CE Credit: 8 Hours (0.8 CEUs)
Target Audience: Speech-and-Hearing
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
Seamless evaluation and remediation of speech sound disorders is the goal of this unique text, which focuses on service effectiveness and efficiency. Offering a broad-spectrum view, the Articulation and Phonology Resource Guide provides solid, comprehensive information for clinicians working with clients ranging from preschoolers with speech sound disorders to adults who speak English as a second language. The author blends traditional techniques with newer practices, while providing guidance on how to select the best approach for each client. The book is a roadmap with commentary that enables clinicians to best chart the courses for their caseloads. Thomas Delmar Learning | 2003 | 336 pages | Course #80-43 Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss phonological and articulation development using clinical terminology and concepts of assessment and remediation.
2. Recognize effective, appropriate assessment procedures of speech sound disorders.
3. Describe assessment procedures and variables associated with the evaluation of school-age children with poor speech intelligibility.
4. Recognize residual errors in older children and adults who have speech sound disorders, or have decreased intelligibility as speakers of English as a Second Language.
5. Describe principles, issues, and the structure of methods used to maximize outcome of treatment of speech sound disorders.
6. Enumerate various intervention factors for early school-age children with phonological disorders, such as determining goals, objectives, and procedures.
7. Discuss treatment approaches and phases for children who have phonological disorders.
8. List treatment considerations for working with Developmental Verbal Apraxia, children with Developmental Delay, and speakers of English as a Second Language.
About the Author(s):
Ann Bosma Smit, PhD is Associate Professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services – College of Human Ecology - Kansas State University. Areas of Specialization: Disorders of articulation and phonology; Clinical research in CSD; Fluency disorders; Acoustic phonetics; Phonological development; Efficacy of phonological interventions; and Phonological aspects of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Smit received her B.A. in chemistry and English, Calvin College (1966); M.A. in speech pathology and audiology, University of Iowa (1969); and Ph.D. in hearing and speech sciences, University of Maryland (1980). Short Biography: My professional experiences include a term as a middle-school teacher of English as a second language and SLP in a boys’ school in Turkey, two years as an itinerant SLP in northern Vermont, service as an instructor at the University of Maryland, and service as an assistant professor at the University of Iowa. Accreditation Statement:
 This course is offered for .8 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
ASHA credit expires 10/19/2010. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the quarterly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider. Please note that the completion date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the quarter regardless of when the course was completed. |