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Sale thru 3/31/23

$139.00 USD

$111.00 USD

92% rating - reviews

1.05 ASHA CEUs

Topics On Supervision For Speech-Language Pathologists #e219

Presenter: Cassie Quinn, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Fulfill your ASHA Mentoring and Supervisory course requirements. This 10.5 hour course includes all 10 learning modules from the course series, "Topics on Supervision for Speech-Language Pathologists".  Learners may stop and re-start the course at any point, and access to the course content is retained after course completion for ongoing reference and review. Specifically, this course will cover the following topics... more+

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Topics On Supervision For Speech-Language Pathologists

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"It was beneficial to learn about supervising students or fellows with disabilities. I liked the variety of approaches to utilize during supervision." T.B. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the types of supervision and case studies. Easily accessible course." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Thorough course. Action plans, being careful in conversation/discussion, considering approaches to problems." J.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Very informative w/ supervisory guidelines. Overall importance of supervision training in order to prepare future speech therapists. Learning the different roles between supervisor and students." J.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the case studies. And completing course at my own pace." J.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Very thorough course. The information on students with disabilities was beneficial." M.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion of feedback, conferencing, and communication skills/styles was very practical and useful. Case studies were very helpful. Covered lots of topics and a variety of cases to help apply knowledge." R.N. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the ease of completion and the communication strategies." E.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked everything - the supervisory models, the handouts, the resources." K.M. (Nov. 2022)

"As a first-time supervisor, I found module 1 to be the most helpful at this time because it gave me ideas on what to do during my first meetings with my supervisee. I enjoyed the different topics and how they were speech-related examples. I also liked the PDFs included in the presentation because it made it easier to follow along and take notes." G.A. (Oct. 2022)

"Course was easy to understand. The supervisory action plan will be useful in daily practice so that both myself and the supervisee are aware of our goals and how to achieve them during the supervisory process." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I enjoyed all the strategies that were offered for communication with the supervisee." S.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Specific suggestions for successful supervision." D.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciated the evidence-based practices for managing supervision." K.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The organization was well done and it was appreciated that each module was separate rather than trying to skip back to find the information I needed to hear again." J.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that the course was self-paced and had case studies." L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." S.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the surveys and rating forms for accountability throughout the supervisory process and documenting progress of both supervisor and supervisee and the case studies provided realistic application of what was learned." J.C. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed hearing about how different ways of interaction with the supervisee can be affected based on personality types. It was also helpful to see different things that could be done with a supervisee in order to help them begin to become independent and see themselves as more of a colleague than a student.  I liked that it was broken down into different modules." R.K. (Aug. 2022)

"The case studies and resources were good." R.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I appreciate how thorough it is and that there are 10 separate case studies." S.P. (July 2022)

"Covered a lot of different topics that need to be considered during supervision." R.P. (July 2022)

"Exploring the different questionnaires was very interesting." L.D. (July 2022)

"I liked the comparisons made between therapy and supervision. I liked the references, resources etc." B.K. (June 2022)

"I'm supervising a CF for the first time, so I found all of the models of supervision and methods of fostering critical thinking to be most beneficial. I liked all the easily accessible handouts." J.R. (May 2022)

"I liked that I could work at my own pace. Determining communication styles and the framework for supervision were beneficial." R.S. (May 2022)

"Worked for my schedule allowing me to leave the course & return to continue." K.R. (Apr. 2022)

"Everything was informative. I really liked that it was self-paced." M.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked all the visuals and charts provided. I liked the extra handouts and packets that I could use." P.P. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the collaborative approach and the resources provided." J.W. (Apr. 2022)

"The course was easy to complete and at your own pace." S.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the discussion on gaining the student's perspective." C.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the opportunity to consider case studies with applied strategies." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"The case studies were very helpful for me to make associations to my own practice. I appreciated the thoroughness of the course." S.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the supervisor feedback forms. Nice that I could take course over a few days." K.B. (Jan. 2022)

"All the different resources they gave us was most beneficial. I liked most the case studies." J.C. (Jan. 2022)

"The content information was relevant and I always like PDs that have videos as well as the handouts." M.M. (Jan. 2022)

The rating scales and inventories will be useful. I liked how the modules were broken up and time to work during each module." M.T. (Dec. 2021)

"The speakers explained things clearly and I learned about new ways to take data during observations." T.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the resources made available like the questionnaires. Getting objective with how to foster independence with student SLPs." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Although long, the content was all very useful and the presenters were well informed." J.L. (Dec. 2021)

" found the pre-assessment of the students' individual needs and skills to be very helpful. I appreciated the materials included to assist with establishing effective communication styles and assessing supervisees' skills and areas for improvement." S.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The multiple opportunities and methods for building supervisee-supervisor rapport and growth was interesting."  T.O. (Oct. 2021)

"I like the self evaluation questionnaires and the information about more open communication." C.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The section about logistics of the CFY experience was beneficial for my daily practice.  I like that I could do it on my own time." C.B. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the specific strategies on how to supervise CFs and practicum students. I liked the practical applications in the last module with the case studies." A.M. (Jun. 2021)

“This course provided great handouts, lots of detail, was thorough and well organized.” K.G. (Mar. 2021)

“I appreciated the case studies at the end. I think it would have been helpful to have more of them throughout each module AND the ones at the end as a review. I also appreciate the variety of topics separated by module - so much more to think about than I even imagined.” K.M. (Feb. 2021)

“I liked the general overviews of best practices for supervision and communication between supervisor and the supervised.” D.P. (Jan. 2021)

Sale thru 3/31/23

$44.00 USD

$35.00 USD

87% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Topics On Supervision For Speech-Language Pathologists – Parts 3 And 4 #e215

Presenter: Cassie Quinn, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Fulfill your ASHA Mentoring and Supervisory course requirements. This 2-hour course discusses different approaches to developing effective communication skills between supervisor and supervisee including the process of giving feedback and leading conferences with supervisees.... more+

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Topics On Supervision For Speech-Language Pathologists – Parts 3 And 4

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the feedback and conferencing principles. Plans provided in the appendices are helpful." H.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the case studies and breakdown of conference structure. I enjoyed the combination of videos, worksheets, discussion, and flow-charts when learning new content." K.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." E.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the Cognitive Social Model was beneficial." E.T. (Nov. 2022)

"Case study examples and discussion were good. And information about communicating with supervisees can be applied to communicating with colleagues too." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the styles of communication and the fact that I could take this course at my convenience." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and planning for conferences." L.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed general learning about ways of supervision." M.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." A.G. (July 2022)

"Good content and liked the online format." S.S. (June 2022)

"Clear objectives, to the point, and used good case study examples. I liked the discussion on communication and feedback." J.G. (Mar. 2022)

"The course was easy to follow along." L.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I really appreciated learning about how to apply the social model of communication, and the research that supports collaboration, feedback and self-reflection as learning tools. These are all such good strategies to keep in mind and to help us avoid doing lecturing as a means of learning." C.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the techniques for feedback and conferencing. The handout was clear and concise." K.M. (Sept. 2021)

"Good points to remember when providing feedback - content was straightforward." L.M. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the effective methods of communicating feedback." S.B. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed the specific examples and case studies on collaboration between supervisor and supervisee.” B.S. (Aug. 2021)

"The discussion on applying social cognition theory to different areas was most helpful." S.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I am in my first supervisor role and it is very helpful to learn about communication style and how to establish positive and effective supervisor/supervisee communication. The guidelines and handouts to go along with the knowledge are very helpful. Thank you!" R.M. (Jun. 2021)

"I thought discussion of communication styles was most beneficial. I liked the case examples presented." S.S. (May 2021)

"I liked the video examples. Going over using Social Cognition in the area of supervision and how to provide feedback was most beneficial." A.S. (May 2021)

"I liked the specific examples of feedback and then outlines." P.G. (Apr. 2021)

"The Supervisor Action Plan was most helpful. I liked the appendix handouts." I.S. (Mar. 2021)

“This course provided a nice blend of research and application to real-life supervision.” T.B. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the use of Appendix charts and the discussion on feedback with supervisee." D.G. (Jan. 2021)

Sale thru 3/31/23

$99.00 USD

$79.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.6 ASHA CEUs

Strategy-Based Interventions For The School-Age Child #e84

Presenters: Ruthann Jarvis, MA, CCC-SLP & Elizabeth Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn practical, functional, and easy-to-implement strategies to target articulation, language, grammar, organizing thoughts, inferring and reasoning, written language, attention, fluency awareness, eye contact and more. Presents flexible strategies that motivate students to take responsibility for their own therapy outcomes. Strategies are appropriate for whole-class, small-group, and individual therapy settings. This course includes all the downloads needed to implement this approach with success!... more+

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Strategy-Based Interventions For The School-Age Child

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"All topics covered were great. Course was engaging and practical." G.B. (Jan. 2023)

"There was a lot of great information covered. I find it challenging to plan effective therapy lessons targeting syntax goals. I really loved the information provided in this course on how to use SOS to take a simple sentence to a "super-sized" sentence." M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenters gave us strategies and showed us how to apply those strategies in the therapy setting which I really appreciated!" M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked how this course had a lot of practical information that has good clinical application and strong outcomes. The information was clearly presented." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the SOS cuing cards, and the handouts and scenarios provided." T.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how to apply SOS in therapy sessions was beneficial. This course dealt with actual treatment options as opposed to other courses that talk mainly about diagnosis only." L.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated examples of how to utilize SOS with my caseload and the examples provided for goals and objectives." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning to apply this SOS approach to my caseload was beneficial. I liked that I was able to learn important info from home." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all the resources supplied and learning how you can use the SOS approach with groups." P.M. (Dec 2022)

"I liked the real life examples and therapy situations. The various goals and strategies in which SOS can be used for a variety of students was beneficial." M.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the detailed discussion and application of the keys to an effective strategy based therapy program (SOS). The use of evidence based practices incorporating clinical skills and how applicable they are to student needs impressed me." C.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The strategies presented and delivered were interesting, practical & functional, encouraging flexibility in grouping & regrouping of students when necessary, therefore making the therapy program more manageable." C.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked that the course provided ample handouts to use easily." K.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I love the idea of teaching my students strategies that they can apply in multiple contexts. The speakers were great. The content was great. I feel like the information presented will be very useful and so will the handouts." F.L. (Sept. 2022)

"This course provides numerous ideas that encompass numerous areas of need, along with everything from goal writing, strategies, and data collection. Applicable to numerous areas of therapy and provides a new way to focus on one goal." H.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that the instructors were very knowledgeable of the topic and thorough in the explanation of the program." C.W. (Aug. 2022)

"There was a plethora of applicable information for my practice. Good examples of developing SOS models for varied individuals." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I like the ease and carryover." T.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow and format of this course was excellent!" C.W. (July 2022)

"Liked that the SOS strategy therapy approach is evidence-based and continuous and ongoing. I also love the idea that carryover will be easier for my students with this approach." M.F. (June 2022)

"I loved the specific examples for use in therapy." M.F. (June 2022)

"Good presenters. Information was clear. Liked that I can use this to get my students involved in their own therapy." L.D. (June 2022)

"Practical and easy strategies that can be applied with most students on my caseload!" T.K. (May 2022)

"Short and simple strategies that are easy to implement!" J.P. (May 2022)

"I liked the strategy based therapy paired with the traditional therapy materials used in a new way. As well as the support for using core curriculum in therapy. Course was informative, presented effectively, and organized with supporting materials." S.F. (May 2022)

"I love the SOS model and how it can be applied to ALL areas of need. I liked how concrete models and goal/objectives were provided." E.A. (May 2022)

"Course was convenient and interesting. I liked all of the content!" S.B. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed learning how to write my goals in a more effective way. I like that the presenters reviewed the information and provided good examples." C.A. (May 2022)

"Functional strategies for use in the classroom!" B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"The entire course on how to create and use the program was wonderful. Many examples of how to implement for specific areas." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Really liked the ease in preparation initially, and then the ability to easily adapt the program into classroom or other activities outside the therapy room. Made sense, incorporated several approaches in one to build on success." K.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Liked how SOS can be brought into the classroom and home to help the child generalize new behaviors. And how this program applies at any area of speech or language or behavior and can be individualized to a certain child's needs." T.S. (Mar. 2022)

"Very practical!! Liked that these strategies for therapy have better carryover and are easy to involve other professionals and parents." S.L. (Mar. 2022)

"So practical. It really helped that presenters took you through the entire program, step by step." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"I hadn't heard of SOS until I took this course. It is quite interesting and can be applied in a variety of settings I work in." T.B. (Mar. 2022)

“The structure and organization made it easy to comprehend the thought process behind the SOS strategy and the practical applications.” S.S. (Mar. 2022)

“The explicit instruction and copious examples of the SOS and DOES Model were so beneficial and easily applicable to my day-to-day. Throughout the entire presentation, there were so many students of mine that I immediately thought of, and I cannot wait to apply these strategies with.” S.D. (Mar. 2022)

“I liked the students being involved in their own learning process from planning to applying and the using SOS to generalize.” J.H. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked it all! The additional examples of developing SOS for a particular need with a student was beneficial." L.W. (Feb. 2022)

"Very, very useful information!! This information was very relevant to my school based speech practice. I will now work to implement what I have learned." L.G. (Jan. 2022)

"This is a smart, quick and easily adaptable resource that is ready and easily used in the classroom. I liked that the main strategy of using the mnemonic device can be utilized immediately. Writing goals focusing on the use of functional strategies that aid in carryover will be especially helpful as well." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the mnemonic techniques that can be used across all settings." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The handouts provided good information to follow. I liked the use of mnemonics." L.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed all the reading strategies and activities demonstrated to use with students." S.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I thought SOS was a beautifully simple, yet highly organized and effective way to deliver therapy to all students on a caseload. I liked the handouts that can be used in therapy immediately. This course was great!" S.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I've been working on using strategies with my students, and this was great. Easy to follow, great handouts, and downloads." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the overall strategy to be very compelling. It seems like a fantastic way to streamline therapy while keeping it effective and functional. I thought the content was excellent, as well as the flow and format." J.W. (Nov. 2021)

"Extremely functional, evidence-based, and easy to measure strategies/goals. Going over how to implement core curriculum into the therapy activities was most helpful. I am happy with what I learned." N.P. (Nov. 2021)

"Loved learning about this systematic way for kids to generalize skills into the classroom. Well presented, easily understood." K.W. (Nov. 2021)

"The presenters were very knowledgeable and had 'hands on' experience. Their enthusiasm for the topic makes me excited to try the method myself. All of the downloads included is great!!" C.W. (Aug. 2021)

"The data on the evidenced-based practice was very informative." D.W. (Jun. 2021)

“I thought the reminder to look at what I want my student to do and how to develop a system that they can take ownership of and do was very helpful. It was highly organized, also the handouts and resources were excellent.”  R.D. (Jun. 2021)

"How to integrate clients targeting different areas into the same group session. The layout of the information is very thorough."  K.G. (May 2021)

“I like that it is a systematic approach to therapy that incorporates the general ed curriculum and can be applied across goal areas. They did a great job incorporating all areas.” J.L. (Apr. 2021)

“I liked the detailed approach and moving from one level to the next. The presenters were excellent and held my attention. The handouts were very helpful and detailed.” J.A. (Apr. 2021)

"The aspect of the SOS system most intriguing to me was the DOES delivery model, especially 'Own it' and 'Evaluate it' These allow better ownership of the strategy by the student and better refinement and personalization of the strategy by for each student. I also appreciate the way the model facilitates application by SLPAs." D.G. (Feb. 2021)

"The SOS strategies will be very helpful. I work with a diverse population and can apply a variety of the strategies in my individual student sessions and my whole class language groups. The course was very comprehensive and well organized. The sequence of the presentation made comprehension of the material very easy." D.B. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked that this online course explored strategies other than traditional therapy techniques. I also liked that it provided additional materials for us to use with our students." K.B. (Jan. 2021)

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$39.00 USD

79% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Training Auditory Processing In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders And Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders  #e264

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course reviews neuroscience research on processes of neurodevelopment emphasizing auditory, cognitive, and communication networks. Research is explained and reviewed followed by clinical applications.... more+

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Training Auditory Processing In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders And Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders 

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Martha Burns is superb. I wish I had her brain power." A.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how poorly the brain receives auditory information if a child has ASD. Course was clear and easy to follow." K.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Interesting to learn about the newest brain research." A.K. (Jan. 2023)

"The different types of auditory training programs that can help children with rapid language processing. Course supported by quite a lot of interesting research." B.G. (Jan. 2023)

"The impact of auditory processing issues with children with ASD was beneficial. Course was easy to follow." P.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning what age to begin to intervene for ASD - I liked the research and practical recommendations." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the multi-deficit approach in dyslexia and how dyslexia can be a sign of auditory processing issues." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Very interesting and good for moms. I like that you can do course at home." K.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Discussion of the need for early intervention because we now have even more proof, through these brain studies, that it works (but I knew that), and WHY it works. I loved to see that it was proven again that parents need to talk to their infants, for many reasons. I learned so much about brain studies which I had not been seeking out in the last few years." M.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The information presented about RAP testing being used on infants or newborns (or within the first year) for identification as well as research from San Diego and emphasis on early detection/intervention was good." C.R. (Nov. 2022)

"All updated research. I like the presenter's knowledge about this topic." S.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The relationship between auditory processing, developmental dyslexia, and phonological problems was great to learn." C.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The link between auditory processing and most disabilities I work with was good to see." C.O. (Sept. 2022)

"This information will benefit my practice daily." J.U. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." A.L. (July 2022)

"I liked learning about the important role of white matter tracts, cause and effects, and that new born babies should have a stapedial reflex test." G.G. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about all the new research being done. As someone who is passionate about early intervention and absolutely adores children with ASD, the auditory processing component/connection discussed in this course has given me a new lens. I kept thinking, that makes sense... this is why... I know iPads and iPhones are NOT good for my little bitties, and, yes, now I know why certain therapy techniques and combinations thereof, are working!" M.S. (June 2022)

"I gained more understanding of the underlying causes of ASD, and why these symptoms are present." A.A. (May 2022)

"I liked the in-depth discussion of research and the importance of early identification." A.H. (May 2022)

"I have always believed that early interventions and an enriched language environment are important for children to develop language skills. The research supported my beliefs. I always enjoy Martha Burns' knowledge." C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for training auditory processing, and that I could do course at my own pace." T.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding red flags for differences as early as 1 year, and how therapy can change the brain. The presenter was knowledgeable and there were many references." P.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Supported by research and presented clearly." J.J. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the explanation on the neurological side of these disorders." M.F. (Dec. 2021)

"Concrete anatomy and current research." J.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It was really helpful to learn all about the brain and research as it relates to autism and auditory processing." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Understanding more about the parts of the brain affecting those diagnosed with ASD.  The areas of ASD that were covered were good." A.W. (Nov. 2021)

"The part that I would take out of this for my daily practice is the early signs of ASD. I learned how early signs start to show." A.V. (Aug. 2021)

"The course is so informative and practical based." M.K.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I learned about some new research on ASD and APD and liked the information on dyslexia." M.H. (Jul. 2021)

"The discussion on DMRI and tractography I found to be helpful." K.A. (May 2021)

“This course provided a clear summary of the research in this field.” S.S. (Mar. 2021)

“This well-organized presentation highlights recently conducted neuroscientific research. The newly revealed studies indicate support for very early intervention to occur in many cases. Earlier initiation of therapy with supportive parent training especially for infants showing signs of ASD offers favorable results.”  A.M. (Jan. 2021)

“I liked that she stressed the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Also, the promise of new research for changing the lives of kids with ASD.”  L.L. (Dec. 2020)

“I found the information on the relationship to auditory processing in neurodevelopmental disorders (in particular dyslexia) and the importance of early intervention to be very helpful. Along with the number of studies which support the information presented.”  M.M. (Dec. 2020)

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$39.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Pain Management Considerations in Speech Pathology Practice: What the SLP Needs To Know To Manage Persons Living with Chronic Pain #e299

Presenter: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT

Over the past 20 years our understanding of the neurophysiology of pain has improved dramatically. This course in pain science and management is appropriate for the rehabilitation professional. Discussed will be practical, patient-centered approaches to managing chronic pain.... more+

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Pain Management Considerations in Speech Pathology Practice: What the SLP Needs To Know To Manage Persons Living with Chronic Pain

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the focus on teaming with the patient to manage pain." S.B. (Mar. 2023)

"How to support the individual to have improved outcomes through a biopsychosocial lens. I liked the presenter's mastery of the information and organization of the material." H.F. (Mar. 2023)

"Dr. Studer is an excellent and knowledgeable presenter. Learning the part played by fear and anxiety in maintaining chronic pain." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the breadth of content." P.L. (Feb. 2023)

"This course was very easy to use and navigate." C.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Clear diagrams and explanations. I liked the discussion of the Hebbian principles in dictating behavior." J.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I felt that the presenter provided a lot of practical application for my practice." A.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Very relevant yet rarely discussed issue affecting many of my patients. Very helpful active listening techniques; providing validation and emphasis of the patient's story; knowing where pain occurs and that it cannot be explained by an imaging test." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I did not realize how pervasive chronic pain was in America. I found the concept of Hebbian learning to be of particular interest. I appreciated that Dr. Studer did not read directly from the slides. He gave great examples, like the boot/nail, skull/nail examples." S.V. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of nociplasticity behavior economics was great. I liked how this course looks at pain holistically." C.W. (Dec. 2022)

"It is interesting to see how chronic pain affects cognitive function. The subject matter is very pertinent because I have many patients with acute and chronic pain. Mike presented good information about how to help the patient proceed past the pain and achieve some success with movement."  K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples, learning how anxiety plays a role in pain mgt and adherence to tx plans, and specific questions geared toward the individual holistically and not simply their medical/pain background." D.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the format with visuals." C.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Good explanation about how pain gets transferred from the level of the body part/tissue to the brain and mind." A.V. (Nov. 2022)

"I have a patient currently who has chronic pain and I had no idea how to help until I saw this course." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the entire presentation beneficial. My husband has chronic pain and I believe this will help me to help him. I liked the discussion of autonomy in relation to helping people who are dealing with chronic pain." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Great course! Pain well outlined and covered at appropriate complexity. Relevant to an SLP practice." A.L. (Oct. 2022)

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$200.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.5 ASHA CEUs

The Power and Principles of Narrative Intervention #e275

Presenter: Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D

This course presents 10 principles of effective narrative intervention. Learn what's special about oral language and what's special about stories. Learn deficits that oral storytelling can help solve. Learn how oral storytelling instruction can effectively address the cluster of skills that are at the core of everything literacy related. Stories are everywhere. Why not harness their power?... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Learning how to teach story grammar itself. As a SLP, I feel I have taught a lot of these elements, but not from this perspective. SLPs have a lot to do. Sometimes you take a training and feel that now I have to do this too! This approach, I think I could incorporate without stealing time from something else. Also, I have not gone yet to the websites with the resources noted, but those seem valuable." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Detailed narrative language principles with specific examples, the embedding of the current research, and education on the importance of oral narratives on literacy. I liked the learning platforms (e.g., presentation slides, with pictures, with videos)." A.P. (Feb. 2023)

"I appreciate the detailed information on how assessment and intervention could look with doing the narrative intervention. The variety of videos, visuals, and examples were useful." A.G. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated the topic related to repeating, repairing, recasting, and expanding when a child makes an error during therapy sessions. I liked the concept of re-telling stories and the way the presenter taught the audience to facilitate this for better learning." A.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of teaching the narrative intervention and how it is critical to use stories that have the essential ingredients (character problem, feeling, action, and ending). I have used these components when working on listening and/or reading comprehension, but not with oral language. I will definitely be doing some things differently." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"How to implement teaching narrative stories was beneficial. Liked enthusiasm of presenter, and the videos." Z.N. (Dec. 2022)

"The storytelling aspect is very practical to incorporate into my therapy - will look into cubed and story champs for my practice. I found course informative in an area I wasn't super familiar with." K.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I feel I have a new tool that I can use immediately in my practice. Course was well organized and informative. I enjoyed the videos." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning overall how to approach narrative skills. I liked the free resources." L.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Lots of video examples. I liked the free Storybook Supports." H.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Stewart's video with fading visual supports was very helpful. And learning the steps for teaching oral narrative and how to model/prompt." J.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the information specific to story champs and how to implement this program very helpful. I enjoyed the videos, which helped to illustrate the speaker's points well." H.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the relationship between listening and oral language AND reading and writing. The organization and speaker were good as well." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The structure for implementation of training narratives and specificness of strategies and guidelines were helpful. I liked the repetition of the content with video examples."  D.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The ways to encourage active participation and responses was good information." T.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The supports of narrative intervention and the hierarchy were good. I liked the examples and videos." C.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The CUBED resources will be very helpful." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Very thorough coverage of the topic - including instruction in oral language - sentence complexity as well as vocabulary in narrative instruction." K.I. (Sept. 2022)

