Grief of Diagnosis

Name: Grief of Diagnosis
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (3592 reviews)

Course: #9657Level: Introductory 1.5 Hours 3592 Reviews

There is a complex grieving process that many parents experience when their child receives a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) or other diagnosis. This course defines relevant terminology and describes the triggers and stages of grief that are common to this grieving process. It also discusses strategies to help families move forward in a positive way.

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.15 Introductory, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; IBCCES/1.5; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; SAC/1.5

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to define terms associated with grieving a non-finite loss.
After this course, participants will be able to identify grief triggers from their own experience or from that of their clients.
After this course, participants will be able to will list strategies that parents can use to thrive after a child's diagnosis.

Course created on March 25, 2021

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Definitions
15-45 Minutes	Research from other populations, personal experience
45-60 Minutes	Activity: Identifying grief triggers
60-80 Minutes	Discussion of strategies
80-90 Minutes	Summary, Q&A

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Presented By

Laura Smith
MA CCC-SLP

Laura Smith is Apraxia-Kids recognized for advanced training and clinical expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, has completed the PROMPT Level 1 training, and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP). She is the clinical director and owner of a Mile High Speech Therapy specializing in childhood speech and language disorders. She has lectured throughout the United States on Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and related issues. Laura is committed to raising and spreading CAS awareness following her own daughter’s diagnosis of CAS and dyspraxia. She is the author of Overcoming Apraxia, coordinated the Denver Apraxia Walk from 2015-2019, and writes for various publications including the ASHA wire blog, The Mighty, and on a website she manages slpmommyofapraxia.com. In 2016, Laura was awarded ASHA’s media award for garnering national media attention around apraxia detailing her connection with UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, and also received ASHA’s ACE award for her continuing education, specifically in the area of childhood motor speech disorders.

Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel
PhD CCC-SLP

Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel is Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology and Audiology and Director of the Communication, Movement and Learning Lab at Marquette University. Her research focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of children with speech sound disorders with a particular focus on CAS and dysarthria.

Presenter Disclosure: Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel - Financial: Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel received an honorarium for this presentation. She receives funding from Marquette University and the Once Upon a Time Foundation for her research. Nonfinancial: Dr. Iuzzini-Seigel is on the PAC for Apraxia Kids.

Laura Smith - Financial: Laura Smith received an honorarium for this presentation. She owns A Mile High Speech Therapy practice, sells materials on Teachers Pay Teachers, and authored Overcoming Apraxia, for which she receives royalties. Nonfinancial: Laura writes for a website she manages, slpmommyofapraxia.com.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Introductory Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs

California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board

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International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services

Approved for 1.50 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.

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