ableU Live Professional Development
Making the Shift: Prioritizing Communication in Stuttering Therapy
November 20, 2024 | 12:00pm CST | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore how moving from a fluency-focused to a communication-centered approach in stuttering therapy enhances client outcomes. They will review contemporary frameworks, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and stutter-affirming therapy, and identify specific goals and activities to support clients in building confident, meaningful communication skills.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Caroline Brinkert, Clinical Lecturer
Level: Introductory
AAC and Collaboration in the Classroom: Two Minds are Better Than One!
December 2, 2024 | 12:00pm CST | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore the benefits of using AAC in the classroom and discover strategies SLPs can use to support classroom collaboration. They will learn to identify three key challenges in AAC implementation and ways to overcome them, gaining insights into what special education teachers want SLPs to know to enhance AAC use in their classrooms.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Anne Page, Speech Language Pathologist
Level: Introductory
Key Points in Apraxia Therapy
December 17, 2024 | 11:00am CST | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore the complexities of diagnosing Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and identify qualified professionals for diagnosis. Participants will review key differences between motor and language-based treatments, and analyze treatment videos showcasing motor learning techniques, including multisensory cueing.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Alonna Bondar, Speech-Language Pathologist
Level: Introductory
Redefining Normal: Neurodiversity-Informed Approaches in Communication Therapy
January 23, 2025 | 12:00pm CST | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore the principles of Neurodiversity in communication therapy for Autistic clients. They will discover how to implement neurodiversity-aligned terminology and create strength-based goals. Strategies for classroom collaboration and overcoming challenges with AAC integration will also be discussed to promote more inclusive and effective therapy sessions.
Cost: Free
Presenter: Andi Putt, Speech Language Pathologist
Level: Intermediate