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This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered for 1 PDH / 0.1 ASHA CEUs.
Learners must use the most updated version of Chrome for all CEU activities on this portal. Using mobile devices or other browsers at any juncture will cause an error in the course completion process.
Course Description
This 1-hour course defined Primary Progressive Aphasia, including information about different types of PPA. The course reviewed and discussed management of communication and ways to overcome barriers. Attention was given to the person with PPA, as well care partners. The course also looked at customizing LPAA goals to maximize communication using AAC at different stages of the condition.
Intermediate level; Professional
Disclaimer: This course is focused on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and using Lingraphica’s AAC device in assisting with communication related to PPA.
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.
Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion:
Completion requires learners to (1) view/attend the instructional presentation in full; (2) receive a minimum of 80% on the learning assessment; and (3) submit a course evaluation. Learners may retake the learning assessment as needed until the satisfactory score is achieved. Questions, assistance requests, and feedback may be sent to trafferty@lingraphica.com
About this item
This course is valid from August 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered for 1 PDH / 0.1 ASHA CEUs.
Learners must use the most updated version of Chrome for all CEU activities on this portal. Using mobile devices or other browsers at any juncture will cause an error in the course completion process.
Course Description
This 1-hour course defined Primary Progressive Aphasia, including information about different types of PPA. The course reviewed and discussed management of communication and ways to overcome barriers. Attention was given to the person with PPA, as well care partners. The course also looked at customizing LPAA goals to maximize communication using AAC at different stages of the condition.
Intermediate level; Professional
Disclaimer: This course is focused on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and using Lingraphica’s AAC device in assisting with communication related to PPA.
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.
Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion:
Completion requires learners to (1) view/attend the instructional presentation in full; (2) receive a minimum of 80% on the learning assessment; and (3) submit a course evaluation. Learners may retake the learning assessment as needed until the satisfactory score is achieved. Questions, assistance requests, and feedback may be sent to trafferty@lingraphica.com
Course/Activity Information
- Define and identify PPA, its different forms and how it presents
- Conceptualize different ways to utilize AAC in this population
- Identify barriers that may occur and strategies to problem solve them
- Generate long term and short-term goals based on the Life Participation Approach of Aphasia
- Customize a speech generating device to meet their patient’s individualized needs as PPA progresses
Time-Ordered Agenda
- 5 minutes: Introduction
- 5 minutes: Define and discuss PPA
- 10 minutes: Video clips demonstrating PPA
- 10 minutes: Patient assessment
- 10 minutes: Goal setting
- 8 minutes: Care partner input and barriers
- 7 minutes: Barriers for PWA
- 5 minutes: Q & A
Course Completion Requirements
- Attendance and/or Completion of Online Lecture
- Completion of Learning Assessment with a minimum score of 70%
- Completion of an Activity Evaluation
Instructional Personnel
Teresa Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP
Teresa joined Lingraphica in 2020. She has worked as a speech-language pathologist with adults in the acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health settings. Teresa earned her BSBA from the University of Denver and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern. University.
Relevant Financial Relationships: Teresa Thompson is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc. Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
We are here to help. Please contact us for learning accommodations or your accessibility needs:
continuinged@lingraphica.com
Other information
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Contact:Patricia Rafferty
- Training Hours: 1.00