The SLP Subcommittee of the Region 10 Coordinating Council Presents: Strategies to Address Syndrome Disorders and Ethical Dilemmas and Difficult Situations
Description
<p align="center"><strong><em>Presented by </em></strong><strong><em>Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP</em></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em>Renowned expert in childhood developmental language disorders, autism, auditory and language processing disorders, syndromes, selective mutism, language-learning disabilities, and executive functions</em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><em> Level: Intermediate</em></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>Morning:</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Strategies to Address Syndrome Disorders</strong><strong></strong></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Participants will be able to:</p>
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<li>Recognize the physical, communication, and social anomalies associated with various syndrome disorders.</li>
<li>Understand basic genetic traits that contribute to syndrome disorders.</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Identify key syndrome characteristics pertinent to speech-language-hearing assessment & intervention.</li>
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<p align="center"><strong>Afternoon:</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Ethical Dilemmas and Difficult Situations</strong><strong></strong></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p> Participants will be able to:</p>
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<li>Demonstrate familiarity with the ASHA Code of Ethics.</li>
<li>Implement a template of strategies to approach difficult situations with confidence while minimizing defensive reactions.</li>
<li>Utilize specific examples to apply strategies to develop ethical decision-making and interactions.</li>
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Category
Project
East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.