SPSHA Annual Fall Conference

on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

THE WHY AND HOW FOR PHONOLOGICAL REMEDIATION WITH PRESCHOOLERS IN A LITERACY BASED CLASSROOM

Featuring: Vera Richey, M.S., CCC/SLP and Joyce Skinner, M.S., CCC/SLP

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Vera Crow Richey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech
and Hearing Therapy and a Master of Science degree in Speech
Therapy and Psychology from East Texas State University,
Commerce. (Now known as Texas A&M University at
Commerce).
Vera has worked as a speech/language pathologist in Texas
public schools with all age populations. She has worked in
Temple ISD, Gainesville ISD and McKinney ISD. She has also
been a PPCD teacher, a resource teacher and a summer
supervisor for graduate students in a university distance learning
program.
In McKinney ISD, she was the founding speech pathologist and
served as coordinator for the Preschool Articulation Language
Services (P.A.L.S.) program. The establishment of the P.A.L.S.
program led to opportunities to present at numerous conferences,
including TSHA and ASHA. She has consulted with
districts regarding their speech and language therapy services
to preschoolers.
Joyce Skinner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech
Language Pathology and a Master of Science degree in
Communication Disorders from the University of Texas Dallas*
Callier Center for Communication Disorders.
Joyce has worked as a speech/language pathologist in
McKinney ISD for thirteen years, the last nine in the P.A.L.S.
program.
In McKinney ISD, she is the current coordinator for the
Preschool Articulation Language Services (P.A.L.S.) program.
She has presented at ASHA, TSHA, LouisianaSHA and numerous
Regional Education Centers in Texas.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The presentation will address an effective methodology of providing therapeutic services to
preschool students in the setting of a classroom environment that is natural for this population.
This literacy based approach remediates phonological pattern errors and at the same time
encourages emerging expressive language skills, facilitates morphology development and
develops phonemic awareness skills. Elements to involve parents as a partner in the progress of
their child will be addressed. Efficacy data collected will be presented that compares this
approach to traditional methodologies with the preschool population.
Instructional Level: Intermediate (Assumes general familiarity with the literature and professional practice within the areas covered).

SCHEDULE
8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 10:00 Presentation
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:45 Presentation
11:45 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 Presentation
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 4:00 Presentation
4:00 - 4:30 Q&A / dismiss

REGISTRATION FEES

$80 Professionals, SPSHA Members
$110 Professionals, Non-Members
$120 Professionals, On-Site Registration
$35 Full-Time Students, SPSHA Members
$40 Students, Non-Members
$45 Students, On-Site Registration

Group Rate: $50 per person (for groups of 10 or more)

CEUS
Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language Hearing
Association (ASHA) to sponsor continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. TSHA approval of CE sponsorship
does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
This program is offered for 6.0 TSHA CEUs. This conference will meet the state licensure ethics requirement provided that the participant is
present for the entire duration of the presentation.

For more information, contact Colita Messer at cmesser@lubbockisd.org or (806)777-2331

Feeding Support Group Meeting

on Saturday, April 17, 2010

Do You and Your Child Struggle at Mealtimes/ Feeding Times?

Join us to discuss problems and create positive solutions at the Feeding Support Group meeting for the Lubbock area.

What?: A group of area families and professionals collaborating to provide support and information for parents of infants and children who have feeding aversion/difficulties. This group is being created for families concerned about their child’s feeding behaviors and their effect on his/her development.

Who should attend?: Any person who has experience, concerns, or information regarding adequate feeding and nutrition for children birth – adolescence. Feel free to invite others who may be affected by struggles at mealtimes/feeding times.

Where?: South Plains Rehab Center
4321 Marsha Sharp Freeway – Door #3

When?: April 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.



For further information contact:
Heidi Durham, M.S., CCC-SLP,
Ashley Barnes, M.S., CCC-SLP, or
Lyndi Roden, M.S., CF-SLP at 788-0131

Community Event in April

on Thursday, April 8, 2010

Burkhart Walk for Autism Awareness

We want you to let you know about an exciting way to get involved in the Lubbock community.


