2022 SPALS CONFERENCE
October 6th, 8:00 AM – October 7th, 3:30 PM
Lafayette Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506, USA
About the Event
The 29th Annual Speech Pathologists and Audiologists in Louisiana Schools Conference offers ten hours of quality continuing education hours with an emphasis on therapy and services in the schools and an opportunity for professionals to network and learn about advances in the fields. As the largest conference in the state for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists, we are able to offer to our attendees nationally recognized speakers and researchers in our fields while also showcasing local innovators and talent from across the state.
Thurs: Dr. Lillian Stiegler: AM/PM - Neuro Updates: Integrating Brain Science for School Based SLPs - REPEAT
Timothy Kowalski: AM – The Challenge of Assessing the Art of Social Pragmatics Communication
PM – Social Pragmatic Communication: How Not to End Up in the “land of Misfit Toys”
Dr. J. Scott Yaruss: AM – Early Childhood Stuttering Therapy: A Practical Approach
PM – School-Age Stuttering: A Practical Approach
Susie Lee: AM – Dyslexia Basics for the SLP: Dyslexia Simulation (Reading) Characteristics of Learners with Dyslexia in Early Childhood through Adolescence.
PM – Dyslexia Basics for the SLP: Dyslexia Simulation (Writing) Empowering Learners with Dyslexia to Succeed
Cory D. Portnuff: AM - Understanding and preventing noise-induced hearing loss in children
PM - Maximizing access to sound: Pediatric hearing technology updates
Fri: Dr. Shaverra Jones/Dr. Christine Lewis:
AM Only – Making the Most of your SSD Approach: Introduction to the Multiple Opposition Approach
Dr. Shanna Caprice Lee:
AM - Cultural Competence Related to Assessing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in the School System
PM – An Overview of African America English Focusing on Articulation and Phonology
Susan Caspari: AM – Childhood Apraxia of Speech Updates: What’s New in CAS Assessment
PM – Childhood Apraxia of Speech Updates: What’s New in CAS Treatment
Dr. Jeanane Ferre: AM – Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Assessment
PM – Central Auditory Processing Disorder: Intervention
Printable Registration form SPALS 2022 CONFERENCE FLYER
Early/Regular mail-in Registration has ended. On-line Registration has been extended until 9/21/22! Tell a friend? If you miss it, no worries. You will still be able to join us as on site registration will be available each morning of the conference.
Our continuing education hours are recognized by the American Speech and Hearing Association and meet the Continuing Education Units requirements for national certification maintenance.
The SPALS conference is offering attendees up to 1.0 ASHA CEUs.
Disclaimer: ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement
of course content, specific products or clinical.


Speech Pathologists and Audiologists in Louisiana Schools, Inc.
PO Box 12177
Lake Charles, LA 70612
