This is the second talk in our webinar series. This focuses on the perceptual assessment of speech set within the ICF framework. Requirements for the assessment of speech outcomes related to research studies will be briefly covered. An overview of the instrumental assessment of velopharyngeal function and speech will be described.
Find out more »For many years we have debated terminology for describing the needs of children with communication impairment across the globe. Researchers, specialists, clinicians, parents and individuals with lived experience of the conditions have contributed to these discussions. The IALP Child Speech Committee have organised a series of panel meetings to discuss the overlap and distinctions between the label ‘Speech Sound Disorder’ and other closely related conditions. We invite you to join these meetings which will consist of short presentations by…
Find out more »Better Conversations with Aphasia Poster Handout Read me This webinar provides an overview of the Better Conversations approach to communication partner training for people with aphasia and their family communication partners for speech and language therapists who are new to this therapy approach. Participants will develop an understanding of how aphasia affects everyday conversations, and the principles of the Better Conversations approach to communication partner training. After this training, participants will be able to identify conversation barriers affecting people with…
Find out more »The workshop is organised by the Speech Therapy Unit (STU) of the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). PRESENTER Mr. Eddy Wong WORKSHOP FEE HK$120 HK$100 (register now till 13 Apr 2022) PAYMENT STU will contact applicants to settle workshop fees by online credit card payment. REFUND POLICY Workshop fees paid are neither refundable nor transferable, except in the case of workshop cancellation. CERTIFICATION This workshop does not lead to a PolyU…
Find out more »Speech therapists play a significant role in the management of written language disorders among children and adolescents. In this talk, participants will learn different psycholinguistic theories that explain the reading and writing processes, the empirical findings observed when the theories were applied in studies of Chinese, and the corresponding clinical implications. Practical tips for conducting assessment and treatment will also be shared. Webinar Outline: 7:15 – 7:30pm: Registration 7:30 – 9:15pm: Presentation 9:15 – 9:30pm: Q&A session Webinar Fee &…
Find out more »中大教育學院及醫學院耳鼻咽喉—頭頸外科學系言語治療科將舉辦【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】，課程包括網上研討會、工作坊和實體訓練。講者包括蘇詠芝教授、李月裳教授和特殊學校團隊，講解自閉症兒童的溝通障礙，並分享社交機械人於治療過程的應用。 完成整個訓練後，參加者可獲頒修畢證書及HKIST證可的CPD-ST 4.5分。活動詳情如下： 日期： 網上研討會（兩小時；只需參加其中一場）：7月21日, 1900-2100或9月17日, 1000-1200 工作坊（半天；只需參加其中一場）：9月開始，日子待定 實體訓練（半天；只需參加其中一場）：9月開始，日子待定 地點：香港中文大學 對象：言語治療師 語言：廣東話 費用：免費（報名按金港幣500元，完成全部課程後全數退還） 報名：https://forms.gle/oVZz4V4j7hDjbwsP7 查詢：劉小姐（香港中文大學）evelynlau@cuhk.edu.hk/ 3943 0851/ 6825 8138
Find out more »Play in Speech Therapy; The Whys and Hows Traditionally, speech therapy has been implemented through drill, flashcards, and table time. But recently, there has been a shift towards play based approaches in our profession. What are some of the benefits of using play in therapy? What does the research say? And most importantly, how can you introduce play in your sessions in a way that is meaningful and productive? Webinar Outline: 7:15 – 7:30pm: Registration 7:30 – 8:15pm: Presentation 8:15…
Find out more »Title: Personality and Emotional Adjustment in Children with Vocal Nodules Presenter: Jeong Min Lee, Ph.D., K-SLP Abstract: This session will present a case-control study that examined the relationship between personality, emotional adjustment, and vocal nodules in children as compared with vocally normal controls. The results from the current study will explain the unique combination of personality traits and emotional adjustment in children with vocal nodules that may play a central role in vocal nodule development and possibly attenuate voice therapy…
Find out more »中大教育學院及醫學院耳鼻咽喉—頭頸外科學系言語治療科將舉辦【自閉症介入：以社交機械人作替代治療 基本認知課程】，課程包括網上研討會、工作坊和實體訓練。講者包括蘇詠芝教授、李月裳教授和特殊學校團隊，講解自閉症兒童的溝通障礙，並分享社交機械人於治療過程的應用。 完成整個訓練後，參加者可獲頒修畢證書及HKIST證可的CPD-ST 4.5分。活動詳情如下： 日期： 網上研討會（兩小時；只需參加其中一場）：7月21日, 1900-2100或9月17日, 1000-1200 工作坊（半天；只需參加其中一場）：9月開始，日子待定 實體訓練（半天；只需參加其中一場）：9月開始，日子待定 地點：香港中文大學 對象：言語治療師 語言：廣東話 費用：免費（報名按金港幣500元，完成全部課程後全數退還） 報名：https://forms.gle/oVZz4V4j7hDjbwsP7 查詢：劉小姐（香港中文大學）evelynlau@cuhk.edu.hk/ 3943 0851/ 6825 8138
Find out more »RADLD FUNDRAISER: In this talk, Dr. Karla McGregor will emphasize the developmental nature of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We will compare the language growth trajectories of younger and older individuals with DLD and consider how symptom presentation and functional impact change from young childhood to young adulthood. We will conclude by highlighting implications for diagnosis and treatment. Funds raised from ticket sales will support the ongoing work of RADLD. Dr. Karla McGregor Karla McGregor is a board-certified speech-language pathologist specializing in…
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