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.
January 2020
The Award Winning 360 Thinking Program combines concepts that are at the core of Executive Functioning: situational and intention awareness, mental dress rehearsals, future thinking, time awareness and visualization, which promote efficient and accurate completion of tasks. Our model facilitates the development of 6 key skills for students: initiation, transition, planning, time management, self-regulation and meta-cognition. As the steps of a task are envisioned, potential obstacles can be anticipated for individuals to problem solve and achieve independence.
Find out moreJoin us for our 12th Annual Autism Conference on January 23-24th 2020. You will have to opportunity to: meet and hear from some amazing speakers including Dr. STEPHEN SHORE, Dr. AMY LAURENT, Dr. JODY CARRINGTON, and more! learn about; building relationships with students with autism, dealing with sleep and feeding challenges at home, addressing emotional regulation in the classroom, exploring neurodiversity, and more! participate in a parent networking luncheon and a VIP breakfast view a free screening of "Autism Goes to College" on Thursday 23rd at 7:00pm facilitated by Dr. Jan Blacher Join us in person at the Edmonton River Cree, [...]
Find out morePresented by: Michael P. Leiter, PhD Michael Leiter & Associates “The odds are high that burnout will strike every healthcare professional at some point. Health workers — as well as teachers, ministers and others in the caring professions — are at increased risk for the stress syndrome because of the intensity of their work and the emotional bonds they form with the people they’re helping, experts say.” Article: Battling Burnout in Healthcare “The spike in reported burnout is directly attributable to loss of control over work, increased performance measurement (quality, cost, patient experience), the increasing complexity of medical care, the implementation of [...]
Find out moreBecome the change patients need by learning evidence-based strategies to shift attention, raise concern and build motivation for change. This 2-day course builds the skills and confidence required for nursing and allied health professionals to guide conversations around health behaviour change. Now more than ever, clinicians need to go beyond the basics. We are called to learn advanced communication skills to modify health behaviours during pivotal clinical interactions. Participation in this 2-day course gives you the power and clinical potential to shape patient care in a much more evidence-based way, incorporating traditional techniques from Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Prochaska & DiClemente's [...]
Find out moreJoin us as a volunteer presenter and help promote a life-long interest in science, technology and nature. With programs for children, educators and the general public, we “bring science to life” all across Alberta. Training, presentation guides and materials are available. Specifically, we are in great need of presenters for Grade 3 Hearing and Sound. Recruitment is ongoing throughout the school year. For further information please visit http://www.albertasciencenetwork.ca/involved.html or email volunteers@albertasciencenetwork.ca
Find out moreMarch 2020
Amy Buie - Rage to Reason: Behavioral Intervention for the Treatment of Explosive Behavior in Children with Emotional Disorders and Brenda Smith Myles Critical Mass, Purposeful Practice and ASD: Creating Independent Learners
Find out morePresented by: Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR, C/NDT A presentation of pioneering research in the neurobiology of autism with treatment strategies supporting people who work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Topics explored will include epigenetics, the immune system, sensory contributions, functional movement, complex behaviour and co-regulation. Whether you are an educator, therapist of any kind, psychologist, physician, caregiver or keen parent, you will develop a deeper understanding of the brain-body science of ASD, and develop evidence-informed treatment and holistic therapy choices across a wide range of possibilities. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the workshop, participants will: Have an introductory understanding of [...]
Find out moreApril 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19. NEW DATES PENDING. Please visit https://promptinstitute.com for more information. This program is offered for 1.8 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area). This presentation focuses on technique and learning the four levels of prompting that supports the broader, holistic philosophy and approach of PROMPT. This presentation will focus exclusively on the PROMPT method.
Find out moreMay 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Please visit https://canadian-tr.org/ for more information. The Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) is proud to host the 24th Annual CTRA Conference - Venturing Beyond. An opportunity for learning and collaboration. A conference where we strive to encourage and inspire delegates to venture beyond boundaries, both personally and professionally with passion, strength and determination. Please join us next spring in beautiful Jasper National Park, Alberta! CONFERENCE THEME: Venturing Beyond The 2020 Conference Committee invites students, educators, practitioners and allied health professionals to submit presentation proposals relevant to evidence based best practices, innovative programs, assessment, [...]
