues and associated concerns.
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January 23, 2024
Speaker was very knowledgeable in the topic of Accent Modification.
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Member
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January 22, 2024
A good topic that is not often talked about and presents some ethical questions. I liked the videos from clients and practitioners as well.
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Pamela
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January 21, 2024
Clarification of considerations in providing accent modification therapy.
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January 19, 2024
different perspectives
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Naomi
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January 18, 2024
Bravo! It's about time someone has tried to help the underserved language learner. Terrific presentation!
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January 18, 2024
Great discussion points!
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Joanne
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January 18, 2024
This is an area I know very little about. The presenter did a great job of bringing me up to speed. I wasn't really aware of the controversy. Even though this doesn't apply to my work setting, it was good to have a frame of reference for conversations regarding this area.
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Demettria
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January 16, 2024
Presenter was enthusiastic and knowledgeable in his area of expertise.
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Rhonda
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January 16, 2024
speaker was very knowledgable and culturally sensitive
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Courtney
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January 16, 2024
conversational way of speaking was easier to listen to than some other videos, relevant information and presented some new ideas and information I hadn't been exposed to yet
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January 15, 2024
Great explanation given by the presenter
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Member
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January 15, 2024
Great information
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Arlene
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January 15, 2024
The instructor was very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable in his presentation.
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Teresa
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January 14, 2024
The presenter explained very well the course to learn a correct pronunciation in English. I am from South America, I am very interested in classes for accent reduction, thanks.
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Siu
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January 14, 2024
it has a lot of information, great lecture, great help.
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Mary
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January 12, 2024
All information presented here was new to me, as I have never worked on accent modification. The speaker was exceptionally articulate and knowledgeable about his subject matter, and relayed information in a very digestible manner.
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January 10, 2024
great info
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Member
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January 9, 2024
Comprehensive
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Amy
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January 9, 2024
Felt interesting, with a realistic perspective
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Mariana
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January 8, 2024
Very good course, learned good information.
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Gloria
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January 8, 2024
The presenter broke down the ethical theories behind the way SLPs and others may view accent modification. I liked how both pros and cons were discussed and provided validity. The presenter had valid points toward how accent modification will help an individual accomplish professional and personal goals, but always keeping salient the respect for the importance of their own cultural identity.
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Sunny
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January 7, 2024
The importance of critical period effects when children are learning to speak a non-native language.
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Lisa
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January 4, 2024
I appreciated the speaker's thorough and honest discussion of criticisms of accent modification work.
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Sharon
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January 4, 2024
I thought the speaker did a good job of explaining all that he wanted to bring across in the lecture.
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January 4, 2024
The examples given.
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Mina
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January 3, 2024
It touched on a variety of sensitive issues regarding accent modification therapy. The speaker was well qualified for the topic as he has provided this type of therapy as well as he has been on the patient side in the field.
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January 2, 2024
honest discussion of current issues
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Member
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January 2, 2024
I love the acknowledgement that we are all on the same team wanting what is best for the world we live in and the people in it. They way we go about achieving the ideal may be different, but that shouldn't polarize us because we all want what is best. If we can keep that in mind, we will be able to collaborate and take small incremental steps to making a big difference.
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January 2, 2024
I've always had an interest in working with individuals who would like to modify their accents. It's an interesting area in our field. I know when I'm speaking another language I like to try to sound as native as possible.
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January 2, 2024
The instructor provided viewpoints from both sides and good examples of specifics.
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Member
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January 1, 2024
Interesting topic
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Lois
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January 1, 2024
It was interesting and pertinent to today's clients.
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Member
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January 1, 2024
The speaker was enthusiastic, well spoken, and organized. He clearly communicated all points.
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Lindsay
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December 31, 2023
Robert was great! I love this course!
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Member
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December 31, 2023
Hearing client perspectives was really eye-opening
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Brooke
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December 31, 2023
The presenter did a wonderful job explaining why this topic is so important for SLPs to fully understand. I highly recommend!
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Member
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December 31, 2023
This topic covered new and important territories for speech pathologists.
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Member
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December 31, 2023
Very through and thought provoking
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Member
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December 30, 2023
The presenter was organized
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Member
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December 30, 2023
Notn a fan of the handouts, notuser friendly and difficult to find the information needed.
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Aaron
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December 30, 2023
The presenters knowledge and attention to culturally concerns.
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Brittany
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December 30, 2023
very interesting course material and thought provoking
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December 30, 2023
A knowledgeable enthusiastic presenter who provided thorough information and good resources on a misunderstood practice.
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