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CONTINUING EDUCATIONEach month, Therapy Rehabilitation Services hosts an in-service education program for our employees and other interested licensed therapists who wish to attend. Meetings focus on a wide range of topics and feature prominent speakers. These programs are our way of helping our therapists and others in the community expand their base of knowledge, keep current on new research, understand changes in laws and network with other professionals. Seating for each meeting is limited. RSVP is required for attendance. Please call at least 48 hours ahead to assure seating and food service. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2, 2012
6:00 to 8:00 pm Presenter: Jessica Herrera, M.S., CCC-SLP The Expanding Expression Tool is a multi-sensory approach used to facilitate more detailed descriptions and definitions. The tool targets oral expression, vocabulary comprehension, similarities and differences, written expression, associations, catagorization, functions and more. This second course will cover the basics of the program and then provide more indepth information on grade level progressions, how to use EET to improve writing skills, and share other fun and unique ways to use the EET. RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com April 11, 2012 6:00 to 8:00 pmA Practical Approach to Language Intervention in the Schools Presenter: Lynne Hebert Remson, PhD, CCC-SLP How do you design language therapy so that it improves classroom performance? How do you make it interesting for students of all ages and still meet their needs? This presentation will give you some creative yet practical new ideas. RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com March 7, 2012,
Wednesday
Presenter: Susan Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP Come explore strategies and technigues for working with students who are faced with severe speech challenges such as Apraxia and severe articulation errors. Learn innovative ways to use common therapy materials as well as utilizing some more unusual tools. See examples of students with Apraxia and / or severe articulation disorders including before and after video clips. You will see a demonstration of techniques and sample activities that can be used to motivate students who may be frustrated by an inability to communicate effectively. Join us for this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge base. Invite a therapist friend or coworker! Light dinner will be provided. RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com February 1, 2012, 6:00 to 8:00 pmSteps to Effective Speaking in Children Who Stutter Presenter: Lynne Hebert Remson, PhD, CCC-SLP What constitutes "effective speaking" for children and adolescents who stutter? What do you do when kids are not motivated? How do you write meaningful goals and measure progress when a child continues to stutter? This presentation will address these and other questions about treating school-aged children and adolescents who stutter. Dr. Lynn Remson has been a clinical evaluator at Scottsdale Unified Schools, a full time clinical professor at ASU, an adjunct professor at NAU and an assistant professor at California State University in Los Angeles for 12 years. She is a Board Recognized Specialist in fluency disorders in children and adults. This is a great opportunity for school based Speech Pathologists to add valuable new skills to your toolbox. Join us for this exciting and fun presentation, invite a therapist friend or coworker! Light dinner will be provided. RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com October 26, 2011, Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 pmExpanding Expression Tool (EET), A Multi-Sensory Approach to Oral and Written Language Presenter: Jessica Herrera, M.S. CCC-SLP Increased oral and written language skills are very important to a successful school experience. The Expanding Expression Tool is a multi-sensory approach used to facilitate more detailed descriptions and definitions. The tool targets oral expression, vocabulary comprehension, similarities and differences, written expression, associations, categorizations, functions and more. This is a geat opportunity for school based Speech therapists to add a valuable new program to your toolbox. Join us for this exciting and fun presentation, invite a therapist friend or coworker! RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com
September 14, 2011, Wednesday
This year's update will focus on an overview of HIPAA regulations as well as other issues of safety in the healthcare workplace. Attendance is required for full time TRS employees, part time and PRN employees and subcontractors are encouraged to attend. Please call the TRS office for more information. RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com
April 26,
2011, Tuesday Presenters: Kris DeCant, PT, Big Certified Physical Therapist and Nicole Langton, SLP-CF, Loud Certified Speech Therapist . Speakers are from HealthSouth Hospital This course will be an introduction and overview of the theory behind the LSVT Global Big and Loud Program and its uses in therapy programs for a variety of diagnoses, the primary one being Parkinson's disease. This is an innovative and effective treatment program which addresses speech communication and physical and occupational therapy. The program is also useful for treatment of people with such issues as aging, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy and Downs Syndrome. Information will be given to attendees who wish to go on to pursue certification . Relevant to PT, OT and SLP. RSVP to Brittany@therapyrehab.com for location and information.
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