Description

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FACULTY:

Rachel Arntson, MS

Renee Roy Hill, MS, CCC-SLP

Christine Harkness, MS, CCC-SLP

Steven Siegelman, MS, CCC-SLP

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:

Working with non-verbal or unintelligible children can be challenging. Traditional therapy approaches are not always effective. This seminar will introduce participants to four clinically proven interventions to produce functional, vocal behavior in nonverbal or unintelligible children. Discussed in detail will be: the use of music, rhythm and rhyme; coarticulation strategies; oral placement therapy (OPT); and the SMILE approach (Sensory, Motor, Interaction, Language and Experimental Learning).

The material presented will isolate specific deficits that need to be identified to determine where to start therapy. Reasons for failure in therapy will be addressed including ineffective motivation techniques, unidentified muscle weakness, failure to integrate the sensory systems and ineffective connected speech techniques. Training techniques for each of theses four areas will be discussed to help participants recognize and successfully treat these obstacles that hinder successful therapy outcomes. (Focus will be children ages 2-10 years.)

Cancellation Policy & Late Registration

Outline

                                            DAY ONE

7:30-7:50         Check In and Onsite Registration (Coffee and Tea)

 

7:50-8:00         General Seminar Information 

 

8:00-8:45         The Research and Evidence for Using Music with Young Non-Verbal Children or
                        Children Who Are Unintelligible (Rachel Arntson)

• Focused Language Stimulation

• Increased Interaction and Desire To Participate

• Sequencing, Rhythmic Flow, and Other Imitation Strategies

• Emotional Aspects of Music and Why That Is Important

 

8:45-9:30        Components of the Verbally Enticing Song and Song Writing Techniques for
                       Creating Your Own Songs (Rachel Arntson)

• Vocabulary Selection

• Melody, Rhythm, and Rhyme

• Singing Versus Rhythmic Speaking

• Gross Motor Movements

• Visuals Combined with Music – Make and Take Posters To Illustrate Songs

 

9:30-9:45        Break

9:45-11:00      Learning and Selecting Songs (Rachel Arntson)

• Songs for Language – Basic Vocabulary

• Songs for Interaction

• Songs for Verbal Imitation; Sound Sequencing Practice

11:00-11:15     Questions

11:15-12:15     Lunch on Own

12:15-1:45       Oral Placement Therapy, OPT (Renee Roy Hill)

• Rationale for Using OPT Methods Developed by Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson

• Differential Diagnosis To Determine If Muscle Weakness Is the Cause of Non-Verbal
   or Unintelligible Speech

 

1:45-2:00         Break

 

2:00-3:30         Application of OPT Methods (Renee Roy Hill)

• Assessment and Treatment Techniques for Abdomen, Velum, Jaw, Lips and Tongue

• Stimulation Techniques for Non-Verbal Children Not Responding to Traditional
   Auditory/Visual Therapy

        3:30        Adjourn and Sign Out

 

                                            DAY TWO

7:30-7:55        Sign In (Coffee and Tea)

7:55-8:00        General Seminar Information

8:00-9:30        Coarticulation Therapy (Steven Siegelman)

• Definition and Rationale for Use for Children with Unintelligible Speech

• Comparisons with Other Methods, Including Minimal Pairs and Single Word Approaches

• Why Using “Strings” of Syllables Can Be a More Effective Approach

• Video Demonstration of Coarticulation Therapy with Discussion of
   Articulatory Phonology Versus Generative Phonology

9:30-9:45        Break

9:45-11:15      Application of Coarticulation Therapy (Steven Siegelman)

• Use of Phonological Processes To Select a Target for Starting Therapy

• Essentials of Technique Including Importance of vCv and vCvCv Levels in Therapy

• How To Establish ”Coarticulation Runs” for Specific Sounds Including /r/ and /s/

• How To Achieve Intelligible, Functional Phrases Quickly

11:15-12:15    Lunch on Own

12:15-1:45      Role of Sensory Integration in the Assessment and Treatment of Children Who Are Non-verbal
                       or Who Have Unintelligible Speech (Christine Harkness)

• Assessment To Determine Deficits in Sensory Integration Using SMILE Approach:
   Sensory, Motor, Interaction, Language and Experimental Learning

• Therapy Planning with Focus on Implementing Multi-Sensory Methods

1:45-2:00       Break

2:00-3:20       Application of SMILE Approach (Christine Harkness)

