Convention 2016: CALL FOR PAPERS
56th Annual Convention
April 8-9, 2016
The Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga Springs City Center
The Opportunities of Change...together towards tomorrow
To turn today’s changes into tomorrow’s opportunities we must explore current research, societal changes, expert
opinions, and the regulatory environment that are impacting the field of communication sciences and disorders.
We can build on these discoveries and plan how they can positively impact our service delivery models, workplace
structures, collaborative practice models, and our professional expectations.
The Convention Programming committee is looking for presentations that help our attendees navigate the
environment we work in today and what will be coming tomorrow. Sessions, whenever possible, will utilize handson activities, simulations, and practical applications.
The selection of proposals will be based upon:
 the quality of the submission, and
 the degree to which the paper fulfills the theme, and
 the evidence-based support materials.
Preference will be given to sessions that:
 include hands-on and/or direct clinical application,
 discuss prevention of communication disorders,
 discuss working collaboratively with other professions, and
 are at an intermediate level of instruction.
All submissions must include the following:
 Call for Papers Form
 Session Title with presenter name(s) and credentials
 Abstract of 75 words or less
 Summary of 500 words or less
 Time-Ordered Agenda
 Short, professional biography for each presenter
 Learning Outcomes
 A completed Instructional Speaker Disclosure Form(s) for EACH presenter.
 Cited References
The deadline for submission is October 1, 2015.
For more information, contact Kathy Febraio at kfebraio@nysslha.org or 518-786-0947.
NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association
930 Albany Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
E: info@nysslha.org
Tel: 518-786-0947
Fax: 518-786-9126
Web: www.nysslha.org
Content Areas
NYSSLHA Convention 2016: CALL FOR PAPERS
Proposals should indicate one of the content areas below; the subtopics listed suggest possible areas of focus. We
are particularly interested in proposals that address the prevention of communication disorders, working
collaboratively with other professions, and alternative, evidence-based interventions.
Tracks
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Medical Speech-Language Pathology
o Dysphagia: prevention, intervention and
therapy
o Neurogenic: TBI, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia,
dementia
o Voice and resonances: vocal health and
hygiene
o Craniofacial genetics and syndromes
o Assistive Technology in treatment and
assessment
Audiology
o Hearing loss prevention
o Collaborating with SLPs on aural
rehabilitation
o Newborn hearing screening and
infant/toddler evaluation
o Implantable devices: cochlear implants,
hybrids, BAHA
o Assistive Technology
o Assessment and treatment of CAPD
Autism Spectrum Disorders/Social
Communication
o Alternative, evidence-based therapy: yoga,
animal assisted intervention
o Assistive technology in assessment and
treatment
o Transition programs for adolescents and
young adults
o Treatment for social communication
disorders
NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association
930 Albany Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
E: info@nysslha.org
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Professional Resources
o Teletherapy
o Professional collaboration in therapy
provisions
o Health reform, insurance reimbursement,
Medicaid, Medicare
o Counseling and SLP services
o Assistive technology for managing your
practice
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Augmentative & Alternative Communication
o Technological advances, changes in AAC
devices and strategies
o Evaluation and treatment with various clinical
populations
o Apps across the lifespan/across disabilities
o Payment for AAC devices: rules for Medicare,
Medicaid, EI, and schools
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Language & Literacy
o Alternative evidence-based therapy: book
clubs, bootcamps, support groups
o ELL/ESL assessment and treatment
considerations
o Childhood apraxia of speech, selective
mutism, ADD, & executive function
o Language/literacy and SLP intervention
o Assistive Technology in treatment
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Student Resources
o Student posters
o Seeking employment, CFYs, mentoring
Tel: 518-786-0947
Fax: 518-786-9126
Web: www.nysslha.org
2016 Call for Papers Form
56th Annual Convention
April 8-9, 2016
Submit all required materials electronically via email to info@nysslha.org. Word documents are preferred.
List all co-presenters; use additional forms if necessary.
LEAD PRESENTER
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Position/Title: ______________________________________________________________________________Degree: _____________________
Affiliation/Organization/College: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (
) _________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________
CO-PRESENTER
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Position/Title: ________________________________________________________Degree: ______________________
Affiliation/Organization/College: ___________________________________________________E-mail: ______________________
CO-PRESENTER
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Position/Title: ________________________________________________________Degree: ______________________
Affiliation/Organization/College: ________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________
PRESENTATION TITLE: _______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
SESSION TYPE (choose one)
 2-hour Lecture
 2-hour Panel Discussion
 2-hour Session with Hands-on Applications
 Professional Poster Session
 Student Poster Session
CONTENT AREA (choose one)
 Medical Speech-Language Pathology
 Audiology
 Autism Spectrum Disorders/Social
Communication
 Professional Resources
NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association
930 Albany Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
E: info@nysslha.org
INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL
 Introductory
 Intermediate
 Advanced
 Augmentative & Alternative Communication
 Language & Literacy
 Student Resources
Tel: 518-786-0947
Fax: 518-786-9126
Web: www.nysslha.org
Speaker Disclosure Form (Required for each presenter, including students.)
To ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all CE courses, The New York State Speech-LanguageHearing Association (NYSSLHA) requires instructional personnel to disclose information regarding any relevant financial
and non-financial relationships related to course content prior to and during course planning.
Presenter’s Full Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Presentation Title: _____________________________________________________________________________
HIPAA REQUIREMENTS
To comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we ask that all program planners and
instructional personnel insure the privacy of their patients/clients by refraining from using names, photographs, or other
patient/client identifiers in course materials without the patient’s/client’s knowledge and written authorization.
I am in compliance with these policies: _____________(INITIAL HERE)
RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: See table for examples.
Do you have relevant financial relationships to disclose?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes, please list them below. If no, proceeds to non-financial disclosures.
Organization Name
Nature of Relevant Financial Relationship
Employee, Grant/Research Support, Advisor or Review Panel Member, Consultant,
Independent Contractor, Shareholder, Speakers’ Bureau, Honorarium Recipient,
Royalty Recipient, Holder of Intellectual Property Rights, Ownership, Patent Holder,
In-kind Support, Gifts, Other (specify), Principal or Named Investigator on a Grant
RELEVANT NON-FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: See table for examples.
Do you have relevant non-financial relationships to disclose?
□ Yes □ No
If yes, please list them below. If no, proceed to attestation.
Organization Name
Nature of Relevant Financial Relationship
Volunteer, Advisor or Review Panel Member, Board or Committee service, Political,
Religious, Personal bias
I attest that the information in this disclosure is accurate at the time of completion and I agree to notify NYSSLHA of any
changes to this information between now and the presentation.
Signature __________________________________________________________________ Date _________________
NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association
930 Albany Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
E: info@nysslha.org
Tel: 518-786-0947
Fax: 518-786-9126
Web: www.nysslha.org