Unlocking Potential: Dynamic Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology

This course delves into dynamic assessment with practical insights drawn from real-world examples. Participants will explore dynamic assessment principles, using concrete examples to understand its application in speech pathology. Key points include leveraging dynamic assessment to uncover underlying language difficulties, tailoring interventions based on individual needs, and enhancing diagnostic precision. The course highlights evidence-based strategies from dynamic assessment examples, emphasizing their relevance to clinical practice. Participants will emerge with an introductory understanding of dynamic assessment for improved diagnostics and personalized intervention planning.

Presenters

Nia Thomas M.S
CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Nia Thomas is a school-based bilingual speech-language pathologist, educator and storyteller from Queens, NY. She graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders and Black Studies. She went on to obtain her Master’s in Science from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. A two-time Writing Our Lives alumni, Nia has written for Bustle, Remezcla, Fierce by Mitú, ASHA Leader Live and other online publications. She is also the founder and editor of Bilingual Speech Resources. Nia is passionate about teaching and has helped lead a series of workshops, including but not limited to: "La Sangra Jala: Connecting the Seen and Unseen" (2019 DWA Conference) “Decolonizing Grit: How to Highlight and Grow Resistance in our Communities” (2019 Decolonizing Education conference) and "Education, Equity and Excellence During COVID-19" (2020 New Paltz Alumni Series.) You can find her across social media platforms as @niaitathomas and @bilingualspeechresources

Learning Objectives

Articulate a clear understanding of dynamic assessment by defining its principles, discussing its theoretical foundations, and describing key techniques and concepts.
Describe the practical application of dynamic assessment techniques, including the presentation of real-world examples and how to apply these techniques effectively.
Engage in discussions about incorporating dynamic assessment principles into their everyday assessments and describe how to adapt available assessments in their

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction
15 minutes	Dynamic Assessment Principles
20 minutes	Application of Dynamic Assessment
15 minutes	Incorporating Dynamic Principles into Assessments
5 minutes	Conclusion and Wrap-Up

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Nia has no financial relationships to disclose.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Nia has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Course - Content	Nia has no additional content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit and SLP Now.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area, Professional Area

Unlocking Potential: Dynamic Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology