CEU Courses for SLPs

An introduction to prematurity and its co-occurring problems and diagnoses is provided in this course. The impact of early experiences on outcomes, and short-term and long-term complications of prematurity, are described in relation to feeding and development.

Chronic health conditions in adults, and how they impact mental health and affect treatment planning for SLPs, are described in this course. Screening and intervention tools that can aid in assessing and managing chronic health conditions and better engaging clients are also discussed.

Mindfulness can be used in personal and work settings to recenter the body and mind from anxiety and stress into calm. This course describes mindfulness as a way to build upon one’s emotional intelligence and be present and non-judgmental, thus allowing for focused, productive responses to situations beyond one’s control.

Based on the textbook Aligning IEPs to State Standards, this course describes the link between state/federal requirements, state standards, and general education curricula, and how to align IEP goals/objectives with these standards. Case examples are discussed that incorporate multiple academic content areas, as well as assistive technology and self-determination, into IEPs for students with moderate to severe disabilities.

An introduction to multiple factors - including relationships - associated with feeding development, as well as a review of typical milestones, are provided in this course. An overview of conditions that can disrupt the normal developmental process is also presented.

Based on the textbook Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives, this course discusses the concept of measurability and how to incorporate a child’s unique needs into legally correct and clear IEP goals and measurable objectives. Case studies provide best-practice examples of goals/objectives for a variety of scenarios.

Based on the textbook, Achieving Communication Competence, this course describes a three-step process to create an effective intervention plan for people with severe communication disabilities. Assessment of environmental factors and communication skills, implementation and modification of intervention plans, and progress reporting are discussed.

Based on the textbook AAC in the Schools: Best Practices for Intervention, this course is a comprehensive guide for systematically overcoming barriers in the school for students who use AAC. Curriculum-based assessment tools are discussed, along with methods for aligning intervention goals with general education standards, developing lesson plans, and adapting curricula for students with AAC needs.

Aspects of motor speech include timing, sensory-motor integration, and motoric divergence that are inherited. This course discusses the motor speech components of stuttering. Planning assessment and treatment with preschoolers, school-aged children, teens and adults based on motor speech components is also described.

This course answers SLPs' questions about how they can help patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are referred to their caseload. The use of cognitive rehabilitation precepts - including goal writing, specific strategies and activities, and involvement of caregivers - in intervention with this population is discussed.