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.

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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 

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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

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           Dr.   Jeanane Ferre:  AM – Central Auditory Processing Disorder:  Assessment

                                              PM – Central Auditory Processing Disorder:  Intervention

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 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. 

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Our continuing education hours are recognized by the American Speech and Hearing Association and meet the Continuing Education Units requirements for national certification maintenance. 

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              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.

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