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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 reviewed the research that supports the provision of activities that infuse the principles of neuroplasticity and demonstrated how the implementation of AT can be utilized to maximize experience-dependent neuroplasticity, from the perspectives of a stroke survivor and aphasia advocate, Dr. Thomas Broussard, and an SLP, Faye Stillman.
Introductory level; Professional
Disclaimer: This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers
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.
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This course is valid from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.1 CEU.
Users must be using the latest version of Chrome browser for all learning activities.
Course Description
This course reviewed the research that supports the provision of activities that infuse the principles of neuroplasticity and demonstrated how the implementation of AT can be utilized to maximize experience-dependent neuroplasticity, from the perspectives of a stroke survivor and aphasia advocate, Dr. Thomas Broussard, and an SLP, Faye Stillman.
Introductory level; Professional
Disclaimer: This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers
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.
Course/Activity Information
- Describe at least three research-based factors supporting the need to induce and leverage the principles of neuroplasticity
- Discuss four different scenarios in which technology is utilized for best practice in experience-dependent neuroplasticity
- Identify three simple actions they can take to utilize the principles of neuroplasticity in treatment and in HEPs
Time-Ordered Agenda
- 10 Minutes: Welcome, introductions and background
- 10 Minutes: Neuroplasticity defined
- 10 Minutes: Review of research
- 10 Minutes: No-tech to low-tech AT for experience-dependent neuroplasticity
- 10 Minutes: Mid to high-tech AT for experience-dependent neuroplasticity
- 5 Minutes: Case study patient examples
- 5 Minutes: Concluding remarks and Q and 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
Faye Stillman, MS, CC-SLP/ATP
Faye Stillman joined Lingraphica in January of 2014, as a Clinical Consultant, and is currently serving in the role of CEU Manager. She is an ASHA certified, and Florida licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and a RESNA Certified Assistive TechnologyProfessional (ATP). She has authored three books, presented multiple times at ASHA and ATIA, and is an experienced clinician, clinical instructor, CFY supervisor, speech therapy discipline leader and therapy team leader. Faye graduated from the Universityof North Texas and Texas Woman’s University with BA and MS degrees in speech-language pathology, respectively.
Relevant Financial Relationships: Faye Stillman is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
Thomas G.Broussard, Jr., PhD
Thomas G. Broussard, Jr., Ph.D. and his company, Stroke Educator, Inc., is conducting a national “Aphasia Awareness” campaign dedicated to educating people about stroke and aphasia. He has spoken at over 150 presentations and 23 states to date. He has presented at the ASHA National Convention, the Aphasia Access Leadership Conference and at various state and local stroke and aphasia organizations.
Dr. Broussard was Associate Dean, Admissions & Career Services at The Heller School at Brandeis University until his first stroke in 2011. He wrote Stroke Diary, A Primer for Aphasia Therapy, Vol I (2015), Stroke Diary, The Secret of Aphasia Recovery, Vol II (2016) and Stroke Diary, Just So Stories, How Aphasia Got Its Language Back (Vol III) (2018).
He was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, a naval officer, naval shipbuilder, and a business owner in career development and training. He received his Ph.D. at The Heller School at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. His work focused on helping people with disability get work. He was recently appointed as an American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Valve Disease Ambassador for 2018-2019 term.
Relevant Financial Relationships: No relevant financial relationships exist.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.
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Other information
- Training Hours: 1.00