This course assumes participants have acquired at least an introductory level of information regarding dysphagia. This information will be integrated and applied to improve skills in diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia. Assessment and therapy guidelines for dysphagia management, as well as treatment programs, will be developed based on assessment findings. The team approach, essential in dysphagia management, will be emphasized using therapy techniques, diet, and ethical decisions. Actual case studies and videofluoroscopic studies will be presented.
Auditory processing has many definitions and can be a controversial diagnosis.
The course will include lecture, case presentations, videotaped samples, and the opportunity for hands-on experience with some of the available therapeutic interventions including Interactive Metronome , Fast Forward , and Earobics . Suggestions for home and school modifications will also be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own case studies for discussion. So Mark Your Calendars with the following dates. Summer Session Ideas in Supervising the SLPA More hands-on than the first section and should cover most settings where an SLPA may be utilized.