"Trina is such a great teacher. I felt compelled to try new things in my therapy setting. She is easy to listen to and well educated on this topic." K.B. (Aug. 2022)

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$44.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Auditory Processing and Cognitive Neuroscience: Applications for Intervention from Preschool Through Adolescence #e270

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course covers the neurology of auditory processing disorders with a specific focus on oral language, reading, and cognitive issues that research has shown can be associated with APD in children and adolescents. Includes evidence-based interventions and online, open-access therapeutic and educational resources.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The topic most beneficial for me was Evidence-Based Treatment and Interventions. I especially appreciated the holistic approach and the clarification of different aspects of learners, as outlined in the Learner Variability Navigator material. Overall, I appreciated the summary of current research - presented in a way that I could understand and a way that made the information relevant to me and the students I teach." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Interventions were beneficial. I liked all of it." S.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning relationship between APD and reading difficulties." J.J. (Feb. 2023)

"I love brain science personally. I liked the course organization and detail. Presenter did a good job following and elaborating on slides. I have hypothesized for some time the role of the corpus callosum in processing and responding especially with those with ASD and those with identified slow processing speeds and weaknesses of working memory. I do see some improvements in strategies for reading intervention over my years in schools, but the SLP role is often undervalued related to oral language/reading comprehension." E.W. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the top down approach to teach reading which would also target/address other skills. Course provided websites to use for therapy." A.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Course provided understanding and methods for intervention." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Interventions for APD were beneficial. Liked I could take course at my own pace." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Specific info on free materials to suggest to school staff to incorporate in class work. Rather intensive but very well presented and easy to follow. Had my attention throughout." E.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the effective APD interventions. The slides were very helpful." T.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of neurology and the impact on development and auditory processing and dyslexia." M.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Evidence-based tools. Main ideas help to explain issues to parents." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The information about APD and interventions was beneficial. I liked the connection between language therapy and reading treatment." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the resources she shared." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole presentation was very informative." A.V. (Dec. 2022)

"The treatment approaches and online materials were helpful. Great resources and I liked the knowledge of presenter." L.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Good application with resources." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The validation that working top-down and bottom-up for my students with dyslexia is efficacious. I liked the pace and the clear handout and the balance amongst interventions as valid, not all about AP." N.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The handout was thorough. I liked the explanation of the correlation between CAPD and reading, and the specific intervention ideas, websites, etc." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the different evidence-based practices to implement in therapy. I also liked the anatomy refresher and gaining a better understanding of how the brain is impacted by APD." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Enjoyed it all. Provided information I can share with my teachers." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The connections to dyslexia and how to better assist those with APD was beneficial. I liked how I was able to take notes alongside the speaker." H.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The explanations of neural plasticity and epigenesis was good. I liked the section on diagnosis of APD with a list of all professionals who should be involved and the best APD assessments for SLPs." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the practicality of the course. Evidence based treatment strategies and assessment options." M.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker gave so much information but made it understandable and with ideas for implementation." J.B. (Oct. 2022)

"All was relevant. I liked the links to the current research and the reinforcement of certain concepts for best practices for APD, oral language and literacy!" K.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the intervention portion - apps to aid both pediatrics and adults." B.H. (Sept. 2022)

"This course provided updated research and practical evidence-based strategies." V.S. (Sept. 2022)

"A wealth of information was provided in a short amount of time which can be studied further to provide current, relevant help and information to my clients." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Well organized and summarized recent relevant research in assessment and intervention." D.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the information on memory and attention skills as it related to auditory processing and reading skills. Also the information on influence of morphological awareness and competency in comprehension." D.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Appreciated the use of many recent studies that I had not read before!" T.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the content related to science and the practice of speech-language pathology." A.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The self-study content was current." L.W. (Aug. 2022)

"All learning outcomes were addressed in the course." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

$150.00 USD

89% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

What's Next?™ A Treatment Protocol To Help Adults With Cognitive Deficits Perform Daily Vital Tasks #z100

Presenter: Gwen Griffin, MA, CCC-SLP

What’s Next?™ is a structured, measurable and evidence-based program designed to provide greater levels of independence for persons with mild to moderate dementia. All materials needed to implement the What’s Next?™ program are included as part of this course – AMPS Assessment, AMPS Decision Tree, Acceptance Continuum, Routine Recording Worksheets, and Goal Writing Samples.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the functionality." C.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Breakdown and areas to work on with dementia were beneficial. I liked the case studies." T.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Having a graded scoring system for things already done in the SNF is beneficial." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I like having an outcome measure that will show improvement." S.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Focus on dementia was beneficial. What's Next continually assesses patient's specific needs." A.S. (Dec. 2022)

"How to document functionality. I knew that what I was doing was close to effective but needed the information about more frequency and following through, and offering further services if progress is made." S.N. (Nov. 2022)

"Real practical information. A great way to show progress. Always looking for something like this in my practice." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Real treatment use application made simple to understand and use in a timely manner to score and implement. I liked the application of the test to transfer into daily function Pt use." G.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the simple way to get validity and assess and score." A.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The organization of activities were good. I liked the handouts." N.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the worksheets." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was very practical. I liked learning that we don't need times on a schedule, just activities/tasks." K.M. (Aug. 2022)

"It was an excellent course and well presented. Well organized content." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the goals that were discussed and the specific areas to target to improve independence." J.G. (July 2022)

"Good course. Liked the downloads for implementation." E.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the routine-based approach. Good content." S.C. (May 2022)

"The actual case study and test to walk through and score was the most helpful part for functional application – to see how it is functionally utilized." L.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of event-based tasks." T.J. (Apr. 2022)

"How to incorporate daily routines to add new routines was beneficial – and working through a mock assessment and examples of AMPS scores to help become efficient." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"A very practical approach. I was given a better understanding of how to attach the new task to an already established task." K.O. (Jan. 2022)

"The hands on practice was beneficial. I liked the idea of incorporating new tasks into daily routine."  S.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the specific targeted goals." R.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Very practical. Functional testing program." J.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that the questionnaire can be used for initial assessments, reassessments, and d/c planning." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"New techniques to address dementia. Applicability to current position." A.I. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked being able to perform a new assessment, which clearly demonstrates medical necessity." T.M. (Nov. 2021)

"The presenter did an excellent job presenting the material in an organized manner. The video example of meeting with the patient and daughter, and having the SLP explain the patient's cognitive linguistic deficits, areas that needed to be worked on, scoring on the AMPS assessment, and suggested goals were very helpful and functional." V.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The role playing was key to be able to visualize how to rate the AMPs and implement the goals. Also, the test was a great learning tool!" C.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The idea of attaching new learning goal to already learned activity was helpful." C.G. (Sept. 2021)

"Learning how to pair a new task with an old task already in a routine to allow patient to make it habit is beneficial to my daily practice. The presentation was clear and easy to understand and directly related to the current issues in everyday practice." J.V. (Aug. 2021)

"How to incorporate functional activities into goals and plan of care are beneficial for my daily practice.  This course provided me with a set of materials for assessment and treatment." D.B. (July 2021)

"The idea of anchoring new tasks to existing ones will be beneficial for my daily practice." K.M. (July 2021)

“This course provided practical ways to make progress and document progress in functional tasks.” C.E. (Mar. 2021)

“This could be effective in Acute Care Rehab or Home Health with good results. Difficult to see this happening with Dementia beyond the moderate Range and this is why I feel she does a good job of explaining the criteria for the program. She did an excellent job thru out the program with questions to make sure the listener was understanding.” T.B. (Mar. 2021)

“Very relevant treatment program, as our payors are increasingly looking for measurable gains. The video presentation of the information was very conducive to learning. Also, the role-play scenario was helpful to see how the AMPS would be administered.” V.C. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Building Resilience in Our Young Clients #e284

Presenter: Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP

An increasing number of children have difficulty coping with 21st century everyday life. This course provides a working definition of resilience and descriptions of the characteristics that may be associated with better outcomes for children who confront adversity in their lives. It also identifies particular groups of children – most notably those with developmental challenges and learning disabilities – who are most likely to benefit from resilience training.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the section on self-efficacy. Good presentation." B.C. (Feb. 2023)

"This is empowering to students. We learned growth mindset and zones of regulations in our elementary school and this course re-enforces that." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I enjoyed the practicality of the course and how it can be used across many populations and age groups. The presenter is fun to listen to and easy to understand." A.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent ideas for all children. I liked the Mind Maps." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This was the first course I have taken that discussed the importance of building up the emotional/mental resilience in clients. I thought course was excellent!" A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Interesting and relevant to work and real life. Encouraging a positive attitude about challenges being a growth opportunity." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning that resilience can be taught. The 7 core competencies were clear." P.A. (Nov. 2022)

"The subject matter was different than typical continuing education courses I have taken, and it is an area of great need in many students in my school. I appreciated the examples and information provided in each competency area." N.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Good organization. I liked the examples of how I can help children with their frustrations." C.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to follow, great presenter." M.W. (Nov. 2022)

"There were many examples. I liked the mind map." A.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning ways to incorporate the teaching of resilience in therapy sessions was beneficial." M.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is user friendly and the presenter was engaging." S.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was very good at giving examples which can be used in therapy or the home or when talking to parents. It was really good to be able to see the speaker." C.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative course. I liked all of the presentation." B.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I learned better ways to approach children that I work with who have the cognitive capacity to comprehend and/or discuss messages that promote resilience." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the overall conversational topic." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.Z. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow of the course was excellent!" H.T. (July 2022)

"I liked the strategies to promote optimistic thinking in children. I liked going through the different core competencies and teaching of strategies." L.G. (June 2022)

"It touches upon a vital role that we as clinicians can play in the lives of children and it is helpful to have a framework for being able to contribute to this." G.R. (May 2022)

"I liked EVERYTHING! Everyone needs this course! Very practical information." L.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the practical nature of helping a child build these skills while simultaneously building up language." S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I like that these skills can be learned. This is empowering to children." S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"The idea of looking at mistakes as opportunities to learn as well as helping kids walk through the steps of figuring out solutions. We can talk through cool thoughts and hot thoughts to build impulse control by helping kids build their awareness." S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Take this course! As a school based SLP for over 30 years, this is one of the most relevant and practical courses I have taken. You can apply this information to ALL of your students!" G.J. (Dec. 2021)

$69.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Strategies and Techniques For Helping Children Develop A Growth Mindset #e283

Presenter: Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP

This course describes various challenges that can sidetrack children in their developmental and educational processes, leaving them with a sense of discouragement and helplessness. Participants in this course will learn strategies to help children become aware of and use their own strengths to develop a growth mindset and overcome academic challenges.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Very practical and ready to use information. Section on praise and growth mindset was beneficial." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The ideas for shifting language and self-talk from a negative attitude to positive action were helpful. And to be very specific and descriptive with praise." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved all of this!" R.J. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the approaches to praise. The course was easy to follow." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The instructor provided excellent examples and offered simple activities that can be used in the therapy setting. Learning strategies to help discouraged students to view their "mistakes" as opportunities to learn and grow their brains was beneficial." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it, especially how to appropriately praise." O.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Liked the instructor’s enthusiasm regarding the topic. Appreciated the real world examples." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Understanding what mindset I bring to therapy sessions and how to use the growth mindset during therapy sessions was beneficial." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the examples provided and ease of understanding presenter. And activities and books I can use to teach about the brain." M.E. (Nov. 2022)

"How to encourage a growth mindset and learning effective ways to praise are beneficial to my daily practice." M.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Course provided a nice selection of strategies to promote executive functioning skills, praising effectively, and I enjoyed the videos used in the session." S.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I like the convenience to study and review at my own leisure." H.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The strategies in this course are helpful for speech therapy, and also for parenting and life in general. I liked all the specific examples provided." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that the course information was paired with the online presentation. And learning to give more specific praise, and not evaluative." K.F. (Oct. 2022)

"It was interesting, applicable, and easy to follow along! Good use of expressions to promote a Growth Mindset."  S.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the videos by Carol Dweck showing how Growth Mindset is used within the classroom. I also liked the books on how the brain is like a muscle." E.P. (Sept. 2022)

"Learning Growth Mindset statements to use with my students every day rather than general statements such as "good job," which are non-specific." E.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the examples of feedback."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow and liked that I could complete it on my own schedule. Learning growth mindset and how it affects children’s view in learning. Also, how important descriptive praise is and the outcomes it has on children."  C.T. (Aug. 2022)

"The use of language to reinforce the idea that mistakes are an important part of the learning process was beneficial to my practice. The approach was friendly and not so technical that I couldn't absorb it. Lots of examples to reinforce course objectives."  A.H. (July 2022)

"Easy to follow with lots of examples. The Growth Mindset tools were great!" C.P. (July 2022)

"The examples of analogies to help students understand the process of learning and how new learning can challenge and grow our brains was good." M.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the hands-on activities that were shown and described in detail, and the books listed to help children learn about the brain." A.A. (May 2022)

"I always like ideas I can use immediately. The script to problem solving during a reading comprehension task is something I can use right away when working on inferencing." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I often work on problem solving with students, so I found a lot of the information helpful for solving social problems as well as ways to target negative thoughts and teaching students how emotional regulation helps them learn more easily." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"This course is so timely and relevant to meeting the needs of today's youth, particularly after all the time spent in eLearning these past couple of years. I appreciate the specific examples given throughout the presentation, as growth mindset feedback is so different than what many of us automatically use." R.G. (Jan. 2022)

$39.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Academic Language And How To Teach It #e274

Presenter: Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D

This course takes a deep dive into academic language and how to teach it in meaningful contexts. Only 12% of students with language disabilities meet grade level expectations in reading and writing. When SLPs concentrate their language intervention on the dimensions of academic language—namely vocabulary, discourse structures, complex sentences, morphology, and inferencing—more students achieve academic expectations. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I especially liked the sections on "Discourse Structures" and "Inferential Thinking". I thought the visual icons were excellent for each of the sections and principles within the sections. I appreciated the philosophy that sees language as an integral part of academics. Language therapy or intervention must be integrated with academics if it is to be relevant to the child, to the child's teachers, and to the parents." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the examples of goals. Very much pertained to my everyday job and duties." J.E. (Feb. 2023)

"The review of adverbial clauses, transition words and elaborated noun phrases was beneficial. I am constantly asking my students "Do you know what that word means?" as I am working with them. The resource of www.coreknowledge.org will be beneficial." A.E. (Jan. 2023)

"I work in the elementary schools. I try each year to use in my therapy sessions what the classroom teachers are using. I now have advice to request what I need from the teachers." A.E. (Jan. 2023)

"Voicing to academic staff that the foundation of reading and writing is listening and speaking. The charts were helpful to understand what the presenter was discussing." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"All of the areas discussed in this course will be beneficial to my practice. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and I was able to gather information to use in my practice." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the sample goals and online resources for materials. I love working on academic language, so I found this course very interesting." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The breakdown of parts of language that need to be taught during speech therapy to improve academic language was beneficial. I liked the core knowledge.org resource." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good examples of goals for each dimension of academic language." D.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the visuals on the dimensions of academic language. Good visual supports." J.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked the core knowledge resource and goal writing examples." T.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of the tiered vocab and how the levels of academic vocabulary are integrated." L.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to follow. I liked learning all of the new concepts from this course." M.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Good information!" S.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Understanding the importance of knowing the curriculum and what is being taught in the classroom to support academic language is beneficial for my practice."  E.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The breadth of the topic; knowledge of the speaker; applicability to my work were good. I liked the ease of learning narrative structures over expository structures because they are already familiar." R.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the examples and resources as well as the goal writing for complex strategies." J.E. (Sept. 2022)

"Detailed information on academic curriculum. I liked the format of the powerpoint slides and not feeling overwhelmed by information." K.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the suggestions for classroom collaborating. Also, suggestions of the foreknowledge website!" R.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the very practical examples, the resources, and the design of the slides. The design of the slides was exceptional and will prove to be a helpful reference to the content presented in this presentation.  C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Great speaker - clear and easy to follow. Evidence based ideas and suggestions. Helpful resources and examples. Great visuals. I liked the discussion and breakdown of academic language, including the justification for integrating academic language and contextualizing language intervention." A.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning exactly what "academic language" is; the importance of working with the curriculum; an organized model to frame how to approach therapy for students in the schools. The instructor was knowledgeable, gave great examples, very appealing and informative slides." V.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I always like practical information such as the core knowledge website." M.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Goals and how to teach it! Course was easy to follow. Good powerpoint.  Pleasant voice. Excellent information."  B.K. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the variety of language that was covered that relates to school based language use. I liked the specific ideas for working within the curriculum." S.R. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire presentation. It provided a great blueprint and resources for teaching academic vocabulary.  The Power Point was clear and easily understood. I loved the inclusion of the CoreKnowledge website."  B.S. (June 2022)

"The examples of how to integrate multiple dimensions of academic language into a session were beneficial for my daily practice. The course was very informative and covered a lot of info." B.F. (June 2022)

"I liked the practicality of the course and resources and actual direction of how to apply this knowledge." D.J. (June 2022)

"The information was organized with great examples and the resources are greatly appreciated." M.D. (June 2022)

"I appreciated hearing about multiple types of goals that could fit what we learned. It was information that I could easily use in therapy." C.B. (June 2022)

"Practical and specific targets to implement in therapy. I liked the goal writing." L.S. (June 2022)

"I found topics on morphological knowledge and inferential thinking most beneficial. I liked the examples of goal writing and how to apply it to all areas. I also appreciated the informational website filled with resources." D.B. (June 2022)

"Information regarding the Core Knowledge website will be very helpful! Course was well organized and engaging. I will be able to utilize a lot of the information." H.H. (June 2022)

"It was to the point and easy to follow. I liked the use of narratives and academic language to help students." S.M. (June 2022)

"In depth discussion about Academic Language! I liked how she explained and provided specific examples of academic tasks that integrate multiple dimensions of academic language (storytelling, informational writing, reading). I also like how she provided specific examples of how to integrate academic language into specific subjects (science, social studies, etc)." H.P. (June 2022)

"Easy to listen to and she went at a good speed. I liked all the resources." A.P. (June 2022)

"It covered a broad spectrum of the academic language content." K.Q. (May 2022)

"The specific topic of vocabulary will be the most beneficial to my daily practice. I liked that sample goals and activities were given at the end of each dimension of academic language." J.C. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed hearing how effective using discourse and curriculum topics is for students as well as how to touch on multiple language areas. The course was very informative, research backed, with example goals and example therapy, and resources provided." K.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the link to language dynamics group, and that I was able to pause the video to take notes." C.T. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the specific goal writing examples, as well as the three activities that help with conceptualizing academic language." M.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The sequence of teaching will be helpful. I've been teaching vocab in context, but not in the framework, and have been frustrated by lack of retention." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"The topic was quite relevant to the work I do. The presentation was thorough and practical." J.A. (Apr. 2022)

"Very easy to follow, extremely helpful, short and sweet and addresses something seen in the schools very often. I liked examples of the goals written out and I liked the resources provided." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the treatment goals and how she explained everything in a clear, concise manner. " S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I particularly enjoyed the different intervention examples and the specific goals provided. Presenter was well spoken, knowledge, and provided succinct information that I felt was functional." K.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The course gave specific examples of parts of language SLPs typically teach (morphology, vocabulary, etc..) and how to teach those within academic content rather than as isolated entities (via worksheets, skill lessons, etc...)." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Helpful reminders about how essential it is to provide contextual opportunities for learning vocabulary and the use of academic language." C.B. (Jan. 2022)

"It was very helpful to learn about the importance of academic language and including the lessons in my sessions. The course was clear and I was able to follow along with the slide show." C.L. (Dec. 2021)

"Coreknowledge.org vocabulary resource discussion is something that can be utilized nearly immediately. It is a great beginning course to talk about the tier 1/2/3 vocabulary framework, narrative/expository frames, and complex sentences. I completed "Creating Complex Sentence Competence: Evidenced-based Treatment to Improve Receptive and Expressive Syntax Skills" before this course. I wish I had completed this one first, and followed with the more in-depth CEU course. This is a great precursor course to the other." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the website suggestions and the sample goals to be very helpful. I loved the framework for academic language and the way inferencing ties it all together." L.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The information about making vocabulary relevant to academics and how to address academic vocabulary and the statistics mentioned which support the importance for focus on academic relevance are beneficial for my daily practice.  A lot of helpful information about why and how to address vocabulary relating to academic materials and the website resource."  K.T. (Dec. 2021)

"Information regarding academic language and how to teach it in the classroom will be beneficial in my daily practice.  I liked the presentation of information." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"The goal writing tied to core curriculum requirements was beneficial for my daily practice. Everything that Trina presented could be immediately utilized in the school setting." J.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that the presenter was concise and provided a clear framework for a lot of material." J.T. (Nov. 2021)

"Lots of examples of practical activities and ways to integrate multiple goals." M.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the information regarding the skills that I teach my students, and how they can be incorporated into the academic curriculum most beneficial. I hope more SLPs utilize academic language within their sessions with their students. It definitely provides teachers, parents. and most of all students with a better understanding of Speech/Language services. What I liked best about this course was how easily the content can be connected to everyday Speech/language goals and therapy, with meaningful outcomes."  I.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I really loved the examples and resources from coreknowledge.org. I also liked the easy to follow, good speaker, and the content aligned with what feels important to me professionally." A.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I currently supervise two wonderful SLPA's and I would like to share this information as it supports what I have been encouraging them to do in their therapy sessions.  Trina is an excellent speaker and teacher. Her presentation was clear and detailed."  C.D. (Oct. 2021)

"The speaker provided the listener with excellent examples." G.J. (Aug. 2021)

"Learning about the dimensions of language and how I can integrate them into functional academic activities for my students will be beneficial for my daily practice. The practicality of all the information was great." J.T. (Aug. 2021)

"The whole concept of academic language and the specific ways to integrate instruction will help my daily practice. Excellent course from start to finish." W.C. (Aug. 2021)

$44.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Assessment Challenges and Solutions #e265

Presenters: Kathryn Bayles, PhD, CCC-SLP (Retired) & Kim McCullough, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course focuses on MCI assessment.  Topics presented will include the value of early identification, evidence-based in-depth guidelines for assessment, information about types of assessments — both screening measures and broad based neuropsychological batteries, the factors to consider in interpreting test performance, and counseling clients given their test performance.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Clarification of the types of MCI and characteristics of PD and Lewy Body dementias was beneficial. Excellent, thorough, and well presented review of types of MCI, which is a term at times misused in the profession." S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Excellent coverage of things we can address as SLPs when working with patients with MCI. I liked the assessment measures." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the differentiation between mild cognitive impairment and healthy aging. Learning the different types of MCI. I thought course was very thorough in terms of defining the different types of dementia and the effects on cognitive-communication skills for each type." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information regarding different types of dementia, MCI types." D.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning difference between Parkinson's and Lewy body. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the impact of a severe TBI and how the brain is affected immediately is most beneficial to my daily practice. The overall topic of age and how it impacts the brain/neurological diseases was very interesting to learn." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was beneficial. It was well organized." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Being able to complete this on my own timeline was good." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Very practical information regarding evaluation for MCI and differentiating between other neuro-cognitive disorders such as AD, Lewy Body Dementia, etc." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I can use this information tomorrow at work." S.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the specific standardized batteries to use for each situation and practical explanations." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative about best tests. Included practical information about how to discuss results with patients." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the methods recommended for a thorough assessment of cognitive function." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The pace of the course was good. I liked the discussion of assessments." J.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was well organized and very informative. Good explanation of the standardized tests and recommendations for use of specific tests." L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the course. It was short and specific." T.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the handouts provided for use later." P.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Excellent information in all areas. Good screening and assessment information." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course format was excellent!"  K.H. (July 2022)

"I liked the content – assessment, counseling, follow up, and treatment." C.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the comprehensive nature of the presentation; the dividing of the subject matter into units; and the specific information regarding the identification of MCI." L.M. (June 2022)

