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Portraits of success
Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Embassy SuitesLittle Rock, Arkansas
501-312-9000
Register by Sept. 13th
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501-244-0621 • P.O. Box 24103 • Little Rock, AR 72221
ArkSHA 2015 Convention
RegisterOnline Now!
arksha.org
October 14 - 16,
2015
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ArkSHA BoArdPreSidentMelodee Owens
immediAte PASt PreSidentKerry Shumate
PreSident-electKami Rowland
treASurerCherin Pace
SecretAryJoy Good
Vice PreSident Audiology & HeAring SerViceSNatalie
Benafield
Vice PreSident SPeecH-lAnguAge PAtHologySerViceSJeffrey
Adams
Vice PreSident continuing educAtionRobyn Smith
Vice PreSident - elect continuing educAtionCharity Lock
SlP And Aud AdViSory BoArdCarol Fleming, Natalie Benafield
I would like to sincerely invite everyone to attend ArkSHA 2015!
Our theme this year, “Portraits of Success,” focuses on
highlighting the varying areas of the Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology professions. This will be accomplished by providing
relevant session topics that will attempt to further your knowledge
base, no matter
where you have chosen to serve. Featured presentations will be
offered for those working in early intervention, up to those
providing services to the geriatric population. We recognize that
our chosen profession has a variety of persons served, and it is
our goal that you leave ArkSHA 2015 with something that can be used
at work the next Monday morning. ASHA, ABESPA, and ADE credit will
be available for attendance, as well as AAA credit where
appropriate.
ArkSHA 2015 will again be held in Little Rock, AR, with
continued use of the folders that were provided last year. These
will contain session evaluations, as well as your certificate of
participation. If handouts are provided by the speakers, these will
be available to print or purchase.
This convention was only made possible by a team of hardworking
individuals, and I would like to acknowledge them for all of their
hard work. Thank you so much for attending ArkSHA 2015! We can’t
wait to show off your success story! Robyn Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP
Hello friends,We are thrilled to highlight ArkSHA’s annual fall
convention, “Portraits of Success”. Robyn has worked very hard with
her committee to bring you a con-vention that is sure to fit your
interests and continuing education needs. The convention committee
has taken into account your requests and suggestions
and we hope you will be pleased with ArkSHA’s efforts to make
our “Portraits of Success” Annual Convention the best yet! Please
continue to let us know how we can im-prove. Remember, we LOVE
volunteers who are willing to help make the suggested improvements
work! We hope you enjoy ArkSHA 2015 Annual Convention “Portraits of
Success”. We celebrate you—our students, advocates, researchers,
professors, and clinicians, as ArkSHA’s por-trait of success. I am
honored to represent and serve you as ArkSHA’s President.
Melodee Owens, M.S., CCC-SLP
Message from the President
Message from the VP of Continuing Education
Order your convention t-shirt now!Select size & quantity on
registration form.
Convention T-Shirts
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Friday, October 16
7:30-12:00 Exhibits - Foyer
8:00-10:00 Professional Presentations Cindy A. Young, M.S.E,
CCC-SLP, NDT, CAMT Executive Functioning: SLPs Will Want to Know
About This! Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D Kim Crass, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, LSLS
Cert. AVT Listening for Language, Learning and Literacy
Melissa Spence, M.S., CCC-SLP Nicol Neal, M.S., CCC-SLP Using
Technology to Enhance Your Practice Melissa Hannah, M.A. CCC-SLP,
CALT What’s the Big Deal About Orton-Gillingham? Rachel Sievers,
Au.D., CCC-A Jill Kimberlain, Au.D., CCC-A Darby Jackson, Au.D.,
CCC-A Who? What? When? Where? Why? A Conversation for SLPs About
Audiology
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:15 Professional Presentations Samuel R. Atcherson,
Ph.D., CCC-A Chenell Loudermill, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Betholyn Gentry,
Ph.D., CCC-SLP Body Language in Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology: A Worthwhile Skill?
Sunjung Kim, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Christina Gomes Does Multimedia
Presentation Promote Learning for Students with Dyslexia?: An
Eye-Tracking Study
Nathalie Davis, Au.D., CCC-A Music to My Ears: Facilitating
Auditory Development in Children with CLS
Staci Jackson, M.A., CCC-SLP Online Software for Listening and
Comprehension
Michelle DuBre, M.S.CCC/SLP The Role of SLP in LTC/SNF
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Professional Presentations Chenell Loudermill,
Ph.D., CCC-SLP Betholyn Gentry, Ph.D., CCC-SLP All That Chitchat:
Addressing Social Language Skills Through Guided Conversation
Cliff Franklin, Ph.D., CCC-ASam Atcherson, Ph.D., CCC-ALaura
Smith-Olinde, Ph.D., CCC-AApplication of Wireless Hearing Assistive
and Access Technology
Melissa Spence, M.S., CCC-SLPNicol Neal, M.S., CCC-SLPArkansas
TESS Update: Information, Refresher, & Q/A Time
Jeffrey C. Adams, Ed.D., CCC-SLPAmy Goddard, OTR/L, CKTPVisuals
in a Snap: Assistive Technology Supports for Students with ASD
Wednesday, October 14
3:00-4:00 ArkSHA Annual Business Meeting4:00-5:30 Registration -
Ballroom Foyer5:30-8:30 David Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLP Childhood
Apraxia and Persistent Speech Sound Disorders: Challenges and
Strategies for the School Therapist
Thursday, October 15
7:30 Registration - Ballroom Foyer7:30-6:00 Exhibits -
Foyer8:00-9:30 Awards Ceremony & Opening Session Jeffrey C.
Adams, Ed.D, CCC-SLP
PORTRAITS of Success: From the NICU to theNursing Home
9:30-10:00 Break 10:00-1:00 Featured Presentations Dietrich
Browne M.A., CCC-SLP
Social Communication 101: Identification and Evaluation
David Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLPChildhood Apraxia and Severe Speech
Sound Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Implications for
Therapy
Jane KitsonGiggle Wiggle Clap and Learn…Move Your Body and Your
Brain
Karen MacIver-Lux, M.A., Reg. CASLPO, Aud(c), LSLS Cert. AVT
Grand Rounds in Listening and Spoken Language Intervention: A
Partnership of Audiologist, Therapist and Parent
Debra M. Suiter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S New Trends in Dysphagia
Assessment
1:00-2:00 Lunch 2:00-5:30 Featured Presentations (will include
30 min. break) Dietrich Browne MA, CCC-SLP
Addressing Social Communication Needs- Let’s Get Started!
David Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLPChildhood Apraxia of Speech: A
Multi-Sensory Approach to Achieving Speech Outcomes
Jane KitsonRed Rover Red Rover…Send Literacy Right Over
Karen MacIver-Lux M.A., Reg. CASLPO, Aud(c), LSLS Cert. AVT
Management of Children with ANSD in AVT: Strategies for Therapy
and Education
Debra M. Suiter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S New Trends in Dysphagia
Treatment
5:30-7:00 Silent Auction: Appetizers/Cocktails
Program and Speakers subject to change.All abstracts and
learning objectives can be found
on the ArkSHA website, www.arksha.org.
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2015 ArkSHA Convention At-A-Glance
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Featured Convention Speakers
Presentations:Childhood Apraxia and Persistent Speech Sound
Disorders: Challenges and Strategies for the School Therapist
Childhood Apraxia and Speech Sound Disorders: Differential
Diagnosis and Implications for Therapy
Childhood Apraxia of Severe Speech Sound Disorders: A
Multi-Sensory Approach to Achieving Speech Outcomes
Dave Hammer, M.A. CCC-SLP, is the Manager of Outpatient Speech
and Language Services at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC,
PA. He has over 30 years of pediatric clinical experience, with
specialty interests in childhood apraxia of speech and severe
speech sound disorders. Dave has been invited to present workshops
on apraxia of speech throughout the United States, Canada, and
Australia. He is a member of the CASANA (Childhood Apraxia of
Speech Association of North America) Advisory Council. Dave was a
member of the ASHA AdHoc committee on childhood apraxia of speech.
