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Power Up Conference: Evidence Based Interventions in ASD
March 17, 2023
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3 LIVE Master Class Sessions
Supporting Social Learning in Autism: An Autobiographical Memory Approach to Promote Communication and Connection
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP): Evidence and Clinical Implications
AAC Interventions and Gestalt Language Processing: What Does the Evidence Show
Schedule
Live Courses
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Supporting Social Learning in Autism: An Autobiographical Memory Approach to Promote Communication and Connection 11am ET/8 am PT
Dr. Tiffany Hutchins & Dr. Ashley Brien (2 hours)
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Conference Break 1:00 PM ET/10:00 am PT
(30 Mins)
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AAC Interventions and Gestalt Language Processing: What Does the Evidence Show 1:30 PM ET/10:30 PT
Cheryl Fletcher MA CCC-SLP BCBA AC/AT, Beth Speaker-Christensen SLP-ATP, & Traci Peplinski MA, CCC-SLP, ATACP (2 hours)
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Gestalt Language Processing (GLP): Evidence and Clinical Implications 3:30 PM ET/ 12:30 PM PT
Sari Risen MA, CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, BCBA (2 hours)
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Conference Closing 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT
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Our speakers
Spelling Assessment: A Multi-linguistic Approach
Dr. Apel
August 5th at 11 am PT/8 am ET
This session will present the basis and components for an evidence based approach to assessment of spelling. In this seminar, the metalinguistic skills that support spelling will be discussed and then a demonstration of implementing a metalinguistic assessment approach that incorporates these skills will be presented.
ASHA: 0.2 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level
CA SLPAHB: 2.0
CMH: 2.0
Kenn Apel, PhD, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. Formerly, he was chair of that department. Dr. Apel has more than 30 years of experience conducting research in the areas of spoken and written language. His recent research focus is on the linguistic factors that contribute to the development of reading and spelling, including morphological awareness and orthographic knowledge. He currently is the principal investigator on a three-year, $1.4M IES-sponsored grant (MATRS: Morphological Assessment for Reading and Spelling) to develop a morphological awareness assessment measure for students in the 1st through 6th grades. Dr. Apel is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He also received the Honors of that Association.
- explain the linguistic underpinnings of spelling and its development
- list assessment procedures that pinpoint the linguistic knowledge in need of instruction or intervention to facilitate growth in word-level literacy skills (i.e., spelling and word-level reading)
- list components of a spelling assessment report.
This course must be watched in its entirety. In order to receive the CMH or the CEU certificate, a quiz is required to be completed with 80% success.
Financial— Dr. Apel will receive a speaking fee from the Lavi Institute/Power Up Conference. He currently is the principal investigator on a three-year, $1.4M IES-sponsored grant (MATRS: Morphological Assessment for Reading and Spelling) to develop a morphological awareness assessment measure for students in the 1st through 6th grades.
Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
5 mins – Disclosures, Introduction
25 mins – Objectives:
- explain the linguistic underpinnings of spelling and its development
- list assessment procedures that pinpoint the linguistic knowledge in need of instruction or intervention to facilitate growth in word-level literacy skills (i.e., spelling and word-level reading)
- list components of a spelling assessment report.
50 mins – Methodology: assessment requirements per IDEA, written report requirements per Educational Code, assessment procedures, components of spelling assessment
30 mins – Recommendations: use of validity statements, importance of informal observations, considerations for special populations, adverse impact on education
10 mins – Q&A
Strategies for Effective Spelling Instruction and Intervention
Dr. Apel
August 5th at 1 pm ET/ 3 pm PT
This session will present the basis and components for an evidence based approach to spelling intervention. In this seminar, the metalinguistic skills that support spelling will be discussed and then a demonstration of implementing a metalinguistic intervention approach that incorporates these skills will be presented.
ASHA: 0.2 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level
CA SLPAHB: 2.0
CMH: 2.0
Kenn Apel, PhD, is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. Formerly, he was chair of that department. Dr. Apel has more than 30 years of experience conducting research in the areas of spoken and written language. His recent research focus is on the linguistic factors that contribute to the development of reading and spelling, including morphological awareness and orthographic knowledge. He currently is the principal investigator on a three-year, $1.4M IES-sponsored grant (MATRS: Morphological Assessment for Reading and Spelling) to develop a morphological awareness assessment measure for students in the 1st through 6th grades. Dr. Apel is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He also received the Honors of that Association.
- explain the linguistic underpinnings of spelling and its development
- list intervention procedures and activities that address the linguistic knowledge in need of instruction or intervention to facilitate growth in word-level literacy skills (i.e., spelling and word-level reading)
- Develop a cluster of word-study instruction and intervention strategies that contribute to students’ language and literacy skills.
This course must be watched in its entirety. In order to receive the CMH or the CEU certificate, a quiz is required to be completed with 80% success.
