CEU Courses Text for SLPs

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.

There is a rapidly growing awareness of the importance of a culturally responsive practice when supporting students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This course aims to counter the systematic lack of resources and training available to SLPs who work with diverse populations who require AAC, and practically prepare them to better assess diverse students’ needs and implement impactful interventions.

This course addresses the importance and methodology of writing goals that are family-centered in order to improve the outcomes of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. The addition of Caregiver Education to the 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes is also discussed.

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.

Evidence-based treatments for patients near the end-of-life are discussed in this course. Patients' goals nearing the end of life and ways to integrate communication techniques and strategies to address nutritional challenges effectively are described.

A comprehensive overview of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its impact on swallowing performance in adults is provided in this course. Best practices for assessment of swallowing and the currently available evidence related to management of dysphagia associated with OSA are also discussed.