• How To Implement Multi-Sensory Interventions

• Progression of Multi-Sensory Training Including Number and Complexity of Stimuli

3:20-3:30      Audience Questions – SMILE Approach

        3:30      Adjourn and Sign Out

Speaker Profile

Rachel Arntson, MS, CCC, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist in the greater Minneapolis, Minnesota area since 1980. Since 1991 she has worked in early childhood special education in the Osseo School District in Maple Grove, MN where she provides family-centered speech and language intervention to infants and toddlers in their homes. Rachel is creator of all Kids' Express Train products and owner of Talk It Rock It, a company dedicated to providing products and seminars for enhancing speech and language skills in young children. Her passion for music and fun as therapy tools is reflected in both her products and presentations. For more information on Rachel Arntson, Kids' Express Train, and Talk It Rock It products, please visit www.Talkitrockit.com. 

Speaker Disclosure:

Employer — Owner of Talk It Rock It.

Financial — Author of Kids’ Express Train products published by Talk It Rock It. Talk It Rock It receives payments from Northern Speech Services to distribute these products.

Financial — Author of other products published by Talk It Rock It. Talk It Rock It receives payments from Northern Speech Services to distribute these products.

Nonfinancial — none.

Renee Roy Hill, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech and language pathologist with more than 10 years of professional experience. She is past clinical director of Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson & Associates, in Tucson AZ and currently has a private practice, Crossroads Therapy Clinic, in New Braunfels, TX where she is responsible for providing therapeutic, assessment and program planning for adults and children with oral-placement, feeding and motor speech deficits.

Renee is an international lecturer for professional enhancement courses as part of TalkTools^® speakers bureau, author of the TalkTools^® Apraxia Kit and co-author of Ice Sticks. She presents one- and two-day courses on Oral Placement Therapy techniques, Apraxia and Assessment and Program Plan development and has presented at numerous ASHA state level conventions. She also provides parent/home interventionist training seminars to implement home-based oral-motor programs. Renee has been an invited speaker for ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and state conventions. The classes she provides are approved for ASHA and AOTA CEUs, which include:

• "Level 1: A Three Part Treatment Plan for Oral Placement Therapy"
• "Oral Placement Speech Disorders: Assessment and Program Plan Development"
• "Childhood Apraxia of Speech: The Oral-Motor Component"
• "A Systematic Approach to Teaching Speech to Non-Verbal Individuals with Autism"

She has professional affiliations with ASHA, the Arizona Speech-Language and Hearing Association and the Texas Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

Renee holds degrees from the University of Alabama and has received special training in speech/oral-motor/feeding therapy, apraxia, sensory processing disorders, Hannen courses, NDT training, TAMO therapy and PROMPT.

Speaker Disclosure:

Employer — Owner of Crossroads Therapy Clinic.

Financial — Presenter for TalkTools® speakers' bureau; receives speaking fees.

Nonfinancial — Author of products published by TalkTools®;  does not receive royalties.

Christine L. Harkness, MS, CCC-SLP, is a practicing speech-language pathologist with 30 years of experience with infants, children and adults who present with a wide range of cognitive, communication and swallowing disorders. Christine has developed the multi-sensory based SMILE approach (sensory, motor, interaction, language and experimental learning) to facilitate functional communication and uses each key element in the assessment and treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities and Sensory Processing Disorders. 

Steven Siegelman, MS, CCC-SLP, has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for over 25 years, including 16 years experience in public school systems and 17 years experience in home health (primarily geriatrics). Steven has studied the literature of coarticulation and articulatory phonology for many years which has led to the development of his technique, The Siegelman Method: Coarticulation Therapy. This method can be used to treat children with severe phonological disorders, as well as adults who present with literal paraphasia. His methods have been shown to be effective, efficient, and successful for moving unintelligible clients to functionally intelligible communicators. Steven has presented his methods at the ASHA National Conference, the Alaska State Special Education Conference and at numerous school districts. For more information on Steven Siegelman and on The Siegelman Method, please visit www.coarticulationruns.com.

Location & Lodging

Seminar Location:

Cleveland Airport Marriott
4277 West 150th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135

Phone: 216-252-5333
Click for Directions

Parking: Free onsite parking.

Accommodations:  Please call the Marriott at least 30 days prior to the seminar and request
the Northern Speech rate of $119.

Airport Transportation:  The Marriott provides free transportation to/from the Cleveland Airport.

Intended Audience

• Teach/Educ
• SLP

Accreditation

This program is offered for 1.2 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).

 

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