This is Part 1 of a two-part series. This course delineates individual metacognitive processes known as "executive functions" and the various developmental profiles of executive dysfunction in school-aged children. Three case studies will highlight the nature of the diagnostic challenges and lay a foundation for assessment principles to help the SLP determine best approaches to intervention.

This course will discuss how the stigma of stuttering, advocacy, empathy, caseload management, and the structure of various settings in which we work (e.g., schools, medical settings, university clinics) impact our work with people who stutter, across the lifespan. Case scenarios involving ethics and stuttering will be presented for participants' consideration.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course will detail the relationship between language and executive functions (EFs), and the nature of EF deficits in children with language disorders. The use of inner speech and self-talk to regulate behaviors and efforts, and the use of complex syntax as a tool to reason, plan, predict, and solve will be discussed. Additionally, the course will describe the use of hands-on problem solving, Socratic questions, and discovery learning to elicit language-based EFs.

Intellectually capable young adults with autism have unique social, communication and emotional needs. This course will explore the socio-cultural aspects of equity and inclusion that individuals in this group encounter. It will also address the interrelationship of individual needs, therapy strategies, and the skills needed in order to navigate this socio-cultural context.

The clinical swallow evaluation, or bedside swallow evaluation, is sometimes a maligned component of dysphagia assessment because of its inability to definitively assess for aspiration. This course will provide participants with an understanding of the applications of clinical assessment, appropriate components for inclusion, and direction for forming conclusions and making recommendations based on clinical observations.

One of the most powerful tools for providing effective clinical education and mentoring comes in the form of feedback provided to the supervisee or mentee. This course will teach professionals juggling service delivery and supervisory roles about these feedback strategies and will discuss how to integrate them into a wide range of responsibilities they encounter.

This course will describe the function of skin, as well as types of and reasons for skin breakdown after total laryngectomy surgery. Participants will learn about practical solutions for preventing and treating irritation from peristomal baseplates, in order to facilitate patients’ ability to wear a Heat Moisture Exchanger for pulmonary rehabilitation.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course gives an inside look at a day in the life of a telepractitioner, including adherence to telepractice guidelines and treatment of common pediatric speech-language disorders.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. This course will focus on identifying the core components of dyslexia. Participants will engage in activities that simulate what a student with dyslexia might experience in the classroom. Discussion will focus on common myths, early identification and risk factors, development of reading skills, ​and an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the SLP.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. ​ This course will focus on​ assessment and intervention for students with dyslexia. Assessment techniques and tools, including how to use assessment data to determine strengths and areas of need in children with dyslexia, will be discussed. Evidence-based intervention techniques and service delivery options to effectively manage dyslexia in the school and outpatient setting will also be addressed.