Early identification of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a global priority and research shows that language deficits are significant early indicators. This course will focus on the best assessments and patterns of cognitive-linguistic performance that differentiate MCI from healthy aging, and the role of the SLP.
Course created on October 17, 2018
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the diagnostic criteria and risk factors for MCI.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the research indicating that subtle language impairment is a significant early marker of Alzheimer's disease.
- After this course, participants will be able to list tasks useful for assessing early changes in cognitive-communicative function.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Diagnostic criteria |
| 20-30 Minutes | Subtle language impairments |
| 30-55 Minutes | Specific assessment tools appropriate for testing MCI |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
1417 Reviews
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September 18, 2021
Love the evidence
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Susan
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September 9, 2021
I will admit at the forefront, I have not worked with an Adult population in my career, but there was so much information and acronyms that were unknown to me that I had to try and define them as I tried to listen. There were also slides the presenter showed that were not in the handouts, so as I tried to follow it got confusing....especially when I tried to go back and look for information. But I do think the presenter is very knowledgeable with the subject matter. I just found myself lost a lot in this presentation...I think it could have been made clearer especially for those of us who don't work with thie populaton yet.
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Christine
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August 30, 2021
Overview of the category differences in cognitive function from HOA To Alzheimer’s.
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Shane
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August 14, 2021
Helpful information for my work setting in skilled nursing
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Allie
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July 30, 2021
The information was thorough but easy to digest, and very convertible to clinician-client information-giving.
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Angela
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July 28, 2021
My dad was recently labeled with MCI so this information was fascinating. I enjoyed the presenter's method of presentation. It enabled me to slowly absorb the material while reflecting on my dad's abilities, currently. It's appropriate to my family's current situation and will be valuable information.
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June 25, 2021
Great information
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Katrina
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June 14, 2021
I am more concerned about practical application rather than Research and predicting outcomes in my daily work.
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Kathlyn
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May 28, 2021
Excellent information which could be useful in the future...
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Andria
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February 17, 2021
Very interesting to hear the different stages explained and the subtests that help in the diagnosis
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Barbara
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January 26, 2021
Really good information to distinguish between HOA and MCI and AD.
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January 21, 2021
provided new information, kept my interest.
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Member
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January 11, 2021
Great info about the ABCD
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Tammie
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December 28, 2020
Very informative but exam questions were confusing
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Elaine
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December 25, 2020
Great information was given pertaining to Mild Cognitive Impairment. Factors to look for in diagnosing MCI in individuals was very helpful. Things to consider/keep in mind when testing was beneficial. Description of the subtests on the ABCD-2 was also appreciated.
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Amber
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December 22, 2020
Easy to follow along and understand to apply to my practice.
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Colleen
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November 16, 2020
Great course with lots of good info. I work primarily with individuals with MCI and this was very helpful.
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October 3, 2020
I appreciated information on which subtests helped distinguish HOA from MCI.
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Amy
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September 23, 2020
Good overview of MCI as compared to Healthy Older Adults and mild Alzheimer's disease including information about the ABCD.
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Member
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August 18, 2020
good information for an area that interests me
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July 2, 2020
Presenter clarity
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Member
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June 22, 2020
Graphs and graph information was confusing
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Member
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May 31, 2020
A lot of good graphics, just got to be a bit confusing at points in the graphs slides. Not super applicable for me. Very good job defining MCI.
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Member
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May 27, 2020
Clear diagnostic criteria and information discussed
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Marilyn
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May 25, 2020
good precise organization of material ...
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Cheryl
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May 23, 2020
It was very informative to learn how to differentiate HOA vs. MCI vs. AD through assessment procedures.
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Member
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May 11, 2020
Good strategies provided for testing.
by
Member
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April 27, 2020
Informative However exam questions are a little tricky
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Audrey
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April 21, 2020
Presenter's clear communication, practical and useful content
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Carley
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April 15, 2020
The course considered comparative data for healthy older adults.
by
Member
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April 14, 2020
Felt the presentation didn’t add to my daily therapy needs as a clinician but was more research.
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Kenneth
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April 6, 2020
Very hard to follow. Explanations were not very clear. Was thinking of doing part 2 but not now.
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Rachael
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March 31, 2020
Excellent concrete examples to utilize in assessment protocols/procedures for adults with cognitive deficits. Organized presentation with a lot of good information.
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Nancy
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March 26, 2020
Clear, concise presentation. Lots of valuable information
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Rebecca
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March 18, 2020
I completed the course with a clear understanding of the differences b/t HOA, MCI and mild AD as well as the knowledge to assess and diagnose among the three categories. I often have pts ask if they have dementia when they likely have MCI. I'll now be able to have confidence in testing, differentiating and explaining results to pts and their families.
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m.cara
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March 16, 2020
Useful information in diagnosing MCI
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Member
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January 29, 2020
The content was excellent. The fine distinctions in language skills and other predictors are important to know and demonstrate when family assumes the client has AD when, in fact, they may not at all. On the other hand, if SLPs know how to test for cognitive-communicative decline, recommendation for sustaining brain function could make a meaningful difference in how that client proceeds in the aging process. The presenter used abbreviations/terms without explanation at times.
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January 4, 2020
explanation / terminology was easy to understand
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Member
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December 30, 2019
Delivery was dry and unengaging
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Aaron
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December 30, 2019
practical content- good data.
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Member
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December 30, 2019
Good review of typical deficits and ways to test with the elderly.
