Ohio Statewide NSSLHA Conference 2009 Sessions
Anita Marie Greer - Goal Directed Functional Cognitive-Linguistic Therapy
The purpose of this presentation is to explore the cognitive subsets of attention, memory, and executive functioning using a functional framework
for evaluation and treatment. The primary emphasis of cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation is to achieve the highest possible skill return for
reintegration into the community. Skill return requires the ability to generalize skills through all day-to-day tasks of home, school, work, and
leisure. Traditional therapy using an isolated approach addresses the specific problem without looking at the carry-over of skill from task to task.
Functional Cognitive Therapy addresses the patient’s ability to generalize skills and strategies through all day-to-day tasks.
Sandra Grether - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention: Who Can Benefit?
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) intervention benefits individuals with significant speech and language impairments by
enhancing their communicative competence and facilitating the development of language skills. Developing functional communication skills
involves the use of multi-modal communication strategies, including speech, communication boards, signs, gestures, and high-tech devices. An
AAC intervention program teaches the augmented communicator the strategic competencies to know when each communication
modality/strategy is appropriate dependent on the message, the partner, and the environment.
Irving Wollman & Diane Games - Fluency Disorders
This presentation will consist of general information related to the definition of, assessment of, and treatment of fluency disorders, specifically
stuttering, across the life span. Video clips will also be used to supplement the discussion. In addition, theoretical principles and evidence-based
practice research related to our current treatments will be discussed as well as the value of support groups in the treatment of this specific
population. Fluency Friday Plus is an intensive treatment program for school aged children who stutter held annually in the Cincinnati area. This
program combines a supervised practicum for graduate clinicians with a protocol for diagnosing and treating this population. This presentation will
focus on the outcomes of FFP, materials developed from the project and treatment ideas that have been evolved from the experience of working
with large groups of children who stutter.
Jennifer Brown - Separating Fact from Fiction: How to Interpret the Media Attention Given Autism Spectrum Disorders
The presentation will discuss the many areas of controversy that surround Autism Spectrum Disorders. This includes the argument about whether
there are actually more children with autism or whether we are doing a better job of diagnosis; the debate among researchers as to the possible
causes of autism spectrum disorders; and the disagreement about what is best practice in treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
Peter M. Scheifele - Animal Audiology: Expanding the World of Audiology
Much of what we know about human audiology has been learned by studying animal models. In the 21st century the tables have now been turned.
What we know from years of human audiology is now being applied to large animals. This effort not only contributes to animal welfare but is
teaching us new things about our hearing and about audiological diagnoses. At the University of Cincinnati AuD students learn about auditory
electrophysiological testing by working with large companion and exotic animals. This is a place where few have ever gone before; where universal
clinical normative data do not exist. At FETCH~LAB the veterinary and audiology communities join together to provide service and learning. Dr.
Peter Scheifele will speak about animal audiology as it regards dogs, horses, marine mammals, snakes, rhinoceros and polar bears- Oh My!
Ann W. Kummer- Cleft Lip/Palate: The Effects on Speech and Resonance
A history of cleft lip and/or palate can have a significant effect on speech and resonance. This seminar will cover the main causes of communication
problems in this population, including dental and occlusal anomalies, hearing problems, and especially velopharyngeal dysfunction. The presenter
will review normal velopharyngeal function and give characteristics and causes of velopharyngeal dysfunction. The specific speech and resonance
characteristics that are common in this population will be described and demonstrated. Finally, treatment options and the typical time line of
treatment will be discussed.