Speech Pathologists & Audiologists in Louisiana Schools, Inc.
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Lake Charles, LA 70612


 

Conference 2008 Program

SPALS 16th Annual Conference

October 2-3, 2008

Cajundome Convention Center
Lafayette, LA

Schedule
Continuing Education
Hotel Information
Lagniappe

REGISTRATION FORM: Pre-registration is POSTMARKED by September 1st and on site is Postmarked after September 1st.
 

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Speaker Bios

It is the mission of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists in Louisiana Schools (SPALS), to provide the highest quality of affordable continuing education to school-based speech/language pathologists and audiologists.

This year’s conference will remain true to the mission. We have an exciting line-up of exceptionally talented professionals.

 General Course Objectives:  Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical basis of various disorders and therapy techniques and develop a keen awareness of professional issues that impact the educational venue.

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Conference Program  - printable version

THURSDAY –OCTOBER 2nd

7:30 Registration/ Exhibits

9:00-11:30 Morning Presentations (2.5 hours; 0.25 ASHA CEUs) - Speaker Bios

Stephen Mire - Early Intervening with Articulation
Dr. Kathy DeKemel-Ichikawa – Treating Fluency Disorders
Susan Stokes – Autism Spectrum Disorder –Expressive Communication
Jeffery L. Simmons –  Auditory/Neuropathy/ Auditory Dys-Synchrony  (full day)
Dr. Shari Robertson – Therapy Management
Sharon Edwards & Kristi Stapler – Assistive Technology

 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch and Awards (included in conference fee)

1:00-3:30 Afternoon sessions (repeat of morning unless otherwise specified)

3:45  SPALS Business Meeting

7:00 – 9:00 Social (included in conference fee)

FRIDAY – OCTOBER 3rd

8:00-8:45 Registration/Exhibits

Professional Round Table Issues

  9:00-11:30 Morning Presentations (2.5 hours; 0.25 ASHA CEUs)  - Speaker Bios

Dr. Judy Montgomery – Evidence Based Practice for Vocabulary
Dr. Christina Gildersleeve-Neumann –Childhood Apraxia
Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng – Speech/Language Learning in Multicultural America
Dr. Alison Huff – Hearing Conservation ( a.m.)
Dr. Erica Lee – Effects of Vertigo (p.m.)
Johnette Downing - Building Language Skills through Music

11:30 – 1:00 Lunch (included in conference fee)

1:00 – 3:30 Afternoon sessions (repeat of morning unless otherwise specified) 2.5 hours; 0.25 ASHA CEUs

 You MUST pre-register to guarantee LUNCH and HANDOUTS for all sessions !!

Due to variable temperatures in meeting rooms, a sweater may be required.

General Course Objectives: Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical basis of various disorders and therapy techniques and develop a keen awareness of professional issues that impact the educational venue.

Continuing Education:

The Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (LSHA) is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 1.0 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

An annual ASHA CE Registry fee is required to register ASHA CEUs and are paid by the participant directly to the ASHA national office. Contact the ASHA CE staff at 800-498-2071, ext. 4219 for CE Registry fee subscription information.

There is a $30.00 processing fee for non-LSHA members. This $30.00 fee is charged by LSHA, not by ASHA, for the purpose of processing non-member CEU forms and reporting this information to ASHA. This fee must be paid at the time of the activity. LSHA members receive complimentary ASHA CEU processing as a benefit of membership.

The Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA) accepts continuing education activities sponsored by LSHA for licensure renewal.

Hotel Information:

A block of rooms has been reserved at four Lafayette Hotels with specific release dates for unbooked rooms.

Fairfield Inn & Suites: Group code - SPALS,
1606 Pinhook Rd., 1-800 Marriott, $119 Queen/King Studio until  9-17-08

Hilton Lafayette: Group Code – SPALS, 
1521 Pinhook Rd., 1-800 HILTONS, $119 Single/double until 9-10-08

Hilton Garden Inn  - Group Code SPALS3
2350 W. Congress St. 1-877 STAYHGI, $109 Double/Queen/King until 9-10-08

Hotel Acadiana: (soon to be Crowne Plaza with newly renovated rooms) Group code  -106812,     1801 Pinhook Rd., 1-800-826-8386 $95 Double/King

Lagniappe:

In addition to the excellent speakers, the SPALS Conference offers something extra. The conference fee includes:

Lunch each day (entree, vegetable, dessert, & beverage).
Thursday Evening Social (hor d’oeuvres, soft drinks, wine, beer, & musical entertainment).
Door prizes from the vendors and from school systems presented throughout the conference.
All pre-registered participants will receive handouts for all sessions. On-site registrants will receive handouts on an as-available basis.
Exhibits area includes personal and professional materials & school related items.
Opportunities to discuss job vacancies with Louisiana school districts.

Reminder: Baskets from school districts have always been a highlight of the conference. Work with your colleagues to prepare the BEST basket ever!!


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