NBASLH 2024 Annual Convention Program Book

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Dr. Orlando T a y l o r

Honoring His Legacy 

Mentorship Advocacy Research

Our Story Dynamic Therapy is an international Speech-Language Pathology company, born out of a passion for helping others reach their full potential. Incorporated in Washington, D.C. in 2016 and currently based in Atlanta, GA, the company has grown from its roots solely as a clinical practice to a multifaceted company. The company offers communications mastery services, business coaching, and courses for audiences ranging from individual patients and their families, to speech-language pathologists, and organizations of all sizes. As Dynamic Therapy continues to grow - care, excellence and an emphasis on diversity and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

Mission

Values

Our mission is to empower our communities to become better communicators, achieved through four key methods: Effective assessments, Experienced professional diagnoses, Effective treatment strategies, and Exceptional speech education.

Who we serve Individuals from infancy to adulthood Hospitals/medical facilities

Businesses and community orgs of all sizes

Our services

Excellence

Care

Diversity and Inclusion

Where we serve Our US practice includes: Washington, D.C. Louisiana Georgia Maryland Virginia New Jersey North Carolina California Arizona Maine Our practice is also expanding across Europe

At the heart of our practice, we embody a comprehensive therapy approach, addressing a wide spectrum of client challenges, spanning from articulation to swallowing, and extending far beyond. Alongside our clinical services, we provide an array of communication tools and services tailored for both individuals and organizations.

Clinical Services

Communication Mastery

Business Coaching

How to work with us Refer an individual

Contracting

Contact info

Contract Dynamic Therapy for your school or organization

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Invite Dynamic Therapy to speak at your organization

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CONTENTS Schedule At A Glance ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 Welcome Letters

Chairperson ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Convention Co-Chairpersons ���������������������������������������� 7 Student Representatives ��������������������������������������������� 8 Audiology Affairs Co-Chairpersons ��������������������� 9 Information

Hotel & Transportation ������������������������������������ 10 Hotel Floor Plan ������������������������������������������������ 11 General Information ���������������������������������������� 12 Sponsors ��������������������������������������������������������������� 15

Highlighted Events

Revival of the Past ��������������������������������������������� 19 Highlighted Sessions ������������������������������������������ 20 Opening Session ���������������������������������������������������� 23

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarship Descriptions ������������������������������������������ 24 Award Descriptions �������������������������������������������������������� 26 Communication Excellence Award �������������������������������� 28 Community Of Black Excellence In Scholarship �������������� 29

Convention Highlights

Advocacy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Mentorship ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Exhibit Hall Company Descriptions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 36 Tribute

Honoring Dr. Taylor ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44 Session Descriptions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 46 CEU & CE

CEU Information ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 74 CE Tracker Form 2024 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 76

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:00 am - 9:30 am

Continental Breakfast

Oak AB Foyer

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration

Oak AB Foyer

10:00 am - 12:15 pm

Oral Sessions

See Schedule

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Session

Oak Forest Ballroom

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Roundtable Discussions

Oak Forest Ballroom

1:30pm - 3:30 pm

Student Chat (SLP): Big Boss Panel

Oak Forest Ballroom

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oral Sessions

See Session Descriptions for Room Locations

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Student Chat (AuD): Opportunities in Audiology

Capital Room

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Networking Break

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Donn F. Bailey Lecture "NBASLH Essence Authors"

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Networking Break

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Opening Session "NBASLH Essence Stage"

Oak Forest Ballroom

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Opening Reception "NBASLH Kickback"

Oak AB Foyer

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Knowledge Quest: Wild N’ Out

Oak Forest Ballroom

Oak Forest Ballroom

Friday, April 12, 2024 7:00 am - 9:30 am

Continental Breakfast

Oak AB Foyer

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration

Oak AB Foyer

8:00 am - 11:30 am

Oral Sessions

See Session Descriptions for Room Locations

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Ethics Session

Oak Forest Ballroom

10:45 am - 11:45 am

The Essence of NBASLH: The Legacy Panel

Oak Forest Ballroom

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Networking Break

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

LUNCH BREAK

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

NBASLH Membership Meeting

Oak Forest Ballroom

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oral Sessions

See Session Descriptions for Room Locations

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Audiology Affairs Meeting

Capital Room REST

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TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mixers: Men of NBASLH & Audiologists

Jimmy V’s Osteria Bar

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cocktails & Networking

Oak AB Foyer

8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

"The NBASLH Experience" Awards Reception

Oak Forest Ballroom

8:00 am - 12:00 pm 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Office Hours Oral Sessions

Pin Oak See Session Descriptions for Room Locations

Saturday, April 13, 2024

8:00 am - 9:00 am

The Essence of Cultural Humility

Oak Forest Ballroom

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Affiliates Meeting "NBASLH Village"

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Supervision Session

10:30 am - 11:30 am

GAPP: Integrating Advocacy into Professional Practice

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LUNCH BREAK

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Student-Mentor Luncheon "The Essence Vision"

Oak Forest Ballroom

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oral Sessions

See Session Descriptions for Room Locations

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Poster Session & Closing Reception

Capital Room/Mezzanine

Oak Forest Ballroom Oak Forest Ballroom Hannover III

Be the spark that drives conversation.

nova.edu/slp

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CHAIRPERSON April 10, 2024

Greetings to everyone attending the 2024 NBASLH Convention!

Board of Directors Brittani Cobb Chair Kia Noelle Johnson Immediate Past Chair Brittney Goodman Pettis Membership Committee Chair Chimezie Chidi Secretary Jerrold Jackson Parliamentarian Bylaws Committee Chair Darius Thomas Treasurer Brittney Moore Audiology Student Representative Kiera Simmons SLP Student Representative Lauren Prather Public Relations Chair Marilouise E. Nichols Medical SLP Committee Chair Sulare Telford Rose Chrystal Ingram Williams Lauren Hastings Members-at-Large

It is my honor to welcome you to the 46th Convention of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH). This year we are celebrating the Essence of NBASLH through Research, Mentorship, and Advocacy.

The NBASLH Convention has always been an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, foster new relationships, and acquire knowledge. We often express that NBASLH is a choice and it is one that I would continually choose every day.

Our Convention Co-Chairs, Lauren Hastings and Chrystal IngramWilliams have worked tirelessly for the past 8 months planning an informative and engaging convention. They have given us a blast from the past by reviving the Roundtable Discussion. This once integral part of the convention promises to provide a unique platform for collaborative discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking. I hope you are able to participate in the conversation.

This year’s convention also features several required sessions such as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion required session presented

by Dr. Dani Scott and Dr. Valerie Fleming, and the Ethics session presented by our immediate past Chair of the Board, Dr. Kia Noelle Johnson.

As you learn, engage, and network throughout this week, I encourage you to embrace the Essence of NBASLH and take a piece of that back home with you.

Happy Convention Everyone!

Yours truly, Brittani H. Cobb, M.S. CCC-SLP Chair, Board of Directors National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing

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CONVENTION CO-CHAIRPERSONS Dear Esteemed Attendees,

Committee Members Lauren Prather Public Relations Chair & 2024 Convention Co-chair Elect Derek Daniels Call for Papers Chair Joy Lennon Awards & Scholarships Chair Shauntelle Cannon-Williams A/V Coordinator Nia Johnsons Volunteers Chair Garvin Romane CEU Administrator Aiesha Banks Partnerships Co-chair Nastassia Horn NBASLH Cares Chair Ephraim K. Hill Jr. Program Editor & 2025 Convention Co-Chair Elect Derrick Davis Photography chair Kiera Simmons Audiology Student Liaison

It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we extend a warm welcome to all participants of the 46th NBASLH Convention! As the NBASLH Convention Co-Chairs for this year’s event, we are excited to bring together professionals, students, and advocates dedicated to the field of speech-language and hearing. We are thrilled to host this convention in the vibrant city of Raleigh, where Southern hospitality meets innovation. The convention venue, coupled with the dynamic program we have curated, promises an enriching experience for all.

At the heart of NBASLH lies a commitment to unity and the amplification of diverse voices within the realms of speech-language and hearing. This convention is not just a gathering; it is a celebration of the rich tapestry of experiences, talents, and perspectives that define our community.

Under our leadership, the 46th Convention Planning Team has outdone itself! We have raised the bar on delivering over 100 informative sessions and unforgettable Convention experiences for everyone. We have been supported by an extensive list of volunteers along with the NBASLH Board of Directors. NBASLH thanks each of you for your service!

As we embark on this journey together, let us celebrate the Essence of NBASLH – a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create a more inclusive future for speech-language and hearing professionals.

Thank you for being a part of this extraordinary gathering. Your presence enriches the NBASLH community, and we look forward to creating lasting memories together.

Warm regards,

Lauren Hastings, Chair Chrystal Ingram Williams, Co-Chair 2024 NBASLH Convention

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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Dear students,

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each of you to Raleigh, NC for the 46th annual National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) Convention! The theme for this year is ‘The Essence of NBALSH’. We hope that throughout the convention you learn about the fundamental qualities that make NBASLH so special, as well as how your own unique perspectives and individual strengths add a distinct Essence to your passion and purpose in the field.

We have had the pleasure of planning fun and rewarding student activities for this year’s convention, and we hope to see all of your smiling faces there!

Kiera Simmons

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

SLP Student Chat: “The Big Boss Panel” with a special guest panel!

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

AuD Student Chat: “Opportunities in Audiology” Network with audiology members and learn about opportunities in humanitarian audiology.

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Wild Out: Welcome to the CSD spin to a show most may know and love, Wild ‘N’ Out! The Stepping Stones Group will also co-host to provide Praxis Prep Questions from their Knowledge Quest and give out special prizes!

Don’t forget to sign up with your teams! #RepYourSet #BattleoftheSchools!

Brittney Moore

Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Connect with mentors and make a vision board at the annual Student Mentor Luncheon sponsored by ASHA #TheEssenceOfVision We also encourage you to attend the Poster Session on Saturday, April 13, 2024, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. We can’t wait to connect with you all for an unforgettable convention!

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AUDIOLOGY AFFAIRS CO-CHAIRPERSONS

Dear Audiologists, Hearing Scientists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and anyone in between!

We are the co-chairs of the Audiology Affairs committee. We and the convention co-chairs would like to welcome you to the 46th annual convention for the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing. We are so happy to have you here!

This year’s theme is The Essence of NBASLH. We invite you to take part of the Essence of our organization as we work diligently to increase our audiology presence within NBASLH. We have an exciting schedule of Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation sessions. Please consider attending the Audiology Affairs committee meeting on Friday at 3:00 PM in the Capital Room and the Audiologist mixer on Friday at 6:00 PM. These events will allow you to network with other audiologists, learn about the exciting things we are working on, and learn how you can get involved with the Audiology Affairs committee.

We look forward to meeting you, and learning how we can better represent you as audiologists and hearing scientists! Enjoy the convention!

Shauntelle Cannon-Williams, AuD Audiology Affairs Co-Chair

Patricia Mazzullo, AuD, CCC-A Audiology Affairs Co-Chair

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HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION Sheraton Raleigh Hotel 421 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601 Tel: 919-834-9900

HOTEL INFORMATION

PARKING

ON-SITE DINING

On-Site Parking Hourly: $2 Daily: $20

TRANSPORTATION

Jimmy V’s Osteria & Bar Mon-Fri 6:30 AM — 11:00 PM Sat-Sun 7:00 AM — 11:00 PM

Local Shuttle: $50 On-site Car Rental Company: Avis

Café Siena Everyday 6:30 AM-11:00 AM

Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am

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HOTEL FLOOR PLAN

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GENERAL INFORMATION ATTIRE

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COURTESY

Thursday, April 11th: Rep your School (school t-shirts, school colors)

Awards Gala Attire: Semi-Formal/Sneaker ball (wear any color that speaks to your spirit!)

Please be considerate of the speakers and other attendees at all times. We ask that you turn off or silence your mobile phones and other electronic devices. Vibrating phones and alerts can be distracting, so please silence all ringers, notifications, and alarms.

Saturday, April 13th:: NBASLH T-Shirt (past or present)

EXHIBIT HALL

Friday, April 12th: Business Casual

BADGES

The exhibit area is located in the Hannover I and Mezzanine of the hotel. Exhibit Hours:

Please wear your name badge and ribbons at all times, as it is required for entrance to all conference functions, including sessions and meetings. For security reasons, all conference functions require registration and a name badge.

Convention volunteers and staff will be checking for badges and ribbons.

Thursday, April 11th: Exhibits Open: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

CONFERENCE ASSISTANCE

Saturday, April 13th Exhibits Open: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Should you need assistance during the conference, please email nbaslhconvention@ gmail.com. For technical assistance, please e-mail nbaslhtech.assistance@gmail.com.