"The visuals were good, and learning to differentiate different forms of dementia vs. MCI was helpful." B.W. (May 2022)

"The organization of the material, and the presenter's knowledge of the subject made this course very interesting, and very worthwhile for SLPs." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"Easy to access and can stop and replay to take notes." P.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Review of MCI types, dementia types, and standardized screening tools was helpful. I will share with professionals and use this in my clinical practice. All of the information was very good and important." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire class was helpful in the areas of diagnostics." M.E. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the comprehensive discussion of types of diagnoses associated with MCI." C.G. (Oct. 2021)

"The explanation of MCI and its assessment will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked how language performance associated with the MCI." C.K.(Oct. 2021)

"The differentiating of MCI from other neurodegenerative diseases was beneficial for my daily practice. The concrete facts presented and objective measures were very good." C.R. (Oct. 2021)

"Really appreciate the testing section and variety of tests available. Terrific review for those of us older SLP's!! Visual presentation (slides) were well done, although the number of abbreviations was a bit overwhelming." M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the differential diagnosis of the various dementias." M.W. (Sept. 2021)

"The symptoms, introduction of screeners and ax were beneficial for my daily practice. The clear definition of terms and explanations good pacing most of what is said is in slides." G.G. (July 2021)

"The list of assessment and screening tools that MCI does not lead to Dementia or AD and further decline may be prevented will help my daily practice. The course was well organized, detailed, useful clinical info." P.B. (July 2021)

"I liked the breakdown of types of dementia, characteristics." C.S. (July 2021)

$49.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Neurology And Neuroscience: Review And Update For Your Clinical Practice #e263

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

Learn basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to better understand and integrate the latest neuroscience research to populations including autism spectrum disorders, auditory processing disorders, motor speech disorders, language disorders in children and aphasia in adults... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"New research. I liked the depth of knowledge provided." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"The connections to executive function and language were very interesting. The instructor was engaging and the material was very interesting." C.H. (Feb. 2023)

"The development of the prefrontal cortex and how it relates to students that have difficulty with executive function, making sound decisions, and problem-solving. I liked the refresher in anatomy." B.G. (Jan. 2023)

"New research on connectivity and learning. Update on existing knowledge." S.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I plan to apply this new information to speech and language treatment of my pediatric and adult patients." S.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked Martha's approach to teaching. Afforded the learner the ability to accomplish a comparative & contrast analyses of "Traditional" vs. "Contemporary" neurology, neuroscience and neurodevelopment required by SLPs for clinical competence." S.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Dementia and neuroscience. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"New research regarding ASD. I liked review of all parts of the brain." E.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning brain function associated with networks and connectomes; neuroplasticity; oscillatory patterns. The images used for the PowerPoint depicted the information very well." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning correlation between brain tracts and therapy approaches. I liked the use of examples to illustrate difficult concepts." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the ASD studies. Beneficial information overall." A.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Relevance to education. Charts were most helpful." P.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Clinical application. Great details and review." C.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how Martha tied clinical research to how our treatment is shown to effect physical changes in the brains of our clients." S.J. (Nov. 2022)

"The applications of how learning changes the brain were good. I liked the discussion on brain herniation and all the new research. I liked Martha's energy and knowledge, and how she continues to keep us up to date." I.U. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"It was a very good reminder of the functions of the brain and how important each part is to helping a child learn to communicate." K.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The anatomy of areas important for executive function and regulation were beneficial." M.F. (Aug. 2022)

"This course covered a lot of information." K.B. (July 2022)

"What wasn't beneficial! This course was a much needed refresher. Not only did this course jog my memory but I learned so many new things. The visuals and graphics in the course are amazing. I wish we had those in grad school!" J.G. (June 2022)

"Clinical applications – the explanations with diagrams of different brain views were very helpful in understanding." K.S. (June 2022)

"Covered a broad range of topics in the area of neuroscience." L.L. (June 2022)

"Clinical application throughout the course. She was very thorough and the visuals really helped to connect her information." C.G. (June 2022)

"I appreciated the connections to the interventional aspects, and the depth of information." J.B. (May 2022)

"Discussion of fiber tracts, role of thalamus in language, and new clinical research was all good information. I also liked that I was able to go at my own pace." M.C. (May 2022)

"The relationship of the limbic system to functioning of memory and learning was interesting. Each major point was followed by clinical application for the knowledge." J.H. (Apr. 2022)

"Well organized and efficient coverage of extensive education." J.E. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of implications in clinical practice – a very informative update on neurology." K.V. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the updates on bilateral vs. coordinated whole brain functions. The graphics really help." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"Liked the presenter's wealth of knowledge. I don't spend a lot of time studying or reading about neurology or neuroscience. It was challenging but stimulating to stretch my knowledge and Dr. Burns was the perfect expert to provide the challenge." S.G. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the activities in session to promote dopamine and help with joy and memory." H.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the connection between therapy and changes made in the brain. The speaker provided great examples!" S.G. (Jan. 2022)

"All information was excellent, and was well directed to the SLP field of practice." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed learning about current research that is happening in the field of neurology." D.Z. (Sept. 2021)

"I was encouraged by research that shows that neuroplasticity lasts longer than we thought. The course was very informative." M.K. (Sept. 2021)

"Love this presenter!" A.B. (Sept. 2021)

"The functions of memory and attention control will be the most beneficial information. This course was very detailed, great visuals, and challenging." G.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I will use this info to help parents understand what we do as therapists and to explain to parents and prospective parents why their role in educating their children begins at birth. The presenter was so knowledgeable that the information flowed from her easily." O.S. (Jul. 2021)

“I very much enjoyed the latest technology used to image anatomy and its function. The course also provided basic information and linked it to more contemporary information.” D.J. (Jun. 2021)

“Excellent information on the necessity of the limbic system/emotional regulation in learning. Updated research information and upcoming research in the field.” T.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The impacts of problems at various stages or within various areas of the brain are good topics.  It was very detailed and evidence based." K.R. (May 2021)

“This course was well organized. And in such short time, the speaker was able to convey a good amount of very informative material.” L.A. (Feb. 2021)

$44.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

A Game Plan For When Changes In Service Delivery Are Required: How To Support Parents And Students/Clients #e250

Presenter: LeAnna Heinrich, MS, CCC-SLP

This course focuses on a consultative model of intervention examining social and emotional concerns when providing services virtually.  This course also includes functional speech and language strategies and is most relevant for clinicians working with preschoolers and school-age children.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Good information about how the parents can help and making sure they have what they need to help. This course offered information and websites to help when doing online therapy." L.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenter spoke slowly and deliberately with many examples. The support and educational information on how to think about supporting families and teachers using references provided in this workshop will be beneficial." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course content." K.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Good reminder to be creative with what the child has at home to work with. And that we can still control screen time even if we are doing telepractice." M.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course to my SLP colleagues." K.W. (July 2022)

"I liked the supportive information for having parents directly involved, and using daily activities & materials in the home as a means of providing effective therapy. So many parents continue to expect the clinician to wholly & consistently provide 'academic' materials & activities on screen. Prepping & sending needed hands-on materials for pre-K & K students has been absolutely overwhelming at times! All of the suggested activity ideas & resources are very much appreciated." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"Practical suggestions for providing speech and language activities at home. Also, considering the parent's work load, number of children at home, stress in household, etc... when planning speech and language sessions and activities for the child." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Great examples related to screen time and recommending activities for use in home with family involvement. I liked the discussion on screen time, i.e., negative impacts, and how to minimize negative outcomes." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the ideas for functional language and speech activities in the home." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I loved all of the recommended activities to implement when you have to deliver a different service model." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

"It's beneficial to note that telepractice may not be the best practice; that as an SLP, there are many options for providing support, services, and follow up with clients and families. These opportunities may even be more welcome, now, than if they were suggested during normal times as carry-over or family activities. It was reinforcing to the SLP and the efforts being made to provide services in a challenging time." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Thank you for providing an in depth study into how Covid 19 has affected our profession as well as other professions. The other strategies offered were very helpful and useful." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

“It contained good background on the current situation, legal considerations, and suggestions to improve interactions with our students.” K.F. (Oct. 2021)

“I enjoyed the historical context provided by the speaker.” S.C. (Sept. 2021)

"More current information in regards to ASHA, legislative and HIPAA recommendations and procedures were beneficial. The overview of the timeline and descriptions of impact of COVID on our populations was good." J.G. (Sept. 2021)

"It was very well organized and thorough. I appreciated the specific therapy and activity recommendations." J.L. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated the review of consultation service delivery. I also found the digital citizenship resources beneficial. It was a good overview of issues and options to consider in telepractice." K.F. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the new information provided about concerns with HIPAA and privacy requirements as well as the pacing of the presentation. I especially enjoyed going over the specific home resources for caregiver/family practice generalization of skills." T.G. (Jul. 2021)

“I enjoyed the history of distance learning. Functional speech-language strategies. And the limitations of telepractice.” V.F. (Mar. 2021)

“This course concisely covered all areas of teletherapy. It provided good practical and functional information.” K.D. (Feb. 2021)

“I liked the reiteration of using functional communication to enhance daily routines and empower parents.” E.W. (Jan. 2021)

"Great ideas and techniques during this difficult time. I especially appreciated going over how to approach teletherapy to help clients during the pandemic." E.S. (Jan. 2021)

"I appreciated the information about how distance learning is affecting families and children. This was a good overview of issues to consider when providing teletherapy." M.G. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Integrating Mindfulness Techniques Into Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology #e249

Presenters: Jennifer Llado, MS, CCC-SLP & Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP

This course will explore the use of meditation and mindfulness practices for the direct application to pediatric speech-language pathology. Specific techniques will be discussed and demonstrated for integration into clinical practice. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I would recommend this course." A.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was extremely thorough and informative. To see the interventions was very helpful." M.T. (Dec. 2022)

"Helped with executive functioning. I liked the reassurance that this can work for a variety of kids we serve." E.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical. I liked the therapy ideas." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the format and learning how meditation can be helpful to children." D.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The methods, activities, and goal writing will benefit my daily practice. I liked everything about this course." J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The exercise examples were good." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The speakers were excellent and they presented the information at my level. I learned some new techniques and I will incorporate them in my own personal life and in my clinical world as well." C.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The mindfulness techniques! I used the breathing buddy exercise with two of my own little boys before I even finished the course. Amazing!  I found this course absolutely fascinating. I was skeptical reading the title, but thought I'd give it a try and see what it was about. My skepticism was immediately dashed by the research that was presented. The mindfulness techniques and video demonstrations were top notch; so helpful! And knowing now, how something so simple to integrate into therapy can be so drastically beneficial for our clients, is just incredible. Can't wait to try them all!" S.R. (Aug. 2022)

"The entire presentation was excellent. Specific exercises were fully explained and video examples were helpful. The visual power point cards were excellent to keep notes and follow verbal presentation." R.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the notes and goals information, as well as the studies documenting efficacy. It was all great!" C.M. (July 2022)

"Liked the ease in which you can sign up for the course and this particular course was well developed and presented." A.E. (May 2022)

"Gave specific techniques used in the therapy room to increase mindfulness in children." A.E. (May 2022)

"The literature that backs the effectiveness of the use of Mindfulness techniques with the different populations – ADHD, Autism – was beneficial for my practice. The suggestions of things to use with young children were good." J.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the techniques for teaching mindfulness and books for kids. The course was interesting and informative." D.V. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the mindfulness exercises. The topics were covered well with explicit examples of how to implement the techniques into therapy." S.N. (Mar. 2022)

"The research supporting the addition of mindfulness to therapy & the practical therapy examples were beneficial. I liked the sample activities." M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning how to incorporate goals while doing mindfulness activities. I liked the EBP of mindfulness benefits." J.C. (Mar. 2022)

"It was helpful to hear about the research. It was also helpful to hear specific mindful activities that can be used." L.L. (Jan. 2022)

"Very relevant to my caseload. I liked all topics presented." J.R. (Dec. 2021)

"Loved this presentation altogether. I will definitely be incorporating these examples into my therapy sessions." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning that Mindfulness can help with overall attention and intention with each session. The practical tx activities were beneficial." S.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that it gave SLPs a way to integrate cognitive changing behavior that pairs so well with traditional therapy."  M.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the explanation and demonstrations of the mindfulness techniques especially beneficial. I also appreciated the charts that shown and reviewed. What I liked best was the way in which this Online Course demonstrated an appreciation for the stress and emotions that our students may be feeling. It provided numerous techniques that I will be able to explore with my students."  I.G. (Nov. 2021)

"Children benefit from learning the basics of being a centered human being." S.L. (Sept. 2021)

"I appreciated the review of research showing benefits and efficacy of mindfulness techniques. I could see how techniques could be incorporated in slp practices without compromising speech-language goals." S.P. (Jun. 2021)

"I loved how she spoke about how to work all of these techniques and mindfulness practices into already targeted goals and how to chart it on daily notes. I have been one that often just leaves it out of my note or feels like it needs to be a separate activity. I wholeheartedly believe in this practice and its benefits and feel so much more comfortable using it more openly with my clients.  I loved having evidence based practice and research to back up these practices. I loved the examples and especially the chart providing examples of what can be targeted which each." C.T. (May 2021)

“I enjoyed learning about all of the evidence bases for mindfulness benefits in children.” C.R. (Mar. 2021)

“This course we excellent! I am a strong believer in mental well-being. I think it is so important to teach mindfulness to children.” J.W. (Feb. 2021)

“This concept is excellent for improving a child's performance in therapy. I loved the entire course; very applicable to so many needs.” K.G. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Breaking Bad: Top-Down Executive Function Training And Clinical Interventions That Enhance Learning And Motivation #e244

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course will review new research on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), self-regulation, motivation and academic confidence. The content will include brain research on how regulatory skills mature in children and adolescents to enable purposeful, goal-oriented behavior for academic success.  Research on best practices for... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Top-down approach to helping my students and making sure therapy is challenging as well as novel to motivate them. I liked the ideas speaker gave to motivate students and how important it is to understand what is behind that motivation or lack of." M.E. (Mar. 2023)

"I particularly liked the discussion about instilling belief in clients and using scaffolding to manage difficulty to increase confidence and, ultimately, the cost-benefit ratio of school performance. I also liked how much information was packed into the amount of time we had for the course!" A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the neuroscience discussion and how it applies to daily behaviors." D.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information related to adolescence." L.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The intervention training was beneficial. Course was well paced." S.B. (Jan. 2023)

"This was a very applicable course that I can use in my therapy sessions. Learning different treatments that can strengthen areas of weakness. I also liked the visual supports to help understand the content." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the research studies and discussion of specific therapeutic strategies based on these studies. The organization and presentation of material was easy to follow." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Concise and clearly presented. I liked the 3-tiered approach to intervention for academic confidence." A.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning about the research on mindfulness and the impact on EF, and the importance of self-esteem. I liked the updated research and intervention ideas." P.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I found all aspects of this course helpful, including the neurological data, current research, clinical relevance, and treatment suggestions to address the difficulties. Dr. Burns is one of the outstanding lecturers on these topics and she is extremely skilled at synthesizing relevant information into clinical suggestions that are extremely helpful." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciate how Dr. Burns covers current research and neurological data relevant to clinical treatment. She pulls all that information together in a cohesive and understandable lecture with clear suggestions for the next clinical steps in diagnosis and treatment." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the information on motivation and neuroscience rationale." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Learning how motivation and self-regulation are connected, as well as how the limbic system can affect learning. I also appreciated the practical therapy ideas for working memory, etc. The instructor was really engaging, and the content was challenging." C.M. (July 2022)

"All of it was beneficial. Super helpful as I serve birth-21 and not a specific population. Quick, efficient, and great info. Also, I LOVED the specific treatment techniques that I can further investigate and utilize with my clients. Very tangible and helpful." R.C. (June 2022)

"Very current research/clinical info, practical strategies. Liked the new info and strategies for attention and executive function." S.D. (June 2022)

"I liked the therapeutic approach of taking a major project and working backward to break the task into small, manageable parts." T.D. (June 2022)

"The executive function targets related to ADHD were helpful." T.K. (June 2022)

"Beneficial to learn therapy activities and systems within therapy that help promote confidence, engagement, etc. at a biological and physiological level. I liked that this course offered some concrete activities and strategies to implement that are backed by research about best practice." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Practical therapy ideas for students to work on executive functioning skills, including information on adolescents." R.O. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the activity ideas for working memory, and suggested word recall exercises for younger children. Course was well organized, with many links and resources to refer back to." J.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed how the presenter reiterated the level of difficulty tasks are for the clients we work with, and how there needs to be a balance." S.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning more about executive functioning. I thought that the information was well organized." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of social competency skills and the relationship of SEL to Executive Function skills." K.L. (Mar. 2022)

"What staff reaction should be for bad behaviors – the top-down, bottom up foundations. Course was straightforward." M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Understanding the connection between emotion and memory – I liked the background information and resources." J.J. (Mar. 2022)

"It was a good review about the importance of bottom up and top down. Also, all children can learn when we individualize and balance "expected" rewards versus anticipated effort. I liked her interactive activities and the demonstrations." K.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I learned how to better facilitate motivation. I liked the topic and content." S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"Excellent course! Easy to follow and SO relevant to my job as a school-based SLP! Brain information was fascinating! Great course!!! Take it!" G.J. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the incredibly valuable information about EF and the emotional aspect of learning. The discussion on terminology, the why, the science behind the why and what was most beneficial. The course was excellent." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the motivation breakdown balance of incentive and effort. And info concerning stress on brain and learning." T.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the focus on motivation and confidence – functional use for my clients!" K.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the executive function strategies, science underpinnings, and practical examples." L.N. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the practical activities listed – the course was thorough." M.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of all of the brain research in relation to memory & emotion. So much important information." C.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The examples of $10 words and warm ups and the very end ideas for sustaining a therapy session were good." C.M. (Sept. 2021)

“I am extremely excited about the idea that adolescence is the age of opportunity. So many educators today just give up on the adolescent. I also liked that it was positive, and it stressed the point that anyone can learn.” C.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated going over the relation to brain structures. I liked the visuals and examples." A.B. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the current research examples cited. The examples of therapy tasks for attention, working memory, goal-setting, etc. were very helpful." S.O. (Jul. 2021)

"The overall content was extremely helpful. I think the suggestions for activities near the end of the lecture were helpful and can easily be put into practice. I liked the pace of the speaker, explaining the material, and the visuals." K.H. (Jul. 2021)

"The references to young children was beneficial since that is my caseload. The material was presented in an interesting manner."  L.K. (Jun. 2021)

"The information was interesting and applicable." S.M. (May 2021)

“I like courses by this author. She challenges me to understand new research, but in a very organized way translates it to connect with my prior knowledge and experience. Just like good therapy.” S.P. (Feb. 2021)

“I found it very helpful to hear the ideas for how to build the skills necessary to improve executive functioning skills. Particularly for school-aged clients. I appreciated that before we got to the teaching of how to target growth of executive functioning skills, we were taught the information about and research on executive function skills and why we target what we do to strengthen these skills.” M.W. (Jan. 2021)

$49.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Updates In Neuroscience: How Therapy Changes The Brain #e243

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course reviews current neuroscience research on mechanisms of neuroplasticity and is applicable to all age ranges. Specific emphasis is placed on cognitive-communication therapeutic drivers that positively affect brain maturation, reorganization, and recovery after injury. This course provides a practical, comprehensive overview of treatment methodology including... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Thorough discussion of neuroscience as it applies to speech therapy. I liked the discussion of neurophysiology as it pertains to stroke recovery." E.J. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical therapy applications. I liked the easy to follow examples about neuroplasticity." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning why the therapy we choose matters. I liked all of the examples." K.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Breaking down the what, when, and how of therapy was beneficial. I liked that she spoke very technically but always related it to therapy - love neurology." E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion of the developmental stage of the adolescent brain was beneficial. I liked the charts and diagrams." P.A. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was excellent. Dr. Burns is a gifted lecturer and makes difficult material interesting." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I thought the whole class was excellent. Learning neuroanatomy in relationship to clinical outcomes." A.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Treatment based on evidence-based results. Clear and concise way of presenting the material." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"There was a good emphasis on not wasting any of the patient's therapy time by knowing about neuromodulators and selecting evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I loved learning that a training I had received earlier is out of date due to new research using dynamic imaging." H.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Updated research on "how" neuroplasticity occurs. Highly relevant content and not overly simplistic in the neuroscience review." R.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed the way the course was divided up, it really helped!" S.O. (Oct. 2022)

"I especially enjoyed the discussion regarding different neurotransmitters and their role in effective therapy techniques. The convenience and scope of the content were good." S.J. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning the new imaging and how that is being used to look at intervention was good information for my practice." N.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I like that Martha follows the outline of the course." L.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I found all the neuroscience data interesting. Dr. Burns does an excellent job of making all the research findings relevant to treatment, which is particularly helpful. She has such extensive experience in this field, she is the best possible resource! She has a great delivery. Her presentation is interesting enough to make one forget that there are no visuals outside of the slides.....which were also much appreciated."  B.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The information on stroke recovery was good." M.V. (Aug. 2022)

"Loved the review of what the goal of each section was before diving into the material." B.S. (June 2022)

"Knowledge of the speaker was impressive. I liked the relevance to treatment." A.D. (May 2022)

"Lots of wonderful references and relevant examples." K.E. (May 2022)

"I liked how the presenter was able to relate the technical information to clinical practice." W.H. (May 2022)

"Wow! Impressive! I love the way you make neuroscience sound like something that is easily discussed over the clothesline! Thank you." R.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Martha Burns is an incredible speaker. I liked how she made complex topics relatable in comparing brain pathways to airport hubs, etc." J.L. (Apr. 2022)

"The presenter provided great examples to apply to research findings. The consideration that should be given to the "how" of therapy in relation to neurochemicals." M.S. (Apr. 2022)

"The presenter made a complex topic easy to understand and her explanations can be used with family members and patients." S.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning the type of experience that the brain needs in order to grow and develop." S.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the emerging brain mapping information. Very informative." A.I. (Jan. 2022)

"I really enjoyed connecting the science of the brain to the work we do and explaining why we do what we do with clients." K.E. (Dec. 2021)

“I enjoyed the explanation of the difference between therapists and teachers, and the importance of therapists. I can explain this to my parents.” E.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I really liked making the connections between therapy strategies I use and the chemical effects those strategies have on the brain." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Confirmation that differentiation in application of strategies according to patient/student needs is literally lifesaving. I liked that the course was relevant to therapy and to education." J.T. (Nov. 2021)

"The information regarding the how, the what, and the when of therapy was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the information about the Human Connectome Project, brain building process and neuro chemistry of the brain."  L.T. (Nov. 2021)

"Really thinking about the natural chemical modulators in learning. What a great wealth of examples and attention grabbing information!  I was able to read the material at my own pace. To stop and be able to go back and re-read after an unplanned longer break. Ability to print selected information was nice." K.A. (Jul. 2021)

"Each section seemed to have tidbits that I can definitely keep in mind and use to guide my therapy planning and execution." J.C. (Jul. 2021)

"RELATIONSHIP OF Neuroplasticity to therapy at different ages is beneficial." T.W. (Jul. 2021)

"Examples of practical therapy applications were beneficial for my daily practice.  There was a good balance of in-depth information while still being relevant to practicing clinical SLPs." H.P. (Jun. 2021)

"The wealth of information that was provided by the speaker." K.B. (May 2021)

“I loved the analogies used to understand complex data (novelty!). The airport, hubs - great!” H.H. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the research-based findings. The brain function plasticity and application for treatment including top-down and bottom-up factors.” J.R. (Feb. 2021)

“The presenter was very knowledgeable and provided clear information.” M.W. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

The Impact Of Maltreatment On The Development Of Language #e241

Presenter: Kimberly Sanzo, MS, CCC-SLP

This course is intended for speech-language pathologists who work with children who may have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It will address the effects of negative childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect, on language and cognitive development.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Keeping in mind that our children are experiencing STRUCTURAL effects from the experienced maltreatment. I like that I can seek out information that is of interest to me. With the seemingly increased causes of neglect and abuse of our students, it's helpful to have more fundamental knowledge as to what to consider and to take into account while working with the students." M.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning the impact of neglect on language development." P.F. (Feb. 2023)

