The SLP Subcommittee of the Region 10 Coordinating Council Presents: Strategies to Address Syndrome Disorders and Strategies to Address Ethical Dilemmas and Difficult Situations 04/22/2022
8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Presented by Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Renowned expert in childhood developmental language disorders, autism, auditory and language processing disorders, syndromes, selective mutism, language-learning disabilities, and executive functions
Level: Intermediate
Morning:
Strategies to Address Syndrome Disorders
Children with syndromes can present significant challenges including communication disorders, hearing loss, motor disabilities and cognitive disorders. This workshop will focus on identifying the key characteristics, hereditary patterns, identifying features, and treatment options for a variety of childhood syndromes, including Retts, Angelman, Prader-Willi, Tourette’s, Velocardiofacial, Down, Fragile X, Fetal Alcohol, and Williams.
Participants will be able to:
Recognize the physical, communication, and social anomalies associated with various syndrome disorders.
Understand basic genetic traits that contribute to syndrome disorders.
Identify key syndrome characteristics pertinent to speech-language-hearing assessment & intervention.
Afternoon:
Ethical Dilemmas and Difficult Situations
The disciplines of speech-language pathology and audiology are governed by a Code of Ethics that promotes clear standards for professional behavior. Ethical dilemmas can be intimidating and confusing, resulting in a variety of responses. This workshop will present strategies for approaching difficult conversations and provide opportunities to interpret and apply decision-making in professional situations using the ASHA Code of Ethics.
Participants will be able to:
Demonstrate familiarity with the ASHA Code of Ethics.
Implement a template of strategies to approach difficult situations with confidence while minimizing defensive reactions.
Utilize specific examples to apply strategies to develop ethical decision-making and interactions.
Event Details
Audience
Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, general and special education staff, administrators, parents, and others who are interested in the topic.
Facilitator(s)
Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Location
Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) Note: Confirmed registrations will receive a link prior to the training date.
Credit Offered
Continuing Education Unit (5.75 Hours Offered)
Affiliation: East Valley SELPA PDP #275. Notes: Continuing Education (CE) for SLPs and SLPAs: This full-day webinar qualifies for a total of 5.75 live CE hours, including 2 hours of Ethics. The cost of a certificate is $10.00. Detailed information on how to purchase CE hours will be given during the webinar. This webinar qualifies for CE hours for Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, as required by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB). The provider is East Valley SELPA PDP #275. Due to SLPAHADB requirements, participants must attend the entire full-day webinar (both morning and afternoon) to receive CE hours for that day. The deadline to purchase CE hours is May 27, 2022.