FEEDBACK

CONVENTION TRACK ACRONYMS AAR: Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation CSD: Clinical & School-Based Disorders MBD: Medical-Based Disorders LPD: Leadership & Professional Development LAL: Language & Literacy CLD: Cultural & Linguistic Diversity SID: Special Issues & Disparities

Friday, April 12th: Exhibits Open: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Your views and opinions are important to NBASLH and assist us with planning future conventions. At the conclusion of the convention, we kindly ask all attendees to complete a short online evaluation survey.

Please be sure to check your email inbox to complete and submit the 2024 NBASLH Convention evaluation within the next few weeks. Or, scan this QR code to complete the survey before the end of the weekend.

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GUEST BADGE A guest badge may be purchased for a friend, partner, or “accompanying person” who is not in the profession or registered for the convention.

Contact the registration table to purchase a guest badge.

PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING POLICY On occasion, an NBASLH photographer may take photos of participants in conference functions or activities. Please be aware these photos are for NBASLH use only and may appear in future NBASLH programs, catalogs, brochures, and/or other promotional materials, including social media platforms and the website. Your attendance constitutes your permission and consent for this photography. Please note that photography and audio/video recording by attendees are not allowed inside session rooms.

PRESENTERS & MODERATORS All presenters and moderators should arrive at their assigned room at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the presentation. Because there have been schedule updates made since your initial acceptance letter, double check the convention schedule for your presentation date, time, and room assignment. Presenters will introduce themselves at the start of their presentation. The room moderator will be available to assist the presenter with setup, seeking technical assistance (if necessary), and monitoring the session time for the presenter.

There may have been schedule updates made since your initial acceptance letter. Please double check the convention schedule for your presentation date, time, and room assignment.

SOCIAL MEDIA NBASLH’s 2024 Convention is an opportunity to inspire and connect with your colleagues and make new friends. Enhance your experience

and become part of the NBASLH story on social media! Follow @NBASLH on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Use these hashtags during the NBASLH Convention to connect with fellow audiologists, speechlanguage pathologists, and students: #NBASLHConvention #WeAreNBASLH NBASLH encourages the use of social media, including blogging, at the NBASLH Convention as a way for attendees to summarize, highlight, and promote presentations or share their thoughts on their experiences in general, provided that presentation content and materials are not shared in full and that authors or presenters are referenced and cited, where appropriate. Please keep in mind that presenters hold intellectual property rights and copyrights to their materials.

NBASLH SOCIAL MEDIA DISCLAIMER Posts should be professional and considerate.

Please keep your posts on the topic at hand.

Posts that contain inappropriate language, disrespectful, inaccurate or unrelated content will be removed at NBASLH’s discretion.

TICKETS Remember to bring your tickets for entry into the Roundtable luncheon, Membership meeting luncheon, Awards Gala, and Student/ Mentor Luncheon. Tickets are required for entry at these events. Any tickets that were purchased or included in your registration can be found behind your name badge.

WI-FI PASSWORD Wifi is available within the convention space and meeting rooms.

Conference Network: MarriottBonvoy_Conference Password: NBASLH2024

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When you join, you’ll get instant access to: A judgment-free private online community to ask your toughest questions and share your wins

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Monthly live webinars for ASHA CEUs

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Pay month to month, or get 3 months free with an annual subscription

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While you’re busy helping your patients meet their goals, we’re busy helping you succeed.

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SPONSORS Advocate $4000+

partner $2000 - $3999

Supporter $501 - $1999

friend Max $500

On behalf of the NBASLH Board of Directors and Convention Planning Committee, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support and sponsorship of the 2024 NBASLH Convention.

Your commitment to our cause has not only made this event possible but has also contributed significantly to its success. Your contributions went beyond financial support; they fostered an environment where meaningful connections were forged, knowledge was shared, and new opportunities were created. Your sponsorship has empowered our members to continue making strides toward excellence in their practice and advocacy.

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WE ARE HIRING

Speech & Occupational Therapists

Come join a team that is silly, fun, but most of all loves what they do! We are a team of SLPs, OTs and Office leaders who looove what we do and treat our clients like family!

Sign-On Bonus

Come be a part of our family!

Qualifications : Current Georgia State License New Graduates & CFs welcome!

Honest, fun and responsible

Submit your resume:

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REVIVAL OF THE PAST: NBASLH ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION RETURNS AFTER 15 YEARS After a 15-year hiatus, the convention co-chairs are thrilled to announce the triumphant return of a cherished tradition, the Roundtable Discussion. The Roundtable Discussion, once an integral part of the convention, has been revived to provide a unique platform for collaborative discussions, sharing knowledge, and networking.

Thursday, April 11th 12:30 pm -1:30 pm African American English: Considerations for Culturally Responsive Assessment

Governors I Dr. Kyomi Gregory-Martin & Dr. Megan-Brette Hamilton

Pathways to Leadership

Governors II Dr. Rachel Williams

Hot Topics in Language

Willow Oak Dr. Danai Fannin

Recruiting and Retaining African Americans in Speech Language Pathology

Hannover II Dr. Deanna McQuitty

Getting in the Game: Careers in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

Hannover III Dr. Michelle Norman & Jamila Perry Harley

Creating Inclusive Spaces for Black Student Clinicians

Capital Room Dr. Cornetta Mosley

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HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS 1

Title:

Presenters: R. Danielle Scott & Valarie Fleming Day/Time:

Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:

Oak AB

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DEI The Essence of Academia: Cultivating a Space for Us

Donn F. Bailey Lecture Series Description: This annual lecture presentation highlights language and culture in the education of African American students from pre-kindergarten to college. In this annual series, submissions are solicited that would examine ways to enhance successful teaching strategies in which African civilization is incorporated into the fundamental education of African American students.

Presenters:

Janna Oetting & Christy Wynn Moland

Day/Time:

Thursday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location:

Oak AB

Title:

The Myth of the 8%

Presenters: Vicki Deal-Williams & Megan-Brette Hamilton Day/Time:

Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Location:

Oak AB

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Title:

Ethics: The Purpose; the Code; What You Should Know

Presenter:

Kia Johnson

Day/Time:

Friday, 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Location:

Oak AB

Title:

The Essence of NBASLH: The Legacy Panel

Presenter:

Katrina Miller

Day/Time:

Friday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:

Oak AB

Title:

The Retention of Black Professionals: Remembering the Essence of NBASLH

Presenter:

Jamila Harley

Day/Time:

Friday, 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Location:

Centennial

Title: Navigating the Field: A Conversation

about Brotherhood, Representation,

and Mentorship of the Black Male in

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Presenter:

Ephraim K. Hill Jr. & Cavin Fertil

Day/Time:

Friday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:

Oak AB

Title: The Essence of Dynamic

Supervision: Let the Collaboration Begin!

Presenters:

Darius Thomas & Jerrold Jackson

Day/Time:

Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:

Oak AB

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OPENING SESSION

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he Opening Session is the premier event that kicks off the NBASLH Convention.

You will be welcomed by the convention co-chairs, Lauren Hastings and Chrystal Ingram Williams, who will highlight all of the events. The convention co-chairs will kick off NBASLH’s 46th annual convention with a historical overview of the foundation, development, and growth of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing. The focus of this session will explain what it means to embody the Essense of NBASLH in our community and area of influence.

The legacy of NBASLH was built to meet the professional needs of Black speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Through the promotion of mentorship, advocacy and research, NBASLH has been an integral part of increasing the number of Black SLPs and audiologists. You will then receive additional greetings from the Chair of NBASLH’s Board of Directors, Brittani Hightower Cobb. To keep with an NBASLH tradition, you will be singing along with Jack Calhoun as he serenades us with the Black National Anthem.

This year, the keynote speaker is Dr. Howard Francis. Dr. Howard W. Francis is the Richard Hall Chaney, Sr. Professor of Otolaryngology and Chair of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS & CS) at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Francis is also the President of the Medical Staff of Duke University Hospital, and practices as a neurotologist and skull base surgeon.

His research addresses approaches and outcomes in the delivery of hearing health care, with a special interest in cochlear implantation in young children and older adults. He is a Director of the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, serves on several editorial boards, and has held other national leadership roles in the field.

His leadership and commitment to research in hearing health care aligns perfectly with NBASLH’s theme this year. His expertise and experience in addressing the hearing disparities and concerns of healthcare access especially older adults, and ethnic minorities, are highly relevant and would be inspiring to NBASLH members and attendees.

Please join the convention chairs at the Opening Reception located in the Mezzanine immediately following the Opening Session. Thank you to our sponsors Nova Southeastern University and Lingraphica.

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SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS DotCom Therapy In an effort to increase diversity and representation in the therapy industry, specifically the speech-language and hearing field, DotCom Therapy is proud to announce our newest initiative alongside the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH). DotCom Therapy will be providing three separate scholarships for members of NBASLH who are committed to using technology (teletherapy) in order to equalize access to therapy services. Three students will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Language & Literacy Practices The Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed, Globally Engaged Scholarship should be used to support tuition, research endeavors, conference attendance, and/or participation in a study abroad course to a majority world country (i.e., countries with an HDI of .550 or less such as those in sub Saharan Africa; some parts of South & East Asia; South & Central America; and the Caribbean). Two students will receive a $1,275 scholarship.

Dr. Henry A. Moses Scholarship for Medical Speech-Language Pathology This scholarship is open to applicants pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in speech language pathology in a program accredited

by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation, who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in medical speechlanguage pathology. One student will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Master Clinician Network The Master Clinician Network is excited to offer a $1,000 scholarship to go to one student member of NBASLH who has demonstrated leadership potential with reference to increasing diversity in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders.

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NBASLH Student Travel Scholarships This award is for any current undergraduate or graduate student in the speech and hearing sciences. Each award is $250, which the student can use toward reimbursement of monies spent on any travel expenses related to the NBASLH Annual Convention, including transportation and lodging. Each award recipient will be required to complete and sign a commitment form to register for the NBASLH Convention. Additionally, the award recipient will be required to volunteer for the annual awards gala and moderate at least two sessions during the convention. This award is in the form of a check once the student has completed their service at the convention. The number of travel awards available varies from year to year.

NBASLH High School Student Travel Scholarship The NBASLH High School Travel Award supports an eligible high school student and their parent or legal guardian to attend an NBASLH Annual Convention. The award recipient will also be connected with a student and professional mentor and an undergraduate program nearest to them. Award includes $800 as support towards travel and food expenses to, during, and from the convention location city; one (1) complimentary standard student registration, (1) guest registration, and a 2-night stay at the convention host hotel.

NBASLH Resiliency Scholarship Honor of Dr. Kenyatta Rivers The National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) invites students to submit to a scholarship program that highlights improvement in academics. Four winners will be selected.

Two undergraduate students enrolled in a Communication Disorders program and two graduate students enrolled in a Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology program. Each award will be $500.

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AWARD DESCRIPTIONS M. Eugene Wiggins Leadership Award The M. Eugene Wiggins Leadership Award acknowledges the importance of leaders and leadership development that support NBASLH’s mission of addressing the needs of Black professionals, students and individuals with communication disorders. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in carrying out the goals of the organization in the community or employment settings. Mr. M. Eugene Wiggins exemplifies the commitment of the organization through his well-recognized leadership activities and skills. He is one of the co-founders of NBASLH and served as its Executive Director from 1988-2002. His work has impacted not only African-Americans but other culturally and linguistically diverse populations, especially Hispanics. Because of his leadership, more doors are open to minorities who wish to join the professional ranks. This year’s recipient will be announced at the Awards Gala.

William T. Simpkins Service Award The William T. Simpkins, Jr. Service Award was established as a mechanism for recognizing an individual in the organization who has distinguished his/her/themselves through service to NBASLH. The recipient of this award exemplifies the mission and goals of the organization through notable contributions. Such worthy accomplishments may be modeled after the outstanding achievements of Mr. William T. Simpkins, for whom the award is named.

William “Bill” Simpkins was a founder and charter member of NBASLH. He was appointed Associate Director of NBASLH in 1989, a position in which he served with untiring devotion until his death in 1995. The year’s recipient will be announced at the Awards Gala.

Scholar-Mentor Award The Scholar-Mentor Award is given to an outstanding professional who has mentored Black students in speech-language pathology, audiology and/or speech/language-hearing sciences. The Scholar-Mentor Award was established to recognize those distinguished professionals who have demonstrated outstanding mentoring skills with students through research, clinical, administrative and/or academic activities. This year’s recipient will be announced at the Awards Gala.

