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Pre-Conference Sessions ? Thursday, March 2 | 4:00-7:00 p.m. 1 - POMP & Circumstance (.3 CEUs/ABA Tier 1) Laurel Gregory, MA - Chief Engagement Officer, Skafold Consulting, Hillsboro, OR Helping other people and changing lives is why most people choose to enter their profession. We want to make an impact on the world and live a fulfilling life. POMP—Purpose, Ownership, Mastery, and Presence, is a powerful mixture that can change lives and careers. This seminar will walk through each of these components: discovering one’s purpose, finding areas of ownership, identifying steps towards greater mastery, and practicing staying present in every moment. At the end of the session, you will leave with tools to create, change and sustain the career you have always envisioned. Disclosure:Laurel Gregory, MA, Skafold Consulting. Ms. Gregory is employed by Skafold Consulting and receives a salary. ?Ms. Gregory has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.2 - Hot Topics in Feeding and Swallowing (.3 CEUs) Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP - Private Practice, Wauwatosa, WI Linda Anton, MS, CCC-SLP - Health Reach, Wauwatosa, WI Jennifer Eggert, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT - Milwaukee Center for Independence, Milwaukee, WI Katherine Frontier, MS, CCC-SLP - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin This interactive presentation will focus on current issues related to a variety of areas within pediatric feeding and swallowing. Panel members will present topics to be discussed by the group as a whole. Topics will include, adolescents and young adults with neuromuscular challenges, systems approach to pediatric feeding and swallowing, NICU, Sensory, diagnostics, Trach-Vent, pediatric research, and working with caregivers. Disclosure:Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP - Private Practice. Ms. Alexander is self-employed in private practice. Ms. Gregory serves as a developer and teacher for CEU products for Clinicians View and receives a royalty. Ms. Alexander serves as a co-author for Hammill Institute and receives a royalty. Ms. Alexander is also a member of the NDTA and the NDTA Instrument group. Linda Anton, MS, CCC-SLP - Health Reach. Ms.Anton is employed by Health Reach and receives a salary. Ms. Anton has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Jennifer Eggert, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT. Ms. Eggert is employed by the Milwaukee Center for Independence and receives a salary. Ms. Eggert has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Katherine Frontier, MS, CCC-SLP. Ms. Frontier is employed by the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Ms. Frontier has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.3 - Communication and Aging: The Benefits of Interprofessional Prehabilitation (.3 CEUs) Richard McGuire, PhD, CCC-SLP - Concordia University, Milwaukee, WI The largest growth segment of our population is individuals over the age of 65. It is projected that there will be more that 54 million Americans older that 65 years of age by the year 2020 (Administration on Aging, 20004). Although the average lifespan for elderly Americans is growing, the onset of morbidity has not significantly changed. This has resulted in a prolonged period where the elderly are experiencing illness for an extended period of time between the onsets of morbidity until death. This presentation will address how aging and related disorders can be prevented and/or abated by aggressive Interprofessional Prehabilitation. Additionally, the role of the speech-language pathologist in this Prehabilitation will be specifically addressed including how to preserve and enhance communication and how to promote the involvement of an Interprofessional Prehabilitation team.Disclosure:Richard McGuire, PhD, CCC-SLP - Concordia University. Mr. McGuire is employed by Concordia University and receives a salary. Mr. McGuire has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Pre-Conference Sessions ? Thursday, March 2 | 4:00-7:00 p.m. 4 - The Monolingual Clinician and the Bilingual Student: Maximizing Therapy Potential Across Languages (.3 CEUs) Alicia Hamilton, MS, CCC-SLP - Saint Paul Public Schools This presentation will offer participants the following: a review of ASHA policies on cultural proficiency, an overview of bilingual language development with current research, phonemic features of common languages in the United States, and how to use the BID model to appropriately and effectively work with interpreters and families. Participants will then be presented with a variety of interventions approaches and strategies that are useful when working with ELL students. Finally, they will synthesize this information by completing ELL case studies for the early childhood/school-aged population. Disclosure:Alicia Hamilton, MS, CCC-SLP - Saint Paul