School Intervention And Collaboration In Schools CEU Courses for SLPs

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course describes how to write a good Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statement to accurately plan programming for each student. The importance of the PLAAFP statement and its four essential elements are discussed.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. SLPs should be equipped to handle Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) effectively and without issue. This course reviews the key components and requirements of an IEP. How to prepare for a successful IEP meeting is also described.

Adolescents possess a unique set of needs as they transition from structured, school-based settings to independent daily life. This course focuses on writing goals for adolescents that embody a transdisciplinary approach and support the transfer of skills to a student’s real-world functioning.

Thinking "outside of the box" fosters creative learning opportunities for students in various classroom settings. This course describes how to develop and implement a framework for improving social skills, life skills, vocational skills, and literacy skills that is creative and impactful.

Key issues and topics related to the shortage of SLPs in the school setting are discussed in the course. Personal experiences and their impact are described and an action plan to deal with shortages is provided.

This is Part 2 of a two-part course. How to identify the impact of semantic reasoning on word retrieval and independent word-learning is discussed in this course. How to develop an intervention plan for language and executive functioning intervention is also described.

An overview of newer research on human brain development with applications to the differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental differences that affect acquisition of speech, language, and communication is provided in this course. Prevalence and comorbidities of developmental language disorders with other neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses are described along with general guidelines for assessment and intervention.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Factors that should be considered when differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disability, and Speech-Language Impairment are described in this course. Important questions and critical data that support an accurate diagnosis or classification are also discussed.

Have you told your students to just memorize words like “one,” “two,” and “does”? In addition to phonology, would you like to be able to explain the linguistic influences of morphology, orthography, and etymology on spelling patterns? This course describes how to help students investigate words so that spelling makes sense.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Key terms that all evaluation partners need to be knowledgeable about are described. The importance of using those key terms for an accurate diagnosis or classification is discussed.