Financial— Dr. Apel will receive a speaking fee from the Lavi Institute/Power Up Conference. He currently is the principal investigator on a three-year, $1.4M IES-sponsored grant (MATRS: Morphological Assessment for Reading and Spelling) to develop a morphological awareness assessment measure for students in the 1st through 6th grades.
Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
5 mins – Disclosures, Introduction
25 mins – Objectives:
- explain the linguistic underpinnings of spelling and its development
- list intervention procedures and activities that address the linguistic knowledge in need of instruction or intervention to facilitate growth in word-level literacy skills (i.e., spelling and word-level reading)
- Develop a cluster of word-study instruction and intervention strategies that contribute to students’ language and literacy skills.
50 mins – Methodology: evidence based procedures and activities for spelling intervention
30 mins – Recommendations: importance of informal observations, considerations for special populations, adverse impact on education
10 mins – Q&A
Morphological Use and Awareness: What’s the Difference and How do I Assess Them?
Dr. Henbest
August 5th, 3:30pm ET/ 12:30pm PT
This course will address the difference between morphological use and morphological awareness. The various components of morphological awareness and the relation of morphological awareness to children’s literacy success will be highlighted. Strategies and tasks for assessing the components of morphological awareness including key clinical considerations will be presented.
ASHA: 0.2 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level
CA SLPAHB: 2.0
CMH: 2.0
Victoria S. Henbest is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistant Professor in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at the University of South Alabama (USA) where she teaches the undergraduate introductory courses on language and speech disorders as well as the graduate-level school-age language and literacy and assistive technology courses. Dr. Henbest earned her B.S.E in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Missouri State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Carolina in May 2020. Dr. Henbest has over 10 years of experience working with young children with speech, language, and literacy deficits and since 2016 has published 11 peer-reviewed papers on language and literacy.
- The learner will compare and contrast morphological use and morphological awareness.
- The learner will name and describe the four components of morphological awareness.
- The learner will identify tasks/tests that measure morphological use and morphological awareness.
- The learner will describe the relation between morphological awareness performance and literacy achievement.
- The learner will plan task(s) for morphological awareness assessment applying key considerations.
This course must be watched in its entirety. In order to receive the CMH or the CEU certificate, a quiz is required to be completed with 80% success.
Financial— Dr. Henbest will receive a speaking fee from the Lavi Institute/Power Up Conference
Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
5 mins – Disclosures, Introduction
25 mins – Objectives:
- compare and contrast morphological use and morphological awareness.
- describe the four components of morphological awareness.
- identify tasks/tests that measure morphological use and morphological awareness.
- describe the relation between morphological awareness performance and literacy achievement.
- plan task(s) for morphological awareness assessment applying key considerations.
50 mins – Methodology: evidence based procedures and activities for assessment of morphology
30 mins – Recommendations: considerations for special populations, adverse impact on education
10 mins – Q&A
Strategies for Teaching Morphological Awareness to Support Literacy Success
Dr. Henbest
August 5th, 5:30pm ET/ 2:30pm PT
This course will review the importance of morphological awareness instruction for supporting the literacy skills of children of a variety of ages. A summary of the research-base on the effectiveness of morphological awareness instruction/intervention will be highlighted. Practical and easily implementable strategies and activities for supporting the morphological awareness skills of children of a variety of age ranges and abilities will be presented.
ASHA: 0.2 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level
CA SLPAHB: 2.0
CMH: 2.0
Victoria S. Henbest is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistant Professor in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at the University of South Alabama (USA) where she teaches the undergraduate introductory courses on language and speech disorders as well as the graduate-level school-age language and literacy and assistive technology courses. Dr. Henbest earned her B.S.E in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Missouri State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Carolina in May 2020. Dr. Henbest has over 10 years of experience working with young children with speech, language, and literacy deficits and since 2016 has published 11 peer-reviewed papers on language and literacy.
This course must be watched in its entirety. In order to receive the CMH or the CEU certificate, a quiz is required to be completed with 80% success.
Financial— Dr. Henbest will receive a speaking fee from the Lavi Institute/Power Up Conference
Nonfinancial— No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
5 mins – Disclosures, Introduction
25 mins – Objectives:
- summarize the evidence-base for morphological awareness instruction and intervention.
- name the key instructional components of morphological awareness instruction and intervention.
- create activities/tasks that teach morphological awareness.
50 mins – Methodology: evidence based procedures and activities for morphological awareness
30 mins – Recommendations: considerations for special populations, adverse impact on education
10 mins – Q&A
- The learner will summarize the evidence-base for morphological awareness instruction and intervention.
- The learner will name the key instructional components of morphological awareness instruction and intervention.
- The learner will create activities/tasks that teach morphological awareness.
Clinical Assessment of Grade-Level Reading Abilities: Focus on Fluency and Comprehension
Tatyana Elleseff, MS, CCC-SLP
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