The Equity Series is a virtual professional development experience featuring speakers and topics that represent the often misunderstood and under-identified needs of individuals from marginalized and minoritized communities.
Equity, as WE define it, requires intentionally ensuring that EVERYONE has access and opportunity to exactly what they need to succeed and thrive. With this principle at the forefront, The Equity Series aims to shed light on the barriers faced by marginalized groups and explore actionable strategies to promote cultural humility and justice.
Last year we asked you to REthink what equity means to you. This year, we want you to GET INVOLVED.
By bringing together professionals and advocates from diverse backgrounds, we aim to spark meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and cultivate a deeper understanding of how to create equitable environments in various settings. Whether you're an educator shaping young minds, a clinician supporting individuals' communication needs, a parent navigating systems for your child, or an administrator driving systemic change, your perspective and expertise are invaluable to this conversation. The online format of the conference ensures accessibility to a wide audience, transcending geographical barriers and allowing for robust participation from individuals worldwide. Together, let's embark on a journey towards a more equitable future, where every voice is HEARD, and every individual is SEEN and valued.
Welcome to the 2024 Embracing Expertise Series! We are thrilled to bring you the topic of LITERACY presented by Drs. Katy Cabbage and Jenny Zuk. Katy and Jenny have curated content to help practicing SLPs lean in to their role in reading. SLPs will learn about the foundations of reading couched within some popular theoretical frameworks: the Simple View of Reading and Stages of Reading Development. Don’t let the idea of theories scare you off – Katy and Jenny have made this material incredibly actionable, clinically-applicable, and chocked full of ideas for what to do tomorrow. SLPs will also learn more about supporting literacy from preschool to high school. SLPs who work with children who have language disorders and/ or speech sound disorders won’t want to miss the videos specifically delving into understanding the connections between these disorders and reading. This year’s Embracing Expertise Series is available on demand and is a must-see for SLPs working with children of any age and in any setting, and especially for those SLPs working in schools.
Are you seeking to enhance your understanding of ethical considerations in dynamic assessment? This engaging and practical course explores the intersection of science, practice, and ethical decision-making within the context of dynamic assessment in educational settings. Attendees will walk away feeling equipped to define dynamic assessment and explore dynamic assessment techniques used in schools.
Step into the dynamic world of understanding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its profound influence on communication and interaction. Delve into the diverse spectrum of ADHD, exploring its distinctive types - the inattentive, hyperactive, and mixed. Uncover the neurological underpinnings, challenge the stigma, and embrace the richness of neurodiversity-affirming care. Through vivid examples and actionable strategies, learn to navigate the unique communication hurdles faced by individuals with ADHD. Empower yourself to become a beacon of support, advocacy, and intervention for those impacted by ADHD. Join us on a transformative journey as we equip you with practical tools to champion inclusivity and understanding in your professional sphere.
¿Has visto todas las increíbles conferencias de Bright Ideas en inglés y deseabas que tuviéramos una en español? Pues, ¡ahora es nuestro momento! Esta es la PRIMERA conferencia de Bright Ideas completamente en español y creada por y para profesionales de América Latina. Hemos juntado un grupo excepcional de investigadores (PhDs) y profesionales destacados para que nos ayuden a ponernos al día con las últimas y mejores prácticas basadas en evidencia en las áreas de: desarrollo fonológico, autismo, desarrollo del lenguaje bilingüe, lenguaje y alfabetización, desarrollo del lenguaje gestáltico, autismo, comunicación aumentativa y alternativa, ¡y más! Asegura tu lugar ahora para asistir a estas presentaciones EN VIVO a través de Zoom el 19 y 20 de febrero 2024.
Welcome to the world of Speech Sound Disorders with Amy, Jennie, and Rebecca! This series is designed to provide you with invaluable insights into treating speech sound disorders and debunking common misconceptions that may impact your interventions. Have you ever wondered how to know if sound errors are deficits of either phonology or articulation?... or why you’re having trouble eliciting /k/ and /g/?... or why we’re supposed to treat childhood apraxia of speech differently than those who have other speech sound disorders? These dedicated professionals have a passion for helping children with speech sound disorders and they are excited to share their expertise with you. Get ready to gain the necessary tools and knowledge to elevate your professional practice and provide comprehensive support to your clients.
Did you know that nearly half (48%) of children in early intervention have culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? We’re all for research-based intervention, but when the majority of apraxia research is focused on structured, clinical, school-age, English-speaking children, copy-paste to your day may not apply. Where does one even begin to adapt? This session reviews how centering families and honoring their home language leads to provision of balanced, meaningful and efficacious intervention. Spanish apraxia intervention will be highlighted, demonstrating assessment measures, target selection, and available resources. Be ready for videos, case studies, and practical strategies that you can use in your next session.
The percentage of bilingual children in the U.S. continues to grow every year. It is likely that speech pathologists around the country will encounter at least one bilingual student on their caseload, if not many more. Unfortunately, there are endless myths and misunderstandings within parent and professional circles regarding bilingual speech & language development. These perpetuate inappropriate recommendations and practices which lead to heritage language loss within immigrant communities. Therefore, equipping both monolingual and bilingual speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with evidence-based knowledge plus practical resources for working with bilingual children is essential. In this course, SLPs will be introduced or will review phonological processes in monolingual and bilingual typically developing children. From that foundation, they will engage in thinking critically about the similarities and differences between the groups of children. This will ensure a clear understanding of the difference between expected bilingual speech sound development versus atypical/disordered speech sound development. Finally, SLPs will learn practical tips and strategies such as songs, books, for treating these disorders in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way that aligns with the ASHA code of ethics and IDEA law.
This course increases the proficiency of speech-language pathologists in private practice, helping them to accurately categorize speech sound disorders based on patient history and current presentation for the selection of the appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for insurance reimbursement. Through case studies, the presenter will demonstrate how to synthesize available data to code the client’s presentation appropriately.
Are you feeling empowered when it comes to Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)? How confident do you feel in serving children with CAS from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CLD)? It is essential that SLPs feel confident and empowered in tackling CAS and providing culturally and linguistically responsible and responsive services. This course will provide SLPs with the foundational knowledge necessary to navigate CAS and differentiate it from other speech sound disorders. This course will also explore considerations in assessment and intervention planning for children from CLD backgrounds.