"This course was very beneficial and in my opinion imperative for any SLP working with children. Laying out specifically how a child's home life and/or background can so significantly affect their brain development is something that all SLPs should know and be cognizant of." A.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The entire course was beneficial. I liked the speaker." G.B. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter was easy to understand and laid out the information in a way that made it easy to understand and retain." A.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the topic. This whole course was beneficial." W.F. (Feb. 2023)

"Understanding the effects on specific areas of language was beneficial. I liked the specific information on what is affected in language areas due to maltreatment and how I can plan my intervention." M.E. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how neglect and mistreatment impacts cognitive development was beneficial." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative with specific details on neurological, cognitive, linguistic, social emotional effects particularly of neglect. Interesting relationship between play, all of the above factors, and potential for criminal violence in young adults." J.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked learning the specific impacts trauma had on language skills." L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Well paced, informative, well researched. Learning ways to support neglected clients." E.B. (July 2022)

"I liked the comprehensiveness of the course in the one-hour time span. And learning areas of language development to observe to help a child who may have experienced maltreatment." H.W. (July 2022)

"Good pace and the information was presented clearly. It was beneficial learning how early intervention can help these students as well as the areas of language primarily affected." K.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the importance of play, early intervention, and positive supportive relationships." J.P. (Feb. 2022)

"All the content was great. Learning how neglect affects the child's neurological development and defining the importance of play in intervention was beneficial." J.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Course was very detailed. I'm now considering how maltreatment could contribute to language deficits I've observed with my patients." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Lots of new information I was unaware of, particularly on brain development." L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"So informative and really eye opening how ACEs impact the brain. The direct connection/impact between ACEs and language development makes sense with the students I work with." H.A. (Dec. 2021)

"The course was very easy to listen to. The pace of her speaking was perfect." J.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The entire course is beneficial to understanding what many of out clients may be facing and how it impacts their language and development. It was very succinct and nicely organized." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

“I liked the way it placed maltreatment into categories which were something I had not specifically considered. It was just all under the umbrella of 'abuse' in my mind.” F.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I really liked that the presenter shared her experiences about having to change treatment sessions to meet the needs of her students." J.M. (Nov. 2021)

"The implications presented in this course were useful to me in my daily work. Not only will it help me with intervention, but also with the strategies that I can provide to families and caregivers. It was all very informative. The course had a nice balance of research, brain development, and useful strategies." G.E. (Oct. 2021)

“Well organized presentation that was concise and to the point. The speaker was excellent with a thorough presentation that was very much appreciated.” J.T. (Sept. 2021)

“The research studies helped me understand the impact of ACE in overall language development. It was short and to the point. Easy to understand and relevant references to research.” M.O. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on the evidence behind forming positive relationships with our students. As an SLP, we genuinely care about our clients and want to make them feel safe and supported, but I have not given much thought as to the evidence that supports why our rapport with our clients is so important to the client’s development and even therapy goals." E.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I found the importance of simply talking to our children & the neurological structural information interesting.  It had a lot of information and used a lot of studies to emphasize how harmful maltreatment can be." J.R. (Jul. 2021)

"The information regarding the effect of neglect versus physical abuse was most beneficial. I liked the good information that was supported by several studies. It was a very good course!" S.D. (Jun. 2021)

"Going over the importance of play in working with children with ACEs was most beneficial. I liked the content related to areas of the brain impacted by maltreatment." T.V. (May 2021)

"Easy to follow course filled with practical and useful information!" G.J. (May 2021)

"I was so pleased to gain such a volume of information about how to address the language/cognitive/social effects of neglect on young children. Although much of the content did not surprise me, it provided me with a more organized way to prioritize goals in my work with at-risk communication impaired children and their parents in the clinical setting. I most appreciated the pace of presentation, published studies to back up treatment plans, and a positive spin on treatment. I was especially pleased to see that so much detail and practical recommendation could fit into a one-hour presentation. Well done!" P.H. (Apr. 2021)

"Presentation was well-paced, and the presenter had a pleasant, calming voice. The topic is an issue that I have seen increase over the years, and one relevant to today's practice." R.G. (Mar. 2021)

$74.00 USD

100% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Assessing And Treating Selective Mutism As A Speech-Language Pathologist #e240

Presenter: Emily R. Doll, MA, MS, CCC-SLP/L

Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder which profoundly affects social/pragmatic language skills and falls under the Speech-language Pathologist’s scope of practice. This presentation will provide assessment strategies, review important factors to consider in planning treatment, and provide practical suggestions of activities to use in therapy sessions.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the speaker’s delivery." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The fact that it is anxiety based; how important that is to remember, and the communication bridge as well as the screener in the handouts. Loved the handouts and ease of understanding the material." M.E. (Feb. 2023)

"LOVED all of it. Ax and tx strategies for SM. Discussion about the negative reinforcement and how to discuss this with teachers and parents." C.J. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was thorough and explained all areas well. I liked the discussion on goals and accommodations." M.F. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole presentation taught me a lot of material about SM that I can use. I liked everything." A.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I found the treatment section to be most beneficial as it gave me new ideas for current sessions I have with my patient. I appreciated the different visuals/charts provided." W.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning what is and what is not SM. I liked the hierarchy of language complexity and therapy ideas." K.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Awareness of multi-professional and parent involvement; dietary/biochemical issues; anxiety triggers were beneficial. I liked the intensity and scope of information." E.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear, concise, practical information." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the information on selective mutism, the assessment of clients, and the resources for treatment. I liked the assessment strategies and practical suggestions of therapy activities." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The use of videos for demonstration purposes was excellent! I was able to see what mistakes I need to avoid when treating SM patients. I liked all of it! Course was well presented, with actual information and video demonstrations." Y.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was specific and descriptive enough in both providing information for diagnosis and treatment so that I could easily transfer the information into my daily practice. Thank you, so much!" L.A. (Nov. 2022)

"SLP role in working with kids with SM and treatment strategies were helpful. Handouts available as well." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked all the resources and videos." E.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the valuable content - very informative! I appreciated the thorough examples, recommendations & videos." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The general information for my practice was beneficial." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The flow of this course is excellent!" B.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I especially appreciated the videos showing CDI and VDI being implemented and the breakdown of the techniques used in each. I also appreciated the many links to handouts and additional resources." R.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I really liked the information on ways to respond to the child and to engage them in conversation without asking questions or just talking to myself to fill the gaps. Lots of great info. I LOVED that I could speed up the replay, that is so amazing." M.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the way the course was organized. It also helped the person giving the course was a school SLP.  All aspects of the course were very good and relevant." V.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Very helpful for working with selective mutism. Good presentation order." J.H. (July 2022)

"There were a lot therapy ideas. I liked the step by step incremental increase on how to increase complexity of therapy." M.B. (July 2022)

"I found the Assessment and Treatment sections of the presentation to be the most beneficial. I found The Social Communication Bridge to be important for both parents and clinicians. I really enjoyed the videos showing CDI being used correctly and incorrectly and VDI being used correctly and incorrectly. This really helped me to understand." L.C. (June 2022)

"Clear presentation. Well organized and useful examples. I liked the breakdown of treatment strategies with video examples." J.F. (June 2022)

"Very relevant information for my caseload." C.M. (June 2022)

"The course was very organized and descriptive. The progression of therapy was very helpful, in relation to child-directed interactions vs. verbal-directed interactions, and how/when to use these techniques. I really liked the examples given throughout the course, including the example of what a therapy session might look like. I have a preschool student who might have SM, and I feel more equipped to work with her now that I understand more about SM and various techniques I can use with her to encourage communication." M.M. (June 2022)

"I thought it provided a lot of really helpful information on what SM is, how to treat it, what my role as an SLP is, and it gave good resources." R.L. (June 2022)

"It was most beneficial to talk about treatment. I liked that she gave videos to practice identification of skills." C.H. (June 2022)

"Very well organized, videos to see techniques in practice, case studies, and concrete examples to utilize in therapy." C.D. (May 2022)

"The information regarding assessment and treatment of SM was very beneficial." E.M. (May 2022)

"I liked the intervention strategies and hierarchy of treatment approaches. Lots of good information." R.P. (Apr. 2022)

"It was all very informative from the assessment information to the treatment. Lots of good practical information. I loved the specific examples of videos and how you can incorporate SM into groups with other students. I liked the resources to utilize, specifically free resources to use with parents and teachers as well as some I can use." E.D. (Apr. 2022)

"The anxiety portion helped me so much in so many different aspects as well as helping different students! The pace was amazing and I learned so much about selective mutism that I never knew before!" K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"It was very clear, organized, and gave good tips on how and/or what to use in your practice." S.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire course. The content was sequential and easy to follow. The PowerPoint had the important information listed. The presenter was fluid and easy to understand. And I was able to access this course as my day allowed." E.E. (Mar. 2022)

"It was very thorough and included tons of resources." N.A. (Mar. 2022)

"Very thorough content, use of videos and case examples." J.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the therapeutic discussions. It was especially helpfully to not only have a discussion of the therapy, but to see videos with it done well and less well. It was well-organized and beautifully descriptive with pertinent examples/videos." L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The course was very informative! I learned a lot!" A.C. (Dec. 2021)

“This course was full of resources that I will share with my colleagues and use in my practice. In particular, I will use what I learned about CDI and VDI when working with students with selective mutism.” K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"The presenter provided information about assessment and therapy approaches. It was very thorough and provided a great deal of helpful information. The videos were very helpful." S.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the discussion on how to assess and treat students with selective mutism most beneficial. I really enjoyed learning about the possible causes of selective mutism. It was very interesting."  E.F. (Oct. 2021)

"Very thorough presentation of the characteristics, assessment, and treatment of the disorder." P.M. (Oct. 2021)

"Easy to follow slides and video examples." C.W. (Oct. 2021)

"Very informative." M.B. (Sept. 2021)

"I have a student with Selective Mutism and everything will be extremely helpful! This is a student who recently became my student and they were not receiving any direct services prior and now I feel much more confident in how to offer therapy for him." C.C. (Sept. 2021)

"All aspects of this course will be helpful - from the assessment to the treatment. The resources cited were especially helpful.  It was nice to be able to listen to the lecture at my own rate with the handouts printed to refer to." K.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Basically all the information was beneficial. The presentation was very comprehensive and videos were helpful. The speaker was well informed and presented everything a therapist needs to know in order to best serve SM and families. I did like hearing about CDI skills and VDI skills and how to implement them." E.V. (Jul. 2021)

"The specific therapy techniques, including CDI and VDI interactions are beneficial for my daily practice.  The course had a very thorough discussion of selective mutism and interventions." P.S. (Jun. 2021)

"It included practical ideas that can be implemented right away." K.B. (May 2021)

“I liked that the techniques and interventions for S.M. can be carried over into a variety of therapies (e.g. Early Intervention and treating language delays). Also, breaking the myth that SLPs should not treat S.M., learning how to identify it and being given specific methods of treatment.” E.P. (Apr. 2021)

“The visuals and charts were very helpful. Also, the assessment questionnaires were helpful. The course was very easy to understand while also being really informative.” G.Z. (Feb. 2021)

“This course clarified my doubts on this topic and will help guide me to select the best course of action for assessment and treatment.” D.D. (Jan. 2021)

$69.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Early Indicators And Clinical Interventions #e237

Presenter: Kathryn Bayles, PhD, CCC-SLP (Retired)

Language performance deficits are early indicators of MCI, and SLPs are uniquely qualified to identify those at risk for MCI and provide clinical intervention. Early identification is vital to delay or prevent progression to dementia, and diagnostic criteria and test performance cutoffs are now available. This course focuses on cognitive impairment and provides an overview of what cognition is, how memory is formed, types of memory, and a substantive segment on treatments and how they relate to the principles of neuroplasticity.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the thoroughness with applications to clinical practice." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Clinical objectives. Excellent information to assist families facing the challenges of MCI." R.B. (Jan. 2023)

"All of the sections were extremely valuable. Dr. Bayles is an outstanding teacher. She made the content interesting, comprehensive and thorough." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This course provided a clear review of previously learned information and built upon it with new research." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"All topics were useful. The entire course was useful." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"There is an unbelievable amount of information presented in this course!!! Fantastic!" K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." J.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." E.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Very functional useful information." K.L. (Aug. 2022)

"Very thorough, appreciated breaking down of all of the types of memory." J.A. (Aug. 2022)

"There was a lot of information in this course." K.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Well organized and succinct course; great visuals." E.C. (July 2022)

"The organization and wealth of information provided as it relates to SLPs was good." W.R. (June 2022)

"Liked the discussion on free radicals. The exercise guidelines were helpful." A.J. (June 2022)

"Good course with practical applications." E.W. (May 2022)

"I learned how to better identify MCI and what treatment and recommendations are best for the population. For me, it was very applicable since I work primarily with those with MCI and sometimes I'm not sure what is going to be most effective for them." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the science-based strategies. Also, the ability to stop and start the course as needed." P.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I found the results on cognitive reserve interesting. I liked that specific areas for testing were discussed as well as treatment approaches." R.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Very applicable to daily practice! Good options for assessments." E.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Practicality of knowledge was good. I liked discussion of the neurosupportive factors (sleep, diet, exercise, etc)." P.L. (Mar. 2022)

"The presenter's vast knowledge and her experience with this population enhanced the presentation." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Understanding the red flags to look for during evaluation was very helpful. The entire presentation was quite informative. There was a lot of information packed very tightly into this course. It was helpful to be able to go back and re-listen to certain parts or sections. The overview of cognition was very helpful; it was taught better than the dementia course I took in graduate school." E.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the presenter's approach. It was very direct with examples." R.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the breakdown of different types of memory. This course was very detailed but easy to understand." N.S. (Oct. 2021)

"The course was thorough and well organized." E.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the focus on positive steps that can be put in place to strengthen neural connections through specific cognitive activities, and healthy lifestyle choices. These are things a client can really take control of and feel more positive and empowered in their own health.  The clearly defined framework around different types of memory and their significance both in diagnosis and therapeutic planning." J.K. (Sept. 2021)

"The idea of providing hope for people with dementia and the science-based clinical strategies will help my daily practice. I liked that it was applicable to what I do. Her clinical strategies were specific and doable." M.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The testing protocols, specific science based strategies to use in sessions was beneficial for my daily practice." C.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Specificity in the descriptions of memory loss with aging and the course outline were good." P.B. (Jun. 2021)

"The entire course was outstanding." R.L. (Jun. 2021)

"STRONG review of memory; appreciate new DSM information on MCI and differential diagnostic info for early dementia.  Great handout, but mostly just listening to Dr. Bayles synthesize this complex info. Long time since I've been able to take one of her courses. Appreciate strong connection of research to therapy/clinical practice." M.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The Science-based clinical strategies were very beneficial, especially the use of more personally relevant material combined with errorless learning. Also incorporating sleep, diet and exercise education into intervention as a means of improving cognitive health. I am glad to hear that these topics are in our province from Dr. Bayles; I have used elements of health coaching and personalized nutrition handouts from our dietitian to help my patient to learn and recall nutrition information relevant to diabetes management.  The clear explanation of the different types of memory and pathology and the neuroanatomic bases; I have take many courses on this topic but the manner in which Dr. Bayles presented this information was very clear and applicable to clinical practice." L.D. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the narration"  M.S. (Jun. 2021)

"Recognizing MCI and science based treatment strategies the research articles linked for further reading and the evidence based treatment strategies" L.B. (Jun. 2021)

"Easy to follow format." R.A. (Jun. 2021)

"Pace was good, test was challenging afterwards and handouts had a good amount of information, good reference list provided." V.G. (Jun. 2021)

"Info about cognitive reserve was useful.  The presenter was engaging and seamlessly incorporated information from research studies and articles as well as practical information.  I had to do this in sections because it does require concentration and time to absorb the information. I am an "old" medical SLP and found this to be one of the few courses I have taken recently that kept me engaged. Thanks for that!" B.S. (Jun. 2021)

$74.00 USD

96% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Pragmatic Language Methods And Strategies: Anecdote On Excessive Screen Time #e234

Presenter: LeAnna Heinrich, MS, CCC-SLP

This course examines the relationship between excessive screen time and language development, and offers suggestions for helping families understand screen time. Specific methods and strategies for incorporating the screen time discussion into pragmatic language therapy are provided. This course includes downloadable, reproducible therapy resources.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Students talk about screen time games frequently. Learning all the effects of screen time was beneficial." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the statistics for parents, the information to show parents." P.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the difference regarding screen time and its effects on young children was beneficial." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical applications. I liked the use of pictures to discuss screen time with children and to use with parents. Also, discussing missed opportunities for language." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the comprehensive nature of the content, a lot of information was covered." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown by the age of the impact and missed communication opportunities as well as how to relay this information to families and the cultural aspects to consider. Most important was how to address it in therapy alongside educating parents and families. Also, I did not know that IGD has been added to the DSM-5." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Very practical applications and handouts. Learning how important play is and joint attention throughout childhood." A.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Well done course, overall. Good supports for parents." J.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I appreciate the research and resources presented." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I like the fact that it is encouraging us to think carefully about what we are doing to children and teens by allowing them early and unlimited time on screens and the detriment it is and has caused to the development of communication skills." K.N. (July 2022)

"Such important information! I liked how applicable the information is to today's world and children." L.D. (June 2022)

"I liked the discussion of how talking about screen time can be used in therapy. I really learned a LOT about this subject. I liked how the presenter covered so many areas. I liked how the presenter talked about the ages in different sections. The whole course was engaging." L.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked the research supporting clinician's observations as well as the specific areas of development impacted by excessive screen time. The topic was great, as this is an area of interest and concern of mine." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples the speaker gave of how to incorporate talking about screen time into a therapy session." A.L. (Mar. 2022)

"The topic is so relevant to the world we live in today. I liked the Screen Time Matrix." A.S. (Mar. 2022)

"She gave many examples and many notes to be taken down. Good to have on demand to rewind when needed." D.B. (Feb. 2022)

"It was very informative and backed by research. Liked the impact of iPhones via parent modeling." A.R. (Feb. 2022)

"It gave specific information about the topic and the list of references is excellent." L.H. (Feb. 2022)

"Liked the comparison of young children, teens and adults using electronic devices." P.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the depth of coverage and applicability of the topic to clinical practice for SLPs." C.E. (Jan. 2022)

"Liked the emphasis on social communication." K.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the depth of coverage and applicability of the topic to clinical practice for SLPs and with references to research." C.E. (Jan. 2022)

"Discussing screen time with clients/students – breadth of information across and impact on development across childhood." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"Very detailed - New information on screen time." S.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Liked having materials in front of me while listening to presenter. Personally and professionally, screen time is an ever evolving, always necessary skill to manage and perfect." C.W. (Dec. 2021)

"It was very thorough in its description of language skills not being addressed with excessive screen time. I found the concept of missed opportunities due to increased screen time interesting." A.Y. (Dec. 2021)

"Great reminders to have conversations with parents and how to bring it up." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The therapy ideas/suggestions will be beneficial and easy to implement during therapy sessions with my older students who enjoy talking about their gaming and/or YouTube browsing habits! Very thorough and informative!" L.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the statistical information. Helpful for discussing with parents." M.P. (Nov. 2021)

"Most of this information applies. I work with preschoolers whose parents are proud of their 3 and 4-year-old's swiping skills.  I liked thinking about the Screen Time Use Matrix and passive v. active."  A.B. (Nov. 2021)

“The organization of the material and the relevant and useful information that I can share with families was excellent!” G.E. (Nov. 2021)

“I believe the negative effects and missed language opportunities for infants and children still developing language, as well as the 20-20-20 Rule for children (and adults!) to rest their eyes from excessive screen use, was a very interesting and relevant topic!” A.C. (Oct. 2021)

“Clear, precise presentation with valuable information on how excessive screen time is detrimental to speech and language development and can greatly impact social-emotional development.” J.T. (Sept. 2021)

“I think it was refreshing to know that I am not the only speech therapist who sees screen time as a problem but also thinks that the use can be made to explore and improve both language and cognitive skills. I liked that it addressed preschoolers, school age, and adolescents and how each group was affected.”  C.D. (Aug. 2021)

"The screen time matrix is a helpful descriptive tool! I appreciated the emphasis of having a nonjudgmental tone with families when discussing screen time." A.E. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the idea of all the missed opportunities kids experience when they are distracted by a device rather than tuned into the language and interaction all around them fascinating. Additionally the idea that so many of their learning experiences are 2 dimensional when they spend so much time on educational video games and screen time rather than manipulating and interacting with real objects is also so interesting....and disturbing. I was pleased to see so many suggestions about how to discuss screen time with families. The course was easy to follow and I can readily see how it relates to the children and families I interact with. I also appreciated the resources mentioned throughout the course." A.K. (Aug. 2021)

"Tips about how to help parents to understand the importance of play and how to build non-screen play-time at home will benefit my daily practice. The course had a clear organization." C.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Discussion of communication at various ages of language development was beneficial for my practice. I liked the discussion of the Queensland research and matrix." T.W. (Jul. 2021)

"I like that this course is very relevant to the SLP in educational (public school) settings." S.S. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked that the author divided the discussion into age groups and provided a viewpoint of not only children using technology but also their parents and how that ultimately affects the children. I also liked the ideas on how to approach parents diplomatically regarding their children's use of screen time."  C.S. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed going over what screen time does to children’s developing brains (at different ages), the missed language opportunities when screens are used, and how to talk to parents about excessive screen use." A.W. (May 2021)

"Going over incorporating discussing screen time during an evaluation was most helpful. I liked the easy to follow presenter & nice handouts." K.S. (Apr. 2021)

"Giving parents strategies to create opportunities to have joint attention was very useful. I liked the active VS passive use discussion." T.M. (Mar. 2021)

“I loved that the presenter provided resources and references for further investigation. The clarity in which play was presented as essential for learning about: the world; the self; relationships; social interactions; was insightful.” J.H. (Mar. 2021)

“This is the best online course I have found in a very long time. I find myself wanting to share it with various staff members and wanting to take this topic on at a school-wide level.” B.S. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked how she had specific examples of each topic she covered." M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"The discussion on training parents in the management of their children screen time control was most beneficial. The course is very clear and very well documented. I liked everything." R.O. (Feb. 2021)

"The course was very relevant to my daily practice. I especially appreciated the AAP recommendations and ways that screen time result in missed opportunities during activities of daily living." A.S. (Jan. 2021)

"Easy to follow and speaker was easy to understand. Great topic for all SLPs working with kids." A.H. (Dec. 2020)

$74.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Redeveloping Procedural Memories To Address Deficits In Swallowing, Communication And Rapid Decision Making #e209

Presenter: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT

Are our current rehabilitative approaches encouraging patients to re-automatize skills? Or, are we encouraging patients to "think about" rather than subconsciously process skills that were once procedural memories? Learn to apply Procedural Learning and Dual Task Training to help individuals become skilled and automatized again to reduce or eliminate the need for constant monitoring to maintain communication and swallowing goals.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The foundations of memory encoding, retrieval, and repair were beneficial. This course gave good examples." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Applies to the rehab patients that I work with daily." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent info to improve my therapy." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the concept of engaging patients in participation in tasks that are relevant to them and teaching self-awareness and insight." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Explanation of systems of attention and definition of dual tasking was beneficial. It confirmed what I knew intuitively." S.N. (Nov. 2022)

"Great combination of neuroscience with practical application." M.D. (Nov. 2022)

"New information to me. This course made me think about how it is important to increase the use of DT to increase pts rate of improvement." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The importance of dual attention in the recovery process and daily living safety was good information. I liked having the ability to speed up the presentation." B.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I work as a SLP in an outpatient cognitive rehabilitation facility. This course was a good refresher and I really enjoyed the examples provided. It'll help make educating clients and their families easier. I liked the real-life examples provided." L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the application of increasing demands to allow the basal ganglia to increase in procedural tasks which allows for that skill set to decrease the overall cognitive demands on other areas of the brain allowing for increase in independence. The video demonstrations for application were beneficial." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how this course of treatment can be used across multiple areas and really can be applied to many types of patients. The organization and clarity with which the information was presented and the level of detail was very good." E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"I learned how adding even a simple cognitive/auditory task can affect motor tasks." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I benefited from having a refresher on parts of the brain responsible for memory and processing. The discussion of dual task training was very informative." B.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the information reviewed on viewpoints re dual tasks - the logical outline." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

"Prior to this course I worked very part time in home health, and primarily used spaced retrieval therapy to improve patient independence with swallowing, mobility and ADL. In retrospect, I can see where a few of those clients would have really benefited from DT. This was a lot of new information for me and the methodical and thorough presentation of information really supported my comprehension of this new material." J.K. (Sept. 2021)