Clinician of the Year: Audiologist and SpeechLanguage Pathologist (2 awards) This award includes a monetary prize that recognizes outstanding professional achievement of an NBASLH member who is a practicing speech-language pathologist or audiologist, whether in schools, medical setting, clinic, or private practice. The individual could be working full time or part time in the field. Individuals must be in good standing with their respective state licensing board. Self-nominations for awards are permitted. Individuals nominated must have seven or more years of experience as an audiologist or as a speech-language pathologist and have demonstrated outstanding contribution in at least one of the following areas: Assessment and management of speech, language, and/or hearing disorders Professional contributions in the areas of speech, language, and/or hearing disorders Service to local, state, and/or national professional organizations Innovative program design or therapeutic methods for individuals with speech, language, and/or hearing disorders

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Affiliate of the Year Award Affiliates are the grassroots of the National Black Association for Speech, Language, and Hearing (NBASLH) and serve as local organizations closely associated with the NBASLH. Affiliates provide members of the speech-language pathology and audiology professions with opportunities to come together to identify common interests and achieve common goals. The Affiliate of the Year award was created to acknowledge an affiliate who has promoted membership to NBASLH, advocated for Black speech-language pathologists and audiologist, and disseminated information about NBASLH to the general public.

Advocate of the Year Awards The Advocate of the Year Awards (Affiliate, Professional, and Student) recognize the NBASLH affiliate and individual members who are most active and dynamic in achieving the goals of the Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee at the federal, state, and local levels of government. NBASLH established this award to acknowledge the important contributions that affiliate chapters and individual members make through advocating locally while encouraging other members to advocate. Through this recognition, NBASLH encourages educational growth, increased involvement at the national level and community, and legislative involvement.

This year’s recipients will be announced at the Awards Gala.

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COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE AWARD The NBASLH Communication Excellence Award recognizes an individual in the local community of the current convention city who has had or currently has a communication challenge or impairment. The award recipient is someone who has achieved impressive goals and/or made notable contributions to humankind.

try everything her heart desired by her parents.

She graduated from high school with Honors.

She currently wears cochlear implants to assist her in hearing some sounds. The cheers of her family and friends can be heard as Jada’s strong motivation keeps her on the path of accomplishing all that she sets out to achieve.

Jada has maintained the Dean’s List (3.9 GPA) all of her semesters at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and was presented in the Winston-Salem Journal as a featured athlete.

She has won several awards including the WSSU Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Award and is recognized as a 2019 Stuart Scott Courage Award Nominee.

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ada Douthit never allowed anything other than her own actions to define her. She had hearing loss at birth and was later diagnosed with Pendred Syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and was fitted for hearing aids as a toddler. Growing up Jada was encouraged to

Jada demonstrates her place as an innovator.

She started WSSU’s Hip Hop Appreciation Club “The Watchers”, she is a current intern for Marquee Hoops- a National Exposure Basketball Organization, a research intern for WSSU’s Computer Science Department in Data Analytics, produced the song “High Noon” for LA Artist Murs which features Rapsody and Reuben Vincent, and was recently selected as the virtual host of an NBA game by a joint venture of the NBA and HBCUs. As a college student, she has to adjust in social settings and in the classroom to ensure effective communication with friends and teachers. Jada is a light that shines for all those around her and has demonstrated communication excellence at such a young age!

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COMMUNITY OF BLACK EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP

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he National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing is committed to diversifying the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology by financially investing in students, especially Black students, in the disciplines of audiology and speech-language pathology.

NBASLH fulfills this commitment by providing scholarships and travel awards sustainable in perpetuity through generous financial contributions to the NBASLH Community of Black Excellence in Scholarship.

The association has a goal to establish and endow scholarships and travel awards for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Your financial contribution helps NBASLH reach these goals.

NBASLH is a 501c3 thus making all contributions to the NBASLH CBES tax-deductible.

2022-2024 Community of Donors (as of 2/7/24) Legends Circle: $1,000 or more Dolores Battle

Community Cultivators: $350 - $499

Other: Aieshea Banks

Chimezie Chidi & Celebrations Speech Group Inc.

Pamela Rowe

Brittany Branch

Anonymous Donors

Donald Cunnigen

Kia and Deric Johnson

Advocates: $100 - $349

Vickie-Deal Williams

Soloris Greene

Lindsay Butler

Amy Nordness

Deborah F. Lustig (In honor of Adanya Lustig)

Anonymous Donors

Cathy A. Runnels

Rachel Mulheren

Echo Visionaries: $500 - $999 Tommie L. Robinson Jr

Cara E. Tyson Lynn Williams

Jerrold Jackson

Kendra Allison of the 8% Summit

Travis Threats

Tandria Callins

Young & Well

Samira B Anderson

Grace Hao

Carney Sotto

Anonymous Donors

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Heather Jackson Pena Jennifer Linck

Whitney Postman Tra’Shunda Williams Tasha Carter Gwendolyn D. Humphries Marlone W Amanda Lane Angela Stewart Anonymous Donor

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ADVOCACY NBASLH is dedicated to fostering advocacy and cultural humility within our community and beyond.

We recognize the importance of amplifying marginalized voices, addressing systemic inequities, and advocating for policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through our commitment to cultural humility, we strive to continuously learn, reflect, and engage with diverse perspectives to better serve the needs of all individuals. Together, we are dedicated to creating a more just and equitable society where every voice is heard and respected. We invite you to join us in our efforts by attending one or both of these committees or sessions:

Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee

Cultural Humility/ Responsiveness Task Force

Chair: Keena James Seward

Co-Chairs: Amy Hobek & R. Danielle Scott

Title: Integrating Advocacy Into Professional Practice

The committee raises cultural awareness, offers guidance to the organization and its members, and participates in purposeful dialogues and activities committed to supporting cultural humility and responsiveness in the profession of communication sciences and disorders. These activities include:

Presenters: Keena James Seward & Kyle GreenePendelton Day/Time: Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Hannover III

Annual Cultural Humility Virtual Conference Annual Cultural Humility Ambassador’s Program Additional CE events Title: The Essence of Cultural Humility: The Inaugural Cohort’s Lessons Learned Presenters: Cultural Humility Task Force Members Day/Time: Saturday, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Oak AB

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he foundation and mission of NBASLH are deeply rooted in mentorship, serving as a guiding principle to empower and uplift aspiring black speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Through mentorship initiatives, NBASLH cultivates a supportive environment where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and encouragement to the next generation. This commitment to mentorship not only enhances professional development but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie within the field. By nurturing mentorship relationships, NBASLH remains steadfast in its mission to increase the representation and success of black SLPs and audiologists while fostering a legacy of excellence and support in the field.

learn, and cultivate your path to success in the dynamic field of speech-language pathology and audiology.

NBASLH’s Power to Empower Mentorship Program The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students of color who are majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or recent Master’s graduates of Communication Sciences and Disorders programs (5 years or less experience) to connect with professionals of color with a Master’s degree or higher in Communication Sciences and Disorders through the activity of mentoring. For information email the mentorship committee at mentoring@ nbaslh.org.

Student-Mentor Luncheon Saturday, April 13 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Oak Forest Ballroom

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EXHIBIT HALL COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS American Speech-Language-Hearing Association The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 234,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. ASHA’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) addresses the influence of cultural and linguistic diversity as it relates to professional preparation and service delivery in speech-language pathology and audiology. The goal is to ensure that (a) ASHA members, consumers, and other individuals receive current professional practice information and assistance related to speech, language, and hearing services to diverse populations and (b) access to the professions by individuals from diverse backgrounds is enhanced through a variety of mechanisms. OMA focuses on tracking national trends and recommending, facilitating, and coordinating the development of Association resources. Expert consultation and technical assistance on practice resources, information, and materials are provided to enhance service delivery, quality of care, standards of practice, and professional preparation and development as they specifically relate to cultural and linguistic influences. These influences include but are not limited to age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. https://www.asha.org/practice/multicultural/opportunities/constituency/

Apraxia Kids Apraxia Kids is the leading nonprofit organization that strengthens the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech by educating professionals and families; facilitating community engagement and outreach; and investing in the future through advocacy and research. Our vision is a world where every child with apraxia of speech reaches their highest communication potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate timely treatment. Every child deserves a voice. https://www.apraxia-kids.org/

ASHA Certification Please visit the ASHA certification booth to learn the latest information on ASHA’s certification programs including: Graduate Student preparation for the ASHA certification, Clinical Fellowship best practices and supervision requirements,

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The Assistant Certification Programs for Audiology and SLP assistants, Certification maintenance requirements, and Future considerations in moving to competency-based assessments. www.asha.org/certification

Aspire Respiratory Products, LLC Aspire Respiratory Products is headquartered in Cedar Point, NC, and is the maker of the EMST150, the EMST75 Lite, and the IA150 inspiratory adapter. Aspire has partnered with researchers since 2008 to create therapeutic devices targeting cough, swallowing, and increased breathing capacity. In trial after, the EMST150 training system has shown significant improvements in the strength of healthy individuals, and individuals diagnosed with neurological/neurogenic diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, and spinal cord injury. Our goal is to responsibly improve the quality of people’s lives with science behind every product we bring to market. www.emst150.com

A.T. Still University The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) in Mesa, Arizona, will prepare students to become engaged as whole person healthcare providers in alignment with the mission of the university and its osteopathic heritage. The pedagogy of multicultural education is a cornerstone of this program with a significant emphasis toward educating speech-language pathologists and delivery of bilingual services. www.atsu.edu/slp

Cherokee County School District The Cherokee County School District is a high-performing school system in Metro Atlanta, with 40+ schools (including STEM and Fine Arts Academies), 4,800 employees and 42,000 students. With an 87% graduation rate and national recognition for innovation and technology, we continue to be cutting edge in our implementation of the latest educational research as well as a whole-child social emotional approach. CCSD values investing in employees through partnerships for advanced degrees, in-house instructional coaches, multiple pathways for career advancement and one-one-one new teacher mentors. Our educators have an average of 14 years of experience and a 93% retention rate. The cities within CCSD are nationally ranked as some of the best places to live thanks to seasonal community events, beautiful outdoor greenspace and hiking, and close proximity to vibrant city life and professional sports teams. Join our #CCSDFAM and enjoy a competitive salary, a balanced calendar and a place where you will be pushed to grow alongside passionate colleagues. www.cherokeek12.net

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Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States. As a CPS employee, you will become part of the continuum of care within our school communities as you build relationships with students, parents, and faculty. Our students need wraparound support now more than ever, and CPS is working to ensure that every school has full time clinicians ready to provide holistic support for all students! https://www.cps.edu/

The Columbus Organization The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral health challenges, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization. Whether your interest is in community, facility, or school-based settings, The Columbus Organization offers job opportunities that are right for you. https://columbusorg.com/

District of Columbia Public Schools The fastest growing public school district in the nation as a SLP or clinical fellow for the upcoming school year Join! We serve 50,000 students at 117 schools across the nation’s capital and are seeking more dedicated and talented staff to help us close the gap of student need. What role will you play? https://dcps.dc.gov/service/related-services

eLuma eLuma connects K-12 students and educators with providers who care & software solutions to support speech therapy, mental health, school psychology, and occupational therapy. We’re looking for qualified professionals who want to continue making a difference and work with a people-centered organization to provide quality services to students who need them most. https://eluma.com/

Francis Marion University Francis Marion University Department of Speech-Language Pathology. https://www.fmarion.edu/healthsciences/speechlanguagepathology/

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Gestalt Goodness Gestalt Goodness is a neurodiversity-affirming company that embraces every child’s unique language learning style utilizing the latest evidence-based practices to empower parents and clinicians to support their children. Launching at NBASLH is the signature Gestalt Goodness First Phrase cards covering 11 communication functions. Combining written phrases with images and voice recordings, these cards give each child a rich variety of language that connects with them!! https://www.gestaltgoodness.com/

JRC the SLP JRCtheSLP creates products with a message. Designed by an SLP, for SLPs, with an emphasis on the importance of representation. From therapy materials and speech room decor, to the cutest tees, stickers, and other apparel. JRC has something for every SLP! https://www.jrctheslp.com/

KidsCare Home Health KidsCare Home Health is a pediatric home health agency serving children with special needs across the country. We focus on nursing, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as well as provide case management for children up to 18 years old. https://kidscarehomehealth.com/careers-overview/

Lingraphica For 30 years, Lingraphica has researched and developed our AAC technology. The result is intuitive, easy-to-use communication devices, language apps, and online therapy software. https://lingraphica.com

Los Angeles Unified School District We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools, with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve our community.

Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in the business of education. We are technical professionals, skilled workers, support staff, executives, and community champions. We are passionate about taking on some of the toughest challenges in education, with a sense of integrity, accountability, and pride in shaping the future. Our contributions here will impact our number one customers the 600,000 plus kids of Los Angeles. With over 1,000 job titles to choose from, build your rewarding career here by joining nearly 60,000 employees, and achieve new levels of success in your career! Come see and apply to the many job opportunities available at https://lausdjobs.org/ www.lausd.net

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Medical SLP Collective The Medical SLP Collective is a membership program for clinicians and researchers because together we’re better. We’ve created a safe space for SLPs to ask questions and discover specialized resources, support, webinars, journal clubs, and mentorship.