Find out moreTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Please visit http://www.2020.tri-conf.org for more information. 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 [...]
Find out moreWelcome to Maureen Bennie’s and Autism Awareness Centre’s webinar on teaching toileting to individuals with ASD. In this webinar, we’ll discuss toileting readiness, how to start, and how to best support the individual through their difficulties and challenges.
Find out moreJune 2020
This webinar is an introduction into orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). It is designed to share with you the basics of an OMD: what they are, where they come from, and what can be done to treat them. Being able to identify OMDs, and deal with them appropriately, will increase your clients' chances for success in treatment and may help them achieve better overall health across the lifespan.
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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 ~ proper oral rest posture. Attendees will learn how to identify this common, yet often unidentified barrier to successful speech articulation treatment and will received personalized materials they can use in their practice the very next day!
Find out moreTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 13 & 14, 2020 DUE TO COVID-19. Please visit https://waltfritzseminars.com/wetaskiwin-alberta-canada/ for more information. This two-day, hands-on seminar will provide the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and SLPA, as well as PTs, OTs, and MTs with an interest in pathology/dysfunction in the upper thorax and neck regions, a solid grounding in the use of myofascial release (MFR) and other manual therapies for the treatment of voice and swallowing-related disorders. The evidence and science that explains and validates this work will be reviewed, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, [...]
Find out moreThis webinar is an introduction into orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). It is designed to share with you the basics of an OMD: what they are, where they come from, and what can be done to treat them. Being able to identify OMDs, and deal with them appropriately, will increase your clients' chances for success in treatment and may help them achieve better overall health across the lifespan.
Find out moreJuly 2020
Available all weeks in July 2020 as well as August 10-14 and August 17-21 Our virtual speech camp is designed to provide group members with the opportunity to engage with peers virtually. Campers will participate in individual and group sessions to facilitate speech and language skills, pre literacy/literacy skills and social skills. This camp provides children with a unique opportunity to practice speech and language targets with peers virtually. Group sessions and individual sessions are run by Speech Language Assistants and Speech Language Pathologists with extensive experience. Campers must have access to a computer or tablet with internet access. Families will [...]
Find out moreTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Please visit https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/acs/ac/Pages/Alberta-Aphasia-Wellness-Retreat.aspx for more information. A wellness retreat for women with aphasia and a female family/friend. The retreat will be held at the Village Creek Country Inn on beautiful Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Registration is limited. Please contact Karrie Page, R.SLP at karrie.tipofthetongue@gmail.com with questions. Application forms can be accessed from the Alberta March of Dimes website.
Find out moreJuly 13-17, 2020 - afternoon session from 1-4pm Each camper will participate in both small and large group activities designed to improve communication, attention, social interaction, fine and gross motor skills. Campers will have the opportunity to practice skills with similarly aged peers. Children with the following diagnosis may attend: CAS, mild, moderate or severe phonological disorder, dysarthria, suspected CAS, motor speech disorder unspecified.
Find out moreJoin us for our language and literacy speech camp July 20-24. Each camper will participate in both small and large group activities designed to improve communication, attention, social interaction, fine and gross motor skills. Campers will have the opportunity to practice skills with similar-aged peers. Social communication and literacy skills will be practiced within groups. Campers must be able to say a minimum of 20 words, follow simple routine directions and be able to sit and attend to a story for approximately 5 minutes. Children who are not toilet trained or are non-verbal may attend camp with an assistant.
Find out moreAugust 2020
The Comprehensive Stuttering Program (CSP) approach authored at ISTAR is now available in a condensed 2-day workshop format to practising clinicians. Hundreds of students and practising clinicians have learned this evidence-based approach in the past 30 years through participating in clinical traineeships at ISTAR. The efficacy of the CSP approach has been well researched and reported in several journal articles. This 2 day basic workshop in 2020 includes a summary of etiological theories about stuttering and therapy approaches for school aged, teen, and adult clients. Participants will be trained in the identification of stuttering behaviours, fluency skill practise and instruction, delivery of accurate and appropriate feedback, and problem solving. [...]
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