PENNSYLVANIA
SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION
The following calendar is provided as a service to PSHA Members, and is not to considered as an endorsement by PSHA.
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May 16 & 17, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA
Esophageal Dysphagia: Applications for the Speech-Language Pathologist
Sponsored by: Sundance Rehabilitation
This cutting-edge course is imperative for the dysphagia therapist. Gain valuable knowledge on esophageal disorders and effects on swallowing. Advanced interpretation of FEES and MBS to include implementation of the Reflux Finding Score (RFS) and esophageal sweep will be provided. Effects of enteral feeding methods and xerostomia will be discussed.
For additional information contact: Julie Huffman, (919) 784-4677 or huffro@nc.rr.com
ASHA CEUs: 1.4 (14 hours)
May 17, 2008
Edinboro, PA
Selective Mutism: An In-Depth Study
Sponsored by: Edinboro University Speech and Hearing Club
Seminar includes introduction to diagnostic criteria, description of symptoms, and therapy techniques
For additional information contact: Cindy Grazio at cgrazio@edinboro.edu or 814-732-2164
ASHA CEUs: 0.5
ACT 48 hours: 5.0
June 12-13, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA
LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Workshop
Sponsored by: LSVT Global and LSVT Foundation
Voice treatment for adults and children with neurological conditions, with a specialty in Parkinson Disease.
For additional informationcontact: info@lsvtglobal.com
ASHA CEUs: 1.2
July 28-30, 2008
Niles, OH (near Youngstown OH / an hour from Pittsburgh PA)
3-Day Hanen Certification Training for SLPs on It Takes Two to Talk®: Family focused early intervention in natural environments
Sponsored by: The Hanen Centre and Gold Therapy Services
The Hanen Centre's three-day certification workshop provides intensive, small-group training to SLPs who provide services to preschool children with language delays (birth to six years) and their families. Drawing on best practice in terms of adult education, family-centered intervention and early language intervention, this evidence-based workshop will give you the tools to empower parents so they have the knowledge and skills to become their child’s primary language facilitator. Participants receive the ITTT Parent Guidebook and Leaders Guide, the Introduction to Hanen DVD, the ITTT Companion DVD and PowerPoint program slides DVD with embedded video clips, (a $250 value), as well as ongoing support from Hanen after the workshop.
For additional information contact: www.hanen.org/ITTTworkshops or call toll-free 1-877-Hanen55 (1-877-426-3655) ext. 225
ASHA CEUs: 2.1
September 10-12, 2008
Plymouth Meeting, PA (near Philadelphia)
3-Day Hanen Certification Training for SLPs on It Takes Two to Talk®: Family focused early intervention in natural environments
Sponsored by: The Hanen Centre
The Hanen Centre's three-day certification workshop provides intensive, small-group training to SLPs who provide services to preschool children with language delays (birth to six years) and their families. Drawing on best practice in terms of adult education, family-centered intervention and early language intervention, this evidence-based workshop will give you the tools to empower parents so they have the knowledge and skills to become their child’s primary language facilitator. Participants receive the ITTT Parent Guidebook and Leaders Guide, the Introduction to Hanen DVD, the ITTT Companion DVD and PowerPoint program slides DVD with embedded video clips, (a $250 value), as well as ongoing support from Hanen after the workshop.
For additional informationcontact: www.hanen.org/ITTTworkshops or call toll-free 1-877-Hanen55 (1-877-426-3655) ext. 225
ASHA CEUs: 2.1
September 25-26, 2008
Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Children With Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities To Speak: Advances In Techniques To Develop Functional Verbal Communication Skills
Sponsored by: Northern Speech Services, Inc.
Participants will learn to systematically introduce motivators to encourage verbal communication, cuing and shaping techniques to improve speech intelligibility, and timing and rationale of fading cuing and shaping. The goal of this seminar is to help individuals with developmental disabilities become functional and independent in verbal communication. Complete seminar description online: http://www.nss-nrs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/NSS.woa/wa/Seminars/detail?id=1000833
For additional information contact: NSS at 888.337.3866 -- info@nss-nrs.com -- www.nss-nrs.com
ASHA CEUs: 1.2
ACT 48 hours: 12