This is an introduction to the use of hippotherapy, or equine movement, as a treatment tool for speech-language pathologists. This course will discuss the theory and principles of hippotherapy, impairments for which hippotherapy is indicated and contraindicated, examples of hippotherapy as an effective and efficient treatment tool, and the research base supporting hippotherapy.

This course will discuss the provision of evidence-based language therapy services via telepractice to children from birth through high school. A brief overview of the current literature will be provided, along with a more in-depth look at using evidence-based practices in a telepractice setting. This course is presented in partnership with the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (ABCLLD).

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on language and literacy instruction using an interdisciplinary approach. This course lays the foundation for understanding perspectives of other key literacy professionals and current trends in instruction. (Part 2: Course 9350)

This is Part 1 of the five-part series, Personal Narratives Across Diverse Cultures. This course will (1) explain the foundations of personal narratives and why personal narratives are a critical aspect of development, (2) describe influences of culture on autobiographical memories and personal narratives, and (3) identify strategies to promote the ability to tell detailed, coherent personal narratives. This course is presented in partnership with the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (ABCLLD).

This is Part 3 of the five-part series, Personal Narratives Across Diverse Cultures. This course will introduce the Global TALES project (Talking about Lived Experiences in Stories), in which researchers from 9 countries collected personal narratives from 10-year-old children, using a standard protocol. Data from four English speaking countries outlining different coding schemes for appraising children’s performance on this task will be described. This course is presented in partnership with the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (ABCLLD).

This is Part 4 of the five-part series, Personal Narratives Across Diverse Cultures. This course will (1) explain the development and importance of autobiographical memory, (2) describe how autobiographical memory is related to social cognition and personal narrative discourse, (3) describe how autobiographical memory is impacted in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hearing loss, and childhood trauma, and (4) identify strategies to support the development of autobiographical memory in these populations. This course is presented in partnership with the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (ABCLLD).

This is Part 5 of the five-part series, Personal Narratives Across Diverse Cultures. This course will address a tested, replicated method for working with parents to improve narration in children who are struggling, and will describe the narrative traditions and values of diverse cultures. This course is presented in partnership with the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (ABCLLD).

This course will provide an overview of a comprehensive online animated kindergarten screener drawn from the specialized fields of speech-language pathology, education, psychology, and child development. Patterns of language-learning performance will be identified and described.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on language and literacy through an interdisciplinary approach. This course provides a model for discussing with other school professionals how spoken language impacts written language, and why this detailed knowledge of language is crucial for anyone teaching children to read. Evidence from the literature supporting this view will be presented.

The number of individuals who communicate in languages and dialects that differ from Standard American English (SAE) continues to grow in the U.S., yet the vast majority of SLPs are monolingual speakers of SAE, with only 6.5% of ASHA members identifying as bilingual service providers. This course will introduce participants to evidence-based strategies and resources for determining difference versus disorders in multilinguals who do not speak the same language(s) as the evaluating SLP.