Professional Development Opportunities
ACSLPA provides these professional development listings for your information. Posting an event does not imply endorsement.
Please Note: Speech-language pathologists or audiologists from outside of Alberta, and not registered with ACSLPA, conducting a speech-language pathology or audiology training course or clinical presentation in Alberta must be registered with ACSLPA with Courtesy Registration before providing professional services. Please contact ACSLPA for more information.
September 2019
Cost: $125 - $175 The Alberta Aphasia Camp is holding their 6th annual camp on September 13 - 15, 2019. The camp is targeted at adults who are living with aphasia. The camp focuses on recreation and relaxation in a supported communication environment. Campers choose from activities, which are recreational (e.g., archery, hike, canoe, kayak, low ropes, orienteering, frisbee golf, board games, etc), therapeutic (e.g., conversation groups, stretching, stress management, therapy apps, etc) and self-care (e.g., manicures/pedicures, massage, meditation, yoga, etc). The camp is held at Gull Lake Centre, which is conveniently located halfway between Edmonton and Calgary. Application forms are [...]
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Please join us for the 2019 Edmonton Walk for Apraxia! The Walk for Apraxia® is the official gathering of over 80 cities, joining together, to raise awareness and funding for apraxia programs and research. The walk supports the mission of Apraxia Kids to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech. Use code 'earlybird' before July 29 to receive 25% off of registration!
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How does feeding, a process so integral to the child’s health and well-being, go awry? The focus of this two-day course is on the Transdisciplinary Effective Assessment and Treatment (TR-eatTM) model integrating oral motor therapy techniques and behavioral management for the treatment of complex feeding problems. It will cover innovative strategies and case examples to address oral aversion, food refusal, poor transition onto solid foods, texture grading, learning to chew, self-feeding and feeding difficulties related to autism and picky eaters. This course is packed with practical solutions and hands-on techniques that will empower you with new treatment ideas for your most [...]
Find out moreCost: $1650 / This 3 day dynamic training course includes theory, demonstration and hands on learning. The goal of this 3 day course is to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of what OMDs are as well as the knowledge, skill and confidence to appropriately identify, diagnose and treat them. Attendees will leave this course with the knowledge and tools required to put their new skills immediately into action in current practice and/or as a foundation to develop a successful and effective private practice. Attendees will work through and receive the personalized ORPP manual including practical, ready to use ORPP tools [...]
Find out moreCost: $250 / This ORPP course is a 1 day course is aimed at highlighting a key link between orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and articulation. Attendees will learn how to identify this common, yet often unidentified barrier to successful speech articulation treatment.
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Free Communication Intermediary Training October 1- 18, 2019 Deadline for registration Sept 23, 2019 Communication Intermediaries are Speech-Language Pathologists with additional training from Communication Disabilities Access Canada to support people communicating in police, legal and justice situations. Our three, online, webinars are presented by Barbara Collier, Communication Intermediary, and Pamela Cross, Lawyer. They address: Communication Intermediary Service Model in Canada Role of a Communication Intermediary Practice Principles and Guidelines The Criminal Justice System in Canada Process: Take the recorded webinars anytime time between Oct 1 – 18, 2019. Allow approximately 3 hours for the entire series. Attend an optional live Q [...]
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Join us at the 2019 ACSLPA Symposium on October 3 & 4 at the Carriage House Inn, Calgary. The first 50 members to register for the event will get an ‘ACSLPA Swag Bag’ that includes an insulated lunch bag, a mouse pad, small carry-on travel pouch, luggage tag, and more! You asked for change and we have delivered. We are offering a SYMPOSIUM! sym·po·si·um (/simˈpōzēəm/) noun a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject. ♦ a collection of essays or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors. ♦ a drinking party or convivial discussion especially as held in ancient Greece after a [...]
Find out moreThis program is offered fro 1.8 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area). This workshop focuses on technique and learning the four levels (Parameter,Syllable,Complex and Surface) of prompting that support the broader, holistic philosophy and approach of PROMPT. This presentation will focus exclusively on PROMPT method and will not include information on other similar or related speech therapy methodology. Instructor Disclosure: Jodi Sommer is an independent contractor and is compensated by the PROMPT Institute for this role. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. In-kind support was given by From Play To Words to pay for all or part of the [...]
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Day 1 – The Swallowing System: Back to the Basics October 25, 2019 Tiffani L. Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, LSVT Certified Clinician, MBSImP Registered Clinician To be able to accurately assess and develop a treatment plan for dysphagia, it is of the utmost importance to understand the system, including the muscles, central nervous system and cranial nerves. The ability to understand the neuro-anatomy and physiology of a normal swallow will enable clinicians to more accurately complete their assessment, diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia. Understanding the normal swallow, variations of normal and disordered swallows is key for all members involved in [...]
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The ORPP Introduction and Screening course is a one-day course aimed at highlighting a key link between orofacial myofunctional disorders [OMDs] and articulation. Attendees will learn how to identify this common, yet often unidentified barrier to successful speech articulation treatment. This course is a stepping stone towards the 3 day intensive ORPP Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Course and will provide attendees with basic knowledge and understanding of orofacial myofunctional disorders and how they relate to speech pathology. Learning Objectives: At the end of this one-day course attendees will be able to: Define, screen and identify children with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) including [...]
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Learn how to implement all six phases of the Picture Exchange Communication System® through demonstration and hands-on practice. You will leave this intensive two-day training with new strategies to promote functional communication for individuals of all ages.
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The Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI) conference, an internationally recognized event that enjoys high visibility amongst the world’s leading experts in tinnitus and hyperacusis is pleased to announce its 2020 conference to be held in Vancouver, Canada. The theme for TRI-2020 is “From Science to Succour”, with a strong emphasis on science and its clinical and practical applications to tinnitus and hyperacusis. Our expert presenters will discuss a broad range of issues related to this complex and intriguing field. These include topics covering basic neuroscience, tinnitus models, assessment and treatment considerations, emotional and behavioural issues, service delivery models and more. Attendees will [...]
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