Public Schools. Ms. Hamilton is employed by Saint Paul Public Schools and receives a salary. Ms. Hamilton is a volunteer board member of the ASHA multicultural issues board.Morning Activities ? Friday, March 3 Friday, March 3 | 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Association Leadership, Member Engagement and Annual Meeting Breakfast (.1 CEU) Sondra Reynolds, MS, CCC-SLP – University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI Mary Bahr-Schwenke, MS, CCC-SLP – MJ Care, Inc., Milwaukee, WI Tami Gumz, MS, CCC-A/SLP – Lomira Public Schools, Lomira, WI Join leaders within the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology professions to learn more about the benefits of WSHA membership, WSHA activities that have an effect on your practice, the rewards of being an WSHA volunteer and the skills you could gain through volunteer leadership that will transfer to other settings. Disclosure:Sondra Reynolds, MS, CCC-SLP – University of Wisconsin. Ms. Reynolds is employed by University of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Ms. Reynolds is a volunteer board member of the WSHA board of directors.Mary Bahr-Schwenke, MS, CCC-SLP – MJ Care, Inc. Ms. Bahr-Schwenke is employed by MJ Care, Inc. and receives a salary. Ms. Bahr-Schwenke is a volunteer board member of the WSHA board of directors.Tami Gumz, MS, CCC-A/SLP – Lomira Public Schools. Ms. Gumz is employed by Lomira Public Schools and receives a salary. Ms. Gumz is a volunteer board member of the WSHA board of directors.Friday, March 3 | 8:45-9:45 a.m. Professional Practice and Legislative Updates (.1 CEU) Ramie Zelenkova, WSHA Lobbyist – Hubbard Wilson & Zelenkova, Madison, WI We invite you to be part of the discussion as WSHA explores universal licensure and consumer protection and works to streamline the Medicaid prior authorization process. More information related to work currently being done to protect consumers and decrease barriers to employment will be discussed as well as details related to other advocacy priorities. Disclosure:Ramie Zelenkova, WSHA Lobbyist – Hubbard Wilson & Zelenkova. Ms. Zelenkova is employed by Hubbard Wilson & Zelenkova and receives a salary. Ms. Zelenkova is paid to represent WSHA as a lobbyist. Breakouts Block 1 ? Friday, March 3 | 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 1.1 Coding and Reimbursement: It’s Not Just About The Codes-Or Is It? (.2 CEUs) Deb Abel, Au.D – Audigy Group, LLC, Vancouver, WA Medicare is the gold standard for payment and processes for diagnostic services performed by audiologists. Medicare requirements will be reviewed in detail according to Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefits Policy Manual and also the current impact of Medicare’s Alternative Payment Models (APM) to audiologists. In addition, the newest updates to the ICD-10-CM code family will be reviewed, highlighting the importance of documentation. Disclosure:Deb Abel, Au.D – Audigy Group, LLC. Dr. Abel is employed by Audigy Group LLC. and receives a salary. Dr. Abel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.1.2 The Ups and “Downs” (.2 CEUs) Mary Ann Proffitt, MS, CCC-SLP – Busy Bee Therapy, LLC, Waukesha, WI This session will explore what speech and language development looks like in children with Down syndrome; how medical conditions, deficits in auditory memory and apraxia can impact progress towards therapy goals as well as how their strengths can be used to increase therapy effectiveness. Strategies and intervention suggestions will be discussed. Disclosure:Mary Ann Proffitt, MS, CCC-SLP – Busy Bee Therapy, LLC. Ms. Proffitt is employed by Busy Bee Therapy LLC. and receives a salary. Ms. Proffitt has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.1.3 Infant Feeding Difficulties: A look at High Risk Population (.2 CEUs) Amber Valentine, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC – Baptist Health-Lexington, Lexington, KY Lillian Scott, MS, CCC-SLP – Baptist Health-Lexington, Lexington, KY Feeding is the most complex task of infancy, even in term babies with no complications. There are many diagnoses, conditions, syndromes, and co-morbidities that can impact feeding in neonates and infants. This talk will briefly highlight many of those, but we will focus on three specific populations of interest, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Infants of Diabetic Mothers, and Downs Syndrome. We will discuss the specific implications these conditions can have on feeding, why these infants may have difficulty, and the classic symptoms one could expect to see. The differences between delayed and disordered feeding will also be addressed. Strategies and adaptions for both breast and bottle feeding will be discussed. Positioning, nipple flow rate, and external strategies will be explained. Case studies will be shared at the end of the presentation. Disclosure:Amber Valentine, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC – Baptist Health-Lexington. Ms. Valentine is employed by Baptist Health-Lexington and receives a salary. Ms. Valentine has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Lillian Scott, MS, CCC-SLP – Baptist Health-Lexington. Ms. Scott is employed by Baptist Health-Lexington and receives a salary. Ms. Scott has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Breakouts Block 1 Continued.... 