Speech-Language Pathology Credit
The program offers up to 1.60 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).
These credits are available for attendance at the conference only. See below for credit information for individual pre-conference workshops.
CONFERENCE: NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015
The Science of Character: Using Brain Science to Raise Student Self-Regulation, Resilience and Respect
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Describe how the the science of self-control can affect academic success (1)
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Demonstrate the use of video games to train social, anti-bullying skills (2)
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Discuss methods for creating caring, respectful and moral children and teens (3)
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Assess strategies for self-regulation, grit and social-emotional learning (4)
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Summarize how meditation and mindsets increase self-control and resilience (5)
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List ways to promote moral, academic, civic and intellectual character strengths (6)
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Connect emotional self-regulation to reading, math and achievement (7)
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Illustrate ways to manage challenging classroom behaviors and online bullying (8)
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Show how to enhance empathy, compassion and gratitude in children (9)
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Interpret the effects of stress, trauma, abuse and poverty (10)
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Discuss and assess ideas for raising resilient children and young adults (11)
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#1. Positive Classrooms: Mindfulness, Relationships and Well-Being
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Decribe the neuroscience and psychological basis of mindfulness and relationships
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Connect neuroscience, relationship and mindfulness research to the development of positive environments
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Demonstrate techniques for the development of positive environments
Presented by Kirke Olson, PsyD
Financial disclosure – Kirke Olson is receiving an honorarium for his presentation and has previously received a consulting fee from Parker Academy in Concord, New Hampshire. He also receives royalties from W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. Additionally he plans to reference/cover contents of his book(s). Non-financial disclosure – Kirke Olson is a board member for GAINS (Global Association of Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies).
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Basic Communication Processes area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#2. Learning to Read Words: A Mind, Brain and Education Perspective
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Describe how reading is a remarkably complex task, even though it is automatic and effortless for fluent readers
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Analyze scientific reasearch to unpack the complexity of the brain that can read
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Connect findings from neuroscience and psychology research to more informed educational practice in reading.
Presented by Donna J. Coch, EdD
Financial disclosure – Donna Coch is receiving an honorarium for her presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Donna Coch has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#3. The Power of Resilience in Children and Teens
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate both an understanding and an appreciation of the failure of a symptom-based deficit model in child development and education
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Describe a strength-based, positive psychology based upon the tenets of resilience and how to help children develop this resilient mindset
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Assess the obstacles that interfere with the development of a resilient mindset and discuss strategies to manage them.
Presented by Sam J. Goldstein, PhD
Financial disclosure – Sam Goldstein is receiving an honorarium for his presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Sam Goldstein has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#4. Smart but Scattered Minds: Executive Skills to Help Teens Reach Their Potential
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Identify practical strategies parents and teachers can use to strengthen executive skill development during the teen years
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Analyze effective communication tools designed to minimize conflict and maximize collaborative efforts
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Assess innovative and evidence-based strategies you can use to enhance executive functioning.
Presented by Margaret Dawson, EdD, NCSP and Richard Guare, PhD, D-BCBA
Financial disclosure – Margaret Dawson is receiving an honorarium for her presentation and also has a financial relationship with Guilford Press. Additionally, she plans to reference/cover the contents of her book(s). Non-financial disclosure – Margaret Dawson has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial disclosure – Richard Guare has no financial relationships to disclose. Non-financial disclosure – Richard Guare has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#5. Fostering and Assessing Non-Cognitive/Character Skills
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Identify primary measures for the detection of character in various age groups
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Distinguish between self-report, other-report and language-based assessment strategies
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Describe strategies for increasing the accessibility of character measures to younger children
Presented by John D. E. Gabrieli, PhD
Financial disclosure – John Gabrieli is receiving an honorarium for his presentation. Non-financial disclosure – John Gabrieli has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS - NOVEMBER 13, 2015 - 8:30 AM - 12:35 PM
The program is offered for 0.40 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). These credits are available for attendance at this pre-conference workshop only.
#6. Mindful Children: Treating ADHD, Trauma and Stress
Workshop Schedule: 8:30am - 12:35pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
SLP participants will be able to:
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Describe recent advances in research and clinical practice of mindfulness-based interventions among children, adolescents, and parents
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Explain the role of mindfulness in managing ADHD, including specifically the effect of ADHD on stress, and mindfulness on stress management
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Show how the brain organizes traumatic experiences and how traumatic imprints can be addressed using evidence-based techniques
Presented by Mark Bertin, MD and Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD
Financial disclosure – Mark Bertin is receiving an honorarium for his presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Mark Bertin has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial disclosure – Bessel van der Kolk is receiving an honorarium for his presentation. Non-financial disclosure – Bessel van der Kolk has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