"The swallowing part was most beneficial. After this course, I found feeding and swallowing were also DT. One of my patients with dysphagia and cognitive deficits made progress in feeding himself and safe swallowing while I changed the level of distraction, the way of presentation of foods and cueing. This information can be applied to anything – walking, communication, swallowing. I will share the information from the course with PTs and OTs and work on the same goal with them." M.Y. (July 2021)

"The cognitive aspect of tasks as related to speech therapy were helpful. I enjoyed the relevance to my daily treatment." K.S. (July 2021)

"Going over swallowing and dual task performance was most helpful as 90% of my pts have dysphagia. I liked the specific suggestions on how to apply dual tasking during tx as well as when not to."  N.H. (July 2021)

"I appreciated the strategies for incorporating dual task tolerance into both assessment and treatment. I liked the use of video examples and relevance to multiple areas of speech therapy." M.B. (Apr. 2021)

“This was an excellent course. The presenter was very knowledgeable and gave many functional examples on ways to implement with speech/swallowing/cog and how to introduce the idea of DT to my OT and PT co-workers. The example list of goals was very helpful also.” K.K. (Jan. 2021)

$74.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Managing The Defiant Or Uncooperative Child During Therapy #e206

Presenter: Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP

This course teaches clinicians effective and practical strategies to manage challenging and defiant behavior in their young clients. It will also discuss how clinicians can educate parents on how to manage difficult behavior and avoid power struggles at home.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Understanding the way I can approach the child and improve my listening skills - understanding what need is not being met. I liked the reasons explained why a child may be defiant and the examples of what you can do to intervene." M.E. (Mar. 2023)

"It was all really good information that will apply to a variety of my clients. Learning to use empathy to turn the situation around." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the different types of praise and the specific examples." M.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Strategies and great examples of more positive phrases. I liked the strategy: catching a child being appropriate. And repetition and varied examples." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the details/examples." D.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Lots of practical and useful information that I can use right away. Learning how to talk to students in a more specific and positive way." M.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical strategies for managing behaviors in therapy. I liked the use of videos, case studies, and examples." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"The strategies of how to listen to my client's feelings and needs were helpful. Course provided many great suggestions that are easy to implement immediately in the therapy setting." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical therapy techniques. I liked the examples of therapy in the school setting." A.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Good strategies for preventing difficult behavior." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the different examples that happen on a day-to-day basis and how to respond appropriately. The topic I found most beneficial was how to give praise appropriately and different ways to respond using empathy." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Understanding the causes for defiant behaviors. Learning approaches on how to deal with these behaviors when they occur." M.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Realistic recommendations." S.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the examples and scripts for how to reply to a student to be helpful, in particular the wishes and fantasies, and how to respond to things that we empathize with but are not possible." E.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the resources to social stories and the mindfulness information. And learning to use empathy to deescalate behaviors and the specific language (words) to use in difficult situations." K.T. (Nov. 2022)

"It was a good review of basic strategies to help clients who are uncooperative. Course was well organized." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Understanding how children's brains work and how to implement education to parents/caregivers regarding the child's feelings and behaviors. I liked the examples provided and short videos." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"One discussion I found beneficial was phrases for recognizing behavior without using praise (Good Job!). It was a lot of good information for managing difficult behaviors that apply to therapy but also are great reminders as a parent." R.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The personal examples and short videos from other specialists were good." S.D. (Oct. 2022)

"I really appreciated the direct examples given by the presenter on how to give empathy statements. The examples given were excellent, practical, and easy to implement. I can definitely see myself using many of these examples in my future practice as well as in my personal life." A.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the parts about empathy when dealing with defiant children. I also liked the videos that showed areas that were being discussed. Made it more interesting and relatable." B.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Very functional advice for clinicians and parents. Practical applications for preschoolers through high school age children." A.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussion about the practical strategies to alleviate defiant behavior was beneficial for my daily practice." I.B. (Oct. 2022)

"So much information, so concisely presented." M.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Good examples to help problem solve." A.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the breathing techniques." J.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Great strategies for managing difficult behavior." A.D. (Sept. 2022)

"Good course – practical examples." B.E. (July 2022)

"The 'in-the-moment' info was most helpful. The course was very accessible." T.H. (June 2022)

"The presentation of specific strategies for dealing with defiant behavior was helpful. I liked the specific examples given to facilitate communication with children in therapy." L.M. (May 2022)

"So many good examples. I liked discussion on how not to deny the feelings of my clients." C.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I deal with these behaviors very frequently and it is good to have this knowledge reinforced. I liked the idea/reality that children who behave negatively or in opposition do so because of other underlying causes/feelings." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"It confirmed actions and words I already use and gave evidential support, and it provided a variety of other options for dealing with defiant children." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"The course was very informative. I see many students with such behaviors – understanding students' behaviors, their defiant codes, and how to interpret those codes was beneficial." M.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information about delivering experiential praise instead of evaluative praise." D.P. (Jan. 2022)

"It was very practical for professionals and provided ideas of how to support our parents too." C.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked all of the examples and words to use with children who are being defiant or uncooperative. It was also helpful to learn that children can have trouble shifting cognitive sets and that is why transitions are hard. As well as, learning that children are not "out to get you" or trying to manipulate you, but rather, the demands placed on them might be too much. I like the idea of reflecting back their feelings, and I learned concrete ways of empathizing. This course was very helpful, and I learned a lot. Thank you for making it available." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked all of the actual real-world examples. I liked how it can be taught to parents and used in my own parenting. Course was very practical and is something I can apply immediately to my own life as well as my therapy sessions." M.Q. (Dec. 2021)

"Various strategies to use to prevent and decrease defiant behavior in children was beneficial. This course provided many real life examples of how we can respond better in situations where we sometimes can verbally respond to a child without being mindful. I loved various strategies to use and that can be helpful for the parents of our clients." S.Z. (Sept. 2021)

"I learned how to respond to the code language that children use." T.N. (Aug. 2021)

"The most beneficial information was the multitude of phrases and ways of interacting with students to diffuse their anger and need to be confrontational. These will be useful on a daily basis. I also thought it was important to realize that these students get caught in a defiant pattern and its easy for them to get stuck in this cycle and not find their way out of it. It was easy to follow along with and interesting to listen to. The videos were a nice addition. I feel that the suggestions will be useful for a wide range of students, from those who are mildly uncooperative to those who are persistently defiant." A.K. (Aug. 2021)

"This course was concise and followed outline." C.K. (Aug. 2021)

"Learning about executive functioning in defiant children will be beneficial to my daily practice.  The course was easy to follow." L.S. (Jul. 2021)

"How to use positive self-talk in the moment will be beneficial for my practice. This course really addressed the same type of issues I encounter on a daily basis for a handful of students." S.L. (Jul. 2021)

"The suggestions for how to work with defiant behavior, which was not only for the clinician, but the parent as well." K.R. (May 2021)

"I enjoyed the specific activities and responses to support behavior and encourage solutions." M.S. (May 2021)

"The Nurtured Heart Approach" video and discussion around using this technique in the classroom were fantastic. I think there are so many benefits to this and can't wait to begin using these strategies in my daily practice.” A.O. (Jan. 2021)

“I loved the sections about teaching clients to problem-solve and active listening. These ideas can be easily incorporated into my daily practice. The speaker was very engaging and provided real-life examples to apply. I would like to hear from this speaker again for further discussion on problem-solving and dealing with defiant behaviors.” J.S. (Jan. 2021)

$74.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Traumatic Brain Injury In Children And Adolescents - Part 2: Moderate To Severe TBI #e205

Presenter: Paul Fogle, PhD, CCC-SLP

Based on the latest research from medical, rehabilitation, and speech-language pathology literature, this course covers essential information about moderate to severe TBI in infants (e.g., shaken baby syndrome), children, and adolescents. Numerous topics are discussed, including the unique aspects of moderate-severe TBI and SLP assessments and treatment. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked the discussion on attention and the neurocognitive stall information." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the unique aspects of moderate-severe TBI. I liked the completeness of the presentation and the information not normally available to SLPs." P.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the current research and the treatment focus. This course was organized and I liked that I could stop and restart the content." E.E. (May 2022)

"The overview was beneficial. Liked the images and descriptions of damage to the brain." S.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the early treatment strategies to be most helpful." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciate listing of all the research material (and where the information came from) so that I can look up specific articles if I would like more information on that topic." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the specific treatment strategies presented. I also found the information on differences between adult and pediatric TBI impact important and the limitations currently imposed with school-based models." T.F. (Nov. 2021)

"Extensive topics covered - shaken baby syndrome, war wounds, general cognitive changes following TBI, executive function and dysfunction following TBI, and emotional and behavioral changes." M.M. (Nov. 2021)

"Learning how to target TBI therapy in the school setting. Presenter used plain language with good points." A.C. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the therapy ideas from the RLAS and learning sensory processing integration disorders and links to TBI." E.E. (Oct 2021)

"I liked the format - being provided with the materials before hand is helpful for taking notes during the presentation." K.T. (Oct. 2021)

"The cognitive communication skills were used in layman's terms which is easier for parents and caregivers to access. The appendices were useful to have especially for parents. Excellent references." R.T. (Sept. 2021)

"Shaken baby topic was applicable to my practice. Course was easy to understand." T.W. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of sequelae to look out for outside of cognitive-communication deficits. Discussion of therapy methods was beneficial." V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Everything applicable to speech, memory, loss of skills, and future issues was beneficial. I liked that it discussed current and future issues that may not be noticed or evaluated at the time of TBI." K.C. (Aug. 2021)

"Well organized, loved the visuals and the extent of evidence-based practice along with detailed articles in the addendum. I appreciated the functional treatment approaches." L.S. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the treatment approaches. It is a good general overview of pediatric TBI." M.K. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the examples of how to apply research to speech therapy sessions. I liked the multiple research studies to support what we do every day and the review of neuroanatomy." C.N. (Apr. 2021)

"Going over how TBI affects speech-language was most helpful. The course was very informative." D.G. (Mar. 2021)

"Comprehensive overview of moderate-severe brain injury." F.A. (Feb. 2021)

$79.00 USD

89% rating - reviews

0.4 ASHA CEUs

Traumatic Brain Injury In Children And Adolescents - Part 1: Concussion (mTBI) #e204

Presenter: Paul Fogle, PhD, CCC-SLP

This comprehensive course discusses the types, causes, and management of mTBI in children and adolescents. Learn the signs and symptoms of mTBI and become more keenly aware of who is at risk. Presented is evaluation and management of concussion, and also the role of the SLP in helping children reintegrate back into the school environment following mTBI.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked discussion on CTE. Course was well paced." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The return to school stages and the discussion regarding mTBI in preschool-aged children was beneficial. I appreciated the implications for SLPs." J.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Working in acute care at a level 1 trauma center, we evaluate pediatric patients with concussion/mTBI. Our focus is on patient/family education about symptoms and return to school planning. I liked the examples of concussion standardized tests e.g., SAC and other tools that can be applied to acute care." H.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical advice for clinicians." F. P. (Oct. 2022)

"All topics were beneficial. Practical information for everyday practice." K.E. (Sept. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course content in my practice." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"Recognizing symptoms post-concussion and understanding how these will affect a child in their daily life was beneficial." S.L. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed the real-life case examples. These helped to put all the information into context." S.L. (May 2022)

"The information surrounding the younger demographic was helpful – I liked the straightforward nature of course." C.O. (Apr. 2022)

"The topic itself was interesting. I didn't realize how long it could take to recover from a concussion." K.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I thought it was interesting to learn the most common causes of concussions based on age. Being knowledgeable about the impairments that could possibly occur will be helpful for me to know in daily practice." K.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Going over how to help treat students with concussions was most beneficial." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

 "I liked the specific evaluations recommended (we only use the PTBI right now), and recommendations for return to school guidelines." F.A. (Oct. 2021)

"Very informative, well-done, clear, concise, interesting, and interactive…A must take for all professionals working with kids through college in any capacity!" S.S. (Sept. 2021)

"Liked the discussion about younger children who sustained head injuries and need for ongoing monitoring/observation." H.N. (Sept. 2021)

"The suggested assessment tools for SLPs were good." M.R. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked that it discussed signs and symptoms of concussions and treatment for all ages of children." K.B. (Jun. 2021)

"Learning questions to include in case history forms to identify if child is at risk or has deficits associated with undiagnosed concussions." S.L. (May 2021)

"The suggestions for school based SLPs were the most helpful." J.R. (May 2021)

"The thoroughness of the information is very valuable, and I will keep the handout as a reference. Liked the detailed research that went into providing current research data." B.M. (May 2021)

“I like that this course provided evidenced-based support with citations.” T.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Everything! As a pediatric SLP working acute care, rehab and outpatient with children with concussion/TBI, the entire presentation was beneficial. I hope to create a more collaborative concussion clinic to assist acute discharges in return to home/school. I also hope to help further educate the school employees, including teachers and SLPs, regarding concussion. Thank you." R.N. (Mar. 2021)

"It was EXCELLENT! It was very thorough, covering many aspects of head injury. Outstanding course!" J.W. (Mar. 2021)

“Liked the discussion regarding myths about concussions. And information to help us work with concussions.” C.R. (Mar. 2021)

$49.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.25 ASHA CEUs

Executive Functions And Self-Regulation: The Impact On Children And Adolescents  #e188

Presenter: Rebecca Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP

This course provides a wide-focus view on the various areas of Executive Functioning from age 3 to 18. It reviews all the major areas of Executive Functioning, intervention strategies for each, research regarding Executive Functions, co-existing conditions, and brain structures related to Executive Functioning. Includes an in-depth case study and practical strategies to implement into your clinical practice.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I liked all content. Excellent details." N.Y. (Feb. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." S.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I enjoyed the speaker and her examples. She was easy to listen to and follow the information. I liked the strategies to help build the specific areas of weak Executive Function skills." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the strategies and resource materials provided. Things were presented in a way to assist with learning the material, i.e., practical experience, research studies." R.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Very applicable for my caseload as children seem to be coming to school less and less regulated." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked discussion of middle school students. Presenter was very easy and engaging to listen to." J.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Detailed descriptions of executive function components. I liked the examples of executive function tasks." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning executive functioning development and how to specifically target this area." E.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The speaker was very knowledgeable and gave many examples. I liked the discussion on executive function as it relates to caregiver attention." I.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Reviewing activities and strategies that build executive functioning skills was helpful. I liked the list of resources and activities to build specific executive functioning skills." J.O. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the ideas for activities that target executive functioning." S.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Strategies for building executive function were beneficial. I liked the research and resource materials." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"ALL the resources! I liked the overview of all that is covered under executive function. Most specifically the "this is what it looks like in a child with..." L.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Applicable information to employ in daily practice." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The course covered several age groups and provided specific intervention strategies." B.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the case study. Pace was perfect, great examples." K.P. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter organized and explained the large amount of material very well. I liked the discussion about how stress affects children's executive function." V.D. (June 2022)

"As an administrator, I will be recommending this course to all of our district SLPs." R.F. (May 2022)

"Very comprehensive course. Learning what to expect at certain age levels." S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the therapeutic interventions outlined for working memory. Lots of good studies to give examples, i.e. screen time, positive parental responses, etc." M.B. (Dec. 2021)

“This course provides some good information on a topic that is becoming more important in the school setting.” M.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the variety of activities and ideas for intervention." R.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Actually, all of the topics I thought were very beneficial. Excellent course."  P.F. (Nov. 2021)

"Practical ideas that can be implemented in daily routines." V.Y. (Nov. 2021)

"The presenter was engaging, knowledgeable and provided practical resources to incorporate ideas for treatment into practice. Liked the assessment and treatment plans for executive function disorders." A.M. (Nov. 2021)

“I think this course was a very comprehensive presentation on a multi-faceted topic. I like the resources provided, and the narrative discourse provided additional details, examples, and explanations.” J.C. (Oct. 2021)

“The information presented in this course is very relevant and will help me with the students I treat.” J.C. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked all the practical strategies and ideas for implementing into my therapy sessions in the classroom." H.H. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the breakdown and explanation of executive functions, the research to back up the presentation, and the examples of visuals used to support executive functions. I liked the real-life examples of visuals to support organization and completion of tasks." C.S. (Sept. 2021)

“I like the discussion of tools and strategies to help with attention. We can accommodate oral strategies into practice to help children sustain attention. This will be helpful. I also liked the discussion of positive reinforcement and interaction of the mother on attention and the influence on screen time, and executive functions, this is critical information to share with parents.” A.F. (Aug. 2021)

“The intervention strategies to implement with students with deficits with Executive Functioning skills at different ages were helpful. I also think the strategies given by the presenter to identify and implement with different school-age students to increase their Executive Functioning skills will be very useful.” K.A. (Jul. 2021)

"Good overall review and application. I liked the strategies and examples at the end." M.O. (Jun. 2021)

“I truly enjoyed learning about the different areas of executive functioning. I particularly liked learning about the area of self-regulation and different therapy tips to address it. I also enjoyed the speaker's manner in which she clearly explained the different functions and provided concrete examples.” J.L. (Jun. 2021)

"Loved all the examples and resources provided during intervention with these students. Organized course - tons of information, evidenced based, research." V.B. (May 2021)

"The research was very enlightening and the suggestions for activities for each age group were beneficial to my practice, and my own life with children. I liked the presenter and how everything she talked about was clearly explained, referenced with research, but also very relatable." C.H.. (May 2021)

"I work primarily with preschool children so this has been helpful in communicating with parents and setting up treatment ideas. The course is practical and I could take away ideas to implement." K.P. (Apr. 2021)

"The discussion on developing self-regulation through everyday experiences was most useful. I thought the course was a nice overview to what I am already doing with clients." L.S. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciate the examples of activities to use with students with executive function delays. The resources provided were great." M.G. (Mar. 2021)

"Learning how to evaluate executive functioning skills and set up interventions. Great presentation and Powerpoint, very complete and informative." J.G. (Mar. 2021)

"The resources provided, such as informal checklists, goal bank, and intervention activities were helpful. Liked the practical examples given, and the abundance of useful resources." A.S. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciate the strategies shared for each area of executive functioning, and her handouts." M.G. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the task initiation interventions - fast paced course." B.A. (Mar. 2021)

$39.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Rationale For Meditation Techniques In Speech-Language Pathology Practice #e186

Presenters: Jennifer Llado, MS, CCC-SLP & Brenda Lovette, MS, CCC-SLP

There is increasing scientific evidence that meditation and breath work practices have the potential to improve brain function. This course will discuss evidence-based ways to incorporate mindfulness practices into speech, language, cognitive and voice therapy for the adult population. This course will also discuss practical applications including documentation.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Review of research on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness was beneficial. I liked the content and convenience." K.L. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked how Mindfulness can be used with the geriatric population." N.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." R.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the techniques used in therapy and the research studies showing the benefits of meditation for different diagnoses. I liked that there is a course that links meditation to success in therapy." A.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The presenters had great knowledge of the subject matter." A.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear information." Q.X. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the meditative techniques to help reduce anxiety and stress during tx sessions. The way to write goals and measurements utilizing meditative techniques was beneficial." D.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Real practical information. Love the holistic approaches to help therapy outcomes." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Mindfulness techniques to calm the body and increase focus were good. I liked all the articles reviewed." B.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the meditation techniques for specific disorders and how to write goals for using these techniques." L.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the evidence for benefits of meditation and experiencing the sample practices." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"Sharing research from a variety of populations and the benefits of mindfulness was good. I liked the 4,7,8 breathing technique." M.K. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked everything about the course. The use of meditation with Voice and Fluency patients was beneficial for my practice." A.S. (July 2022)

"Learning that meditation has many benefits for Speech and Language Therapy applications. And learning meditation techniques for my patients and myself." B.D. (July 2022)

"I liked that the presenters provided sample documentation goals for language, dysfluency, and voice. They explained that there are possible applications to dysarthria. They provided research, websites, apps, and a Speech-Language Pathology Facebook group for further information." B.D. (July 2022)

"Learning specific research relating to benefits of meditation on cognitive domains, and how to actually write goals and notes for these domains. Learning ways to incorporate these ideas into existing goal frameworks. And learning that meditation can be the goal, or the modality for the goal." K.R. (June 2022)

"I liked the ways to address specific goals while using meditation techniques." Q.F. (June 2022)

"I treat mostly voice and pvfm, so application to techniques in this population was helpful. I liked the comprehensive review of research in areas discussed." M.J. (June 2022)

"I liked the evidence and research for application of mindfulness, and how to write appropriate goals." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The presenters provided actual goals and defined areas to apply the techniques. The resources and evidence-based information was also critical to be able to use the techniques without fear of being denied payment." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"Learning to use breathing to re-focus attention." I.K. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked the application of practice to different areas of speech and language, as well as demonstrations of how to do some during therapy. Good list of resources." T.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the research that provided evidence that meditation and breathing has a statistically significant positive impact on those studied. And learning how to write goals to incorporate meditation and breathing practices." S.M. (Jan. 2022)

"The speech and fluency topic as well as the therapeutic presence topics were most helpful to me." L.L. (Jan. 2022)

"Across the board relevance to multiple speech and language disorders." J.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the application of mindfulness to therapy goals – loved the examples." K.L. (Dec. 2021)

“Good presenters and documented research to back up claims.” R.P. (Dec. 2021)

“I'm a huge fan of meditation, so I loved hearing all the research about how beneficial it is.” A.B. (Nov. 2021)

“I loved how the presenters used so many learning methods and intertwining real practice with how you would state goals and treatments. They also provided notes for presenting with real EBP to back up everything.” D.F. (Oct. 2021)

"The Effects of Meditation on the Body and the Effects of Meditation on the Brain is good information for my daily practice. I liked the application of MBSR to various speech-language and cognitive therapies as well as the resources provided at the end for ongoing meditation practice." L.T. (Oct. 2021)

"Examples of treatments and how to utilize them in treatments with patients of varied diagnoses was helpful for my daily practice.  Examples of many meditation treatments and studies to support it were good." P.M. (Aug. 2021)

“Mindfulness as a therapy practice is a new concept to me but one that I think will be hugely beneficial in my practice. I liked the instruction was clear and concise.” T.W. (Aug. 2021)

“I found it very interesting the types of practices found useful for various issues of speech, language, and cognition. I liked how meditation techniques could be utilized to address a variety of speech and language goals.” H.W. (Jul. 2021)

"The research on meditation and executive function, stuttering and language therapy were great for my daily practice.  I liked how the presenters gave practical mindfulness activities to weave into therapy sessions." M.D. (Jul. 2021)

"This course helped me with a client who has been avoiding tasks. I want to try to see if Meditation will help.  It reminded me of voice therapy and a technique to decrease tension in the larynx." T.E. (Jun. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial. I found the information on previous research and the recommendations for general application to be very helpful. It was a topic I was unfamiliar with, and now I feel confident in starting to integrate it in my sessions. I really found it to be a great course overall." C.P. (May 2021)

"I very much appreciated the practical applications in tx along with the goal/documentation examples. More than anything, walking me through the breathing techniques helps me understand and teach more effectively. I liked the functional examples of walking me through it and the evidence based research to support them!" E.B. (Apr. 2021)

"It is nice to hear about alternative strategies to help patients. The speakers were very knowledgeable." A.M. (Mar. 2021)

“The information on how to incorporate mindfulness into goals within the context of our practice was excellent!” E.B. (Mar. 2021)

“I have been meditating for a long time and have used some basic strategies with patients and appreciated the research backing this.” J.C. (Jan. 2021)

"Finally, a course that cites work relating meditation/yoga/pranayama to what we do as SLPs and explains the importance of use to manage anxiety, etc." L.J. (Jan. 2021)

"I now have a better understanding of how I can use meditation to assist my practice. I liked the demonstration and documentation examples. Everything was great!" A.S. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Cognitive Deficits Associated With Right Hemisphere Brain Damage: Attention, Executive Function, Awareness And Memory #e185