Find expert-level insights, evidence, and answers on tough clinical cases no matter which medical setting you work in. You can learn more about your future clinical growth and professional development opportunities at https://medslpcollective.com. https://medslpcollective.com

National Recruiting Consultants, LLC National Recruiting Consultants (NRC) is a staffing company specializing in partnering school districts and professionals within the Special Education department. We are a woman and minority-owned small business based in Texas.

Our primary placements consist of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, SpeechLanguage Pathology, School Psychologists/LSSP, Educational Diagnosticians, Social Workers/LPC, BCBA, and RNs. https://natlrecruiting.com/

Northeastern University Northeastern University in Charlotte is home to Northeastern’s Center for Health Sciences. Our Charlotte campus offers academic programming focused on life sciences and is relevant to the region’s growing health sector. Our extensive network of industry partners provides students unparalleled opportunities to develop indemand skills in a real-world environment. https://charlotte.northeastern.edu/

Nova Southeastern University The Nova Southeastern University Department of Speech-Language Pathology offers you the research-based concepts and principles of speech, hearing, language, feeding/swallowing, and human communication you seek to achieve professional success. We offer a Bachelors of Communication Science Disorders, MS in Speech Language Pathology, and SLPD. https://healthsciences.nova.edu/academics/overview/speech-language-pathology-degrees/index.html

Presence Learning Inspired to drive solutions for the national shortage of school clinicians, Presence is unlocking the potential of schools and clinicians by removing traditional barriers to success through an elevated approach to teletherapy. As a trusted leader since 2009, Presence is innovating how schools assess and address student special education and mental health needs. With over 6 million remote evaluations and teletherapy sessions delivered and nearly

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10,000 PreK-12 schools supported across the nation, schools and clinicians trust the experience and expertise of Presence, a pioneer in school-based teletherapy. We empower speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and mental health professionals like you with exceptional teletherapy tools and compelling career opportunities. Whether you’ve worked in a school setting for many years, or you’re looking to expand your clinical experience into school-based settings, Presence offers incredible learning and work opportunities. https://presence.com/

Prompt Institute The PROMPT Institute is a non-profit organization that provides training for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) throughout the world. PROMPT is a method that SLPs implement to help children and adults communicate. The organization is dedicated to the investigation of tactual sensory systems and their critical role in the development/ rehabilitation of speech, language, cognition, and interaction.The PROMPT Institute has the following objectives: 1. Provide education for SLPs, caregivers and the general public on PROMPT.2. Develop, participate, and fund research.3. Provide workshop scholarships for SLPs in PROMPT-developing areas.4.

Provide treatment grants for those unable to pay for PROMPT therapy. https://promptinstitute.com/

Relay North Carolina We provide telecommunication relay services for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind and people with speech disability. www.relaync.com

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions We are a graduate healthcare university that offers a variety of entrylevel and post-professional programs specializing in the healthcare fields. We have a masters in SLP, as well as SLPD (both hybrid or online options) program to help advance the careers of SLPs across the country. https://rm.edu/

School District of Philadelphia - Office of Diverse learners School District of Philadelphia Vision and Mission Statement: To prepare students to imagine and realize any future they desire.All sectors of public education in Philadelphia will work with urgency to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve positive life outcomes in partnership with diverse families, educators, and community members who are valued and respected. www.philasd.org

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SimplyThick SimplyThick® is the next-generation food and beverage thickener designed specifically for people who have difficulties swallowing. This revolutionary, patented thickening agent offers a solution to the problems patients, their families and healthcare professionals raise with products currently serving thedysphagic population.The qualities and benefits of SimplyThick® are unparalleled in the marketplace. The bottom line is quick, simple preparation and liquids that look, feel and taste exactly like they’re supposed to. www.simplythick.com

Speech Babe Speech Babe was designed with you in mind with classic, timeless jewelry, comfortable modern apparel, and everyday accessories that complement your personality and lifestyle. You can find something that perfectly accentuates your attire on various occasions, making you stand out from the crowd. Treat yourself or a loved one for all their accomplishments. You can find the perfect gift for appreciation, graduation, and/or a special occasion.

One size does not fit all!! www.speechbabe.com

Speech Masters Therapy Services, Inc. Speech Masters Therapy Services have been serving school districts, public and private schools for over 20 years. We partner with schools to expand their capability to provide specially designed instruction for each student’s speech therapy needs. While ensuring the highest levels of service and clinical care, we take pride in the understanding that “Good communication requires more than just words!” www.speechmasterstherapy.com

The Stepping Stones Group The Stepping Stones Group brings together leaders in therapeutic and behavioral health services. Wherever children, parents, and educators are seeking support for unique challenges, we provide solutions. It’s our mission. And we pursue it passionately each and every day. https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/

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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health is one of the best educational values in the southeast. Our CEPH-accredited public health program is ranked 22nd nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Factor in affordable tuition, competitive scholarships, and the low cost of living in the Birmingham area, and you have benefits per dollar unrivaled by most state and private universities.We will work with you to customize a course of study to fit your needs. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Online MPH/MSPH, coordinated degree programs, and graduate certificate programs are also available. https://uab.edu/soph

Verbal Expressions Verbal Expressions has provided speech-language therapy services to school systems for 27 years. Verbal Expressions started in Dekalb County, Georgia, in 2001, providing services in the local school system. Since then, we have grown to cover five counties in Georgia, several in Arizona, and Washington state. Our services provide ideal placement of clinicians who provide speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy. Our operational leadership comprises experienced therapists with a vast knowledge of school-based therapy, diagnostics, private practice intervention, and in-depth knowledge of state guidelines and curriculums. Verbal Expressions maintains stability in leadership and a therapist-based management model to reinforce our focus on providing innovative and educationally relevant therapy to students of all ages. We are committed to providing quality speech-language therapy with compassion and integrity by ensuring optimal gains and developing the most effective communication necessary for our clients. Verbal Expressions offers highly competitive compensation, stellar support from experienced therapists, and extensive management support to ensure a quality work-life in a safe environment. www.verbalexpressionsinc.com

Willamette Education Service District Willamette Education Service District is part of public education in Oregon. We provide special education services for children from birth until age 21. Our speech language pathologists have the opportunity to work in early intervention, early childhood epecial education or in K-12 public schools. WESD is a public entity that provides staff with benefits such as public retirement, insurance, and student loan forgiveness. www.wesd.org

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Orator Resolver Life-Changer Advocate Networker DEI Mentor Outstanding Educator

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Trailblazer Authentic Leader Young-At-Heart Legacy Ordained to Change the CSD World Rest in POWER & Peace We ARE because of you!

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This presentation discusses paragangliomas and a case study involving an African American woman with a right-sided paraganglioma jugulare tumor, hearing loss, and other co-morbidities. Despite the rarity of these tumors, symptoms such as tinnitus, dysphagia, hoarseness, and hearing loss can occur. Challenges include misdiagnosis, rapid progression of the tumor, and other pre-surgical complications. There is an interplay between co-morbidities, surgical/radiological outcomes, and the need to educate on associated health risks.

Jugular Paraganglioma Tumor with a Case Study

The five guiding principles of Early Intervention require that services be family-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive, developmentally supportive and promote children’s participation in their natural environments and are based on the highest quality evidence available. This session will provide information on how to meet these requirements by coaching caregivers and families to engage their young children in learning as they participate in everyday routines and activities that are functional and meaningful to them.

Early Intervention Best Practices: Routines-Based, Culturally Responsive and Caregiver Coaching

Poverty impacts language. This session will provide research, case studies and personal experiences on the significance of this impact and what we can do as speech-language-hearing professionals to bridge the gap. Our role as speech-language pathologists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of students who are impacted by poverty will be explored.

COVID-19, Poverty, and Language Development in African-American Children

This session is designed by members of the NBASLH Ethics Advisory Council and ASHA’s senior director of ethics. It will focus on some of the ethical challenges facing audiologists and speech-language pathologists in today’s work environment. The topics to be addressed (e.g, ChatGPT, conflicts of interests, discrimination, confidentiality, self-reporting, and patient/client abandonment) will be discussed via role-playing scenarios in the context of the newly revised ASHA Code of Ethics.

Ethical Challenges in Today’s Work Environment

We present a systematic review of education programs for care-providers in SLHS on cultural responsiveness. Our systematic review of cultural responsiveness education programs for SLHS care-providers revealed that most are aligned with the cultural competence approach, despite cultural humility within a multicultural orientation approach (MCO) being the gold standard for culturally responsive work. Results show that clinician-reported changes were the primary focus, with little to no inclusion of participants’ social background or client-based measurements.

Systematic Review of Ideological Frameworks Underlying SLHS Culturally Responsive Education

THURSDAY, 4/11/2024 Registration 9:00 am - 4:30 pm ~ Exhibits Open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Our conference sessions have been meticulously crafted to reflect the pivotal role of research in advancing equity and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Each session serves as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals who idenify as African American, Black, Caribbean, African, and/or Afro-Latinx in the realm of speech, language, and hearing.

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This session will explore the effectiveness of a word learning intervention: Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage of Late Talkers on expressive noun acquisition among African American late talkers aged 2-3 years old, exposed to African American English in the home. Participants will be able to understand relevant intervention techniques. Explore cultural influences, and modeling strategies that may impact vocabulary learning and usage in clinical practice; for a target population with decreased expressive language skills.

African American Late Talkers: Where is the Effective Intervention?

The ASHFoundation funds critical research and education that brings the gift of communication to individuals affected by communication disorders. This session will highlight ASHFoundation programs that enable students, early-career-, and seasoned-investigators to explore solutions, conduct groundbreaking research, and develop research careers. Past recipients will discuss funding opportunities as part of an overall professional career pathway and will reflect on the value the research grant and/or scholarship brought to their career trajectory.

Show Me the Money: Tips for Accessing ASHFoundation

Advocacy Through Innovation: SLPs, Interprofessional Practice and Justice Involved Youth Juveniles who encounter the justice system demonstrate cognitive- communication difficulties. Empirical evidence suggests approximately 50-60\% of youth offenders, demonstrate language disorders that require intervention, but most have never received services (Winstanley et al., 2021). While nations abroad recognize the value of SLP involvement in all stages of processing for justice involved youth, America lags in its use of SLPs. We present international models of SLP intervention for application in the American juvenile justice system.

The intention of this diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) session is to define, explore, and reimagine the culture and climate of higher education. Honoring their authentic intersectional identities and diverse lived experiences in academia, the authors will share personal perspectives and provide practical strategies to evaluate a progressive case study. Participants will have the opportunity to develop action plans for re-imagining the culture and climate in academic and clinical contexts.

DEI The Essence of Academia: Cultivating a Space for Us

Although there are efforts to instill cultural competence, students feel ill-equipped for real-world diversity. The profession’s lack of diversity, with 6.5% being bilingual, emphasizes the need for intentional change. Cultural humility, promoting self-reflection and empathy, emerges as a solution. Four key areas for CSD programs include understanding diversity consequences, teaching respectful inquiries, establishing equity, and building community partnerships. These areas aim to bridge the gap between academic training and cultural demands, fostering culturally responsive clinicians.

Culturally Fluent Clinical Instruction: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Inclusivity

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the fundamentals of hearing screens that should be understood by all speech pathologists, as they serve as a crucial part of early detection and intervention, contributing to overall communication and cognitive development, while also addressing the potential negative aspects of such screenings. This session will discuss hearing screens, and audiograms, and have mobile audiometers to perform hearing screens.

The Fundamentals of Hearing Screens

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11:15 am - 12:15 pm

R. Danielle Scott, Valarie Fleming

Angela Miles

David Frazier

PRESENTERS

Willow Oak

Governors II

Janita Gilliam

Sharon Moss, Monique Willis, Michael Scimeca

Anne Perrotti, Sophia Martinez, Governors I Allison Chappell, Brooke Baker, Sampath Jayarathna

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Centennial

Capital

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Audiology

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The increasing prevalence of noise exposure has detrimental hearing and health impacts on individuals due to various factors, including the levels of noise, the duration of exposure, and the individual’s susceptibility, thus necessitating the implementation of hearing conservation tactics. This session will explore the thresholds of harmful noise, common noise sources, and best practice to protect your hearing from noise.

Noise Exposure: Getting to the Source of Noise

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are often comorbid in patients with chronic tinnitus. A series of case studies will highlight the benefits of tinnitus intervention, and barriers to consider, within this population. Due to the relationship between tinnitus and mental health conditions, it is important to be mindful of these co-existing conditions when treating tinnitus patients and assessing benefit.

Tinnitus Management in Patients with Anxiety

Service-learning is one method of teaching and service provision that has shown promise in providing speech-language pathology and audiology clinicians opportunities for enhanced community engagement and advancement of cultural competence as it provides rich experiences that enhance community engagement, particularly with individuals of diverse backgrounds who often live in underserved communities. The purpose of this presentation is to share the experiences and outcomes of five service-learning initiatives developed at one university program in the Midwest.

Cultural Competence through Service Learning Experiences in Clinical Education

Medical SLPs lack training in strategies to navigate funding, advocacy, and productivity compared to other healthcare professionals. The session will teach SLPs to effectively communicate with decision-makers, manage workloads, and understand public health models, enhancing their ability to improve patient care in their communities and expand the quantity and quality of services. This session addresses the gap in SLP training for securing grants and foundation funding, value for cost proposals, and quality improvement projects.

Advocacy for Medical SLPs: Strategies for Funding, Advocacy, and Productivity

Two years into the ICD-10 Code for “Pediatric Feeding Disorder”, colleagues across the country have had to work diligently to educate allied health and medical practitioners regarding the four domains of the code, (feeding skill, nutrition, medical, and psychosocial), and when it is appropriate to diagnose (Goday, et al). In this seminar, learn how to conduct a CSE and write goals for “PFD” that embraces interprofessional education and practice for early intervention and school-based settings.

Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Dynamic Assessment & Meaningful Goal Writing

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Hannover III

Iris-Victoria Goss, David Frazier

Patricia Mazzullo

Myrita Wilhite, Brigette Wilson

Theresa Richard

Michelle Dawson

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Audiology

Audiology

Special Issues

Medical

Clinical/School Hannover II

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12:30 pm -1:30 pm

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Student Chat SLP: The Big Boss Panel

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Comprising less than 5% of professionals in communication sciences and disorders, Black and African-American (BAA) professionals face race-related challenges stemming from colleague, patient, and supervisor interactions (Ebert & Williams, 2023). There are no clear guidelines on how to best support BAA student clinicians to foster trust, growth, and education during or after adverse events. Participants in this roundtable discussion will collaborate to develop guidelines for clinical supervisors to better support BAA student clinicians.

Roundtable Discussion: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Black Student Clinicians

Medical speech-language pathology is the branch of our profession that provides care, education, and related resources to patients, caregivers, and other professionals in a variety of settings. This session will focus on current and future clinicians who are interested in working with pediatric and adult patients in medical settings.

Roundtable Discussion: Getting in the Game: Careers in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

African Americans represent less than 4 percent of the SLP workforce. Studies have shown the importance of patient concordance in the healthcare industry especially when treated with someone who looks like them. The purpose of this panel presentation is to discuss the need of increasing the number of African American speech language pathologists and audiologists through innovation and collaborative programming. This interactive presentation will feature pre-professional students and professionals within higher education and clinical practice.

Roundtable Discussion: Recruiting and Retaining African Americans in Speech Language Pathology

This mini-seminar will provide participants an opportunity to discuss current topics in language assessment and intervention for both children and adults. General topics will be highlighted and attendees will discuss their experiences, perspectives, and any advice on the pertinent topics in language assessment and intervention.

Roundtable Discussion: Hot Topics in Language

This mini-seminar will provide participants with an overview of leadership, and various pathways to become involved in professional volunteer services. General information about opportunities (for students and professionals), procedures, and programs will be discussed. Specific pathways for leadership within ASHA, NSSLHA, NBASLH, and State Associations will be highlighted.

Roundtable Discussion: Pathways to Leadership

This discussion focuses on African American English (AAE) and considerations in the assessment and treatment process.

Other significant aspects of this presentation include information on clinical assessment and an understanding of the current research, and implications for speakers of AAE.

Roundtable Discussion: African American English: Considerations for Culturally Responsive Assessment

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1:30 - 3:30 pm

Willow Oak

Governors II

Governors I

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Capital

Hannover III

Kierra Simmons

Cornetta Mosley

Jamila Harley, Michele Norman

Deana McQuitty, Derron McQuitty, Demarcus Bush, Robert Mayo, Billy Fuller, Biance Planter, Kayla Mitchell, Aiyanah Akbar

Danai KasambiraFannin

Rachel Williams

Kyomi GregoryMartin, MeganBrette Hamilton

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Audiology

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Cultural Diversity

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This presentation highlights a scarcity of research concerning the interconnection among hearing levels, course modalities, and student satisfaction, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The study involved 239 undergraduates at an HBCU, exploring the association between hearing loss levels, Likert survey outcomes, and diverse course formats. The objective is to discern whether a significant relationship exists between these variables, contributing to the understanding of factors influencing student satisfaction in the HBCU context.

Exploring Hearing Loss, Course Modality, and Satisfaction in HBCU Students

The best way to learn about Testing Methods of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative is to try them! We will provide a brief overview of IDDSI, a detailed review of the IDDSI Testing Methods, and real-life tray examples. Finally, we will provide an opportunity for you to try the food Testing Methods!

IDDSI Testing Methods and Hands on Training

Social-emotional learning is an educational practice that integrates social and emotional skills into the school curriculum.

This session will discuss integrating qualifications for fluency in school-based services/ therapy techniques and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to improve a student who stutters attitudes toward communication, their ability to speak confidently and promote students’ capacities to integrate thinking, emotion, and behavior to deal effectively with everyday personal and social challenges.

Happily Stuttering at School

This session discusses how to integrate theories of child development with neurodiversity in evidence-based practice for speech-language pathologists. Attendees will learn about key theories of child development and neurodiversity. Attendees will hear about next steps for integrating theory with practice, with a lens on neurodiversity. Last, attendees will have the opportunity to identify how these theoretical considerations and real-world examples can be implemented in their own work.

Intersections of Cognitive Development, Neurodiversity, and Learning Theory in Practice

Research has the potential to transform clinical practice, improving the lives of individuals with communication disorders.

This session will feature two NBASLH members who have leveraged their clinical expertise into research careers. The panelists will share how their experiences as clinicians shaped their interest in a research career, tips for gaining research experience and pursuing a PhD, and the benefits and challenges of a research career. NIDCD staff will describe funding to support research training.

Transform Your Career: Opportunities in Communication Disorders Research

Adolescents need speech-language services, yet a disproportionate amount of school-based SLPs serve children. This trend leads to inequitable service delivery for adolescents and is unaligned with our charge to “serve all lifespan populations” and “leave no level underserved.” Some reasons for this inequity are beyond our discipline’s ability to independently address; other issues are resolvable, especially within CSD programs. We provide background information, discuss policies and practices that pose equity barriers, and brainstorm programmatic changes.

Providing Equitable SLP Services for Adolescents: Leaving No Level Underserved

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1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Willow Oak

Capital

Hannover III

Diana Billings

John Holahan, Karen Kern

Jill Barton

Kyle GreenePendleton

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Audiology

Medical

Carrie Knight, Kristen Nellenbach

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Holly Storkel, Charles Ellis, Jamila Governors II Minga, Cendrine Robinson, Jaclyn Schurman

Governors I

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Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

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Cultural Diversity

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Student Chat AuD: Opportunities in Audiology

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Many speech-language pathologists do not feel comfortable treating cognition in patients with dementia because of limited training in graduate school. Speech-language pathologists who do not have a thorough understanding of dementia care are left feeling frustrated and ineffective. This may be due to use of a rehabilitative approach to dementia rather than a compensatory one. This course will provide an introduction to common types of dementia, assessment strategies, and functional treatment approaches.

Ethical Dementia Care for the SLP in Long Term Care

Willow Oak

Hannover III

Brittney Moore

Jacquelynne Rodriguez

Lauren Hastings, Lauren Prather

Lisa Butcher, Taryn Townsend, Blessly Mathews, Sean Moonsammy, Jasmyne Speller, Andrea Moore

Alayna Townsend, Miguelina Zapata

Kimberly Green, Daniel Boamah, Reba Hall, Ithohan Egbedion, Melanie Huckabee

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SLPS must apply culturally appropriate practices for children from minority cultures who have speech and language delays/ disorders. This presentation focuses on increasing awareness and understanding of the characteristics of AAE. We will discuss Clinical/School Hannover II the importance of considering these dialectal features during the evaluation and intervention process. SLPs can use this knowledge as a baseline to build rapport with AAE speaking children and families and to appropriately diagnose children who use AAE.

The Miseducation of “da” Black Kid

The SLPD offers an opportunity to advance clinical leadership and education, further evidence-based clinical care, promote diversity and inclusion in the field, and increase bidirectional knowledge exchange between clinicians and researchers.

This presentation begins with background information before expanding to a panel discussion with current and former SLPD students. Panelists come from diverse practice settings and areas of clinical expertise, and will discuss their personal experiences, professional goals, and perceptions of pursuing this post-professional degree.

Pursuing the SLPD: Background and Individual Perceptions and Experiences

Speech language pathologists evaluate and treat speech sound disorders (SSDs) in children of different backgrounds.

However, SLPs often do not consider the importance of providing culturally responsive practices to children with SSDs. This seminar will focus on defining the pillars of cultural responsiveness. This seminar will focus on how to utilize culturally responsive frameworks in clinical practice. The presenters will summarize how cultural and linguistic diversity influences SSDs and offer methods and tools for self-reflection.

Time to Act: Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech Sound Disorders

Practitioners require meaningful and effective training to identify and respond to biases which influence the decisionmaking process during clinical training and practice. This is of particular importance with respect to working with minoritized Special Issues and marginalized populations. Virtual reality (VR)-based learning offers a unique opportunity for practitioners and students to learn using simulated experiences. This presentation examines the implications of bias-influenced clinical decision making and the development of an innovative VR platform to mitigate unconscious bias.

Virtual Realty to Address Bias & Decision Making in Service Delivery

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Sponsored by: The Stepping Stones Group

Wildin’ Out Knowledge Quest

Sponsored by: Nova Southeastern University & Lingraphica

Opening Session--The Essence of NBASLH

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Strategic scoring systems have been shown to differentiate children with and without developmental language disorder (DLD) within African American English (AAE). Foundational to strategic scoring is the mental model one uses to think, talk, and teach others about AAE verb morphology. In this presentation, we describe three strategic scoring systems from published works, highlighting the mental model that guides them, their strengths and weaknesses, and the types of clinical questions they can and cannot answer.

Donn Bailey Lecture: Strategic Scoring: Changing Mental Models of African American English Morphology

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialty certification will launch in 2024-25. This intermediateadvanced level session will help you prepare for becoming board certified as an AAC specialist and earn recognition as a CCC-SLP, BC-AAC clinician. You will learn about the two-step application process, documentation requirements along with taking the national examination and membership benefits. . Become one of the future leaders in AAC. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialty certification will launch in 2024-25.

UP-Date on Specialty Certification in AAC

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SLPs and AUDs may work with people who have auditory processing disorders. It is important to identify the specific TYPES of auditory processing disorders a person has and to recommend and use evidence-based treatments for each specific type.

This presentation will discuss the various types of auditory processing disorders people may have and identify the specific, evidence-based treatments for each specific type of auditory processing disorder.

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Evidence Based Treatments for Auditory Processing Disorders

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Oak AB

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Centennial

Capital

ROOM

Kierra Simmons, Brittney Moore

Lauren Hastings, Chrystal, Ingram Williams, & Howard Francis

Janna Oetting, Christy Wynn Moland

Brittani H. Cobb

Ovetta HarrisonHarris, Katya Hill

Jay Lucker

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Keynote

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Special Issues

Audiology

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“We have been told routinely that only 8% of speech-language pathologists and audiologists are people of color. While professionals of color are indeed the minority in terms of representation, the 8% statistic is often used inappropriately. This session will unveil/reveal the challenge of collecting demographic data, especially racial and ethnic data, and how that data gets reported, and at times misrepresented, and provide insight into the numbers of BIPOC professionals in CSD.”

The Myth of the 8%

Right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) results in communication disorders that are hidden. Graduate training in speechlanguage pathology may be minimally specific to RHD. A brief introduction will be followed by the viewing of RHD Hidden Diagnosis, a 29-minute documentary detailing the lived experiences of five right hemisphere stroke survivors, their loved ones, and the first RHD experiences of speech-language pathology graduate clinicians.

RHD Hidden Diagnosis Part 1: A Stroke Documentary Screening & Discussion

The Blank Center CARE™ (Communication, Advocacy, Resiliency, and Education) Model is an evidence-based, anti-ableist approach to stuttering treatment for children and adults. Descriptive data, clinical trials, and supporting research for each component of the Blank Center CARE™ Model will be presented. Case studies and data-driven clinical tools for implementing treatment in real-world contexts including school-based settings to achieve Blank Center CARE™ will be provided.

Blank Center CARE™ Model: An Evidence-Based Approach to Stuttering Treatment

The current study employs a patterns and systems approach (Green, 2002) to investigate the tense-aspect system of child AAE. Specifically, we explore how seventy-eight 7- to 10-year-old children express preverbal HAD across three narrative contexts: narrative generation, narrative writing, and narrative reading. In addition, we explore the linguistic contexts— achievement or accomplishment—in which AAE-speaking children use preverbal HAD, simple past, and past progressive.

