CEU Courses Audio for SLPs

Key issues and topics related to the shortage of SLPs in the school setting are discussed in the course. Personal experiences and their impact are described and an action plan to deal with shortages is provided.

Conflict is common in many workplace or educational settings. Failure to address conflict when it occurs can lead to dissatisfaction from all stakeholders. Sources of conflict and practical approaches to addressing conflict strategically are described in this course.

Enhancing delegation skills can improve program and clinical effectiveness, the development of a whole team of individuals, and work-life balance for all. This course presents (and demonstrates) strategies for effective delegation and addresses barriers to delegation. It also shares a framework for developing one's own delegation mindset.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Factors that should be considered when differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disability, and Speech-Language Impairment are described in this course. Important questions and critical data that support an accurate diagnosis or classification are also discussed.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Key terms that all evaluation partners need to be knowledgeable about are described. The importance of using those key terms for an accurate diagnosis or classification is discussed.

An individual's environment and the ability to safely interact with it are at the core of maintaining quality of life across the lifespan. Key roles played by the SLP on the interprofessional collaborative team are described. How these roles positively impact a person’s ability to effectively engage with their routine environments and safely age in place are also discussed.

Evidence-based treatments for patients near the end-of-life are discussed in this course. Patients' goals nearing the end of life and ways to integrate communication techniques and strategies to address nutritional challenges effectively are described.

Strategies for working with children and their families to achieve feeding goals are discussed in this course. Typical feeding development, domain-specific (behavioral, anatomical, sensory) interventions, family-specific solutions, and various ways to explore and play with food are described.

The importance of using ethical guidelines to navigate individualized educaiton program (IEP) meetings is described in this course. Strategies for preparing for these meetings, as well as communication strategies to use during meetings, are also be discussed.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Overviews of the mechanics of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) are provided in this course. Functional therapy ideas for the acute rehabilitation phase of TBI and strategies for incorporating multidisciplinary goals into patient treatment and family education are also discussed.