He has been involved in the production of a number of
apraxia-related DVD’s and an innovative children’s CD. Dave is
known for his practical and therapy-rich presentations.
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Embassy suitEsLittle Rock
Presentations:Giggle Wiggle Clap and Learn…Move Your Body and
Your Brain
Red Rover Red Rover…Send Literacy Right Over
Jane Kitson is the author of over 400 original songs and
fingerplays that have been shared with over 100,000 early childhood
professionals in 46
states and Canada. Participants in her presentations are wowed
by her practical tips and ideas that are user friendly and easy to
replicate. She has been a classroom teacher of children ages 2-7,
and is now consultant, for a combined total of 32 years experience.
Speaking at 20 venues per year with over 4500 children in school
settings has allowed her to fine tune her presentations. She has
jumped, spinned, and clapped her way through programs with children
from Florida to Alaska. Jane has been invited to speak to early
childhood educators in 47 states and Canada and SLP’s attending the
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, GOSSLP,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana SPALS, Maine,
Maryland, Mid South, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island.
South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming SHA
annual conventions where the feedback has been top notch!
www.janekitson.com
Presentations:Grand Rounds in Listening and Spoken Language
Intervention: A Partnership of Audiologist, Therapist and
Parent
Management of Children with ANSD in AVT: Strategies for Therapy
and Education
Karen MacIver-Lux, Lux M.A., Reg. CASLPO, Aud(c), LSLS Cert.
AVT
is the President of SoundIntuition and the Director of
MacIver-lux Auditory Learning Services. As an audiologist and
certified auditory-verbal therapist, she directs and produces
online continuing education opportunities for professionals engaged
in working with children who have communication challenges, and
provides therapy services and consultations to families and
professionals. Karen has held the position of Lecturer in the
School of Human Communication Disorders at Dalhousie University,
and is currently a consultant to WE Listen International Inc. From
1997-2007 Karen worked as an auditory-verbal therapist and
coordinator of clinical services at the Learning to Listen
Foundation (LTLF), North York General Hospital in Toronto. In
addition, she worked as a clinical audiologist for several years.
She also served as a director of the board of Auditory-Verbal
International, Inc. Karen has a congenital severe to profound
hearing loss and is a graduate of LTLF. Karen has made
contributions to the literature including: How the Student with
Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College (2nd ed.) (1996), 50 FAQs About
AVT (2001), Songs for Listening! Songs for Life! (2003), Listen to
This!- Volume 1 (2004), The Listener (2000, 2005), Listen to This!-
Volume 2 (2006), Auditory-Verbal Therapy and Practice (2006),
Perspectives on Audiology (2009), 101 FAQs about Auditory-Verbal
Therapy (2012) and a chapter on Aural Rehabilitation in the text
Cochlear Implants (2012). She has consulted and lectured
internationally and continues to be instrumental in the training of
professionals worldwide.
Note: Please do not park in the Kobe Japanese
Steakhouse/Starbuck’s parking lot across the street.
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Convention Highlights
ArkSHA’S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGWednesday, October 14, 3:00
pm
Join the ArkSHA Board of Directors and fellow members for the
Association’s Annual Business Meeting. The 2016 slate of
officers
will be presented. All members are invited to attend.
OPENING SESSION & AWARDS CEREMONYThursday, October 15
8:00 am - 9:30 am
SOCIAL HOURThursday, October 15Embassy Suites Lobby
5:30 pm Silent Auction • Appetizers • Cocktails • Networking
EXHIBITSCommercial and non-profit exhibitors will be displaying
their
products and services. Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm & Friday,
7:30 am - Noon
...AND MUCH MORE!!
CALL FOR 2015 ArkSHA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
As the 2015-2016 academic year approaches, one of the greatest
stressors for many students enrolled in Communication Sciences and
Disorders graduate programs is figuring out how to pay for their
education. You don’t have to look far to find headlines about how
the cost of higher education has significantly surpassed that of
inflation over the past two decades. The reality is that numerous
students enrolled in CSD graduate programs are dealing with
financial stress on a daily basis.
For one ArkSHA graduate student member, some of the rising costs
will be offset by receiving the 2015 ArkSHA Scholarship. To be
considered for this award, the applicant must be enrolled in a
Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program in Arkansas,
and be an Arkansas resident. Additional and more specific
guidelines can be obtained from the following link on the ArkSHA
website: www.arksha.org
The deadline for the receipt of application materials is October
1, 2015.
For more information, please contact ArkSHA at (501) 244-0621 or
[email protected]
Featured Convention Speakers
Presentations:New Trends in Dysphagia Assessment
New Trends in Dysphagia Treatment
Debra M. Suiter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SDebra Suiter is an
associate professor of the Division of Communication Sciences
and Disorders at the University of Kentucky and director of the
University of Kentucky Voice & Swallow Clinic. Her research and
clinical interests focus on evaluation and treatment of adults with
swallowing disorders. She has presented and published extensively
on the topics of swallow screening, accuracy of the clinical
swallow evaluation and effects of various medical interventions on
swallow function. Dr. Suiter currently chairs the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Special
Interest Group Coordinators, serves as councilor for the DRS and is
a board member of the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing
Disorders.
Presentations: Social Communication 101: Identification and
Evaluation
Addressing Social Communication Needs- Let’s Get Started!
Dietrich Browne MA, CCC-SLP, is a school
based clinician who specializes in Social Communication. He
holds a Master’s degree in Communications Disorders from the
University of Central Florida and a Bachelor’s degree from Flagler
College in Elementary and Exceptional Child Education. He has
experience as an Elementary Teacher and Speech Language
Pathologist. Currently his caseload includes three high schools.
Mr. Browne has facilitated a Social Communication Parent group
since 2011, and has been in private practice since 2014. You can
see his work, and follow his blog at www.captainslpman.com.
Dietrich lives with his wife and five children on Florida’s
Space Coast.
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Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association P.O. Box 24103
Little Rock, Arkansas 72221 ph: 501.244.0621 fax: 501.224-0988
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
First Name: _______________________ Middle: _________________
Last Name: ________________________ Recruited/Referred by:
_________________________________
APPLYING FOR: _____ Full member, Speech-Language Pathologist-
-$60.00 SLP # ________
Requires a Master’s degree or higher in Speech-language
Pathology & adherence to the Code of Ethics adopted in 1991 (if
renewing after February 15, add $10)
_____ Full member, Audiologist - $60.00 AUD # ________ Requires
a Master’s degree or higher in Audiology & adherence to the
Code of Ethics adopted in 1991 (if renewing after February 15, add
$10)
_____ Associate member-$45.00 Requires an undergraduate degree
in speech or hearing or an allied Profession. Must abide by the
spirit of the Code of Ethics (if renewing after February 15, add
$10)
_____ Student member - $25.00 Requires full-time enrollment in
speech-language pathology or audiology
Former Student Members will receive a $10.00 discount on initial
Full member dues provided they have current student membership
status when they apply.
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Student Members:
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Membership dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for
federal income tax purposes. In addition 21 % of your dues spent
for governmental relations are not deductible as a business
expense.
SEND APPLICATION & DUES TO: ArkSHA P.O. Box 24103 Little
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SeSSion ChoiCeSPlease take a moment to check the convention
session that you plan to attend. Pre-registration is not required,
however your selection will assist in planning.
Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30pm David Hammer
Thursday:8:00 - 9:30 Awards & Opening Session Jeffrey Adams
10:00 - 1:00 - Choose ONE Dietrich Browne David Hammer Jane Kitson
Karen MacIver-Lux Debra Suiter
2:00 -5:30 (will include break)-Choose ONE Dietrich Browne David
Hammer Jane Kitson Karen MacIver-Lux Debra Suiter
Friday:8:00 - 10:00 - Choose ONE Cindy Young Mary Ellen Nevins,
Kim Crass Melissa Spence, Nicol Neal Melissa Hannah Rachel Sievers,
Jill Kimberlain, Darby Jackson
10:15 - 11:15 - Choose ONE Sam Atcherson, Chenell Loudermill,
Betholyn Gentry Sunjung Kim, Christina Gomes Nathalie Davis Staci
Jackson Michelle DuBre
11:30 - 12:30 - Choose ONE Chenell Loudermill, Betholyn Gentry
Cliff Franklin, Sam Atcherson, Laura Smith-Olinde Melissa Spence,
Nicol Neal Jeffrey Adams, Amy Goddard
Continuing eduCation informationCONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION (CPE’s) - Regular convention sessions have been submitted
for up to 14.0 CPE’s (dependent upon which sessions you choose to
attend). The yearly minimum standard currently required by the
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology is 10.0 CPE’s. ArkSHA approval of continuing education
sponsorship does not imply endorsement of course content, specific
products, or clinical procedures.
ASHA CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU’s) - ArkSHA is approved by
the Continuing Education Board of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing
education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.
This program is offered for 1.4 CEUs (intermediate level,
professional area). ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply
endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical
procedures.
2015 ArkSHA CONVENTION October 14-16, 2015 ~ Embassy Suites ~
Little Rock, AR
ArkSHA is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer
Academy CEUs for this activity. Academy approval of this continuing
education activity does not imply endorsement of course content,
specific products, or clinical procedures.
Food will be ordered based on the follwing responses: I plan to
attend the Thursday lunch (included in conference fee). Special
dietary needs: _________________________________ I plan to attend
the Thursday Social Hour (included in conference fee).
Cancellations: A refund less a $25 processing fee will be issued
if the ArkSHA Office is notified in writing by September 30, 2015.
No refunds will be issued after September 30, 2015.
Early RegistrationOn or Before 9/13
Regular RegistrationOn or Before 9/27
**Onsite Amount
*ArkSHA Member $160 $195 $210 $Non-Member $275 $310 $325
$*Student Member $55 $70 $85 $Student Non-Member $75 $90 $105 $
2015 ArkSHA Membership Dues ($70/Renewing, $60/NEW, $25/Student)
$
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www.arksha.org $
T-shirt (short sleeve: $10) S M L XL 2XL(add $3) 3XL(add $3)
T-shirt (long sleeve: $15) S M L XL 2XL(add $3) 3XL(add $3)
Scholarship Contribution In Honor of In Memory of
_______________ $No confirmation of your registration will be sent.
TOTAL PAYMENT $
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feeS* In order to qualify for member rate, you must be a 2015
ArkSHA member.** Onsite registrants will not receive a lunch on
Thursday. If you do not register by September 27, you must register
onsite.
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2015 ArkSHA Convention - Portraits of SuccessArkansas
Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationP.O. Box 24103Little Rock, AR
72221
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ArkSHA 2015 Convention
Session HandoutsHandouts will be available (for you to download
and print out) online at www.arksha.org two weeks prior to and two
weeks after the convention. They may also be pre-ordered on the
registration form ($10 or $15).
Lunch will be provided Thursday to those who pre-register and
indicate they would like a lunch. (Please note that you will have
only an hour for lunch.) ArkSHA will not be ordering lunches for
attendees who register on-site.
Thursday LunchOnline Registration Available! www.arksha.org
Register Online!
Portraits of success
Order your convention t-shirt now!Select size & quantity
on
registration form.
Convention T-Shirts
Convention AttireBusiness or business casual is appropriate
throughout
the conference.