BUFFALO HEARING & SPEECH CENTER
2014 SPRING WORKSHOP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CONTINUING CLINICAL COMPETENCY (CCC) SERIES
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March 18th
Title: What Parents Want Professionals to Know About DIR Floortime/The Greenspan Approach to Autism
Speakers: Bridget Palmer, CCC-SLP, Liberty Post, and Patricia Halton, MS, Buffalo Hearing & Speech
Center
CE Credits: AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participants will learn about parents’ perceptions and point of view on using the DIR
Floortime/Greenspan approach to the treatment of autism. Parental expectatations regarding the goals and
outcomes of interventions will be discussed. Parents will share information on helpful techniques professionals
can utilize.
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
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March 25th
Title: Auditory Processing Intervention: Resources for the Therapy Room, Classroom, and Home
Speaker: Theresa Cinotti, CCC-SLP, SUNY Buffalo State
CE Credits: ASHA, AAA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participations will learn about the types and diagnosis of auditory processing disorders.
Emphasis is on clinical and educational resources that can be used in treatment as well a carryover activities
for the classroom and home settings.
Target Audience:
Audiologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
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April 1st
Title: Collaborating for Success: SLPs Inspiring Language & Literacy Across Academic Content Areas
Speakers: Steven Miller, CCC-SLP, Matthew Hitchcock, M.S. Ed., Christian Liberta, CCC-SLP,
Elizabeth Fox, CCC-SLP
CE Credits: ASHA and Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participants will learn about how to relate language/literacy treatment to students’
academic success in the classroom. Collaboration between the Speech-Language Pathologists and
classroom teachers will be emphasized.
Target Audience:
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
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April 8th
Title: Pediatric Sensory Based Feeding/Swallowing Disorders: An Interactive Workshop
Speakers: Kristy Vogel, CCC-SLP, Sherrin Barone, CCC-SLP, Erin Filippini, CCC-SLP, Kiera Privitera, CCCSLP, and Lauren Pereles CCC-SLP, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
CE Credits: AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms for pediatric sensory based
feeding/swallowing disorders. Effective therapy techniques for addressing sensory issues will be emphasized.
Participants will engage in hands on training in small groups.
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
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April 22nd
Title: Update on Cochlear Implants/BAHA: New Developments in Candidacy, Technology, and Outcomes
Speakers: JoAnn Hammer, Au.D., University of Buffalo, Michelle Dube, CCC-A, Buffalo Hearing & Speech
Center, Tracy Balon, CCC-SLP, Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
CE Credits: ASHA, AAA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participants will learn about updated candidacy requirements for cochlear implants and
BAHA. New developments in technology will be emphasized. Expected short and long term outcomes will be
presented for both children and adults.
Target Audience:
Audiologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
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April 29th
Title: Clinical Genetics: Recognizing Common Syndromes, Genetic Testing & Counseling
Speaker: Luther Robinson, M.D., Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, UB Medical School
CE Credits: ASHA, AOTA, PT, and Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participants will learn about recognizing the signs and symptoms of common
syndromes. The genetic testing process and follow-up counseling will be discussed. Referrals and community
resources available will be reviewed.
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Speech-Language Pathologists
Teachers
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May 6th
Title: The MOG (Medically Oriented Gym): Implication for Rehabilitation
Speaker: Russ Certo, PT, OCS, Grand Island Physical Therapy
CE Credits: AOTA, PT credits only
Course Description: Participants will learn about the philosophy and purpose of the medically oriented gym.
The type of equipment and physical plant will be discussed. The implications for rehabilitation using the MOG
methodology will be presented.
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
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May 13th
Title: Video Head Impulse Testing (VHIT): A New Objective Method to Evaluate Vestibular Ocular Reflexes
Speaker: Sherman Lord, Au.D., Midlantic Technologies Group
CE Credits: ASHA, AAA, AOTA, PT
Course Description: Participants will learn about the concept and science behind Video Head Impulse
Testing (VHIT). Testing methods and data will be discussed. Results of testing and implications for
rehabilitations will be covered.
Target Audience:
Speech-Language Pathologists
Audiologists
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
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May 20th
Title: Response to Intervention: The Role of Occupational and Physical Therapists
Speaker: Gloria Lucker, OTR/L, FAOTA, Optimal Therapy Associates Services
CE Credits: AOTA, PT credits only
Course Description: Participants will learn about the Reponses to Intervention (RTI) program in New York
State public schools. The role of OT and PT in the different tiers of RTI will be presented. Clinical areas
related to RTI will be discussed in detail.
Target Audience:
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
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May 27th
Title: What Therapists and Teachers Need to Know About Mental Health Issues
Speaker: Dawn Skowronski, LCSW-R, Mid-Erie Counseling & Treatment Services
CE Credits: ASHA, AOTA, PT, and Teacher Professional Development Hours
Course Description: Participants will learn about mental health problems and issues they will. Signs and
symptoms of mental health problems will be presented. Effective techniques for dealing with different types of
mental health issues will be emphasized Community resources for treatment will be presented.
Target Audience:
Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists and OTA’s
Physical Therapists and PTA’s
Teachers
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