Past Programs Hosted By DSHA:
DSHA has been providing high quality continuing education opportunities, inviting nationally and internationally recognized speakers to present full-day learning opportunities, as well as shorter evening educational opportunities. These educational offerings provide our membership current clinical and professional growth at a reasonable cost without extensive travel or time away from their professional and personal responsibilities.
Across the years, DSHA has proudly presented:
2023
Building Cultural Capability: Application to Assessment and Treatment
Presenter: Kyomi Gregory-Martin Ph.D., CCC-SLP
2022
Verbal Short-Term Memory Components of Language Impairment in Aphasia: Theory, Assessment and Treatment
Presenters: Wendy Greenspan, MA, CCC-SLP and Nadine Martin, PhD
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Framework: Basic Concepts for SLPs
Presenter: Dr. Lesley Sylvan, MS, EdM, EdD
Unraveling the Mysteries of AAC
Presenter: Cory Peters M.S., CCC-SLP
Virtual Conference Series:
Empowering the SLP and Raising Awareness for DLD
Presenter:Elizabeth P. Lucas, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Developmental Language Disorder as a Neurodevelopmental Disability
Presenter: Karla K. McGregor, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Double Trouble: Differences and Similarities between Developmental Language Disorder and Dyslexia
Presenter: Hope Sparks Lancaster, Ph.D.
Curriculum-Based Interventions for Children with DLD
Presenters: Amanda Owen Van Horne, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL and Samantha Weatherford, MPH, MS, CCC-SLP
Bilingual considerations for DLD
Presenter: Raúl Rojas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Language Screening to Improve the Identification of Developmental Language Disorder and Promote Academic Achievement for All Students
Presenter: Suzanne M. Adlof, Ph.D.
2021
Introduction to the SCERTS® Model – Specially Designed Instruction for Autistic Individuals
Presenter: Amy C. Laurent Ph.D., OTR/L
Assessing Young Children’s Language Comprehension Using the Latest Science: The Quick Interactive Language Screener (QUILS)
Presenter:Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD
Motor Speech Disorders: A crash course on neuroanatomy, differential diagnoses,
and an overview of management
Presenters: Jessica H. Bahls MS, CCC-SLP, Evan Usler, PhD, and Ho Ming Chow, PhD
2020
Gender Affirmative Voice and Communication: a Pediatric Focus
Presenter: Wendy Vastine, CCC-SLP
Esophageal Dysphagia – Beyond Basics
Presenter: Dale Gregore, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
2019
Assessing & Treating Auditory-Language Processing Disorders
Presenter: Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD, CCC-A
Individual and Group Treatment for Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia
Presenters: Alyssa Lanzi, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Matthew Cohen, Ph.D.
2018
Voice Disorders in Children: Preventing, Identifying, Evaluating and Treating
Presenter: Nancy B. Swigert, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Functional Language Intervention Goes Well with a Spoonful of SUGAR
Presenter: Robert Owens Jr., PhD, CCC-SLP
The Use of Breath Support as a Tool for Dysarthria Management
Presenters: Carlene Osweiler, MA, CCC-SLP andJamie Bradford, PT, DPT
2017
Dynamic Assessment and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Language
Presenter: Douglas B. Petersen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
What’s Happening in Special Education Law? Recent Court and Agency Decisions
Presenter: Julie J. Weatherly, Esq,
Primary Progressive Aphasia: A review and practical applications for SLP assessment and treatment
Presenter: Mindy Myers MA, CCC-SLP
2016
Intervention for individuals with Behavior Challenges and Severe Communication Disorders
Presenter: Sherri Sancibrian, MS CCC/SLP, BCS-CL
Childhood Apraxia: Evaluation and Therapy Challenges: Therapy-Rich and Video Enhanced
Presenter: David Hammer, MS CCC/SLP
2015
TBI in Childhood and Adolescence: Myths, Challenges, and What to do about it
Presenter: Angela Hein Ciccia Ph.D.
Children with Highly Unintelligible Speech: AAC is Easier than You Think!
Presenter: Cathy Binger, Ph.D.
2014
Aligning Speech Language Assessment and Treatment with the Common Core State Standards
Presenter: Susan W. Floyd, Ph.D
Working Effectively With School-Age Children Who Stutter
Presenter: Joseph Donaher, Ph.D.
2013
New Voice: Biomechanics, Biology, Learning & Personalization
Presenter: Kittie Verdolini Abbott, Ph.D.
PODD Communication Books Two Day Workshop: Multi-Modal Communication Strategies for Children who have Complex Communication Needs
Presenter: Linda Burkhart, MS CCC/SLP
Evidence Based Practice: Vocabulary Interventions
Presenter: Judy Montgomery, Ph.D.
2012
Foundations of Clinical Supervision
Presenter: Carol Dudding, Ph.D.
Late, Lost and Unprepared: Helping Students with Executive Functioning
Presenter: Laurie Dietzel, Ph.D.
2011
Brain Basis of Autism; Effects on Learning and Language Development
Presenter: Diane Williams, Ph.D.
Clinical Management of Language and Short Term Memory Impairments in Aphasia
Presenter: Nadine Martin, Ph.D. et al
2010
Extreme Makeover: The AAC Edition
Presenter: Gail Van Tatenhove, CCC/SLP
Childhood Apraxia and Facilitating Speech Intelligibility
Presenter: Pamela Marshalla, Ph.D.
2009
Cochlear Implants: medical Issues and Rehabilitation Strategies
Presenter: Michael Texido, MD et al.
Overlapping Issues: Exploring the Complexities of Mental Health Issues and Developmental Needs in Children with ASD, Anxiety Disorder and Mood Disorders
Presenter: Barbara Quinn, RN
2008
START with Prevention: How Intervention BEFORE Assessment Makes Sense
Presenter: Barbara Moore Brown
Bilingual Intervention with Second Language Learners: Theory and Practice
Presenter: Raul Rojas
2007
Auditory and Language Processing Disorders: Differentiating in Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Presenter: Gail Richard, Ph.D.
Enhancing Phonological and Metaphonological Skills in Children with Highly Unintelligible Speech
Presenter: Barbara Hodson, Ph.D
2006
Navigating Cyber Space: Information and Intervention Materials on the Internet
Presenter: Judith Kuster
ADHD and Memory Problems in Children
Presenter: Judith Heyer