Educational implications will be offered.

Movements in Narrative: An Exploration of Preverbal HAD

Please plan to attend this interactive session to hear about the current ASHA certification requirements and provide your feedback on potential future changes to the ASHA certification standards.

ASHA Certification - Present and Future

Social determinants of health (SDOH) have a major impact on health outcomes. Tackling these factors may need coordination of both traditional and nontraditional approaches. Even though most SDOH are systems-level problems, home health clinicians may have a greater opportunity to identify social risk factors and unmet needs at an individual level. SLPs may tackle SDOH through appreciating their impact on treatment delivery and outcomes, available resources, screening, connecting patients with resources, patient education and advocacy.

The Intersection of SDOH, Adult Home Health, and the SLP

FRIDAY, 4/12/2024 Registration 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ~ Exhibits Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Willow Oak

Oak AB

Hannover III

Vicki Deal-Williams, Megan-Brette Hamilton

Jamila Minga, La'Toria Jallah, Michael Pearce

Geoffrey Coalson, Courtney Byrd, Kia Johnson

Monique Mills, Tynashia Whitaker

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Medical

Inoka Tennakoon, Brooke Hatfield

PRESENTERS

Erica Governors II Todd Philbrick, Williams

Governors I

ROOM

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Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

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Sustainable and effective clinical training programs must increase students’ cultural competency and expand encounters for students to work with various clients from different backgrounds. One idea includes experiential service-based learning programs such as education abroad. Using experiences from a short-term education abroad trip to Ghana, A GhanaianAmerican professor from the University of Maryland, College Park will discuss perspectives and lessons learned from a short-term program abroad.

Broadening Students’ Perspectives & Cultural Awareness During Study Abroad

There is an ongoing concern about the service delivery and success rate of intervention in bilingual and monolingual Spanish families of children with autism spectrum disorder. The present study is designed to explore the perceptions, feelings, and attitudes of bilingual parents/caregivers of bilingual children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ASD. This presentation will provide SLPs with an understanding of the feelings, attitudes, and perspectives of stakeholders of bilingual children with autism spectrum disorder.

Stakeholders Perspectives of Service Delivery for Bilinguals with ASD

This study investigates artificial intelligence (AI) speech recognition systems’ accuracy in recognizing African American English (AAE) children’s speech by delving into potential biases, emphasizing equitable access in educational and clinical settings. Focusing on AAE speakers, this study analyzes acoustic predictors like vowel duration and formants.

These preliminary results will identify whether acoustic measures contribute to current AI challenges, which is crucial for addressing disparities and fostering inclusivity across technology for diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

Investigating Acoustic Factors Impacting Speech-to-Text Accuracies in AAE-Speaking Children

The integration of grief counseling and audiology holds immense importance, as it encompasses not only the psychological and emotional dimensions of bereavement but also facilitates effective coping mechanisms for individuals with hearing impairment. Although this integration may pose challenges in terms of resource allocation and healthcare expenses, its overall impact remains highly valuable.

The Significance of Grief Counseling and Audiology

The significance of psychoacoustics within the realm of hearing aid fitting lies in its ability to provide a personalized and effective auditory experience for individuals with hearing loss, despite the potential challenges of costs, accessibility, and clinicians’ expertise in counseling. This presentation will illuminate these barriers and provide practical solutions to provide holistic hearing health care.

The Significance of Psychoacoustics in Fitting Hearing Aids

The responsibilities of family members have transformed, leading to a change in their interactions with persons with aphasia (PWA) and raising concerns about their economic well-being. The fundamental nature of their relationship and all familiar and comforting aspects have entirely transformed. Family members change their roles, transitioning from being spouses, adult sons or daughters, and siblings to assuming the responsibility of caregiving for affected individuals without prior preparation or formal training for caregivers.

Caregiving Burden Among the Caregivers of PWA

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Governors I

Centennial

Centennial

Capital

Capital

Centennial

ROOM

Eliza Thompson

Morgan Moore, Nailah Smith, Marlon John, Miguelina Zapata

Brittany Fletcher, Mary Wilkens, Amy Hobek, Victoria McKenna

David Frazier

David Frazier

Deidre Cherry

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Audiology

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The foundation of how audiologists and speech-language pathologists make clinical and professional decisions is grounded in ethics. This creates increased importance in understanding what is ethics and how we apply it in professional settings. It is also critical that current and future professionals are familiar with and understand the purpose of the ASHA Code of Ethics and recognize how best to use it as a basis to support clinical decision making and guide professional conduct.

Ethics: The Purpose; The Code; What You Should Know

Achieving a proper ear mold impression is crucial for an accurate fit and comfortable wearing experience of a custom product. Failure to achieve an accurate impression may result in ill-fitting molds or devices, ear pain, and compromised hearing performance. This session will describe characteristics of a proper ear mold impression, highlight the anatomy of the outer ear involved in the production of a proper ear mold, offer hands-on instructions for achieving a proper ear mold.

A-1 Ear Mold Impression: Achieving a Proper Ear Mold Impression

Oak AB

Capital

Kia Johnson

Iris-Victoria Goss, David Frazier

Ingram Land-Deans

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Invited

Audiology

Nelson Moses, Helena Hawkshawe, Angela Carey-Adams

Tommie Robinson, Jr., Julie Arenberg

PRESENTERS

Shanika Phillips Fullwood, Stephany Perez-Sanchez, Hannover III Maria Herrle, Neyla Kirby, Giselle Dunn, La'Toriah Jallah, Jamila Minga

Willow Oak

Governors II

ROOM

Peer acceptance and connection are important to most adolescence. While teens with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HF-ASD) desire friendships and/or relationships, difficulty with social communication skills tend to cause Clinical/School Hannover II conversation avoidance and/or isolation due to non-acceptance from peers. In an article by Kelly et. al. (2018), adolescence with HF-ASD expressed a desire for relationships and social skills training. In response, this presentation will introduce social communication intervention approaches for adolescence with HF-ASD.

Social Skills Training in African American Adolescence with HF-ASD

An individual’s exposure to and understanding of the communication changes resulting from Right Hemisphere Brain Damage (RHD) can vary significantly based on education level, educational institution, and clinical experiences. In this presentation, you will hear the perspectives of individuals at three educational levels- undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate. They will share their insights on how their personal understanding of RHD has expanded and the impact of their varying levels of exposure on clinical and career prospects.

RHD Hidden Diagnosis Part 2: The Impact of Apragmatism Exposure

This seminar presents the design, objectives, and performance-based outcomes of a pilot literacy collaboration between University Heights High School in New York City’s South Bronx and Long Island University’s, Brooklyn Campus graduate SLP program. The program supports high school students experiencing reading and language issues, UHHS’s mission to broaden their students’ post-graduation educational and career possibilities, and LIU’s objective of broadening cultural and linguistic perspectives of university students preparing for careers as school-based SLP’s.

De-Colonizing Literacy: A South-Bronx High-School University Literacy Collaboration

Being in a position of leadership in any work setting means making difficult decisions about a variety of areas which may include human resources, management, crises, and the list goes on. In other words, difficult decision making is a part of everyday leadership. It is important that leaders are equipped with the skills to handle these situations. This interactive session is designed to give leaders the necessary tools to deal with difficult decision making.

Difficult Decision Making: It’s Part of Leadership Too

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A survivor’s journey and lived experiences may go unseen after a right hemisphere stroke. In this presentation, attendees will hear Simon discuss his right hemisphere stroke survivor’s journey of acceptance and reinvention as he transitioned from HIM, before his stroke, to THAT PERSON, 2-3 years post stroke, and ME, Simon now, in the discovery of his best new self.

Rhd Hidden Diagnosis Part 3: A Survivor’s Self-Renewal Journey

Pragmatic language is often viewed as social appropriateness however figurative language is another aspect of pragmatic language that adds context and color to language. Hence, there are many benefits to considering the clinical implications of non-literal language skills. The purpose of this presentation is to provide tips and strategies to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) on how figurative expressions are used in conversations and why it is important to consider using these expressions in their services.

“Everybody’s So Creative”: Figurative Expressions in Conversations

The implementation of key leadership theories in private practice can cause a company to thrive. The Leader-Member Exchange theory of leadership and Transformational Leadership Theory are two leadership theories that examine various intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of organizational dynamics in the workplace. As a future or current private practice owner, learn relevant ways to infuse aspects of these theories into your everyday leadership practice.

Leadership Theory Implementation for Current and Future Private Practice Owners

ASHA (2023), states, approximately 8% of members identify as bilingual service providers. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 21% of the population speaks more than one language. The rise in multilingual families means an increase in linguistically diverse clients. To meet the need for diversity y, graduate programs must increase enrollment of CLD students, thus, culturally responsive teaching and supervision are needed to ensure equity for all students. This presentation explores best practices of supervision for CLD students.

Culturally Responsive Supervision of Bilingual-Bicultural Graduate Clinicians

Currently, there is an increase in violence and death in America. This research will help create an understanding of the effects of trauma on adolescent language. We will discuss theories and taxonomies of sensory and cognitive changes of adolescents who are developing language who have experienced trauma due to violence.

Adverse Effects of Trauma on Semantic Development of Adolescents

This study investigates the impact of school band participation on students’ hearing health through a comprehensive survey and clinical assessments. Out of 119 participants, approximately 28% showed signs of noise-induced hearing loss, with correlations found between instrument type and proximity to specific frequencies, particularly brass instruments. The findings emphasize the need for awareness and preventative measures in school band programs to safeguard students’ auditory well-being and highlight the broader implications for musical education.

The Prevalence of Hearing Loss in High School Band Members

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10:45 - 11:45 am

Capital

ROOM

Hannover III

Willow Oak

Governors II

Governors I

Jamila Minga, Simon Barton

Shaleeta Jones, Valencia Perry

Pamela Rowe

Dorothy Gaspard-St. Cyr, Tiffany GurleyNettles

Ovetta HarrisonHarris, Cynthia Taylor-Cutler

Diana BlakeneyBillings, Anna Williams

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Medical

Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Clinical/School Hannover II

Audiology

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10:45 - 11:45 am

10:45 - 11:15 am

11:00 am - 12:00 pm 11:15 - 11:45 am

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“Legacy” can be defined as something that is passed on. The founders of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) strived to not only create a space for Black Speech-Language and Hearing Professionals, but to also provide a support system for the research being done in the Black communities. This session will provide insight, shared by early NBASLH members, into the original goals and expectations of the NBASLH organization.

The Essence of NBASLH: The Legacy Panel

A narrative focused intervention, “ILEADerSHIP,” was piloted with three students with cochlear implants (CIs) in order to target tier-two vocabulary development and oral narrative skills through the combination of interactive reading techniques (IRTs) and narrative-based language intervention (NBLI). Vocabulary probes and narrative samples were collected in order to document if the intervention was effective at increasing expressive language skills and vocabulary knowledge.

Improving Lexical Diversity in Storytelling for Children with Cochlear Implants

This study evaluated typical morphosyntactic development in Bahamian Creole English (BCE) speaking children ages 3-5 years old. Children’s development of BCE morphosyntactic features was evaluated using three different language sampling tasks: a 10-minute play-based conversation, a story retell using the wordless picture book Frog Goes to Dinner, and a story tell using the School-age Language Assessment Measures (SLAM) cards. The findings of this study have implications for guiding culturally sensitive clinical practices.

Identifying Typical Morphosyntactic Development in Bahamian Creole English Speaking Preschoolers

Auditory Rehabilitation to Reconnect- Online version (ARR-O) is a virtual auditory rehabilitation (AR) program for older adults with cochlear implants. ARR-O incorporates the 4 pillars of AR: counseling, instruction, perceptual training, and sensory management (Boothroyd, 2007) and reduces access-related barriers. This pilot study is the onset of an assessment of the effectiveness of ARR-O for improving communication outcomes and quality of life for older adults with cochlear implants.

Telerehabilitation for Adult CI Users: ARR-O Pilot Study

This workshop-style seminar will deliver pertinent information on the importance of parental involvement as it pertains to closing some of the health disparities that black children with speech and learning delays face. Learners will be able to practice culturally relevant communication aimed at addressing stigmas and facilitating difficult conversations. If facilitating meaningful dialogue with the parents of black children seems daunting, this season offers considerations, approaches, and desired outcomes for having critical conversations.