1.4 The Student Teaching Practicum Triad: University Supervisors, SLPs, and Graduate Students (.2 CEUs) Courtney Seidel, MS, CCC-SLP – University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Elizabeth Schnell, MS, CCC-SLP – Monona Grove School District, Monona, WI Nicholas Victor, SLP-CFY – Waupun Area School District, Waupun, WI This presentation will address the student teaching practicum from three perspectives. Highlights for the SLP will include the benefits of supervising student teachers, the structure of a student teaching practicum, and the requirements to become a school supervisor. Students are invited to attend to learn the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements and to hear from a previous student teacher. Roles and responsibilities for the student, school supervisor, and UW supervisor will be outlined. If you are generally curious about becoming a school supervisor, or have a school practicum in your future, please join us! Let’s pay it forward and further the growth of our field! Disclosure:Courtney Seidel, MS, CCC-SLP – University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Seidel is employed by University of Wisconsin Madison and receives a salary. Ms. Seidel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Elizabeth Schnell, MS, CCC-SLP – Monona Grove School District. Ms. Schnell is employed by Monona Grove School District and receives a salary. Ms. Schnell has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Nicholas Victor, SLP-CFY – Waupun Area School District. Mr. Victor is employed by Waupun Area School District and receives a salary. Mr. Victor has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.1.5 AAC & Transitions: Keys to Success for Individuals With Complex Communication Needs (.2 CEUs) Julie Gamradt, MS, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison Jamie Murray-Branch, MS, CCC-SLP - Wisconsin- Madison, Private Practice: Enhancing Communication Consultation Services, Madison Mike Hipple - Wisconsin AAC Network, Appleton, WI Communication is the true gateway to all life opportunities and is key to achieving successful transitions for students of all ages. This presentation will present an introduction to key terms and concepts related to AAC and transition, including current AAC tools and evidence based teaching strategies that can enhance communication skills along the pathway toward long term goals. The presentation will use demonstration of AAC tools and strategies along with video case examples and input from parents, consumers, and other professionals. Content will be enhanced through the inclusion of a presenter who is also an AAC consumer who is willing to share insights from his own experiences related to AAC and transitions within his school career.Disclosure:Julie Gamradt, MS, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Gamradt is employed by University of Wisconsin Madison and receives a salary. Ms. Gamradt has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Jamie Murray-Branch, MS, CCC-SLP - Wisconsin- Madison, Private Practice. Ms. Murray-Branch is self-employed. Ms. Murray-Branch has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Mike Hipple - Wisconsin AAC Network. Mr. Hipple is the founder of the Wisconsin AAC Network.Breakouts Block 2 ? Friday, March 3 | 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. 2.1 Trends in Implantable Technology (.2 CEUs) Jamie Jensen, AuD, CCC-A – Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Linda Burg, MS, AuD, CCC-A – Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI This presentation will review current trends in implantable technology including cochlear implants in patients with single-sided deafness, electroacoustic hearing, transcutaneous osseointegrated implants, compatibility between sound processors and hearing aids, and expanding candidacy criteria. It will also cover patient performance and outcomes. Disclosure:Jamie Jensen, AuD, CCC-A – Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Jensen is employed by Medical College of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Dr. Jensen has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Linda Burg, AuD, CCC-A – Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Burg is employed by Medical College of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Ms. Burg is a consultant and receives a consultant fee from Med El. Dr. Burg has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.2.2 Neuroembryology in the Context of Clinical Speech