Neuro/Cognition/TBI (Peds) CEU Courses for SLPs

Neurodiversity and assessment tools and strategies for identifying neurodiverse individuals - including those who may be masking - are discussed in this course. Testimony from neurodiverse adults about missed flags in their own evaluations is presented in order to provide further support for the identification process.

An overview of what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is and is not, including common myths and neurodevelopmental basics, is provided in this course. Practical strategies to manage and intervene with ADHD in children and teens are discussed, with a focus on identifying strengths and promoting self-regulation and executive functioning skills.

Executive functioning skills of children preschool-aged through young adulthood are defined and their development and importance during the school years is described in this course. Strategies to target executive functioning skills from an interdisciplinary perspective are also discussed.

Teachers and administrators increasingly turn to school-based SLPs for intervention in executive functioning (EF) deficits. This course is directed toward clinicians working in schools (especially high schools) who have basic background knowledge about EF. It discusses EF domains and clinical presentation, types of treatment approaches, and how to plan and implement specific EF interventions.

This course provides an overview of cognitive-communication disorders (CCD) in both the pediatric and adult populations. It addresses causes and symptoms of CCD, service delivery issues across settings, evidence-based recommendations for treatment and intervention, and challenges SLPs may face when serving individuals with this disorder.

This course provides an overview of the neuroscience underlying sensation and perception, as well as its application to learning and treatment. It discusses a client’s ability to sense and perceive details of therapy tasks as critical components for adaptability and plasticity of the human brain, which in turn improves functional outcomes.

This course describes post-concussive syndrome, including etiology, predictors, and common symptoms. Differential diagnosis and treatment considerations are also addressed.

This course provides an introduction to the career of a Medical Speech-Language Pathologist, including the wide range of possible employment settings, interdisciplinary colleagues, and clinical caseload considerations. It discusses the recommended initial foundational coursework and preparatory training for beginner to advanced certifications, and clinical specializations for current, practicing SLPs.

This course is Part 2 of a two-part series. It will present detailed instructions for assessing cranial nerve integrity, and discuss how to interpret and report exam findings. Templates that can be used immediately in clinical practice are provided.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Cranial nerves innervate muscles critical to speech and swallowing functions. An overview of the neuroanatomy and physiology of the cranial nerves is provided in this course, with particular attention to those involved in speech and swallowing performance. Common abnormalities observed for patients with cranial nerve dysfunction are also described.