Let Me Holla at You Real Quick

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12:00 - 1:30 pm

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Centennial

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Oak AB

Oak AB

Brittani H. Cobb & Board of Directors

Katrina Miller

Caryn Heskey, Sharlene Wilson Ottley

Simone Bellot

Cornetta Mosley

Charles Morris, Lauren Hastings

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Members

Invited

Clinical/School Hannover II

Clinical/School Hannover II

Audiology

Special Issues

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1:30 - 2:00 pm

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CSD11

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This session addresses the racism and inequalities experienced by populations of diverse races/ethnicities and diverse genders and gender identities. In particular, Black people, regardless of gender and gender identity are at higher risk for experiencing traumatic brain injury and for poorer healthcare treatment and outcomes. This session will explore the inequalities and barriers faced and strategies to advocate for these vulnerable populations.

Racism in TBI: Advocating for Black and Gender Diverse Populations

Speech-language pathologists serve children who speak other languages. Supporting their home languages fosters cognitive and linguistic development, access to content, and positive identity. However, this can be challenging without language expertise or resources. This presentation offers practical strategies to overcome this hurdle. We’ll explore five key approaches, including engaging families, encouraging translanguaging, and leveraging technology for language learning.

Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs to Support Multilingual Children’s Intervention

Most support provided by SLPs is focused on strategies for client growth via direct intervention. However, shifting to a neurodiverse paradigm, which empowers neurodivergent identities, requires that we address factors in our client’s environment that might impact their communication. This presentation will discuss the benefit of educating our clients’ support teams on understanding neurodivergence and encouraging accommodations and advocacy that can empower inclusion and a supportive ecosystem for neurodivergent youth and adults with invisible disabilities.

Counseling Neurodivergent Families with Invisible Disabilities on Education and Advocacy

This session offers an overview of integrating AI into clinical speech-language pathology to improve patient care and reduce administrative tasks. Participants will learn key AI concepts; explore real-world uses; and understand challenges associated with the use of AI, including ethical implications and potential effects of bias. This session is aimed at clinicians and students just starting to learn about AI and aims to equip attendees with knowledge to enhance their SLP practice.

Simple Ways to Incorporate AI into your Clinical Work

Evidence-based, culturally responsive, and person-centered health care for Gender Diverse (GD) individuals has been emphasized for decades in gender affirming care. Cultural responsiveness is a journey of reflective learning and practice.

This presentation will delve into the journey of SLP’s practice of Cultural competemility in gender affirming care with interactive discussions and reflections.

Culturally Competemility Practice in Gender Affirming Voice Care

Chat with Chair with Professional

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1:45 - 2:45 pm

Willow Oak

Govenors II

Governors I

Oak AB

ROOM

Hannover III

Alaina Davis

Sulare Rose, Xenia Davis

Aieshea Banks

Leslie Johnson, Kellyn Hall, Yolanda Keller-Bell

Grace Hao, Kelly Uitenham

Brittani H. Cobb

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Medical

Clinical/School Hannover II

Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Members

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1:45 - 2:45 pm

2:00 - 3:00 pm

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Funding from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) advances scientific and clinical discovery. NIDCD staff will provide an overview of fellowship, career development, and research funding opportunities appropriate for doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. Two NBASLH members, who are NIDCD award recipients, will share their experiences. Resources for getting started and tips for success will be shared to help attendees know how to begin their funding journey.

Getting Started with Federal Funding for Your Research

This is an interactive session where Black women academics and those who support them will use self-love strategies as an act of resistance. Understanding this concept will show attendees how Black women will utilize self-care and self-love as a form of resistance. Using a social media platform format, @academiahasaproblem, session participants will “ browse “ the social media page, reviewing current content related to the challenges and barriers for Black women in academia.

Participants will serve as a live “comments section,” providing space for sharing and reflection. The session will conclude with tips and strategies for self-preservation and maintaining mental/emotional health, followed by an open discussion around collective healing.

Academia has a Problem: The Essence of Self-Love as Resistance

Audiology Affairs Meeting

The goal of this session is to facilitate an open and insightful conversation about the unique experiences of Black males in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology. By acknowledging the significant underrepresentation of Black men in the profession, the session will highlight key challenges related to recruitment and retention. It will also address the critical need for a supportive network dedicated to Black male speech-language pathologists and audiologists—a gap that urgently needs filling.

Navigating the Field: A Conversation about Brotherhood, Representation, and Mentorship of the Black Male in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

One of NBASLH’s purposes is to “promote an increase in the number of Black speech, language, and hearing professionals.” (www.nbaslh.org) To achieve this, we can’t just recruit, we must also retain these professionals. This session will provide those at any stage of the profession with practical resources for career development to reduce barriers, strengthen networks, chart their path, and energize them to stay in the field.

The Retention of Black Professionals: Remembering the Essence of NBASLH

Audiologists are not typically trained to identifiy the specific types of APD a person may have. This presentation reviews Lucker’s MultiSystem Integrated Approach to understanding, evaluating, and identifying the specific types of APD with a focus on the various systems that contribute to the APDs found. Based on the evaluation results the presentation will review appropriate accommodations and most evidence-based treatments for each specific type of APD found.

Evaluating People for Auditory Processing Disorders: a Multisystem Approach

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3:00 - 4:00 pm

R. Danielle Scott, Lauren Prather

Shauntelle CannonWilliams, Patricia Mazzullo

Ephraim K. Hill Jr., Cavin Fertil

Jamila Harley

Jay Lucker

PRESENTERS

Holly Storkel, Charles Ellis, Jamila Governors II Minga, Cendrine Robinson, Jaclyn Schurman

Governors I

Capital

Oak AB

Centennial

Capital

ROOM

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Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Audiology

Invited

Special Issues

Audiology

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1

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CSD12

SID07

MBD10

MBD11

3:00 - 4:00 pm

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This presentation is the result of the presenter’s father having a fatal stroke and the healthcare disparities the family suffered with his medical care. Topics such as stroke symptoms and stroke-related hearing issues will be discussed in depth. The staggering number of strokes annually, survival stories, and health risks will be addressed. One deficit is the lack of proper screening protocols addressing hearing loss after an attack.

Unveiling the Unheard: Exploring Hearing Loss in Stroke Survivors

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may increase the risk of dementia, but there are ways that individuals can reduce their risk. Structural racism and health disparities often create barriers to care that further increase dementia risk in Black patients with MCI. Learn how SLPs can use the current evidence about lifestyle factors to advocate for their patients and incorporate wellness into their care plans.

Reducing Dementia Risks in African-Americans with Mild Cognitive Impairment

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education is transforming the landscape of teaching and learning.

AI facilitates personalized learning experiences and offers the potential to enhance educational outcomes and increase accessibility. However, challenges related to ethical considerations and adapting to new technologies must be carefully navigated. The adoption of AI in higher education holds the promise of revolutionizing the educational experience while raising critical questions about its responsible and equitable implementation.

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Friend or Foe

The purpose of this presentation is to provide SLPs with the foundational knowledge and skills to boost their confidence in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) assessment and intervention methods. This presentation will introduce CAS fundamentals including discriminative characteristics, related terminology, and relevant statistics. The principles of motor learning and evidenced-based intervention approaches will be introduced. Culturally and linguistically responsive frameworks to facilitate optimal service delivery unique to this population will be discussed throughout the presentation.

Demystifying Childhood Apraxia of Speech in a CLD World

This presentation will highlight what it means to be a neurodiversity affirming clinician. Clinicians will be empowered to look at the child’s sensory regulation, cultural and family background, language learning style as well as their body during therapeutic assessment and intervention. It will empower clinicians to utilize their critical thinking skills to see the client through a holistic lens to make targeted treatment gains and faster progress.

Taking a Holistic Neurodiversity Affirming Approach with Our Autistic Children

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LAL10

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3:00 - 3:30 pm

3:30 - 4:00 pm

Willow Oak

ROOM

Hannover III

Hannover III

Centennial

Mi-Tresa Billingsley, Diana BlakeneyBillings

Valeria Gary

Brigitta Walker, Elizabeth Meyerowitz

Laura Moorer, Alyana Townsend

Farwa Husain

PRESENTERS

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Medical

Medical

Special Issues

Clinical/School Hannover II

Language

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1

1

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1

1

CLD11

LPD11

CSD13

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SID08

INV06

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This roundtable discussion will focus on the yearlong NBASLH affinity community dedicated to exploring the 4 areas of cultural humility: lifelong learning, self-reflection, mutual partnerships, institutional accountability. The panel will discuss the Cultural Humility Conference, asynchronous and synchronous learning throughout the year and how they will utilize these tools.

The Essence of Cultural Humility: The Inaugural Cohort’s Lessons Learned

Our society has typically defined disability by restrictions that relate to what an individual cannot do. This is an ableist viewpoint that does not take into consideration strategies and adaptations that empower disabled individuals (Nick, 2022).

This presentation offers testimonials, examples, and insights into ableist presumptions that can be reflected in how we treat disabled people. Strategies and resources will be reviewed that support disabled persons and their families in achieving desired goals.

Addressing Disablism/Ableism in Society and Employment

This presentation introduces the unique opportunities, challenges, and rewards that come with being a travel therapist.

Topics will include risks and benefits, navigating licensure, and housing. With discussion of stress management techniques for a career in travel therapy.

Roadmap to Travel Speech Language Pathology: A Beginner’s Guide

Students often experience difficulty in connecting knowledge obtained in classrooms with knowledge needed for best practices in clinics. This session presents successes in arranging students in learning groups designed to simulate real-time therapy intervention with each student assuming revolving learning roles during the clinical training process. Groups are assigned didactic topics such as motor speech or language disorders as focal points while learning the specifics of therapy intervention for clients with these assigned disorders.

Connectivity: Cooperative Learning in Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Training

Stress First Aid is a conceptual model utilized in aiding persons who are experiencing various levels of stress. In clinical education, research has indicated that students and clinical educators exhibit varying levels of stress associated with performance and productivity. A community of well-being is essential to the overall success of academic training programs.

This session will discuss the continuum model of stress first aid and its need for adoption and application in clinical education.

Code Red: Stress First Aid in Clinical Education

The purpose of this session is to engage in meaningful dialogue about the unique lived experiences of Black women who stutter. This discussion will cover a brief overview of stuttering and intersectionality to frame the discussion with specific focus on Race, Gender, and Dis/ability. Shortly after, participants will be able to participate in conversation on implications for practice that can be implemented in efforts to care for Black women who stutter.

The Lived Experiences of Black Women who Stutter: Qualitative Exploration

SATURDAY, 4/13/2024 Registration/Help Desk 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ Exhibits Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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= Time ID = Session ID = Session Type (1.5 =1hr 30min) T = Technical Session G = Undergraduate or Graduate Student Forum

8:00 - 9:00 am

Governors II

Governors I

ROOM

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

Amy Hobek, R. Danielle Scott

Tena McNamara, Dawn Ellis

Jackie Rodriguez, Julia Morgan, Rachel Dawson

Debra Dwight

Zaneta Ponton, Katrina Miller

Enjoli Richardson, Courtney Byrd, Megan Young

PRESENTERS

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Invited

Special Issues

Leadership

Clinical/School Hannover II

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

TRACK

8:00 - 8:30 am

9:00 - 10:00 am

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1

MBD13

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LPD13

CSD14

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MBD12

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Medical mistrust is a “lack of trust in or suspicion of medical organizations” (Jaiswal & Halkitis, 2019). It is found in every area of education, healthcare, and care management in the United States. As healthcare providers, we serve a diverse population. Learn dynamic ways to delve into cultural humility, incorporate patient-centered care, and view our patients from different perspectives to build a bridge to better communication and trust within the healthcare system.

Medical Mistrust: Past, Present, and Future Implications for SLPs/Audiologists

Many parents are unaware of the support available to their children while our society maintains a stigma around seeking help. SLPs can be the first therapeutic interventionist a parent may pursue or know about. However, when addressing the whole child, other developmental delays outside feeding and communication may be impacting the skills an SLP is targeting. Having awareness, seeking, and advocating for interprofessional collaboration with an OT has better outcomes for an individual child.

Pediatric Interprofessional Dynamic Duo: SLPs and OTs

This presentation aims to explore the role of compassionate supervision in fostering a supportive learning environment for students pursuing degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. It delves into the multifaceted aspects of supervision, emphasizing the significance of trust-building, constructive feedback, and inclusivity to create a positive and nurturing atmosphere. Through this presentation, participants will acquire practical tools and perspectives that aid in the development of a supportive supervisory approach, ensuring the best possible learning experiences for students.

Compassionate Supervision for Students in Speech-Language Pathology

As the Latino population continues to rise, the number of Latino speech-language pathologists (SLPs) remains low. As a result, SLPs must be prepared to work with Latino children and families regardless of their racial/ethnic background. This presentation will a) discuss cultural, linguistic, and phonological factors in service delivery with the Latino population and b) provide recommendations for practice.

Considerations for Service Delivery with Latino Children and Families

Affiliates Meeting

NMES is a proposed treatment modality for dysphagia in children with neurological impairments. This poster examines the level of evidence available for NMES. Overall, studies support that NMES is safe and claim that it may be more effective compared to conventional methods of dysphagia treatment. However, significant methodological limitations, such as small sample sizes, lack of control groups, and the use of non-validated and/or subjective outcome variables make this claim unsubstantiated at this time.

