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A BIG part of our job as speech pathologists is parent education. For this course I have come up with 10 things that our parents and families of children with apraxia of speech need to know. From my experience working with families of children with apraxia, these are the things they do not know. You will feel empowered to empower your families and you may just learn something you can add to your apraxia toolbox too.

Becoming an entrepreneur is a time of excitement. No doubt you want your business to be profitable and last a long time. While jumping two feet first into business sounds like a dream come true for many, there are steps that should be taken to set up and protect your business. This presentation will cover best practices to ensure your business is set up for success regardless of your industry!

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This session teaches participants how to use facilitative contexts to improve sound production in articulation therapy. By identifying words a student can already pronounce correctly, therapists can bypass traditional isolation and elicitation phases. Case studies and therapy clips will help attendees develop a framework for choosing effective practice targets to enhance student success in therapy.

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Discover how video games and video game-inspired activities can transform speech-language therapy! This workshop provides practical strategies to enhance language development, social communication, and problem-solving skills in school-aged children and adolescents. Learn to bridge digital and real-world experiences through engaging role-play and creative video editing, all while aligning therapy with clients’ unique interests and strengths.

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Join us for an insightful course designed for professionals looking to integrate entrepreneurship into their practice. The course will also explore the unique challenges faced by minority clinicians, including systemic barriers and cultural biases, while highlighting the importance of building professional relationships and partnerships.

As awareness of concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) grows, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are increasingly essential in identifying, managing, and rehabilitating athletes affected by these conditions. This presentation will explore SLPs' vital role in the multidisciplinary care of athletes, emphasizing the importance of their expertise in communication and cognition to comprehensive brain health. Covering neurophysiological mechanisms, cumulative trauma risks, and practical strategies, attendees will learn evidence-based approaches to collaborate with athletic staff, develop effective concussion protocols, and advocate for the inclusion of SLPs in brain health initiatives, ultimately promoting long-term athlete wellness.

Reviews how a speech language pathologist can use Artificial Intelligence as a tool for speech therapy planning. Multiple online Artificial Intelligence tools were reviewed for lesson planning, material creation, material modification, progress monitoring and goal planning. Participants will be taught the benefits and risk factors of the new technology.

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Have you ever felt the desire to open a private practice that you know will immediately fill a void and increase access to therapy for underserved populations in your community? Realizing your worth as a clinician is the first step. This course will discuss Dr. Jaramillo entrepreneurial journey and how she successfully transitioned from employee to business owner by understanding her niche, marketing her services, hiring an incredible team, and overcoming challenges to build a thriving business.

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SLP Toolkit is an online platform for SLPs to collect data, administer informal assessments, write goals, and manage their caseload. The presenters will demonstrate how an SLP can use the system in their practice. Participants will learn theory and research behind these core features: digital data collection, Present Level Assessments, progress monitoring with criterion referenced tests and rubrics, and writing S.M.A.R.T. goals. Participants will learn how to set up their caseload and speech schedule, create clients, assign and administer tests, generate score reports and graphs, and access support materials. If you are already an SLP Toolkit user, log-in to SLP Toolkit before the session and you can follow along while the presenters demonstrate each process.

This course will provide professionals with information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its impact on communication and interaction. It will introduce, or review, the characteristics of ADHD-Inattentive type, ADHD-Hyperactive type, and ADHD-Mixed type. It will discuss the areas of the brain impacted by ADHD, the stigma and/or misconceptions attached to it, and the importance of applying neurodiversity-affirming care. Finally, it will provide specific examples of the communication differences and challenges that are seen in people with ADHD, as well as strategies for providing neurodiversity-affirming support. Attendees will walk away with practical information that may be applied immediately to empower and advocate for those with ADHD, educate others on ADHD, and provide meaningful intervention strategies to people with ADHD.

Ever wonder how your role shifts as an SLP supervisor depending on who you’re supervising? This course will cover current evidence-based practice for supervision in speech-language pathology as well as specific recommendations for supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), SLPA students, SLP master’s students, and newly graduated SLPs completing their clinical fellowship experience. Effective tools and strategies for clinical supervision and strategies for teaching professionalism to mentees will be shared.

Research points to clear interventions for kids with dyslexia but the evaluation process can be blurry to most. What's evident is that low expectations for Black children translates into fewer intensive resources to address underlying learning challenges, like dyslexia. The accurate diagnosis of dyslexia can be a game changer for all students, especially those more likely to be punished for falling short, even if the work is too hard for them. This course will address the dyslexia evaluation process and the key principles that impact marginalized students that are under and misdiagnosed.

This session chronicled the lessons of the seven decade life of a stutterer who has experienced both the hardship and joy of living in a world that does not understand stuttering. The presenter highlighted several of his interactions with speech-language pathologists along the path toward coming to terms with - and embracing -his communication difference.