Presenter: Margaret Blake, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course will cover disorders of cognition commonly associated with right hemisphere strokes in adults, including attention, executive function, awareness, and memory. Characteristics, assessment, and treatment of each will be discussed.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I like the self-pace of the course." R.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Good strategies for memory treatment. Informative course." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on memory. Good slides."  S.N. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it was very valuable information and the outlines of Metacognitive tasks were very helpful." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was organized well. I liked the treatment for attention and memory." E.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear and concise course. I liked all course content." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the treatment strategies and real examples." E.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Good speaker. I liked the discussion on therapy." S.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked how well the course was organized, the assessment section and the metacognitive strategy training." A.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Defining types ofG attention/memory/executive functioning, potential strategies, and explanation of Metacognitive therapy was beneficial." B.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Treatment ideas will be beneficial to my home health focus. I liked the Awareness portion of this course." H.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Good update on current research in these areas. The presenter made the information understandable." D.C. (July 2022)

"I liked all of the examples and real life scenarios. The course was well presented." C.P. (June 2022)

"The strategies for memory and types of attentional deficits were good." M.P. (June 2022)

"Liked the treatment strategies - course was very organized." B.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the assessments and treatment strategies for right hemisphere dysfunction specifically related to stroke. Course went at a good pace - not too slow, and not too fast. And it was comprehensive in describing executive functions." S.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the definitions and explanations of the different types of memory, executive functions, and all of the current research and evidence based treatment information. I like that I could take it at my own pace and the content related to attention and memory." N.A. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of the different areas of cognition. Information was easily digestible." C.Q. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the cognitive tx and the presentation style." L.M. (Jan. 2022)

"The strategies and definitions - very functional course." C.H. (Jan. 2022)

"The slides were visually helpful. I liked the analysis of assessments for deficits in assessing RH stroke patients." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the abundance of assessment and treatment resources and the treatment examples." H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Types of treatment for attention - it was all at a good level for me. All topics were discussed in detail." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Clear slides - ease of following the instructor's train of thought." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I now have greater awareness of screens & tests for awareness & for executive function. I liked the in depth review of theories and details of treatment strategies." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

“This course gave a good overview of the metacognitive treatment strategies.” E.B. (Nov. 2021)

“I enjoyed learning about each component of Executive Function, Attention, and Memory and Awareness in depth. It helped me understand what to assess in each category. I also liked I was able to preview the test before taking the test.” J.P. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the explanation of each deficits." C.K. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the recommendations for testing to address deficits seen in my clients diagnosed with R CVA." K.E. (Aug. 2021)

“I especially enjoyed the Metacognitive, and Direct Attention strategy training, it was very thorough and very well organized.” C.R. (Jun. 2021)

"The portion over memory was most helpful. I liked that the course broke down EF, memory, attention, and awareness. It was a great course!" C.H. (May 2021)

"I liked the applying metacognitive strategy training for attention, memory, and executive functioning treatment. Focus on activity participation (vs impairment) based treatment." H.H. (May 2021)

“The examples of types of tests; treatment and feedback on limitations of research associated with them we helpful.” S.L. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked that the course was applicable to my current caseload. The treatment ideas were especially helpful." M.O. (Feb. 2021)

“I like that this course compared the left/right hemisphere incidence of cognitive deficits, and more carefully defined examples of what it may look like at bedside.” K.H. (Jan. 2021)

$85.00 USD

99% rating - reviews

0.45 ASHA CEUs

Tackling Palliative Rehabilitation: The SLP's Guide To End Of Life Services #e183

Presenters: Irene Gofman, MS, CCC-SLP & Amanda Warren, MS, CCC-SLP

This course reviews ways in which cognitive, communication and dysphagia management in end of life care differ in comparison to management in other populations. It will contrast palliative care vs. hospice. Also addressed will be early decision making and advocacy for patients nearing the end of life, and cultural competency when approaching patients with diverse backgrounds.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Easy to understand with good visuals." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." D.U. (Jan. 2023)

"Course covers ethics in a range of areas. I liked the research on feeding tube efficacy." S.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent speakers! Learning informed refusal vs non-compliance...and cultural differences was beneficial." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Assessment and treatment. Complete topic coverage." E.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the different topics within palliative care that correlate to the patient's needs as a whole." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion of end of life care decisions and decision making was beneficial." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Early decision making. I liked the various areas covered in depth." E.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Data on g-tubes was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness of course content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Referrals, goals, not signing off on patients as quickly. I liked the speakers presentation of information and relative examples." R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"Tips for coordinating with the palliative care team and advocating for palliative care with physicians across the continuum of care." L.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Instructors provided real-world scenarios and examples, as well as real-world solutions for common obstacles within the provision of palliative care at end of life." L.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The speakers were engaging." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"As an acute care SLP, I enjoyed the dysphagia management section and how it relates to dementia/end of life. I appreciated that the sections were broken into manageable chunks. I was able to complete the course a section at a time without having to stop in the middle." V.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the way the speakers presented the materials in sections. I also really appreciated their enthusiasm and passion for this topic. It made the course really enjoyable." S.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about our role as SLPs with our patients who are on Palliative Care was beneficial to my daily practice. Excellent presentation filled with information about how we can be a part of the palliative care team and how we can bring our areas of expertise to assist the quality of life of our patients who are at the end of their lives." I.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The entire discussion was well constructed and discussed. This will guide me from ways to participate in palliative care to appropriate documentation. Informative and easy to listen, follow information, and take notes." H.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The dysphagia management and AAC use was good information.  The course will be an easy reference in the future." J.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I was impressed with the information on the need for oral care to reduce the risk of aspiration issues." M.T. (Sept. 2022)

"It was all very beneficial, but the information on Communication & Documentation was the most applicable to my daily practice." J.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the functional approach." J.A. (June 2022)

"It was very well organized and informative." K.P. (June 2022)

"Learning the difference between Palliative Care and Hospice. I also found the information on what Palliative Care offers, goal writing, and cultural sensitivity all very useful. Great depth of the information." D.T. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it! I think the content and overall presentation was great! Liked the use of AAC to meet functional communication needs and help patient and family achieve their goals." K.R. (May 2022)

"Dysphagia management and risks associated with PEG placements in pts with Dementia was helpful. I liked that it was self-pacing." A.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the examples of goals to help brainstorm with patient specific areas to target, as well as verbiage to use when writing goals. Also, examples of documentation and examples of treatment and justification." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I loved the presenters, they held my attention the whole time. Examples of documentation and need for early palliative referrals was beneficial." C.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning role of SLP across different domains. I liked that the videos are categorized with options to slow or speed up and that handouts are provided." W.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the communication management for end of life. And the segmenting of topics." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The instructors approach to the presentation was organized, easy to follow and interesting. The instructors personal experiences with palliative care and topic knowledge added to this valuable information received." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding various cultures, and the wide variety of topics." K.R. (Feb. 2022)

"Best practices for palliative care patients with dysphagia. I liked the thoroughness of the material, and relatable presentation." F.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I really loved the education presented in this course, specifically on this topic. There really are little to no quality educational resources on this topic! Thank you!" E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical info in all areas of SLP scope at EOL - dysphagia management, hunger at end of life, developing team to support, documentation details." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the suggestions on how to advocate for early palliative care services. Multitude of topics covered all pertaining to palliative care." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Clear presentation. Liked discussion of AAC and cultural differences." K.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Importance of early referrals. I liked the topics covered and research provided." L.E. (Dec. 2021)

"Course was very informative. Learning how to write communication goals will be beneficial." T.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Honoring patient quality of life over recommendations based on clinical judgments only. I liked the multicultural information." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"The topic on cultural differences and what kind of language and communication with patients and family members is appropriate for various cultures. Some of this information was new to me. I liked the discussions about dementia (good review), Decision-making and cultural competence/awareness." S.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the AAC tips and info, review of screening and testing tools, and documentation tips. Ease of use and time flexible." V.V. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the approaches to EOL in valuing pt's perspective." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

“I liked the types of rehabilitation. So many therapists, doctors, and nurses believe that therapy is only necessary if the patient is going to improve. However, our skillset is much greater than that. And our services are very much needed at end of life also. The education regarding how to communicate bad news was helpful. I feel this course was broken down into good subtopics that all have to do with the end of life. Very good course.” H.O. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the practical suggestions/ideas for everyday therapy. I used the AAC information clinically the very same day I took this course. Thank you!"  M.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Have a greater understanding of role in palliative care and benefits of same in order to provide education to pt/family and other team members." T.M. (Sept. 2021)

“The discussion of Palliative care vs. Hospice increased my understanding of the differences. As well, the discussion of communication intervention with end of life patients has raised my awareness considerations." S.W. (Aug. 2021)

“I appreciated the increased info regarding the palliative care impact of PEG tubes on end of life patients and AAC suggestions. The example goals in the documentation section were helpful also.” J.Y. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated going over AAC, goals, and cultural context. I liked that it was organized in categories/titles." J.Y. (May 2021)

"Presenters had professional verbal style. Good info to tie in research articles and objective test features." B.S. (May 2021)

"All of it was beneficial - especially the cultural competence discussion. Very good course. As mentioned above, I liked the Cultural Competence section and also some of the specifics like the Boogie Board and ABCD." S.C. (Apr. 2021)

"The information specific to what Palliative care is and the role for the SLP in dysphagia and dementia was most helpful. All of the course content was very informative and immediately applicable." D.H. (Apr. 2021)

"I was most interested in cultural differences with respect to end of life concerns. I liked the example of assessments for persons with dementia was informative and comprehensive." R.M. (Mar. 2021)

"Excellent use of relevant examples. The review of dysphagia, communication and cognitive treatment/assessment in palliative care was most beneficial." N.A. (Jan. 2021)

“This information is very pertinent to my everyday work within acute care. I liked how the course was broken down. Very good presenters. Good use of examples from their clinical experience.” K.T. (Jan. 2021)

“Several clinical scenarios and case examples helped with functional application to my daily work. I greatly appreciated an example of how to better phrase/describe palliative care to an uncertain family/pt. The presenters were knowledgeable and had an incredible passion for this patient population. The course covered so many areas of our field that we lacked education about in graduate school.” K.K. (Dec. 2020)

$69.00 USD

92% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Perspectives On Speech And Language Interventions For Children With Developmental Disabilities #e182

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course reviews and updates clinical research on speech sound disorders, language and reading disorders, and cognitive disorders in children. Each section of the course concludes with a practical summary of the newest evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches. Also includes ‘hot topics’ for clinicians in school and clinical settings.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I enjoyed understanding the background on Autism (ASD) and its movement from an externally-caused disorder (e.g. caused by "refrigerator parents") to a heterogeneous-caused disorder involving both external/environmental factors to genetically-based factors. It was most beneficial to understand dyslexia from a multisensory angle and the importance of building oral language skills, morphology and executive function as combative resilience factors." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked that the course delved into the history of developmental disabilities and it gave perspective on language impairment and provided increased understanding of dyslexia as a language-based disorder. I enjoyed how the historical perspective of change in views of speech disabilities tied into different approaches, i.e. moving away from the singleton Van Riper approach towards moving to the pattern-based, cycles approach hailed by Hodson." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I would recommend this course."  A.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of Autism and information on tests." D.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The many approaches addressed throughout the presentation were beneficial. A nice refresher about information learned from being in college." A.N. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information regarding dyslexia and the overview of updated research." J.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I felt the discussion on ASD and background information was helpful. I enjoyed the history that was reviewed during this course." S.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I did find it interesting to learn how these impairments have been thought of over time. I enjoyed learning about the history of speech-language studies and thoughts from the 1920s to the present day, and how it has evolved during that time." A.L. (Oct. 2022)

"Research is presented to back up the information provided. I liked the information on standardized assessments to support the gathering of information for students with autism, dyslexia, or phonological processing needs." L.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The review of the history of our field and autism was very helpful! I have never heard a presentation like this before. I love listening to Marty Burns. I chose this course because she was the speaker." C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the brain research fascinating. Connecting predisposing and precipitating factors in dyslexia and autism." A.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the information on ASD. I enjoyed the information on the history of the profession." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The historical perspective was great." L.N. (Aug. 2022)

"The history of dyslexia and the evidence that it can also be related to auditory processing disorders was interesting. Liked the historical perspective of speech and language disorders." M.M. (July 2022)

"Learning history of autism. I liked the historical information about speech and language." R.H. (July 2022)

"Good course. I liked the discussions of dyslexia and autism." C.R. (July 2022)

"Loved the historical perspective and how it influences what we know today." L.D. (June 2022)

"Martha Burns is incredibly knowledgeable and provides cutting edge research in understandable terms." A.K. (June 2022)

"Each topic was beneficial for daily practice." D.B. (June 2022)

"Very informative and interesting refresher on the history of our practice and disorders we treat." L.F. (June 2022)

"I liked the perspective presented. Good level of complexity." J.H. (June 2022)

"Interesting learning how our field has changed and grown." L.W. (June 2022)

"I liked learning background details regarding therapy approaches and how they have evolved throughout time." C.M. (May 2022)

"The information was thoroughly researched and fascinating. The new tests and historical perspective to emphasize need for individually selected treatments cross disorders." E.T. (May 2022)

"Detailed research explanations re: autism to help better inform parents." J.L. (May 2022)

"The information on dyslexia was helpful. In general, the course was a good summary of the history of speech-language pathology." C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated hearing the specifics of the history of language/articulation, dyslexia and ASD. Very interesting!! I will use this background information to support the fact that SLPs have the expertise to diagnose and treat reading difficulties." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I will use Dr. Burns suggestions for diagnosis and therapy on all topics she covered. I also found the information about genetic predispositions for various language-based difficulties fascinating and the details about end-phenotypes for genetic effects on reading and language, too." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Speaker walked us through neuroscience research in a easy to understand way. I liked the report of best assessment options." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"It helped knowing some of the science behind why my students are exhibiting the difficulties they are and how to treat the underlying difficulties first in order to help improve their skills globally. I liked the thorough explanations and use of intervention and assessment strategies as examples." C.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The assessments and treatment practices to incorporate into therapy were beneficial." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I found the discussion regarding testing for children with ASD to be informative. I appreciated how technical the discussions regarding dyslexia and ASD were." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Review of past researchers to current research to understand how we got to today's approaches towards intellectual disabilities and how they originated will be helpful in my daily practice. The course was presented at a good pace and use of examples and charts." C.F. (Aug. 2021)

"It was a great refresher on the history of each disorder." S.C. (Jul. 2021)

"I have a better understanding of ASDs.  The education covering multiple disorders and the histories behind them was good." K.G. (Jul. 2021)

“I achieved a greater understanding of childhood apraxia. The history of dyslexia was interesting and gave me a deeper understanding of the evolution of the therapies we now employ. The review of tests available was also helpful.”  E.C. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Neuro Developmental Treatment For Speech-Language Pathologists #e176

Presenter: Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, MS, CCC-SLP

This course provides a brief history of NDT and an introduction to the philosophy. It includes problem-solving analysis using the International Classification of Functions that is a hallmark of NDT. The presentation highlights the value that NDT brings to the rehabilitation process for both the adult and pediatric populations, and adds to the "tool box" of strategies used in the field of speech-language pathology.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Learning the neurological basis to impairments. The case videos were useful." P.A. (Dec. 2022)

"The aim and role of NDT and how it relates to the field of speech and language therapy was beneficial. The presenter was easy to follow." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to follow topic and specific points. I am new to research, and felt it would be a beneficial course topic." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of specific treatment strategies and approaches, analysis of major muscle functions, and different anatomical systems. And the case studies." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the NDT Practice Model. Seeing actual case studies before and after treatment was beneficial." D.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the case examples to be quite beneficial. This was a good introduction to NDT for the SLP to pique interest to learn more." H.W. (July 2022)

"The format of the course was good." Q.F. (June 2022)

"I gained a better understanding of NDT." S.K. (June 2022)

"Good information. I liked how studying the whole client can help with treatment." J.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that the team approach is essential." M.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I learned how NDT fits into the framework of speech therapy – how the muscles for breathing, feeding, and speech integrate with balance, posture, and control." G.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated seeing the comparison of how NDT can enhance the goals of speech. I appreciated it as an overview of what NDT is, and I liked the case study/videos to see real life application." K.U. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked learning the history of NDT and the straightforward overview of the course." T.T. (Nov. 2021)

"Information on the nomenclature and aspiration in children was helpful." R.J. (Aug. 2021)

"The information on how NDT can be used for speech therapy treatment was very useful. I found the case studies helpful as well." K.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the whole body approach to NDT. Presenter was knowledgeable and presentation was easy to follow." A.H. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed the information related to swallowing and dysphagia as well as the case studies." L.R. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the thought-provoking discussion on holistic treatment. I liked the case studies." R.E. (Apr. 2021)

"I was familiar with NDT from the perspective of motor functions – appreciate slides related to role of NDT with attention, executive function, and memory impairments. I appreciate both child/adult case studies." M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the overall discussion of NDT and its value for SLP practice." D.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the ICF chart which was presented in a work meeting the following week. Course was relatively short and to the point." J.W. (Jan. 2021)

"Verified that I integrate positioning, respiration, phonation and cognition in all my treatments and treat all patients as whole persons." J.W. (Jan. 2021)

"The visual case study examples with explanations provided excellent reinforcement to the discussion and information presented for best understanding." C.F. (Jan. 2021)

"As I work in a multidisciplinary clinic, the re-emphasis of analyzing the entire body when an impairment is present is so critical. Liked learning about the ICF Model and how it plays the role in NDT focus." C.F. (Dec. 2020)

"Reminders of how large body issues are assessed. That I need to take NDT training." L.M. (Dec. 2020)

"Liked the application of NDT to assessment and treatment of dysphagia. Course was easy to follow." D.U. (Dec. 2020) 

$44.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

A New Science Of Learning Model For The Treatment Of School-Age Speech And Language Deficits #e167

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This practical course will review research from the new field of educational neuroscience as it applies to clinical practice with students who have speech-language and social-communication disorders. It will focus on research on the causes of language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, reading disorders and other neurodevelopmental learning disabilities. ... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Making things just difficult enough to challenge the kids - such as explaining/interpreting the text rather than just answering questions." L.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Dr. Burns explained things in a way that was not too technical and could be understood." L.C. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the topics/discussions were beneficial. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how the instruction of language and reading has such a positive pervasive effect on the brain." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Interesting, complex topic, presented in an understandable way. Martha Burns has an easy to listen to voice and cadence." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the research and information provided." C.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I love listening to Marty Burns speak about neurology. While the content is very challenging, she presents it in a way that is practical for SLPs." C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning the brain connection between language and phonological awareness was beneficial." A.J. (July 2022)

"I learned how science backs up some treatment options with actual biometric studies. Liked the science behind decision making." S.R. (July 2022)

"How to view technology that will be most beneficial in teaching children with dyslexia, ELL , SLI, and LD." B.W. (July 2022)

"I liked the presenter! Her powerpoint and lecture were clear and informing. Interesting to learn how poverty impacts the brain." C.G. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire course - all of it was extremely beneficial and very, very interesting. The information about poverty and brain development especially, as I work in rural areas with generational poverty experienced." L.W. (May 2022)

"I liked the speaker applying neuroscience to explanations of networks/processes in the development of the brain to learn literacy, reading, language, etc and factors that could affect learning. Strategies! How it explains the integration of neuroscience, psychology, education, and speech-language pathology to help me understand multidisciplinary perspectives for collaboration with other clinicians and educators." C.K. (Apr. 2022)

"It was interesting to see how much more information has been discovered on the brain, and how it relates to speech and language development and comprehension since I was a graduate student." A.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I gained a better understanding of how important knowledge of how the brain works is to implementing effective therapy approaches and achieving optimal outcomes." M.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's manner and the background that connected to students, and the approach to reading and speech/language therapies." E.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I really liked the review of the major lobes of the brain highlighting the gyri and sulci related to language and reading, and the research showing effective use of programs such as PROMPT and Fast Forward to improve phonological skills in children." S.P. (Mar. 2022)

"The evidence regarding treatment success – I liked the research based information which can be applied to therapy." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning how interventions impact brain function was beneficial. I liked the ease of understanding the course content." K.V. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the research predictors about early language disorders." A.M. (Dec. 2021)

“I really liked the background and evidence-based research that was provided, to describe brain development and how it relates to a variety of areas (i.e. poverty, literacy, ASD, etc.).” S.D. (Nov. 2021)

“Fantastic connections made between the research and the therapy room.” A.P. (Oct. 2021)

"The different ways neuroscience has improved therapy is beneficial for my daily practice." K.G. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed the information on stress and the brain, and how to use the train the brain strategies. The research base was also helpful.” A.M. (Jun. 2021)

“I liked the organization and flow of the course. From reviewing areas of the brain to the types of research to the application of the research for intervention. The application to intervention and understanding of ASD will be most helpful for me in my daily therapy practice.”  D.H. (Feb. 2021)

$44.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Addressing The Cognitive Deficits That Often Accompany Speech And Language Deficits In School-Age Children #e166

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course will review the current research on disorders of attention, memory, perception, executive function and social skills in school-age children. The focus is clinical application with a review of assessments, evidence-based practice, and clinical activities that can be used in treatment sessions or in the classroom.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I found this entire presentation to be beneficial to my practice. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic and provided a wealth of information to be integrated into daily practice." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated all of the online resources that she provided for treatment options. I really appreciated the research specific to medications as I feel children are over diagnosed and overmedicated with ADD/ADHD in my experience." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the therapy suggestions for targeting working memory and social skills." A.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Plenty of useful resources. I liked the suggestions to enhance classroom listening activities." C.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The organization was very conducive to learning. The coverage of attention and memory are hugely applicable to my school-based practice." J.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"Targeting working memory in children who appear to have auditory processing issues was interesting. I liked the treatment suggestions." W.J. (July 2022)

"I liked the therapy ideas suggested for classroom intervention. And the practical approaches for helping students improve their cognitive control in the classroom." M.M. (July 2022)

"The information on working memory will be beneficial for my daily practice." A.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the reminders of brain function when dealing with a student whose behavior may be difficult. The flow of the course was good and stayed relevant throughout." A.A. (May 2022)

"I liked the strategies provided at the end. Course was very detailed and provided where she obtained information." D.A. (May 2022)

"I like that I could take the course at my own pace and reference past slides to enhance my understanding. Comparison of attention, memory and social skills was great, plus the resources and strategies." E.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Pretest helped focus my attention on the content and gave me an idea of the content of the workshop. It gave me an opportunity to think about what I know and preactivate my memory and background knowledge." C.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Neuro, networks, comparisons of attention, auditory processing and memory, how each affect each other in dyslexia and language impairments – all very interesting and beneficial." C.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Looking at students with ADHD differently - seeing their behavior more as a form of self-medicating. I always enjoy courses that focus on the brain - this one was excellent in that respect." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the examples of therapy goals and techniques." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Discussion of memory assessment and how characteristics of memory difficulties are displayed in the classroom. I also liked the treatment suggestions for classroom teachers and clinicians." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"The information about drug use for ADHD not being predictive was very interesting as was the data on social issues and executive function neurology and intervention." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"In general, I have many students who have working memory deficits. I found this course to be very relatable and helpful to my practice." R.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the neurological research and brain structure lecture. And how the neurological considerations were shown to directly impact the child's functional activities in classroom settings." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Course was beneficial in learning ways to improve assessment and research based treatment to improve children's comprehension and overall functioning." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the thorough information that she included on the slides so that I can go back and reference them when needed. And the examples of how to incorporate things in the classroom and how to better set goals to increase the success of students with cognitive deficits." M.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated her discussion of how to use the information in a school environment, as that is where I am working currently. I appreciated her ideas regarding how to enhance cognitive control in the school setting. I appreciated her review of anatomy throughout." S.K. (Feb. 2022)

"The effects of noise on degradation of sensory cortex development - I would like to learn more about this." S.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked everything – the assessments, medications, interventions and multiple examples. And that you can rewind to process what was being said at your pace." H.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciated all the easily accessible references and materials for intervention – the quantity of therapy activities suggested." H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the information about working memory and improvements leading to improvements in problem solving." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Very scientific, and evidence based info provided clearly and concisely." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"This course provided a great refresher of content in this area of the field." R.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the testing suggestions to be very helpful. I thought it was informative and well paced." J.W. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked Dr. Burns' certainty in the info she presents and that it is all research based." C.H. (Oct. 2021)

“I found it all to be beneficial for my daily practice. It is so important to understand the neurological components in dealing with cognitive deficits! This is information that anyone who is working with students should know and be exposed to. It truly is one of the most beneficial and informative courses I have ever taken. The course exceeded my expectations. I loved it! She was an excellent speaker and very informative! Loved it.” C.G. (Oct. 2021)