Sunday, April 25, 2010
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Walk-up registration 1:30pm
Jones AT&T Stadium
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

This is an event which benefits the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research Texas Tech University College of Education.

See this link for more information
http://educfmk.educ.ttu.edu/applications/autismwalk2010

March CEU Event

on Sunday, January 31, 2010

Texas Laryngectomee Association Conference 2010

on Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The 19th Texas Laryngectomee Association Conference is being held in Lubbock, Texas from January 22-24, 2010. We would like to extend a special invitation to you and your patients to attend our annual New Voices Across Texas Conference. We have a special program that focuses on the total rehabilitation of the laryngectomee through training SLPs, students, laryngectomees and their families.

There have been 18 annual conferences throughout the state since 1989. This year our program is in Lubbock . Friday’s training portion will be held at the International Cultural Center on Texas Tech University 's campus. Saturday & Sunday portions will be held at the Holiday Inn Park Plaza.

This is a unique educational, interactive and hands-on training experience for individuals to gain valuable insight into laryngectomy rehab. The program provides a one of a kind opportunity for SLPs to interact and learn from laryngectomees and SLPs specializing in laryngectomy rehabilitation. Lecture topics cover the different methods of communication after a laryngectomy including the artificial larynx, esophageal speech, and tracheoesophageal puncture. Additional instruction will include such topics as swallowing, radiation, etc.

There is a 2 hour TEP Clinic Friday at Texas Tech Physician's Medical Pavilion which involves a live demonstration of sizing, placement and removal of the voice prosthesis. Saturday’s agenda provides voice training for laryngectomees, which allows attendees to enhance their therapeutic skills. Sunday includes breakout sessions which cover topics such as pre-operative counseling, reimbursement and how to implement therapy with the total laryngectomy patient.

Among our highly acclaimed guest speakers this year is Carla Gress, Sc.D., CCC-SLP, from Lynchburg , Virginia . Dr. Gress is a prominent contributor to the field of laryngectomy speech rehabilitation. In addition to presenting lectures, Dr. Gress will also be providing hands on instruction in laryngectomee rehabilitation techniques. Dr. Joehassin Cordero, an otolaryngologist from Lubbock specializing in head and neck cancer, will lecture on the medical aspect of laryngectomy, diagnosis and surgery on Friday morning.

We would be delighted if you would attend the conference and encourage your laryngectomee patients to participate in this outstanding educational experience. This conference is a great CEU opportunity for SLPs with 19 total hours of continuing education awarded at the end of the weekend. To view the agenda and registration information, please see our website at www.texastla.com.


If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact me at 214-590-6823 or jmbrow@parknet.pmh.org. I would love the opportunity to speak with you about this great opportunity!


Joanna Brown, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathology Manager

Parkland Health & Hospital System

214-590-6823 office

214-590-2791 fax

jmbrow@parknet.pmh.org

Fall Conference

on Saturday, October 10, 2009

SPSHA Fall Conference


Speaker: Donise Pearson


Topics: 2 hours on Ethics, 2 hours on Parents + Professionals = Partnership, & 1 hour on Infection Control


Date: Friday, November 6th


Location: Region 17 Education Service Center- big hall


You can join SPSHA at this Event!

Dues: $20—Professional

$10—Student

CEU Event

on Friday, May 22, 2009

FREE CEU EVENT for SPSHA Members

“COCHLEAR IMPLANTS! So Exciting...But So Confusing!”

Presented By:

Frankie Sims, M.S., CCC-SLP

Join us for a presentation about working with children and adults with cochlear implants! This will be hands-on session where you can see some devices and get some tips on aural rehabilitation!

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009

Time: Registration—6:00-6:30

Session—6:30-8:00

Place: South Plains Rehab Center

4321 Brownfield Hwy, Door #3

Corner of Quaker and Marsha Sharp Fwy

(East Side of Bldg with a Blue Awning)

Please bring your own dinner or eat before the presentation.

Dessert will be provided by SPSHA!

You can join SPSHA at this Event!

Dues: $20—Professional

$10—Student