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Member
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December 29, 2019
Instructor was very clear about components of good assessment that help to differentiate MCI from normal aging brains. I also appreciate the hope that early diagnosis brings to treatment options. I am able to more clearly identify my role as an SLP in diagnosing and treating MCI.
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Member
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December 26, 2019
I enjoy Dr. McCollough! I was a student at Tennessee when she was getting her PhD.
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Stephanie
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December 26, 2019
The research and information provided is so helpful at understanding MCI and allows me the confidence to screen and assess.
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Sally
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December 23, 2019
The presenter was prepared and had useful information for participants.
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Kaitlin
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December 22, 2019
Very informative on best practice for cognitive linguistic assessment
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Member
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December 18, 2019
Good graphs and summary
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Member
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December 12, 2019
The data presentation in graph form was helpful but it clinical examples would have increased understanding.
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nancy
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December 10, 2019
Everyday examples
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Member
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December 8, 2019
good pacing , well defined assessment tasks
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Member
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December 5, 2019
Current research, relevant topic
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Member
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December 5, 2019
It seemed very rushed.
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Member
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December 3, 2019
Great information about MCI, differences between AD and MCI and great info on ABCD
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Member
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December 3, 2019
Presentation wasn’t organized, and clear.
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Member
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December 1, 2019
I would have loved to have all the tables and charts that she referred to on her screen in my own bundle for future reference.
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Adwoa
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November 24, 2019
I work with lots of individuals with MCI, so the course information was very helpful.
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Michaela
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November 23, 2019
great use of resource ABCD-2 and how it can be applied where the differences in AD and MCI
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Member
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November 23, 2019
Good explanation of testing and subtests to differentiate hoa, mci, and dementia.
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Mariana
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November 22, 2019
Great overview of predictors of MCI vs Alzheimer's with use of a standardized assessment.
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Member
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November 20, 2019
Great info and presenter.
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Member
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November 18, 2019
Interesting comparing Subtest of ABCD with Cognitive level
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Julie
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November 13, 2019
Great examples
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Member
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November 9, 2019
very practical information! I now have a better sense of what measures/tasks may be sensitive to MCI. ALso, great general background on MCI.
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Member
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November 4, 2019
It was informative regarding giving good diagnostic test to use for MCI.
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Kathleen
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October 31, 2019
The presenter provided new information based on her own research.
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Member
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October 29, 2019
The presenter was very unorganized. The information was often incomplete and lacked basic information (including what the actual standard deviation measurement was,etc). This presentation focused on one test battery and lacked practical application to clinical SLPs.
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Teresa
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October 25, 2019
Explained standardized tools/subtests to aid in differing normal aging to MCI to AD. Examples were given.
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Member
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October 14, 2019
missing slides??
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Donna
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October 13, 2019
My parents live with us and they are 82 and 84 years old. I was very interested in learning the difference in MCI and AD. This will help me to monitor their mental status and know when/if we need to seek help.
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Marianne
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October 7, 2019
Functional information that can be used in daily practice.
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Sheila Z
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October 6, 2019
All the topics, the way that the instructor presented and explained the information.
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Member
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October 5, 2019
Great information on topic
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Deborah
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October 2, 2019
she talked too fast and did not allow ample time to take notes
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Kimberly
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October 1, 2019
Excellent info regarding defining and testing for MCI
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Karen
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September 15, 2019
insufficient detai on ABCD to answer test items.
by
Member
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September 9, 2019
Breaking down the specific language tasks which are predictive of dementia vs MCI made it an excellent course
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Kelly
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September 3, 2019
I had previously watched Dr. McCollough's presentation on treatment for MCI, so I was interested in watching the definition and diagnosis presentation.
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Member
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August 31, 2019
Instructor was clear, provided research to support information presented as well as visuals through graphs and charts to help with comprehension.
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Member
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August 13, 2019
Well organized, informative discussion. Thank you!
by
Member
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August 10, 2019
Presenter was sometimes hard to follow.
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Member
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August 5, 2019
Very medical. Lots of research info
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Member
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July 30, 2019
I appreciate her straightforward and paced presentation.
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Catherine
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July 28, 2019
Good information and presented well. Makes nuances between normal/ mildly affected/ and early alz more tangible.
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Mary
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July 22, 2019
Very interesting information
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Member
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July 16, 2019
Very clearly presented with many helpful concepts-
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Member
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July 4, 2019
Good clinical relevance. Appreciated emphasis on distinguishing criteria between MCI and Mild AD. Addition of some case studies may be helpful to achieve learning objectives.
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Member
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June 26, 2019
Majority of time was spent reading the information
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Member
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June 26, 2019
clear presentation; very good explanatory graphics; repetition of key information
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Member
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June 21, 2019
Very organized and informative.
by
Member
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June 18, 2019
I found Dr. McCullough's style of presentation to be highly conducive to comprehension and learning. She is very clear.
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Member
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June 15, 2019
Charts and Answers to participants questions
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Member
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June 12, 2019
good pace, not too much information
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Member
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June 12, 2019
This course was clear about what tasks are helpful in differentiating healthy older adults vs. MCI vs. AD.
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Bonnie
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June 10, 2019
Lots of great information for testing, knowing differences between Healthy Older Adults, Mild Cognitive Impairement and Early Alzheimer's Dementia
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Presented By
Kim McCullough
PhD CCC-SLP
Kim McCullough, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is Graduate Program Director and an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Appalachian State University. She teaches courses in adult neurogenic disorders. Her current research interests include developing clinically efficient assessment and treatment protocols for individuals with cognitive impairments.
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Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Kim McCullough was paid an honorarium by Speechpathology.com for this presentation. Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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