“It was interesting to learn how the different parts of the brain affect attention, executive functions, social skills, and language.” M.W. (Sept. 2021)

“This course provided so much information, from etiology to assessment, and treatment. I will use this as a reference for my students with ADD and auditory processing. I learned that working on working memory has definite benefits.” E.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The presenter presented the material in a well-organized manner and I enjoyed the activities to focus on cognition." C.R. (Aug. 2021)

"Development of social skills from birth to preschool, disorders of perception-speech sound development & noise issues are helpful for my daily practice." T.W. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion of the physiology of the different attention networks." E.L. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the memory activities and the information on auditory processing in general.  This workshop really challenged my understanding on cognitive struggles and ways to address such problems at the elementary level." G.G. (Jul. 2021)

"Differentiating between ADHD, ADD, APD is beneficial for my daily practice." S. M. (Jun. 2021)

“The neuro review was helpful, but the focus on therapy was wonderful. I felt it was equally balanced.” J.G. (Apr. 2021)

“I liked that this course differentiated between disorders and provided areas to work on and materials to utilize in therapy.”  E.M. (Feb. 2021)

“I love the connection between the brain areas on the various types of difficulties exhibited. Sometimes you can forget about those scientific backings when working day to day. It also helps me to stop and think about what is going on in the brain that might be causing the different difficulties.” C.K. (Feb. 2021)

“The speaker was very knowledgeable and interesting. She understandably explained topics - making connections to previously covered information.” C.G. (Jan. 2021)

“I liked everything! It truly is one of the most beneficial and informative courses I have ever taken - Thank you!!”  T.G. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

90% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Treatment Planning For African American Vernacular English (AAVE) #e158

Presenter: Courtney Brown, MS, CCC-SLP

This course distinguishes the linguistic features of AAVE, identifies important dialectal features and markers, and integrates contrastive analysis and code-switching as effective pedagogical tools to aid in the linguistic dexterity among bidialectal AAE speakers.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Dynamic presenter that sustains attention. Specific examples of how to discuss these topics with different age groups." A.E. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter provided background knowledge regarding AAVE, as well as treatment planning for AAVE." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Becoming aware of the language variations used by my students - acknowledging it with them and modeling correctly for written and oral language narratives in the classroom. I liked the examples provided so it was understood the variety of dialects and features of AAVE." M.E. (Jan. 2023)

"The content was interesting." D.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that this was a course about AAVE." V.K. (July 2022)

"I underestimated how little I knew about this subject, so learning that I need a lot of help in this area was beneficial. I have been making big mistakes in my approach beginning with my assumptions on the topic and how I approach assessment and therapy. Moving forward I will do a better job of determining specifics about dialects." L.L. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the suggestions for assessment (do a language sample to determine specific information about the dialect, use narratives, create a criterion referenced assessment) and ensuring a more language rich environment." L.L. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about teaching speakers of AAVE the power of code switching and letting them know that they do not have to give up their dialect for SAE." S.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the YouTube links that provided further information and examples of what the speaker was presenting and discussing." S.F. (Dec. 2021)

"The activities for different age levels was very helpful. Also assessment tools to help differentially diagnose between difference versus disorder. I liked the connection to "do you speak American". I think it was a very engaging activity and something I would like to do with coworkers as I live in the South and dialects are often a topic of discussion." C.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the interactive activities provided and the suggestions made when providing therapy for children with AAVE, i.e. storybooks." R.F. (Oct. 2021)

"Good information, activities and references provided." S.F. (Sept. 2021)

"The presenter was extremely knowledgeable. The amount of information that was provided was excellent. It was helpful to learn more about the different methods that are proven to help our students excel when using language, and also how to encourage them to continue using their home language or dialect given certain contexts." J.S. (Aug. 2021)

"The presenter moved at a good pace and had an appropriate amount of information on each slide." J.E. (Jun. 2021)

"Differentiation of dialect vs error. The instructor provided a well-paced, comprehensive presentation." M.K. (Jun. 2021)

"I found the characteristics of AAVE to be very beneficial in my daily practice. I liked how AAVE was described and shown how to be a difference, and not a disorder, and how to present it to teachers." M.K. (May 2021)

"I really wanted to take this course to become a better and more sensitive diagnostician when evaluating language skills for my students at the elementary level who speak using AAVE. In the past, I think our special ed. team has placed children for services who really just exhibited a linguistic difference rather than a disorder. I really liked the examples provided and the links to some good reference materials and videos." A.W. (May 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on how we can support elementary school aged students through the use of narratives. I liked the organization and flow of information from research to assessment and classroom strategies." J.D. (Apr. 2021)

"The argument about code-switching being the best way for people to learn standard English since it is also culturally sensitive. This leaves the student an effective way to communicate both with their community and the larger business/education community. It is also non-judgmental so students can accept the changes more easily." C.B. (Feb. 2021)

"It addressed a topic that I had questions about for a long time and cited many studies and articles that I would like to read to continue to expand my knowledge in this area." C.C. (Jan. 2021)

$69.00 USD

95% rating - reviews

0.3 ASHA CEUs

Selecting And Implementing AAC Systems For Young Children With Complex Communication Needs #e147

Presenter: Joy McGowan, MS, CCC-SLP

Presented will be guidelines for participants to use in determining the optimal AAC system to ensure successful communication across environments. Includes five critical components to consider when selecting a system. Discussed will be the functional implications of cognition, speech and language development, vision, and gross/fine motor skills. Both high and low-tech communication options will be examined, including communication boards, PECS, switches, eye-gaze, mobile technology, and speech-generating devices.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I would recommend this course."  K.G. (Feb. 2023)

"PECs information was beneficial. I liked this presentation." B.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Course offered broad knowledge and intro to SGDs. I appreciated the terms introduced that label specific topics and concepts when educating a family using a SGD." A.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable of the content." R.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good details on various devices and programs. I liked the different software programs for the IPAD, the tote idea, yes/no bracelet idea." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that presenter discussed various AAC systems." B.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear explanations and video examples. Evaluating, training and initiating eye gaze access method was beneficial." C.P. Nov. 2022)

"I liked all of the content. I liked the pace of the course, the speaker and the videos." S.T. (Oct. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course content." S.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good overview of types of AAC, good use of video examples." A.M. (July 2022)

"The in-depth overview of the PECS teaching format as well as the overall application of this system into practice was a helpful reminder of the process for teaching and implementing the strategies to the fullest extent. There were so many examples and application demonstrations that aided to support comprehension." A.R. (July 2022)

"The course format was excellent! Understanding the vocabulary that should be used and how AAC should be used." J.M. (July 2022)

"Lots of specific examples of types of AAC. I liked the lower tech options." D.G. (June 2022)

"Gained a lot of information pertaining to the selection process, implementation, and use of AAC evaluation application. I liked the various examples used with detailed information."  D.M. (June 2022)

"Good factors to consider for assessment." H.S. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the videos of the kids utilizing their AAC's." C.C. (May 2022)

"The information about eye gaze systems and how to evaluate for it was beneficial. The case studies illustrated the information well." S.F. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the types of AAC devices shown – Information was clear." N.P. (Apr. 2022)

"Very well organized. Topic was presented in an easy to follow format. I like the idea of using arm bracelets to help elicit a Yes/No response. I will try out the Choice Board Creator as part of my AAC assessments. The information presented was very useful." N.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies to progress language with AAC. The course was easy to follow." J.U. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the info about core vocabulary." D.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The course information was quick, easy, and applicable – selecting vocabulary and evaluating effectiveness." T.B. (Feb. 2022)

"The videos were helpful to see AAC devices in use." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Presentation was easy to follow. The information is very pertinent to working with children with communication challenges." S.E. (Jan. 2022)

"Identifying children who are ready to begin using AAC - very clear presentation of the information." B.W. (Dec. 2021)

"This was an excellent presentation from beginning to end. Basic principles of determining benefits and choices for a child were discussed. A wide variety of AAC were presented with some methodology for effective training. Presentation of the AAC in use for a child were very good. Ms. McGowan spoke at a very good rate and was most clear." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"A great review of the PECs protocol, transitioning to SGD, and different programs available for devices." L.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the review of PEC's, switches, and how different devices organize vocabulary." J.J. (Nov. 2021)

"Specific methods to prepare a child for learning an AAC device. Videos of actual users gave support to the lecture." M.T. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the entire course. Great content!" T.E. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the presentation of different AAC devices both low tech and high tech beneficial." M.K. (Nov. 2021)

“The different ways to describe/discuss the device with parents was helpful.” C.H. (Sep. 2021)

“I thought it was a very good explanation of the different systems, with examples of who it would best fit. I also liked that you were able to work at your own pace and able to repeat important points.” T.L. (Aug. 2021)

“I found the evaluation of patients who require AAC to communicate to be very helpful. The examples of patients and what worked/what did not work for them was insightful.” K.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Discussion regarding AAC options and considerations for pre-intentional communicators and/or individuals with cognitive deficits will benefit my daily practice.  I liked the videos, clinical examples." L.M. (Jul. 2021)

"The entire course was very helpful. It provided a comprehensive overview of AAC. The presenter was very knowledgeable about all aspects of AAC." P.G. (May 2021)

How to train early AAC users, how to include caregivers, and how to determine the best form of system.  Information was presented clear and with wonderful video examples." M.S. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion of various AAC devices and their pros and cons. I liked the inclusion of videos to demonstrate concepts and strategies. I expected more details regarding how to evaluate level of symbol recognition." J.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Learned more about the assessment process and what types of AAC are available, including how to transition from PECs to a SGD.  The information was laid out in a logical manner." M.A. (Apr. 2021)

"The detailed discussion on criteria for selection, PECS, and transitioning from PECS to speech generating devices was most beneficial. Very thorough and helpful. Comprehensive and detailed course." T.A. (Mar. 2021)

"It was helpful just to review the types of systems and options available. Also, learning the kinds of skills kids need to use some of the systems was helpful." A.M. (Feb. 2021)

"This was a great overview of AAC and what to consider when selecting devices. I liked the incorporation of videos and pictures of devices. I would have liked a little bit more information on implementing devices with new AAC users." T.K. (Feb. 2021)

"I've recently become the AAC point SLP for our district, and it was great to have the in depth look into eye gaze. Lots of good information."  K.W. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the many complex considerations in choosing an AAC system and the strategies for implementing effective systems. This course was easy to follow with a comprehensive overview of AAC systems from simple to complex and from assessment to implementation." S.D. (Jan. 2021)

“It was very thorough but also provided a very good overview of the different options available. The short video clips were also helpful.” L.G. (Jan. 2021)

“This course contained a lot of information about different forms of AAC-from low tech to high tech.” S.S. (Dec. 2020)

$79.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.4 ASHA CEUs

Counseling Skills For Rehabilitation Professionals: Applications For Stuttering And Other Speech, Language, Cognitive And Voice Disorders #e144

Presenter: Paul Fogle, PhD, CCC-SLP

This course will help SLPs and other rehabilitation specialists learn important counseling skills for working with clients/patients and their families during challenging interactions. Learn counseling skills that are particularly helpful with individuals who stutter or have cognitive-linguistic impairments related to stroke and TBI.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The counseling techniques and methods for active listening, and how our own emotional needs can be supported. I liked the convenience." K.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Oh my goodness, this was a course full of information. It made me feel as though I am not alone in the questioning of one's self in terms of therapy, some insecurities a therapist may feel. Speaker addressed these things while focusing on the client/patient. So beneficial!" E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that he spoke on behalf of the client and clinician when speaking about counseling and life and stress etc. Enjoyed going over specific skills of questioning and guidance and what to say and what not to say. It instills confidence since we as clinicians are always self-evaluating in order to do and be our best." E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was beneficial." A.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I would highly recommend this course." K.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The speaker was focused and organized. I enjoyed the discussion of counseling." E.O. (May 2022)

"This course gave specific techniques to improve my counseling skills. It was very functional, and in an area I think is lacking in SLP training." K.K. (May 2022)

"Organized and concise. I liked the counseling information, professional boundaries, and approaches discussed." D.Z. (Feb. 2022)

"Going over the tools and defense mechanism, as well as explicitly stated do's and dont's were most helpful. I liked that it was a true structured course and not fluff. I felt truly intellectually stimulated by the content and felt like I actually learned something useful." C.P. (Dec. 2021)

"This covered a part of SLP therapy that I had never studied." E.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the focus on ourselves as clinicians at the end. Rarely have I had a CEU course that highlighted how to take care of ourselves and it was really refreshing." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Good examples of the language to use when interacting with patients." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Very useful information relating to professional ethics. Content was easy to follow." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The information was outstanding, and it was also presented in such a way that it was easy to follow. Love the examples in particular...really helpful." J.N. (Dec. 2021)

"I particularly enjoyed learning about the specifics of the memory process such as the difference between short and long term memory. I also was intrigued to find out what is actually happening in the brain when learning is taking place." C.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I really appreciated the clarity with which the information was explained and how diagrams, pictures, and graphs were used to supplement the verbal explanations." C.H. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the presenter's caring tone, and of course, I appreciated him sharing his clinical & counseling expertise. Also, I liked that the course was easy to complete from home." J.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Specific language to utilize to address challenges with patient's without moving outside of scope of practice. The course was framed to address a variety of disorders, settings, and patient populations." C.H. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciate ALL of the examples of wording that is most helpful to the patient and their family in various situations. As well as the reminders of wording that is not helpful, or is patronizing, condescending, offensive, and minimizing. I did not expect it to have the short section on therapist burn-out and self-care. This was a great bonus to the course." P.D. (Sept. 2021)

"Had a personal dynamic to what we do - dealing with people and everything that comes with that. Speaker's voice and tone was very pleasant. Covered a wide range of interesting topics related to counseling." S.J. (Sept. 2021)

"Much good advice – using silence to encourage pt communication, deescalating an angry patient/family member, positioning myself and the pt safely in the room, counter questioning, suicide information, concern for myself to prevent burnout. It was thorough and sequential." J.K. (Aug. 2021)

"The section about how to deal with an angry client and/or family member was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked that I could take it at my own pace and re-listen to sections several times if I needed to." A.R. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the different counseling approaches with example dialogues. Course provided a thorough background of different counseling philosophies and their application to Speech-Language therapy." A.C. (Jun. 2021)

"This course taught me that, as an SLP, it is appropriate to counsel patients! It's important to be empathic while remaining professional. It's important to take time to really listen to patients & families and help them through the significant life event they are facing. Also, I liked the reminder that it is important to care for yourself in order to provide better care to patients and prevent burnout." J.D. (Apr. 2021)

"The presentation was very well organized and thorough, and the presenter was a caring and clear communicator." L.K. (Mar. 2021)

"Material was spot on. Just what I needed!" B.B. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the specific counseling tools and the information about burn out. I will be applying these concepts to supervising clinical fellows. Information was presented very clearly at an easy to follow pace. Well organized. The presenter had a tone and attitude that was comforting and reassuring." R.Z. (Feb. 2021)

"I enjoyed the approaches used with both the patient and family members. Also, the speaker's presentation of the information was excellent."  A.D. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

98% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Executive Function And Other Cognitive Considerations For Speech And Language Treatment Of Middle And High School Students #e130

Presenter: Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP

Learn approaches to help middle and high school age students compensate for Executive Function difficulties in the classroom. This practical course reviews the research on maturation of cognition in typical middle and high school age students and those with EF difficulties. Discussed will be attention, theory of mind, working memory, decision making, emotional regulation, and goal setting and how these impact classroom performance.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I would recommend this course." S.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved the Student Planner suggestions - this will be very easy to implement." A.D. (Sept. 2022)

"Liked the speaker's level of expertise - very practical tips. Learning the neurological foundations/principles to understand EF better." H.H. (July 2022)

"I particularly liked the research supporting Growth Mind-Set since the students I work with have language disorders. Good examples given throughout." M.F. (June 2022)

"I liked the session on working memory." A.M. (June 2022)

"Overview of the brain regions and specific strategies to help students was beneficial." S.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the suggestions for treatment, particularly suggestions for working memory." J.A. (May 2022)

"The discussion on using planners as an organizational tool was helpful. Also, the use of a routine and how crucial it is was helpful to know with this age group." A.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked how the presentation was grouped into two parts. I liked the flow and found it is easy to follow along with and stay engaged." A.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I loved the treatment suggestions for students and will implement as many as possible as I work with teens frequently." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Dr. Burns' organization and presentation of the material is unparalleled. She is an excellent teacher and clinician who does an excellent job of explaining the neuroanatomy details, pertinent research and links that with relevant clinical suggestions for treatment." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Understanding brain development in adolescences was helpful. Identifying specific strategies to aid instruction in each area e.g. how to complete the planners. The instructor's tone of voice and pace was pleasant and conversational - not too fast and kept my interest." S.W. (Apr. 2022)

"Liked the ideas for therapy. The material was broken down to easily understand it." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Good explanations for specific interventions - classroom strategies." B.L. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the information on attention and the classroom strategies." G.T. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the classroom activities, and the strategies to help improve executive functioning."  M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Clear and well-organized presentation. Addressed a variety of issues. Excellent graphics! I liked the strategies to help students with reading and writing skills." N.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information about reading and writing exercises. I also liked the explanation of the different ADHD medicines."  E.C. (Dec. 2021)

"Good strategies to use with older students." M.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical strategies, activity suggestions, and good resources." T.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I really liked all of the classroom activities and suggestions and the examples provided."  T.F. (Dec. 2021)

“I liked the sections on goal setting, improving reading, and improving writing skills. The entire part 2 was great!” A.C. (Dec. 2021)

“This course was outstanding. Useful and practical. I have recommended this program to my colleagues who work with children who have social language difficulties.” R.D. (Nov. 2021)

“The review of the organization of the frontal lobe and the development of its functions was extremely helpful.” J.B. (Nov. 2021)

"Understanding the things that motivate teenagers and how to engage them in functional tasks will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the examples of activities and research in neuroscience." M.D. (Sept. 2021)

"Specific classroom strategies, routines, and good strategies for reading and writing. I liked the visuals and info about planners and graphic organizers."  I.H. (Sept. 2021)

"Any ways that can help different students in the classroom, especially 6-8th graders will help my daily practice. Liked the activities to help the student with working memory and organizational skills." M.O. (Aug. 2021)

“It was very thorough and confirmed the importance of the work I do. I found it very interesting how high school behavior is specifically related to brain development.” P.B. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the specific examples to work on to address specific areas of executive functioning. I liked how much information she provided. She also mentioned many ways to help students in the classroom." V.D. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the many ideas and strategies to use with students. They were very practical." R.L. (Jun. 2021)

“I found the practical suggestions for addressing organization, working memory, selective attention, and visual memory very helpful. These are ideas I can easily put into practice with my students.” K.H. (Jun. 2021)

“While I found the intervention strategies most beneficial for my practice, I liked that the presenter started with a discussion of the neurology behind executive functioning as it was a good starting place to understand what's going on in the brain and why our students may be struggling. Also, I found it helpful to learn about the myelinating and the pruning of different areas of the brain at different stages in life.” M.W. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated the practical applications, graphic organizers, and going over the specifics of neurological development." L.C. (Mar. 2021)

"I loved the strategies!! So much information!!" M.B. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the suggestions for students in goal setting." M.V. (Jan. 2021)

$44.00 USD

93% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Executive Function Treatment: In The Face Of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy....Lifesaving! #e123

Presenter: Nancy Moilanen, MA, CCC-SLP

This course features a comprehensive case study of a former NFL football player. It will examine his case history and his treatment goals along with treatment plans and methodology. The presentation follows his treatment sessions and the changes which occurred during treatment. Includes a review of his treatment outcomes and the successful tools utilized during therapy.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Learning the toolbox was beneficial. Pleased that it was broken up and not 2 straight hours. That made it easier to process and focus." L.G. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the case study message to therapists to maintain "encouragement" despite lack of rapid benefit/results during initial stages of treatment. Liked the specifics re: concussion grades, treatment plan - LTG's and STG's, and pt interviews." J.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." K.J. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked that this course focused on a particular population. The need to note fatigue when working with these patients." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the tx strategies and the personal story and application of the therapy." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Well-organized course. Learning the second impact syndrome." J.Z. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the actual videos of patient input and his struggles in his own words." A.J. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed listening to the authors' story." K.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The tool kit and how the client was able to self-assess was most beneficial for my daily practice. The course was well laid out and easy to follow." A.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Great outline and case study!" M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"The personal account of the patient and the progression of treatment pros and cons and need to modify based on patient's needs were good." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the case study and input from an actual patient. Learning what goals to set, long term and short term, and how to plan therapy were benefits I gained from the course." I.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course is clear in its impact. Liked the use of s/s to impart to others for ongoing casual assessment."  L.L. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked the detail of the therapeutic intervention and seeing patient's personalized tool kit."  H.C. (Aug. 2022)

"It was helpful to see goals to focus on for this particular type of patient and tools that were implemented." C.P. (June 2022)

"Seeing the strategies and tools for treatment as aligned with prior symptoms were beneficial for my practice. I liked the personal presentation/videos and patient supporting need and use of techniques." M.C. (June 2022)

"I liked the info on executive functioning and the case study presentation." M.P. (June 2022)

"All of it....loved the program from start to finish. Wonderfully presented. The speaker's style and using videos so we relate to a real person, and how it was all presented. Well done on bringing his tragedy to more light!!" K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"I help facilitate a TBI group and I thought the testimony on sharing tools in the group was insightful. The testimonies from the football player - that his sessions were up and down at first in successes and so as a SLP we need to be patient and work the plan and wait for results." C.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of strategies proposed, strategies invented by the patient and strategies that were tried, didn't work and subsequently rejected. The actual case study with video clips by the patient was beneficial." A.A. (Nov. 2021)

"Considering and helping patients to manage other factors that may influence patient's functioning was beneficial. I liked the specific treatment examples." J.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the strategies/tools to use for management of cognitive linguistic deficits. Hearing Bill's interpretation of what has helped him and to know that he has made progress toward being more pain free and has 'tools' that help him throughout the day." C.P. (Sept. 2021)

"I loved the football player therapy role." C.H. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the strategies the patient used and whether they were successful for him or not, and I liked the videos of the patient talking." M.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Hearing the patient's perspective was great. This course shows the benefit of a multi-disciplinary approach." H.H. (Jun. 2021)

"Understanding the levels of concussions. Presentation of the material was very good." J.H. (Jun. 2021)

"The specific toolkit utilized with daily logs and use of buzzers for recall to take brain breaks was helpful. The case study was excellent." S.E. (Jun. 2021)

"Liked the patient developing own tools for coping and prevention resources. I liked the patient's testimonial on the psychosocial impact." T.S. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the bullseye image & designing tools with client. Clear presentation with patient interactions." C.P. (May 2021)

"Engaging the patient in goal setting and individualizing treatment. I enjoyed the case study format and tracking progress through Mr. Staley's videos and the clinician's notes. To be able to watch the videos of Mr. Staley at baseline and after therapy was remarkable and validating that we are making a difference through our intervention." L.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the personal story / evaluation / treatment of a NFL football player." A.C. (Feb. 2021)

"Going over the explanation of stages and what to expect as well as the specific case example were most beneficial." J.M. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the confirmation that some treatment approaches I use that are 'outside the box' are helpful to other therapists and their patients." A.T. (Jan. 2021)

$29.00 USD

91% rating - reviews

0.1 ASHA CEUs

Improving Cognition In Distracting Environments #e121

Presenters: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT & Robert Winningham, PhD

This course will address the higher level patient who has experienced a brain injury or very early stages of cognitive impairment. Presented will be strategies for enhancing dual and multi-tasking: visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive. Described will be how to maximize learning and attention, including treatment to improve learning and safety awareness in distracting environments.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"How to build in dual tasking. I liked the videos with examples." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I would recommend this course." J.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The concept of dual tasking is intriguing due to common thought and typical practice of helping patients to attend to task at hand. The videos were very interesting and just the whole concept of dual tasking in general." K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Videos demonstrated appropriate training systems well. I could use the simplified sudoku (4x4 puzzles) as an entry point." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to take the course when I had time between patients." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The targeted strategies to rehab cognition, motor function, and task performance in a systematic fashion were good." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I found the video examples helpful." H.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked all of the practical examples of how to implement treatment." C.P. (July 2022)

"I liked the case studies! So useful to see it in action." K.O. (July 2022)

"I would recommend this course. The course flow and format were good." A.R. (June 2022)

