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Trainings & Certifications

The specialized continuing education classes I've completed to enhance my knowledge.

Masterclass on Echolalia and Child-Led Therapy

July 2024

Meaningful Speech

Alexandria Zachos, M.S. CCC-SLP/L

Course targets the foundations of echolalia, gestalt language development (delayed echolalia is the first stage!), and how child-led therapy can help support this type of language development.

2024 Hawai'i Speech-Hearing Association Convention

A Holistic Approach to Maximizing Communication

April 2024

Rachael Madel, M.A. CCC-SLP
Christopher Bugaj, M.A. CCC-SLP
Katie Arnold, MCD, CCC-SLP

Focused on the development of clinical skills related to Alternative Augmentative Communication and Gestalt Language Processing.​ Conference held over 2-days with a total of 11 continuing education hours with approximately 100 SLPs in attendance.

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I gave a brief 5-minute presentation to the group on my published educational resource, "AAC: An SLP's Guide for Parents."

2023 AAC Conference

December 2023

By Bright Ideas Media
Sarah Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP
Karina Saechao, M.S. CCC-SLP, ATACP
Alma M. Partida, M.A. CCC-SLP
Emily Diaz, M.S. CCC-SLP
Sarah Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP
Cara Falade, M.A. CCC-SLP
 

We will discuss who can benefit from AAC and best practices.
We will discuss the different forms of AAC and how centering and understanding an individual's cultural heritage and language experiences inform our practices.

We will identify and discuss barriers to accessing services based on our professional, clinical experiences and the AAC research literature.

Outline and discuss actionable steps that practitioners can immediately utilize to mitigate some of these barriers; discuss solutions such as utilizing a family-centered approach; and how to implement a culturally responsive approach to assessments, device selection, service delivery, and implementation of tools.

Natural Language Acquisition:
Gestalt Language Processing

July 2023

By Meaningful Speech,
Alexandria Zachos, M.S. CCC-SLP/L
Marge Blanc, M.A. CCC-SLP

Self-paced 8-hour course on Natural Language Acquisition (Gestalt Language), including how to identify, assess, and treat children.

Using Cognitive Approaches with People Who Stutter

June 2023

The Stuttering Foundation & Boston University

Elaine Kelman, MSc, CertRCSLT HCPC

Alison Nicholas, MSc, MRCSLT

International conference of 20 SLPs from 10 different countries, learning to use cognitive-behavioral therapy to support people who stutter, 5-day in-person training hosted at the University of Boston, all-expenses paid.

Authentic AAC

April 2023

By Learn Play Thrive
Kate McLaughlin, M.S. CCC-SLP

Self-paced 12 hour course on supporting emergent communicators in a way that fosters their autonomy, self-determination, and  connection to those around them. 

Working with Families Using AAC

March 2023

Kate Thomson, B.SP. CPSP

What does a life with AAC as a primary communication method look like in the home setting? Topics: myths and misconceptions that parents may have, provide effective strategies for parents to implement AAC at home.

AAC Conference: Implementing for Effective Functional Communication

March 2023

Michelle Dawson, M.S. CCC-SLP, Dani Gaff, SLPD, CCC-SLP, Emily Diaz, M.S. CCC-SLP, Cheri Dodge Chin, ClinScD

How to coach & support AAC stakeholders to build healthy habits, interprofessional practice with OT's role in AAC, and practical and applicable strategies.

How To Implement AAC

January 2023

Kate Thomson, B.SP. CPSP

This training is about the different aspects of implementing AAC with clients. From getting familiar with AAC through speech therapy sessions to using it at home and in life, speech pathologists need to know how to best support their clients in using it every day.

All About Assessment

January 2023

Kate Thomson, B.SP. CPSP

A deep dive into the different assessment considerations for Speech Pathologists to identify their client’s AAC needs. Discover how to determine which AAC method will best support your clients in achieving their communication goals.

Introduction to AAC

December 2022

Kate Thomson, B.SP. CPSP

Explores the foundations of AAC and what makes this communication method so essential and valuable. Learn the difference between low-tech and high-tech AAC options and lifts the lid on common misconceptions about using AAC. 

Intro to PROMPT

February 2022

By the PROMPT Institute

Saba Torabi-Hernandez, M.S. CCC-SLP

 Application principles and techniques based on a client-centered philosophy that embodies neuron-motor principles for use with speech production disordered populations.

3-Part Treatment Plan for OPT

December 2021

By TalkTools

Sarah Rosenfeld-Johnson, M.S. CCC-SLP

OPT is a type of oral-motor therapy that targets specific movements needed for speech and feeding. This therapy has been found to be particularly effective for clients who are not responding to traditional therapy and may need additional input.

Please contact me with questions via email. Thank you!

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