This course is valid from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.1 CEU.

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Course Description

This course focused on the SLP's role in return-to-work goals for adults with acquired communication disorders. We addressed motivations, barriers, and resources that may impact the support individuals with these goals received from their rehab team. We discussed work re-entry, alternative options, and provided AAC device examples for clinical and personal use to improve quality of life. 

Disclaimer

This course includes information and examples of return-to-work goals addressed using Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other products or services. 

1 Hour 0.1 ASHA CEUs
Introductory Level, Professional

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of discussing return-to-work goals with individuals with acquired communication disorders 
2. Identify three common barriers that individuals with acquired communication disorders may face when attempting to return to work 
3. State how clients’ return-to-work goals align with person-centered care 
4. Identify two strategies learned in this course that might apply to your own clients 

Time-Ordered Agenda

•  5 minutes: Introduction and Objectives
• 10 minutes: Return-to-Work: Background and Current Research
• 10 minutes: Return-to-Work: Motivations, Barriers, and Person-Centered Care
• 10 minutes: The SLP’s Role and Resources
• 15 minutes: Examples and Case Studies addressing Return-to-Work Goals through AAC
• 10 minutes: Conclusion and Q&A

Instructional Personnel 

Sami Wong M.S., CCC-SLP, MBA  

Sami is a speech-language pathologist in Washington and joined Lingraphica in 2022. She received her bachelor’s in media, Culture, and Communication from New York University, her Master’s in Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and her master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Pacific University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education and Leadership from Pacific University. Sami has experience providing clinical services to adults across acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehab settings, and she is passionate about working with individuals with aphasia.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sami Wong is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: Sami Wong is currently serving on ASHA’s Committee of Ambassadors and as a reviewer for MACE ASHA 2024. 

We are here to help. Please contact us for learning accommodations or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty