Dear
Colleagues,
Please join us for the 52nd Annual SCSHA Convention on February
11-13, 2010, at the beautiful Columbia Metropolitan Convention
Center. Columbia combines all the graces of a rich past with the
vibrance of an emerging metropolis. It boasts a variety of outdoor
recreation, sporting and cultural events, historic landmarks,
exciting nightlife, and fabulous shopping. Once you have absorbed
enough knowledge, you can enjoy the city and all it has to offer.
The theme of this year’s SCSHA Convention is
Step Up, Stand Out.
Like the mule, we face many circumstances which can seem impossible
to conquer. It is at this time we have to choose to
Step Up
and place ourselves at the top of the pile. This is the year to
choose our futures! This is the year to decide that you will be the
best professional possible; that you will stand out in your
profession.
The Convention planning committee has worked hard to provide a wide
range of
Stand Out
topics to interest practitioners working with adult, geriatric and
pediatric populations across all settings, from those practicing in
the medical field to those in the school environment. This event is
full of opportunities for professional and personal growth! Take a
peek inside this Convention Program to review information about the
Convention schedule, presenter highlights, hotel information and
other updates! You are sure to find something that will spark your
interest!
It takes many people stepping up to make a successful event happen.
My heartfelt thanks go out to the following: Past Convention Chair
Clarissa Bennett; the Stand Out SCSHA Board Members; Convention
Co-Chairs Karen Senior and Charley Adams; and Diane Yenerall of
Craven Management Associates. I would also like to thank in advance
everyone who will step up and answer the call to volunteer as the
Convention nears.
Step Up
and register today for the 52nd Annual SCSHA Convention. I look
forward to seeing you in Columbia this February!
Amber
Amber Heape, 2010 SCSHA Convention Chair
|
A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule
fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule
‘braying’ -or- whatever mules do when they fall into wells.
After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer
sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule
nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he
called his neighbors together and told them what had happened
... and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule
in the well and put him out of his misery.
Initially, the old mule was hysterical! But as the farmer and
his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back
... a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every
time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back ... HE SHOULD
SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP! This he did, blow after blow.
“Shake it off and step up ... shake it off and step up ...
shake it off and step up!” No matter how painful the blows, or
how distressing the situation seemed the old mule fought
against panic and just kept right on SHAKING IT OFF AND
STEPPING UP!
It
wasn’t long before the old mule, battered and exhausted,
stepped triumphantly out of the well. |
FEATURED
PRESENTERS
Ken Wolf, Ph.D.
Dr. Kenneth E. Wolf received his doctorate in audiology from the
University of Wisconsin. He is also Professor of Otolaryngology and
the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Charles Drew University of
Medicine and Science in Los Angeles. He is a former member of the
ASHA Multicultural Issues Board.
Ken will present,
Ethics Applications in a World That Has Changed
on Thursday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m.,
Cultural Competence: Why is it Important to Me?
on Friday, February 12 at 8:00 a.m. and
Clinical Implications and Expectations
on Friday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Teri Kaminski Peterson, M.S.
Ms. Teri Kaminski Peterson is a board-certified speech pathologist
with more than 20 years experience working with young children. She
remains active in private practice in Brainerd, Minn., specializing
in the treatment of apraxia, autism and oral sensory motor
disorders. Teri recently self-published her first children’s book,
The Big Book of Exclamations, which she designed to promote
speech sound development and imitation of gestures, sounds and
words.
Teri will present
Grunting and Screaming ... Where Do We Go From Here? Therapy
Strategies for Working With Children and Their Parents!
on Friday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Glenda Doles
Ms. Glenda Doles has been described as “very contagious and
pleasantly outrageous!” She is rapidly becoming one of the most
requested speakers in the area and delights audiences with her humor
and heart! Glenda is a graduate of The University of North Carolina
at Greensboro. She was recruited by Duke Energy (formerly Duke
Power) upon her graduation and had a very successful 37-year career
before retiring in 2003. During her tenure with Duke, she held
numerous positions in marketing, sales, community affairs and public
relations. At her retirement, Glenda was Manager of the Retiree
Affairs division where she led one of the most successful “corporate
retiree volunteer programs” in the nation. She currently is on the
“Retiree Board of Directors” for Duke Energy and has also served as
President. Glenda was named “Retiree Volunteer of the Year” in 2008.
