CEU Courses Text for SLPs

An introduction to the vital knowledge and skills speech-language pathologists need to transition from clinical practice to successful business ownership. Key considerations for starting a private practice, alternative business opportunities, and strategies for developing a strong business model are discussed.

Improving intelligibility is the main goal of dysarthria intervention, and assessing intelligibility is critical for monitoring treatment success. This course discusses recent evidence on estimating intelligibility to determine best practices for assessing this crucial outcome in speakers with dysarthria.

The why and how of vocabulary instruction are provided in this course. The evidence base for the importance of vocabulary instruction (theory) as well as suggestions for vocabulary selection and best practices for instruction are also described.

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.

There is much controversy about the diagnosis of ankyloglossia and its potential effects on neonatal feeding and speech. Guidance regarding the diagnosis of ankyloglossia and a summary of current research regarding its potential effects on function are provided in this course.

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.

Delayed developmental consequences of pediatric brain injury (BI) and their potential impact on school performance are described in this course. Practical methods for assessment and intervention that can be incorporated into school settings are identified, and strategies that encourage professional and family collaboration to assist students with BI across the educational continuum are described.

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.

Based on the textbook Improving Speech Intelligibility in Adults - Clinical Application of Evidence-Based Strategies, this course discusses what we can learn from the evidence to improve intelligibility in adults. Aspects of evaluation and management related to speakers, listeners, and the communication environment are described in detail.

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.