Language Pathology (.2 CEUs) Subhash Bhatnagar, PhD, CCC-SLP - Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Bridget Valla, MS, CCC-SLP - Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI It is essential for Speech Language Pathologists to understand normal embryological and neurological aspects as they relate to the emergence of speech, language, cognitive functions and pertinent sensory motor skills. This knowledge is the prerequisite for any effective treatment of the pediatric patient with malformations, genetic mutations, teratogenic etiologies during the fetal period as well as post-natal neurological injuries. Neuroembryological development and cases involving embryological malformations will be presented and incorporated to foster critical thinking through problem solving, as they relate to the neuromotor and neurocircuitry correlates, underlying the emergence of normal speech, language, cognitive functions and sensory motor skills. The clinical approach for solving problems will involve explaining the neurological (motor neurons, cranial nerves, and somatosensory) underpinnings, exploring embryological issues, structural aspects, and genetic components. This session will promote participant discussions while outlining optimal and effective evidenced based intervention plans in a multi-disciplinary approach. Disclosure:Subhash Bhatnagar, PhD, CCC-SLP - Marquette University. Ms. Bhatnagar is employed by Marquette University and receives a salary. Ms. Bhatnagar has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Bridget Valla, MS, CCC-SLP - Marquette University. Ms. Valla is employed by Marquette University and receives a salary. Ms. Valla has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.2.3 Did you see that? Interesting Modified Barium Case Studies and What to do if you See One (.2 CEUs) Elizabeth Musto, MA, CCC-SLP - MBS Envision, Inc., Mahomet, Il Barbara Grande, MS, CCC-SLP - MBS Envision, Inc., Mahomet, Il The presentation will focus on review and discussion of unusual findings as identified by the modified barium swallow study as well as the suggested management and/or follow-up and referral suggestions for a variety of case studies.Disclosure:Elizabeth Musto, MA, CCC-SLP - MBS Envision, Inc. Ms. Musto is employed by MBS Envision and receives a salary. Ms. Musto has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Barbara Grande, MS, CCC-SLP - MBS Envision, Inc. Ms. Grande is employed by MBS Envision and receives a salary. Ms. Grande has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Breakouts Block 2 Continued... 2.4 Language Therapy for Children using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (.2 CEUs) Sarah Labaz, MA, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center, Communication Aids and Systems Clinic, Madison, WI Annette Stone, MA, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center, Communication Aids and Systems Clinic, Madison, WI The ASHA Schools Survey shows that an increasing number of speech-language pathologists, 55% in 2014, are serving students on their caseload who have augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. Although matching a student to the appropriate AAC system is a critical first step, it is only laying the foundation in establishing a child’s communicative competence. The heart of intervention lies in supporting language learning and development over time. This presentation will highlight evidenced-based teaching techniques for students with complex communication needs (CCN) using AAC. Intervention tips will span across language domains, including semantics (e.g., vocabulary selection and device customization), morphology, syntax, pragmatics (e.g., supporting a variety of communicative functions, emphasizing educational inclusion), and early literacy instruction. Teaching techniques (e.g., aided language stimulation, cueing hierarchies, and appropriate prompts), goal writing, and implementation tips will be highlighted. Disclosure:Sarah Labaz, MA, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center. Ms. Labaz is employed by Waisman Center and receives a salary. Ms. Labaz has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Annette Stone, MA, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center. Ms. Stone is employed by Waisman Center and receives a salary. Ms. Stone has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.2.5 Graduate Student Panel Moderated by: Ashley Minten - WSHA Intern, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI Presenter Information Coming Soon! Geared towards undergraduate students, this session will feature a panel of current speech-language pathology and audiology graduate students. Students will discuss their experiences with and answer questions about the application process, choosing a school, graduate coursework, and clinical practicum. Demystifying the Job Search – Panel Presentation (.2 CEUs) Moderated by: Sarah Polar, BS, WSHA Student Representative - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI Presenter Information Coming Soon! Geared towards graduate students, this session will feature a panel of professionals with experience in the hiring process. Topics of discussion will include resumes, cover letters, the interview process, and what to look for in a job.Breakouts Block 3 ? Friday, March 3 | 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. 3.1 Professional Issues in Audiology (.1 CEUs) Amy Kroll, AuD, CCC-A - University of Wisconsin – Madison, WSHA Board of Directors, Madison, WI This presentation will include discussion regarding current issues in audiology at both the state and national level. Topics including coding updates, universal licensure and public policy will be discussed. Disclosure:Amy Kroll, AuD, CCC-A - University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Kroll is employed by the University of Wisconsin Madison and receives a salary. Dr. Kroll is a volunteer board member of the WSHA board of directors.Starkey – Verification Versus Validation, and how it Applies to Your Practice (.1 CEUs) Kevin D. Seitz, AuD, FAAA - Starkey Hearing Technologies, Eden Prairie, MN Audiologists often find themselves limited by a lack of time or resources (or some combination thereof) when deciding how or if to incorporate verification or validation measures into their practice. However, both objective (verification) and subjective (validation) measures are important components in understanding patient outcomes. In this presentation, attendees will learn the differences between verification and validation and what resources are currently available. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about how clinical validation of new hearing aids is conducted, and how to apply some of the same strategies used at Starkey Hearing Technologies to their own practices. Disclosure:Kevin D. Seitz, AuD, FAAA - Starkey Hearing Technologies. Dr. Seitz is employed by Starkey and receives a salary. Dr. Seitz has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.3.2 To Clip or Not to Clip: Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Tongue Tie (.2 CEUs) Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLP - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Michael E McCormick, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Lisa Ann Brock, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Anklyglossia is a highly debated topic in the fields of pediatric speech-language pathology, otolaryngology, and lactation. This presentation will focus on current philosophies and practice standards in assessment and management of tongue and lip tie. Presenters will address discipline-specific decision-making for infants and children with feeding and speech disorders thought related to oral restrictions. The presentation will incorporate case studies and discussion with clinical recommendations. Disclosure:Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLP - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Ms. Delaney is employed by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Ms. Delaney has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Michael E McCormick, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin. Mr. McCormick is employed by Medical College of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Mr. McCormick has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Lisa Ann Brock, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC - Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Ms. Brock is employed by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and receives a salary. Ms. Brock has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Breakouts Block 3 Continued... 3.3 Supporting Communication and Quality of Life for Patients with Complex Communication Needs (CCN) in Medical Settings (.2 CEUs) Sarah Labaz, Speech-Language Pathologist - Communication Aids and Systems Clinic Annette Stone, Speech-Language Pathologist - Communication Aids and Systems Clinic In 2012, the Joint Commission issued a mandate that accredited hospitals must address the needs of patients with complex communication needs (CCN). Research shows that when communication options are not provided, patients are at risk for a multitude of adverse effects. This presentation will highlight both low- and high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) options appropriate for patients with CCN in an inpatient, acute care or skilled nursing setting. Evaluation and treatment techniques will address establishing consistent and reliable yes/no responses, supporting a patient’s participation in medical decision making, and assisting other staff and family members in effectively communicating with individuals who have CCN. Assessment of cognition and language abilities and adapting treatment strategies in individuals with CCN will be covered.Disclosure:Sarah