Glenda will present,
Balancing Work and Family – If I Had a Hamper
on Thursday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Charissa Moore, M.A.
Ms. Charissa H. Moore received her Masters Degree in Communication
Disorders from Appalachian State University. Charissa is currently a
Clinical Specialist at Empi Recovery Sciences supporting and
educating physician groups, administrators and SLPs on dysphagia
therapy and the implementation of Neuromuscular Electrical
Stimulation and other modalities in dysphagia therapy. Charissa is
one of a select few Certified VitalStim Instructors. She has taught
hundreds of courses in dysphagia and MBS interpretation. She
previously worked at First Health of the Carolinas Hospital as the
Assistant Rehabilitation Director. There she was instrumental in
developing a continuum of care for pediatrics and adults with
dysphagia, including a hospital-based Esophageal Clinic. She serves
as a knowledgeable resource in dysphagia to therapists around the
country.
Charissa will present
E-stim for Dysphagia - Facing the Burden of Dysphagia
on Thursday, February 11 at 8:00 a.m.
Will Hoole, Au.D., CCC-A
Dr. Will Hoole is the Clinical Director of the USC Cochlear Implant
Program. He received his Au.D. from the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill. Dr. Hoole serves cochlear implant patients as well
as fits hearing aids through the Center’s Hearing Aid Program. His
interests include providing quality audiological services to all
populations, with a special interest in identification and
management of pediatric hearing loss.
Will will present
Best Practices in Hearing Aids
on Friday, February 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Heather Shaw-Bonilha, Ph.D.
Dr. Heather Shaw Bonilha is an Assistant Professor in the Department
of Health Sciences and Research at MUSC. Her research and clinical
work are focused on improving the assessment and treatment of
persons with voice disorders. She greatly enjoys discussing these
topics and comparing experiences with her fellow clinicians.
Heather will present
A Straightforward Guide to Voice Evaluations
on Thursday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Tim Kowalski, M.A.
Mr. Timothy P. Kowalski is a licensed speech-language pathologist
specializing in social-pragmatic communication deficits and is an
internationally known expert on Asperger Syndrome. His Orlando
practice has seen clients from Europe and South America as well as
throughout the U.S. He regularly consults to schools on best
practices for students identified or suspected of having Asperger
Syndrome and provides school-wide district in-services. He is a
guest lecturer at universities and colleges and is also a consultant
for forensic cases involving Asperger Syndrome.
Tim will present
Help! Napoleon Dynamite’s Been Referred for an Evaluation
on Thursday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. and
How Do I Help Napoleon Dynamite Improve His Social Skills?
at 2:00 p.m.
Ruth Stonestreet, Ph.D.
Dr. Ruth H. Stonestreet is a Professor in the Department of
Communication Sciences and Disorders at Valdosta State University.
Her numerous national, state and regional presentations are based on
extensive experiences working with pediatric populations and
transdisciplinary teams. Besides teaching, she supervises in an
inclusive, collaborative preschool.
Ruth will present
Treatment Strategies for Children with Syndrome Disorders
on Friday, February 12 at 1:00 p.m. and
Communication Intervention Tips for Infants-Toddlers
at 3:30 p.m.
Micaela Cornis-Pop, Ph.D.
Dr. Micaela Cornis-Pop has earned a Ph.D. in linguistics and a
post-doctoral M.S. degree in Communication Disorders. She has a
broad experience in academic teaching, clinical care, administration
and program development in polytrauma and brain injury
rehabilitation. Dr. Cornis-Pop is a frequent presenter and author on
topics related to brain injury rehabilitation and
cognitive-communication disorders. She is a key contributor to the
development of VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for TBI
Rehabilitation.