"Functional examples provided. Learning how to incorporate progressively more challenging dual tasks with other activities was helpful to my caseload." C.R. (May 2022)

"I liked the video examples to assist with comprehension. The examples of the application of knowledge, based on varying diagnoses, was beneficial." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning the neurological centers for dual tasking was beneficial to my practice." R.O. (Sept. 2021)

"Education and treatments for various cognitive impairments from stroke, brain injury and concussion were beneficial. I liked the videos and case studies observing patients having their therapy sessions." P.M. (Sept. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion of attention and how attention affects executive functioning." T.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Seeing the examples of how to provide therapy using these principals. I have not seen any of the physical therapists that I have supervised use these techniques. I also enjoyed the examples of how to provide dual attention therapy." C.E. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the practical clinical treatment for patients that I can use immediately. The evaluations and treatment techniques were especially helpful. I am an SLP and this had many applications to my work." R.M. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion for preparing patients for real world tolerance. Very functional and patient specific." L.C. (Apr. 2021)

"The discussion on concussion was most beneficial because I work with the school based population." L.M. (Feb. 2021)

"The basic concept of how attention or sensory impairment affects automaticity of ADLs is well shown." A.H. (Jan. 2021)

$74.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.35 ASHA CEUs

Counseling Tools For The Speech-Language Pathologist: Applications For Stuttering And Other Speech-Language Disorders #e117

Presenter: Cyndi Stein-Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP

This online course is designed to advance counseling skills for the SLP. Learn a variety of counseling tools and techniques which can be applied to both adult and pediatric clients. The presentation will guide participants through various counseling programs in easy to follow sequences. Learn to emphasize strengths, elaborate on goals to achieve maximum success, and reframe negative thinking styles related to communication disorders.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I would recommend this course."  L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I found addressing strengths was very helpful. All of the techniques that address helping the client focus on a goal using open-ended questions is extremely useful."  R.L. (Oct. 2022)

"It provided many functional examples and exercises."  C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The flow of the course is excellent."  A.R. (Sept. 2022)

"The idea that we can incorporate aspects other than SLP notions and that we can give our clients more control during their treatment is great!"  A.G. (July 2022)

"I especially enjoyed going over the Strength Based Perspective and The Cognitive Model." M.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the role playing of the miracle question or the SFBT method. Because it was repetitive, it helped me learn it. I can think of ways to use this information at work, at home as a parent, and in friendships!" C.M. (Oct. 2021)

"I found each section of this course beneficial in increasing my understanding of counseling as it relates to speech pathology and stuttering. Self-paced with great information, hand-outs and resources." M.S. (Sept. 2021)

"I loved the positive aspects. The videos were also helpful." G.S. (Aug. 2021)

"Good reminder for delving deeper into the patient as a whole person – helping them to see they are not defined by deficit." N.E. (Jul. 2021)

"Great video examples. Instructor explained the content thoroughly and provided opportunities for practice." R.W. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the various listening and counseling techniques she explored. I enjoyed how she taught skills, and the techniques on how to change someone's thinking to positive growth." S.H. (May 2021)

"Well spoken and not too long and drawn out. Touched well on the specific topic." T.N. (May 2021)

"I liked the convenience of the course." M.C. (Apr. 2021)

"I enjoyed all the specific instructions, grids and charts (almost recipe like) that I can take with me and use immediately." H.S. (Mar. 2021)

"The presenter was very clear and informative." S.G. (Mar. 2021)

"Very informative, easy to follow and great examples of the therapy." M.S. (Feb. 2021)

"The concepts were interesting and applicable to my practice."  R.G. (Jan. 2021)

$129.00 USD

94% rating - reviews

0.9 ASHA CEUs

Medical Speech Pathology: The Influence Of Body Systems On Cognition, Communication And Swallowing #e116

Presenters: Robert Arnold, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Veda Cochran, RN, BSN

This course provides a holistic review of anatomy and physiology of the critical systems of the human body. Presented will be valuable information on how body systems function to promote, delay, or impede progress with intervention programs. This course puts it all together for the SLP to provide a deeper understanding of how body systems function in relation to the assessments and interventions employed by the SLP.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Course was very thorough. Lab values and general review of systems was beneficial." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Very detailed information. Learning fluid balance system and pharmacological considerations for the SLP." O.T. (Jan. 2023)

"All of this can be applied in my daily practice. Course was very thorough." D.P. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was very detailed, thorough, and informative. I feel so empowered! This course closes the gap that graduate school doesn't provide for the medical SLP. Highly recommended." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"This entire course was very informative and something I will return back to again and again as a resource for dysphagia and why my patients with no other relevant medical history are showing signs and symptoms." A.Y. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was very educational and covered a wide variety of topics. Very detailed and informative." K.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. Great information provided." E.A. (Dec. 2022)

"All excellent information." R.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the aspect relating to electrolyte imbalances and dehydration. Very detail oriented course." G.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The impact of the cardiovascular system on cognitive communication and swallow function was interesting. I liked the integration of previous course information with newly introduced information." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the biology/physiology. Teaching the benefit of understanding labs was beneficial." L.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Considering a patient's holistic medical condition and medications being taken and their effects on swallowing and cognition was beneficial. I liked the in-depth study of the body systems' effects on swallowing and cognition." V.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The medical knowledge will assist with prognostic indicators for improved performance of therapy tasks or assessment." A.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the cardiac and respiratory system reviews. The course was very in-depth." B.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the entire presentation! And the way the presenter categorized the subjects and concepts." R.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the course format and information. Info on labs, meds was very helpful." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The level of information was great! Liked the discussion on electrolyte systems." M.M. (July 2022)

"I found the discussion on metabolic disturbances, changes in cardiac function, and changes to respiratory system/respiratory disease to be the most educational/enlightening. I feel like "toxic metabolic encephalopathy" actually means something more specific to me now." S.C. (June 2022)

"I have a better understanding of metabolic changes which will impact my diagnostic and interventional practice, as well as allow me to better educate patients and families on why cognitive-communication and swallow are affected in these circumstances." S.C. (June 2022)

"The course was easy to understand. Good section on esophageal dysphagia." J.M. (June 2022)

"Accessibility and content level was good. I liked the review of the body systems."  S.T. (June 2022)

"The medical background was great." C.C. (May 2022)

"The speaker had great expertise: pharmacological indications, resources for looking up interaction of conditions, discussion of encephalopathy and fluid, electrolyte imbalance, etc." L.J. (May 2022)

"Every medical SLP should take this course. It addressed critical information for my work as a medical SLP – and sadly, my graduate school did not offer a course like this, so I had to learn it on the job. The level of detail made it seem like a course designed for medical school – but it covered everything that SLPs need to know. Presenter explained carefully and made good use of case studies to support all the material presented. I may listen to it all one more time." M.B. (Apr. 2022)

"The depth of information made this course incredibly helpful. Dr. Arnold broke it down with detailed information, then continually put it all back together and repeatedly explained the importance of the information to the SLP's practice." D.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked learning about the specific effects of dehydration on cognition. It was a great refresher of my knowledge on the body systems." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Learning about lab values and learning the pulmonary system were beneficial." J.H. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about impacts of dehydration." M.K. (Feb. 2022)

"There was so much good information, and I liked that I could watch a little bit at a time." R.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the lymphatic system review for HNC patients s/p resection and radiation therapy, and that I was able to take this course at my own pace." H.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I so appreciated the in depth coverage of body systems' impact on cognition, communication and deglutition in that I can now more fully appreciate how I can assist patients with non traditional diagnoses and can more fully justify my role in their recovery. I enjoyed the case studies and anecdotes as a means to assist in retention of the material presented in this course." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the use of lab values and impact on cognitive communication and swallowing in acute care patients. Accessibility and thoroughness of this course." J.G. (Jan. 2022)

"Very thorough course. I liked the topic of the nervous system and medication reactions." S.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, and how medications affect speech and ability to swallow." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The lab values and medication side affects discussions were most helpful. All the information was great." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved this course! All of the topics were beneficial! I liked the detailed information and practical application for medical SLPs. I was just saying how I wish more courses were straight to the point and filled with information and how to apply information to our daily practice as therapists. My wish came true! Great job!!"  J.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I never paid much attention when the MD reported on labs in team meetings. I now know they are far more relevant than I thought." J.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that the course was easy to access and I could work at own pace." J.Z. (Nov. 2021)

"The influence of the pulmonary system on communication and swallowing and the case studies were good." C.W. (Aug. 2021)

"This is a good reminder on the importance of sodium and hydration in daily diets. It had a great overview and a reminder of things to consider when treating patients." B.C. (June 2021)

“It was a generous amount of information, but the presenter did a great job in sectioning it out as well as linking each section to a case study.”  D.K. (June 2021)

“Great information about the connectivity of the brain!”  P.R. (May 2021)

“I enjoyed learning about lab values and how these levels can influence cognition and swallowing.” K.L. (May 2021)

“I liked how thorough the presenter was in describing each system and their commonality of deficits that affect cognition. What can seem too simple for a Speech-Language Pathologist to check, because we are nursing or a doctor, can be the very reason we see difficulties in a patients cognitive functioning.”  J.L. (Mar. 2021)

“I truly loved it all and found it all to be exactly what I need while working in the home health setting. I enjoyed the thoroughness and handouts.” H.K. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the functional outcomes of varied lab values, medication interactions, and discussions regarding the cascading impact of varied medical conditions/labs. The discussions regarding the functional impact of medical conditions/labs and the sequelae were also helpful.” M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the information about lab values and how I can look at them from a clinician standpoint. This was a very long and detailed course, but it was on topics that are not taught in school and that other medical professionals expect us to know. I will have to review a lot of this information to fully understand the concepts, but it was a great start to expanding on my knowledge in these areas." L.T. (Jan. 2021)

"The course was very thorough. I especially enjoyed the explanation of all the different systems and the lab values." A.G. (Jan. 2021)

$39.00 USD

88% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Medications And Cognition #e114

Presenter: Lynette Carl, PharmD, BCPS

This course describes how medications can affect neurotransmission in the central nervous system, including impacts on cognition, learning, behavior, and motor function. In particular, it reviews medications that are used to improve cognition and learning in patients with cognitive disorders associated with dementia, psychosis, depression and anxiety disorders. Guidance is provided for optimizing patient participation in rehabilitation sessions through appropriate scheduling of sessions in relation to medication administration.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"I would highly recommend this course." T.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The topics covered were good." R.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The handouts are beneficial and a great tool for review in the future." M.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The topic is so applicable in my hospital setting." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I work in geriatrics and this course was super helpful in better understanding the effects of meds on their performance." M.V. (Aug. 2022)

"Presenter spoke slowly and clearly. Good discussion of the SLP's role in observing effects of medication changes." L.H. (July 2022)

"Learning how ADHD medications can effect my students. The PowerPoint presentation to follow along with was helpful." L.S. (June 2022)

"All information regarding the drugs and the information on neurotransmitters will be beneficial for my daily practice."  S.R. (May 2022)

"I now have a better understanding of medications and what they can do to our system. I liked the breakdown of medications and what they treat." A.M. (May 2022)

"I liked the rehab specific effects and behavioral changes to discuss with physician and pharmacist. The course was easily accessible." S.N. (May 2022)

"All of the content was beneficial for my daily practice – very informative and useful course." B.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning the complexity of drug interactions and the in depth discussion of side effects enlightened my understanding of my patients' experiences and helped me to gain an appreciation of hurdles they might face in rehabilitation. It also empowered me to think that some of their impairments might be reversible or at least they might be lessened by alterations in their medications. The complexity of the information makes me want to learn more about pharmacology and how I can advocate for my patients regarding their medications." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"It was very high level in terms of the test and being able to understand these medications. I did appreciate the effort of bridging it to the diagnosis that we treat like PD, dysphagia and dementia." C.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I am an SLP currently caring for my mother, who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's complicated by mental health issues. Before she came to live with us she was engaging in very unsafe behaviors. It has been quite a process to get her on the correct medication regimen. The information in this course will be extremely beneficial for me as I transition back to Home Health practice. I appreciated how the case studies were presented in ways that supported my comprehension of the material." (Oct. 2021)

"Specific symptoms of drug types to recognize in patients was beneficial." S.P. (Aug. 2021)

"All the information on medications and drug interactions that effect cognition, and outcomes in assessments and therapy success will help my daily practice.  There was a lot of information but, the presenter spoke slowly and presented case studies with questions that made it interesting." P.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Working in long term care, I found the entire course beneficial to the residents I find on my caseload. I liked that the slides broken down into the different classes of medications." A.M. (Jul. 2021)

“The impact of the various neurotransmitters, side effects, drug interactions, and analysis of how to manage patient care was helpful. Also, the benefits of titrating specific medications.” M.C. (Jun. 2021)

"Reviewing patients medication profiles to check for side effects that could affect treatment and going over the breakdown of common medications was most beneficial." K.E. (Apr. 2021)

"I appreciated going over which medications can cause dysphagia and sedation." E.M. (Mar. 2021)

$85.00 USD

97% rating - reviews

0.45 ASHA CEUs

Rehabilitating Your Approach: Maximizing Outcomes In Patients With Cognitive Impairment, Depression, And Dementia #e86

Presenters: Mike Studer, PT, MHS, DPT & Robert Winningham, PhD

This course was developed to help rehabilitation professionals individualize their approach for each patient, with focused consideration on the patient's abilities and barriers. The approaches presented will be supported by research and will focus on improving functional independence in communication, mobility, and ADLs.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Loved the specific examples of activities to use with patients in individual and group sessions. Examples of activities, videos of example patients, real world examples." S.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The different therapy activities were very practical." Y.S. (Nov. 2022)

"It was all relevant and beneficial. I appreciated the in-depth discussion regarding depression and personality impact on progress in therapy." H.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked all of the course content!" T.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course." M.A. (Sept. 2022)

"Both presenters were well organized and obviously enthusiastic about their topic." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the activities and that the course is self-guided." S.C. (July 2022)

"Loved the course – it reinforced the things I have been telling my residents which made me feel good – and presenters had some refreshing ideas for group sessions." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I love that Dr. Winningham offered recommendations for beneficial activities." J.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked this course because it explains how cognition, mental, and personality factors affect learning and ADLs." M.Y. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the ways to enhance efficacy and ways to enhance executive function, and the example of activities provided at the end of the course." S.F. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked how the topics all related back to actual therapy examples." A.K. (Jul. 2021)

"The presenters were very good! Knowledgeable and shared interesting 'real-life' stories and examples." W.S. (May 2021)

“The information on how executive function deficits correlated with specific diseases (sleep disturbance, meth use, etc.) was very interesting!” K.I. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the information on therapy tasks to address each cognitive domain." M.O. (Feb. 2021)

"Liked the ideas for activities to improve attention and memory. Discussion of physiology was presented very well with good examples. The interactions between frontal lobe dysfunction and diseases was very interesting." E.E. (Jan. 2021)

"Dr. Winningham was very engaging and kept my attention; great examples." C.B. (Jan. 2021)

"Learning how to motivate clients who are less than optimally motivated. Dr. Winningham has a very nice method of presentation." C.O. (Dec. 2020)

"Going over how to approach Pt's that may be depressed for treatment and learning more about the different lobes of the brain and what they are responsible for was most beneficial. I liked the outline and thought it flowed well." K.S. (Dec. 2020)

"I enjoyed the systemic cueing strategy and various ways to work on frontal lobe impairment. I liked Dr. Rob Winningham’s lectures." L.C. (Nov. 2020)

"I appreciated going over how to effectively motivate those with depression as the majority of my patients have the diagnosis of depression."  B.M. (Oct. 2020)

$39.00 USD

92% rating - reviews

0.15 ASHA CEUs

Screening For Cognitive Impairments: Evidence-Based Tools #e79

Presenter: Jacqueline J. Hinckley, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-NCD

Based on prevalence data, perhaps 50% of a typical clinician's caseload will include individuals with some type of cognitive impairment. This course provides clinicians with information needed to conduct effective cognitive screenings. Discussed will be evidence-based, formal cognitive screening tools to ensure that these impairments will be detected. All of these tools can be used in about 5-10 minutes.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"The comparison of screening tools was beneficial. Liked the flow and organization of course." P.A. (Mar. 2023)

"I appreciated having the statistical evidence from a study showing the amount of cognitive and language deficits that can be missed during other screenings if a specific cognitive screening is not performed." Q.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the examples of the evidence based screens out there. And comparison to the mini mental." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion of prevalence across diagnoses helped support my advocacy for increasing MD by adding SLP consults to the patients in my facility." J.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The background information of the prevalence of cognitive impairments was good." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"It was beneficial to learn how much informal screeners can miss deficits vs formal screening tools. I liked that the course was split up into 4 separate short sections." A.P. (May 2022)

"I liked the case examples and the comparisons of the 4 cognitive screen tools." M.P. (May 2022)

"Good review of formal tests." E.W. (May 2022)

"I liked the difference between MMSE & MOCA sensitivity. The pace of the presentation was good." J.L. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the specific screening tests that are sensitive to executive function, and the ease of following instructor." J.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I will benefit from the information regarding various screening tools. I liked the case studies and the prevalence data regarding cognitive impairments in populations that I frequently treat." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Built a case for the importance of identifying cognitive impairments and provided helpful information regarding available tools to screen for identifying such impairments." A.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I most enjoyed the statistics for prevalence of cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson's and the case examples." K.Z. (Dec. 2021)

"Use of evidence and applicable information – good review/comparison of formal screenings." T.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the types of cognitive screening tools and review of pros/cons of each. The reality of cognition and its impact on patient's life if not formally addressed." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I was really surprised by the difference between clinical impressions based on observation and the results of screening tools. I expected some difference but those results really brought home the importance of a well rounded evaluation looking at all areas, and further screenings to determine best course going forward. The information was presented in a way that really supported my retention of the material." J.K. (Sept. 2021)

"The brevity of the course and the information that was provided was very good." B.F. (Jul. 2021)

"I found the Edwards et al, 2006 study staggering with statistics about the frequency of missed cognitive patients using informal screens only. I confess I have used informal measures frequently for screens and cringe to think about the patients I missed. I have investigated the Cognistat and am budgeting that purchase in addition to my use of the SLUMS and MoCA screens.  Nearly every point came back to relevant studies with helpful synopses to guide screening choices." M.P. (Jul. 2021)

“I enjoyed learning about the sensitivity of many of the screening assessments.” V.W. (Jun. 2021)

“All the information was extremely informative, especially to an SLP somewhat new to the medical setting.” C.S. (Jun. 2021)

“The information regarding the importance of screening new admitting patients to my LTC facility validated my beliefs and practice to do so. Some SLP's have questioned my practice, stating their practice of only completing cognition/language screenings when indicated from hospital chart review. It gave overviews supporting the need for screening, and why. Then compared/contrasted the formal screening tools.”  P.E. (Jun. 2021)

“The most beneficial part was the comparison of the screening tools. I already use the MOCA, so my daily practice won't change as a result of having taken this course. It was also helpful to briefly go over the percentage of populations who have cognitive impairments. I also liked that it was online and easy to accomplish in a short amount of time.”  D.C. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the comparison between screening tools. I liked that the course was clear and concise."  S.H. (May 2021)

"I liked the various percentages of affected populations and comparatives of screenings." S.S. (Apr. 2021)

"Simple, to the point, and useful for tomorrow at work. The evidence based material was most beneficial." C.B. (Mar. 2021)

"The speaker was informative and demonstrated knowledge of information. The most beneficial aspect of the presentation is the actual study with percentages of cognitive impairments." G.G. (Feb. 2021)

"I loved the examples and statistics that were presented. I like that the course is short and to the point! No frills needed." N.T. (Jan. 2021)

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95% rating - reviews

0.2 ASHA CEUs

Assessing Cognition In Aphasia And Other Language Impairment #e30

Presenter: Jacqueline J. Hinckley, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-NCD

Do you have clients with both aphasia and cognitive impairments? This course addresses critical questions about assessing cognitive abilities in aphasia. Discussion includes why, when, and how to assess cognition in aphasia. Specific assessment tools that are appropriate for use with individuals with aphasia are described.... more+

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Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Impacts of cog ax on choice of some therapy we could consider was beneficial. I liked the breakdown into 4 clear sections, and practical clinical advice." J.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning importance of assessing cognition with individuals with aphasia. I liked that I could complete course at my own pace." P.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I found the discussion of the different assessment tools to be most beneficial." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information on tests for cognition." A.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Great presentation, enjoyed the presenter's examples. Understanding the importance of assessment of both Aphasia and cognition." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the information pertaining to the progressive diseases and TBIs to be most helpful. I liked that it was broken down into four separate but direct parts." M.P. (Nov. 2022)

"The specific tests that are helpful in assessing cognition when aphasia is a concern were beneficial. I liked that this course was broken up into smaller sections." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I would recommend this course to my colleagues." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the explanations on specific tests and subtests that look at specific areas of interest. And explanation as to how data from those subtests could be interpreted, and important information to glean from them." B.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that the course handouts included large print of specific charts from other texts for further reference and ease of reading. Breaking course into several "chunks" to allow for good break points was appreciated." B.R. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked learning about the tests that are available. The course was cost effective." C.D. (July 2022)

"Learning how to evaluate extralinguistic cognitive skills in aphasia was helpful. And I liked the pacing of the course." M.D. (June 2022)

"I like how it was broken up into sections and the information on different assessments." A.C. (June 2022)

"I liked the discussion of EF and treatment strategies. The case studies made it "real world" and understandable....and memorable!" M.K. (Apr. 2022)

"The speaker was clear and efficient. Related the topic to everyday practice. The importance of formal testing and not just clinical observation." J.L. (Apr. 2022)

"The names of tests and treatments were beneficial, and the course was based on real-world practice." R.G. (Mar. 2022)

"The course was informative. I liked the data regarding informal screening vs formal exam discrepancies in capturing domains of skill. And review of specific exams recommended for cognition." C.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Discussion about testing for aphasia to determine presence of cognitive deficits was beneficial – reviewing the most clinically appropriate tests for severe aphasia cases." L.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the data supporting cognitive testing with all stroke patients / patients with aphasia, and the overview of the different assessment tools, including the battery for patients with severe aphasia." J.M. (Jan 2022)

"All of this information was relevant and also a good review for anyone working with stroke survivors. The presentation was clear, concise and informative. Excellent presenter." J.K. (Jan 2022)

"Really enjoyed having specific patients with discussion on application of the course material." T.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the clinical decision-making chart and cases." T.D. (Dec. 2021)

"The presenter was wonderful and approached the material in a way that was informative and easy to understand. Going over how cognitive impairment and aphasia are correlated was most useful." V.P. (Dec. 2021)

"The background information and research is essential, but the assessments are most useful. The course was very well organized into sections, and it was easy to follow." J.M. (Dec 2021)

“The course was easy to follow and understand especially for those who are new to neurologically based cognitive communication assessments and treatment approaches.” C.D. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the review of screens & tests useful. Also useful is info regarding the trend to assess cognitive skills during speech-language eval. I liked the slides that accompanied the verbal presentation." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the discussion on treatment implications of assessments." J.B. (Oct. 2021)

"The presenter was very clear." E.B. (Oct. 2021)

"The review and comparison of different assessment tools were good. I liked the format of the presentation too." P.N. (Aug. 2021)

"The methods of assessing cognition / formal tests are helpful for my daily practice. The course was well organized, practical, and evidence-based." A.G. (Aug. 2021)

“I was able to learn more about executive functions and how they affect people with aphasia.” G.L. (May 2021)

“The pacing was comfortable, and the information was clear and straightforward. I appreciated the brief review after each section."  S.L. (May 2021)

“This course provided specific, targeted assessment and treatment considerations. Evidence-based findings were important to me.” M.H. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the critical predictor for strategy usage. The importance of utilizing practice guidelines in clinical practice. Also, assessing both cognitive profile and aphasia.”  M.S. (Feb. 2021)

“I appreciated the examination of executive function and its relatedness to strategy use. Having some tools to sort out when to screen and when to assess more formally was very helpful.” J.K. (Feb. 2021)

“I enjoyed the section breakdown of can we assess, why we should assess, when, and how to assess.” K.R. (Jan. 2021)

“I found both the justification for assessing patients with aphasia for cognitive-linguistic ability and determining appropriate treatment plans to be very helpful. The presenter organized the information very well, and was able to provide slides for easy referencing.” P.E. (Jan. 2021)

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