Labaz, MA, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center. Ms. Labaz is employed by Waisman Center and receives a salary. Ms. Labaz has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Annette Stone, MA, CCC-SLP - Waisman Center. Ms. Stone is employed by Waisman Center and receives a salary. Ms. Stone has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.3.4 Myth Busting: How to Evaluate Pseudoscience and Provide Quality, Evidence-Based Intervention (.2 CEUs) Pamela Terrell, PhD, CCC-SLP - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI Maggie Watson, PhD, CCC-SLP - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI In recent history, scientific research on learning and educational practices has received a great deal of public funding and support. However, it is questioned whether or not the scientific principles that underlie teaching and learning clearly directs educational practices (Warnick, Warnick, and Laffoon 2011). The primary purpose of this two-hour seminar will be to teach participants simple ways to critically evaluate the claims of therapy interventions and products, as well as more widespread educational practice. Participants will learn to discriminate between evidence-based, scientifically sound interventions and those based on pseudoscience, emotional appeals, and anecdotal data. Finally, participants will learn to advocate for the clients and students they serve and be empowered to contribute to institutional policy and curriculum development. Disclosure:Pamela Terrell, PhD, CCC-SLP - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Ms. Terrell is employed by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and receives a salary. Ms. Terrell has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Maggie Watson, PhD, CCC-SLP - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Ms. Watson is employed by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and receives a salary. Ms. Watson has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.3.5 Telepractice 101 (.1 CEU) Jann Fujimoto, MS, CCC-SLP - SpeechWorks, Ocomomowoc, WI Technology is a part of daily life for graduate students, who will become our field’s future speech-language pathologists. This session will introduce opportunities, challenges and resources to use telepractice as a means of service delivery. Disclosure:Jann Fujimoto, MS, CCC-SLP - SpeechWorks. Ms. Fujimoto owns by SpeechWorks and receives a salary. Ms. Fujimoto also is an independent contractor for Tiny EYE. Ms. Fujimoto has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.SLP Clinical Strategies 101 (.1 CEU) Courtney Seidel, Associate Faculty - University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Shelby Wagner, Graduate Student - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI Increase the number of clinical strategies in your toolbox. We will review the most common clinical strategies implemented by SLPs and attendees will identify strategies that they are more and less comfortable with via self assessment. We will use video examples to deepen your understanding of these therapeutic strategies. Participants will leave with new strategies to add to their repertoire!Disclosure:Courtney Seidel - University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Seidel is employed by University of Wisconsin Madison and receives a salary. Ms. Seidel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Shelby Wagner - University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Wagner is a graduate student at University of Wisconsin Madison. Ms. Wagner has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.General Sessions ? Saturday, March 4 Taking Advantage of Leadership Opportunities: News from ASHA Saturday, March 4 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (.1 CEU) Sandra L. Gillam, PhD, CCC-SLP - ASHA - Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice This session will address ways in which members of different disciplines may work together to communicate and share knowledge, to volunteer and grow, to advocate for the profession and to join in and lead us into the future. We will also address topics related to ASHA’s vision, mission and membership as well as updates relevant to clinicians and providers across various settings. Disclosure:Sandra L. Gillam, PhD, CCC-SLP - ASHA. Ms. Gillam is employed by Utah State University and receives a salary. Ms. Gillam is a volunteer board member of the ASHA board of directors.Challenges and Opportunities in Working with a Diverse Patient Population Saturday, March 4 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (.2 CEUs) Sandra L. Gillam, PhD, CCC-SLP - ASHA - Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice This presentation will address issues related to competent service delivery for working with diverse populations and outline some guiding ideas about how to integrate the principles of cultural competence into professional activities.Disclosure:Sandra L. Gillam, PhD, CCC-SLP - ASHA. Ms. Gillam is employed by Utah State University and receives a salary. Ms. Gillam is a volunteer board member of the ASHA board of directors.Breakouts Block 4 ? Saturday, March 4 | 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m 4.1 Trauma Informed Care (.1 CEU) Kristine Sack, LPC, NCC, SAC-IT - Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest Session information coming soon! 4.2 Here’s How I Contribute! (.1 CEU) Dawn Merth-Johnson, MA, CCC-SLP - ASHA SEAL Champion, Midwestern Region, Muscoda, WI Nancy Kuhles, MS, CCC-SLP - ASHA SEAL Champion, Western Region, Las Vegas, NV Jacquelyn L. Ragland, MS, CCC-SLP - ASHA SEAL Champion, Southern Region, Charlottesville City, VA One of the components of the WSHA awarded ASHA Pathways to Excellence Grant is the promotion of the “I Contribute” Campaign. WSHA, in collaboration with the ASHA State Education Advocacy Leaders (SEAL) Champions and SEALs, are creating and providing resources to communicate the value of school-based SLPs and Audiologists. The “I Contribute” Campaign is designed to inform and educate stakeholders and administrators about the contributions of school-based SLPs and Audiologists related to student achievement, the value of their preparation, training and certification and increase their involvement in advocacy efforts. The ASHA Speech-Language Pathology School Issues Advisory Board, SEAL Champions and SEALs would like to invite every school-based SLP and Audiologist to participate in the “I Contribute” Challenge and a Call to Action! Join this session to learn more about this important initiative and how you can get involved! Disclosure:Dawn Merth-Johnson, MA, CCC-SLP - ASHA SEAL Champion. Ms. Merth-Johnson is a volunteer ASHA SEAL Champion, Midwestern Region.Nancy Kuhles, MS, CCC-SLP - ASHA SEAL Champion. Ms. Kuhles is a volunteer ASHA SEAL Champion, Western Region. Jacquelyn L. Ragland, MS, CCC-SLP - ASHA SEAL Champion. Ms. Ragland is a volunteer ASHA SEAL Champion, Southern Region. 4.3 How do we Move the Needle Related to Pediatric Identification of Hearing Loss? (.1 CEU) Elizabeth Seeliger, AuD - Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program, Madison, WI Amy Hartman, AuD, CCC-A - University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI Hanna Sawher, 3rd year AuD Student; 2nd year LEND Student - University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI The Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program, in partnership with hospital and audiology providers, has made great strides in meeting the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) 1-3-6 targets. 98% of babies born in WI are screened at birth for hearing loss. Wisconsin has made significant progress getting babies that do not pass the hearing screening to follow-up re-screening. However, we have been unable to improve the percentage of babies who receive a diagnostic evaluation or the percentage of babies with a confirmatory diagnosis of hearing loss by 3-months of age. Come and learn about initiatives aimed at reducing the age of confirmation of hearing loss. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas for improving the diagnostic process for infants and their families. Disclosure:Elizabeth Seeliger, AuD - Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program. Dr. Seeliger is employed by Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program and receives a salary. Dr. Seeliger has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Amy Hartman, AuD, CCC-A - University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Hartman is employed by University of Wisconsin Madison and receives a salary. Dr. Hartman has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to discloseHanna Sawher, 3rd year AuD Student - University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Sawher is a student at University of Wisconsin Madison. Ms. Sawher has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.Meet Your Ethics Requirement ? Saturday, March 4 | 1:30- 3:30 pm Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Practice Saturday, March 4 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (.2 CEUs) Richard McGuire, PhD, CCC-SLP - Concordia University, Milwaukee, WI This presentation will compare and contrast moral, ethical, and legal issues associated with best clinic practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The current ASHA Code of Ethics will be reviewed. Additionally, a series of cases studies will be presented and discussed to illustrate ethical and legal pitfalls that can be encountered in clinical practice.Disclosure:Richard McGuire, PhD, CCC-SLP - Concordia University. Mr. McGuire is employed by Concordia University and receives a salary. Mr. McGuire has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. ................
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