Micaela will present
Cognitive-Communication interventions in Brain Injury - Part 1
on Friday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. and Part 2 at 3:30
p.m.
Short Courses
Short Course 1
The SLP’s Role in an Integrated RtI System
This short course explores the essential components of a
well-integrated system for Response to Intervention (RtI),
highlighting the roles and responsibilities of the school-based SLP.
RtI provides a framework for prevention, intervention and
identification of students who need intensive support in the
classroom, focused interventions and/or special education services.
Tips and tools for the SLP to fully participate in the RtI framework
will be discussed with suggestions for supporting language skills in
the general education classroom.
Judy Rudebusch, Ed.D.,
is
a speech-language pathologist and director for special services in
Irving, Texas. She has a keen interest in the application of systems
theory and continuous improvement. For more than two decades, Judy
has applied continuous improvement models to school-based SLP
services. She writes and speaks extensively on the topic of RtI.
Short Course 2
This short course will be presented in two parts as follows:
Part 1 - MBSS vs. FEES: Which, Why, When?
The use of FEES and MBSS are both widely accepted and valuable tools
for dysphagia evaluation. There are situations wherein one tool may
be superior to the other or when objective examination with both
tools is necessary. This presentation will discuss the pro’s and
con’s of each technique given different scenarios. The literature
comparing and contrasting both techniques will be presented. Video
examples will be provided demonstrating when preference should be
given to one test or the other or when both assessments are
necessary for a thorough workup of anatomy and physiology of the
aerodigestive tract.
Part 2 - Exercise Physiology and Evidence-Based Application for
Dysphagia
This presentation will provide participants with an overview of
principles of exercise physiology and how they apply to therapeutic
practices in dysphagia rehabilitation. Specific topics to be
covered include: an introduction to neuromuscular structure and
function, a discussion of research on exercise training for
oropharyngeal musculature, a discussion of the concepts necessary to
navigate from task-oriented exercise activities to improving
function and limiting disability, and a presentation of case
reports.
Lori Burkhead, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of
Otolaryngology at Medical College of Georgia. She is a Clinical
Research Scientist and provides patient care through the MCG Center
for Voice and Swallowing Disorders. Her research focuses on
principles of exercise science for dysphagia rehabilitation in
medically complex patient populations.
Alyssa Good, M.S.P., is a speech pathologist at
Palmetto Health Richland, Level 1 Trauma Center, and an adjunct
instructor at the University of South Carolina. She specializes in
the rehabilitation of individuals with traumatic brain injury,
tracheostomy dependency & neurologic impairments in the intensive
care setting.
CONVENTION
HOTEL
Hilton Columbia Center
A special group rate of $135 has been obtained for
the 2010 Convention at the Hilton Columbia Center. The special group rates will
only be honored by the Hilton until January 11, 2010. Please
make your reservations early.
Reservations may be made by contacting the
Hilton Columbia Center at 803-744-7800 and identifying the group as SC Speech, Language and Hearing Assn.
Visit the hotel website for additional information,
www.hiltoncolumbia.com .
SESSION
HANDOUTS
Session Handouts will be posted the SCSHA website.
Session Handouts will be available on the SCSHA
website two weeks prior to the Convention for your review and printing.
Handouts will also be available for purchase at the Convention. Handouts
may be purchased for $1 per session.
Each attendee will receive a CD at the
Convention containing all of the handouts provided by the presenters.
Please visit the website prior to attending the
Convention to obtain your handouts. If you have problems accessing the SCSHA website for handouts, contact the SCSHA Office at either
888-729-3717 or SCSHA@scsha.com .
Short Course Handouts, will only be
available for those individuals who have paid and registered for the Short
Courses. Handouts for the Short Courses will be distributed at the
Convention, and will not be posted on the website or available on the CD.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This course is offered for up to 1.8
ASHA CEUs (various levels, professional area).
TWITTER
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Convention information with Twitter.
Sign up at to follow us at
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SCSHA “tweets” will provide
pre-Convention updates, as well as any onsite changes or reminders.
