SECOND ANNUAL PSHA FALL WORKSHOP
 

Assessment and Treatment of Stuttering: Research and Clinical Practice
Friday, October 19, 2007
8:30 am to 4:15 pm

Presenters

Craig E. Coleman, MA, CCC-SLP

Craig E. Coleman, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Co-Director of the Stuttering Center of Western Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Craig is a member of the ASHA Legislative Council and President of the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association.  In addition, Craig is a Board Recognized Specialist in Fluency Disorders and provides clinical service to preschool, school-age, and adolescent children who stutter and is involved in clinical research activities.

Glen Tellis, PhD

Glen Tellis, PhD, a Board-Recognized Fluency Specialist and Mentor completed his doctorate at The Pennsylvania State University and is currently an Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Speech-Language Pathology Program at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pennsylvania. His research interests include fluency disorders, research designs, treatment efficacy research, advanced digital technology, and clinical outcomes. He was PSHA President from 2005-2006 and is an editorial consultant and reviewer for the Journal of Speech-Language and Hearing Research, Journal of Fluency Disorders, and the Journal of Multilingual Communication Disorders.

Abstract

This workshop will focus on clinically relevant assessment and treatment protocols in stuttering.  Assessment and treatment techniques for adults and children will be discussed. An update on current research in fluency disorders will also be provided.  Attendees will gain an understanding of practical strategies that cover the affective, behavioral, and cognitive components of fluency disorders.

Learner Outcomes

At the completion of this event participants will be able to implement assessment protocols for adults and children who stutter, administer treatment protocols for adults and children who stutter, incorporate assessment and treatment protocols that target the affective, behavioral, and cognitive domains of stuttering, and discuss current research in fluency disorders.

Agenda

Workshop Registration

Please register onsite.

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, breaks and ASHA CEUs. 

Space is limited. It is recommended that you register early. Registration will not be accepted without either payment or a purchase order. On-site registration is strongly discouraged as space cannot be guaranteed.

Confirmation:  Email confirmations will be sent to those attendees who provide an email address on their registration form.

Refunds/Cancellations:  Refunds minus a $15 handling fee will be made if cancellation is received by October 5, 2007.  No refunds will be made after this date.

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Workshop Information
 

Date: Friday, October 19, 2007

Time: Registration at 8:00 am. Workshop will begin at 8:30 am and end at 4:15 pm.

Locations: The Regional Learning Alliance, visit their website at http://www.regionallearningalliance.com/directions.html  for directions. The meeting will be located in the MSA Auditorium room.

Directions to the West Chester Location
 

The Workshop will be located at the West Chester University Graduate Business Center, Room 205.  Please note that the Graduate Business Center is not part of West Chester University’s main campus. Following are directions to the Graduate Business Center:

Traveling North on Route 202

Exit at Boot Road, turn right at the top of the ramp

Turn right at next traffic light (Greenhill Road)

Continue on Greenhill Road to traffic light, approximately 1/2-3/4 mile

Turn left onto McDermott Drive

Go past green West Chester University sign on your right

Turn right into parking lot.  Graduate Business Center, 1160 Building, will be on your right

Traveling South on 202

Exit at Boot Road, turn left at top of the ramp

Turn right at second traffic light (Greenhill Road)

Continue on Greenhill Road, approximately 1/2-3/4 mile, to traffic light.  

Turn left onto McDermott Dr.  

Go past the green West Chester University sign on your right

Turn right into parking lot.  Graduate Business Center, 1160 Building, will be on your right.

Traveling South on Route 100 from Exton/PA Turnpike

Take the Pottstown Pike exit after crossing the Rte. 30 By-Pass

Turn left on Boot Road (the top of the hill which is  the first traffic light)

Follow Boot road to Phoenixville Pike, 1^st traffic light, and turn right.

The next traffic light, approximately ½ mile, is Green Hill Road, turn left.

Continue on Greenhill Road approximately 200 yards to the traffic light.

Turn right onto McDermott Dr. 

Go past the green West Chester University sign on your right

Turn right into parking lot.  Graduate Business Center, 1160 Building, will be on your right.

There is ample “free” parking at the Graduate Business Center.

Continuing Education

ASHA CEUs

ACT 48 Clock Hours

PSHA is an approved provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to sponsor Continuing Education programs as required by ACT 48.  This program is offered for 6 clock hours. Individuals attending the program must arrive on time and stay the duration of the program in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours.

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