Efficacy of NMES for Dysphagia in Children with Neurological Impairments

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= Time ID = Session ID = Session Type (1.5 =1hr 30min) T = Technical Session G = Undergraduate or Graduate Student Forum

9:15 - 10:15 am

Governors II

Governors I

Oak AB

Hannover III

ROOM

Hannover III

Pamela Rowe, Jessica Hooke

Tracy Camille Johnson

Tanya Wilson, Nia Johnson, Alicia Smalls, Reagan Njoku, Lauren Frasier

Taydi Ray

Brittney Pettis, Brittani H. Cobb

Liya Kahsay

PRESENTERS

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Medical

Clinical/School Hannover II

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Members

Medical

TRACK

9:15 - 10:15 am

10:00 am-12:00 pm

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CLD13

CSD15

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INV07

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SID09

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LPD14

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Leadership

Cultural Diversity

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Special Issues

Leadership

TRACK

Governors II

Governors I

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

ROOM

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Adanna Burrell

Camilo Maldonado, Kwadwo Agyekum, Micah Stanton

Gabriella Billups, Linia Willis, Shana Matthews

Darius Thomas, Jerrold Jackson

Alexis Lawton

Kelly Uitenham, Grace Hao, Cheria Hay

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This session is designed to provide SLPs with innovative approaches on how to foster effective communication skills and social-emotional learning in children. The presenters will provide innovative and holistic approaches to help children Clinical/School Hannover II develop strong communication skills, introspection, and self-awareness. They will also share tools from their integrated program that combines the principles of holistic education, yoga, and speech therapy to enhance children’s social-emotional learning and empower them to articulate their thoughts and feelings effectively.

Empowering Voices: Nurturing Effective Communication and Self-Understanding Using Holistic Approaches

This study investigated the ways SLPs of color perceived their involvement in a mentoring program for undergraduates.

Eight students were assigned to four mentors throughout an academic year. Following this experience, mentors reported successes related to supporting academic knowledge and professionalism, helping their mentees cultivate more culturally and linguistically responsive perspectives, and providing emotional support for their students. They also identified various barriers to effective mentoring. Suggestions to overcome identified challenges will be discussed.

Successes and Challenges of Mentorship: Perspectives of the Mentors

At the top of the semester, graduate students, practicum supervisors, and clinical liaisons alike anxiously await practicum assignment details. While students hope to gain valuable clinical skills on the road to 400 hours, practicum supervisors manifest the strong student trope. Themes of fairness, microaggressions, diversity of placements and supervisor credentialing are all factors that can determine if a rotation is successful. This seminar will spark the conversation about this dilemma from a minority perspective.

Method to the Matching or Madness?: Protocols for Practicum Selection

This course is designed specifically for speech-language pathologists and audiologists seeking to enhance their supervision skills. This session delves into the art of effective supervision, offering insights into best practices, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for guiding and mentoring graduate clinicians, assistants, clinical fellows, and other professionals.

Whether you’re a seasoned supervisor or new to the role, this course will empower you to foster growth, competence, and confidence in your supervisees.

The Essence of Dynamic Supervision: Let the Collaboration Begin!

With the COVID-19 pandemic and SLP shortage, students made slower—or no—progress on their goals. As the shortage worsens, particularly in rural areas, schools are unable to adequately provide services. In response, several alternatives have been suggested and tried such as teletherapy to overcome barriers of distance, unavailability of specialists, and impaired mobility. However, there are some downsides to this alternative. This presentation will discuss the pros and cons to teletherapy as it addresses rural disparities.

Can teletherapy eliminate the barrier to accessibility for rural students?

In this presentation, we are going to address various methods in which clinical supervision can occur on a day-to-day basis, in dyads (one-to-one), group supervision (2-6 clinicians), and peer supervision. Clinical supervision models including inperson supervision, remote supervision (ex. videoconferencing and email), hybrid supervision, as well as simulation-based clinical training will be discussed and evaluated.

Innovative Clinical Training to Support Learners with Different Learning Style

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10:30 - 11:30 am

10:30 - 11:30 am

12:00 - 2:00 pm

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SID10

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Self-advocacy during an internship involves effectively communicating one’s needs, interests, and goals that will contribute to an individual’s ability to thrive in a dynamic work setting. The synergy between soft skills and self-advocacy is integral for professional development. This presentation will discuss the role of soft skills during an internship and address critical aspects of self-advocacy during supervision, including advocating for learning opportunities, seeking feedback, and building a positive relationship with the supervisor.

Empowering Growth: Navigating Success Through Self-Advocacy in Internships

This presentation aims to expand the speech-language pathologist’s perspective of cultural and ethical considerations when serving members of the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing (D/HH) community. This is significant in keeping with ASHA’s commitment to meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Our goal is to ensure that signs are taught in a way that maintains respect for the D/HH community at large while learning basic ASL signs.

Expanding Linguistic Diversity Within Deaf Culture: Signs SLPs Should Know

Student-Mentor Luncheon: The Essence of Vision

Contracting has become a big trend in the therapy world. More therapists are contracting and creating their own staffing agencies. In graduate school, we are taught clinical aspects of being an SLP. However, learning to be a successful business owner is not taught. Join us in a safe space as we engage in an interactive workshop, develop solutions to problems, learn how to incorporate systems to expand your business and build wealth.

Keep the bag Secure!!! Interactive Workshop: Maintaining & Building Your Business

This presentation addresses the rationale for speech pathologists to broaden their horizons by embracing the realm of corporate speech pathology. Though this is unchartered territory and knowledge for some speech pathologists, this presentation will reveal how their unique skill sets can significantly contribute to enhancing the communication skills of adults in their personal lives and within the corporate world. Findings and personal business experience provide three pivotal takeaways that participants will gain from this presentation.

Unlocking Corporate Speech Pathology: Essential knowledge for Speech Pathologists

This session will provide an overview of current policy issues that impact black audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Additionally, the session will discuss how clinicians and researchers can integrate advocacy into their work.

GAPP Presents: Integrating Advocacy Into Professional Practice

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1:00 - 2:00 pm

Governors II

Governors I

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

Hannover III

ROOM

Danielle Devore, Dionne Walker

Katherine Scarlett, Jacqueline JonesBrown

Kierra Simmons, Brittney Moore

Mariah Emery, Wenisha Adams, Shante Sellers, Jonthan Love

Adrienne Singletary

Keena James Seward, Kyle Greene-Pendelton

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Cultural Diversity

Student

Special Issues

Leadership

Invited

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1:00 - 2:00 pm

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ROOM

Beyoncé’s Always on Beat: The Rhythm of Inclusion and Belonging

The AMANI Project and NBASLH Neighbors are programs designed to advocate for black students through empowering, culturally centered, linguistically affirming, trauma-informed, and autonomy-supportive mentorship. These case studies highlight the importance of implementing mentorship and advocacy practices throughout students’ educational journeys.

Using an implementation science framework, we will provide a toolkit for educators and clinicians to use advocacy to mitigate systemic barriers historically marginalized students face.

Empowering Mentorship: Advocacy from TK To Higher Education and Beyond

Retention occurs when concepts stored in long term memory can be recalled. Research shows that students tend to forget information initially learned within 24 hours if it is not applied. Formative assessments results reveal the importance of incorporating active learning into the curriculum to promote retention. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the collaborative strategies implemented to help students retain and transfer knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to the clinical setting.

Retention of Knowledge and Skills After Initial Learning: Lessons Learned

This session explores the perspectives and experiences of private practice owners, delving into advocacy, cultural considerations, navigating payor sources, financial management, and marketing strategies. Discussions on serving diverse client populations will emphasize creating inclusive environments. Insights into financial management strategies, marketing approaches,and fostering community relationships, will equip practitioners to navigate the complexities of private practice successfully. The session’s overarching goal is to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, promoting inclusive, client-centered, and sustainable practices.

Perspectives in Private Practice: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

The aim of this session is to prepare culturally and linguistically diverse professionals in CSD to consider obtaining a research doctoral degree. This session will involve knowledge sharing and a panel discussion that will empower attendees to take action toward pursuing a PhD in CSD or helping uplift others in pursuit of this degree and career.

Suprise Suprise: Diversifying the PhD in CSD

Tina Smith, Terrie Gibson, Nicole Jenkins, Tashaundra Bailey, Lakeysha Hampton

Portia Carr, Monica Franklin

Governors I

R. Danielle Scott

Ayden Kpormegbey, Natalie King-Shaw, Willow Oak Mya Wyatt, Kourtney Black, Taylor Tate

Centennial

Willow Oak

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Cultural Diversity

Leadership

Special Issues

Leadership

Medical

Kia Johnson, Courtney Byrd, Geoff Coalson, Caitlin Franchini

PRESENTERS

Marlon John, Shaleeta Jones, Morgan Moore, Hannover III Nailah Smith, Ovetta Harris, Valencia Perry

Continued growth in cultural diversity within the United States motivates the need to ensure the provision of culturally responsive stuttering treatment for school-age children. This presentation will include discussion relative to considerations Clinical/School Hannover II of culture and its impact on stuttering. Discussion will also highlight the Blank Center CARE™ Model, a culturally responsive treatment approach centered on targeting communication, advocacy, resiliency, and education in culturally and linguistically diverse children who stutter.

Blank Center CARE™ Model: Culturally Responsive Stuttering Treatment and Considerations

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The intention of this rhythmical, interactive session is to engage Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) CLD15 1 professionals in learning to inform practices around inclusion and belonging. In alignment with the Essence of NBASLH, Mrs. Beyoncé’s Knowles-Carter has a history of performing at the Essence Festival. Beyoncé’s “Renaissance World Tour” will be analyzed to demonstrate five overarching lessons on belonging to apply to SLHS. The presenter will provide practical strategies and reflective journal prompts for participants. = Time ID = Session ID = Session Type (1.5 =1hr 30min) = Withdrawn T = Technical Session G = Undergraduate or Graduate Student Forum

2:15 - 3:15 pm

2:15 - 3:15 pm

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1

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This session describes a project to overhaul the curriculum, integrating diverse perspectives into course design and improving the departmental climate through instructor coaching. Scholarly literature tells us behavioral beliefs produce favorable or unfavorable attitudes, which shape interactions, possibly creating barriers to equity and inclusion in teaching.

By restructuring course content to incorporate themes of equity and inclusion, and addressing instructor attitudes and beliefs, we can cultivate professionals who research and practice with cultural humility.

Reaching All Students: An Innovative Approach to Diversifying the Curriculum

Having a partner equally invested in the practice as you can be a win/win situation. Taking a good look at the pro’s/ con’s, your individual needs/wants, your tolerance levels, and several other factors is crucial. Awesome colleagues do not necessarily equate to great business partners.

To Partner or Not to Partner In Private Practice

The shortages in speech-language pathology have created challenging working conditions, including high caseloads coupled with comparatively low pay. These factors have contributed to burnout, prompting many professionals to consider leaving the field altogether. Strategies to navigate the challenges posed by the shortages will be introduced and discussed, with a focus on empowering SLPs to take control of their professional journey by advocating for themselves in their current work setting or exploring alternative career paths.

Navigating Challenging Workplaces, Advocating for Change, and Exploring Career Paths

Interprofessional practice (IPP) improves patient outcomes in speech pathology (ASHA, nd). However, IPP may not be effective if team members are unknowledgeable of available speech pathology services. Therefore, interprofessional education (IPE), where two or more professions discuss their expertise, may facilitate IPP. It is important for speech pathology programs and local universities to provide students with a variety of IPE/IPP experiences. The IPE format, case studies, and suggestions for collaborations will be discussed.

IPE and IPP: Improving Patient Outcomes and Professional Relationships

PROMPTs for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) is a whole child approach based on the Conceptual Framework (CF), which is comprised of three domains: Physical-Sensory, Cognitive-Linguistic, and Social-Emotional. It takes into consideration how children understand and use language, socially interact with others and how their articulators move during speech production. Complex cases will be presented to promote discussion and highlight how PROMPT approaches communication breakdowns across these domains in assessment and treatment.

PROMPT: A Whole Child Approach

Becoming a speech language pathologist or an audiologist is more than a destination, it’s a journey. In this seminar, participants will engage in practices to explore their professional identities based on their own experiences, beliefs, and values. Practices grounded in Self Authorship, Career Construction Theory, and the StAAR counseling framework will help students and professionals reflect on the past, present, and future elements of their academic and professional journeys.

Identity Formation, Self Authorship, and the CSD Professional Journey

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Hannover III

Eusebia Mont

Natasha CarbyJoseph

Adrienne Wallace, Melissa Jakubowitz

Terrie Gibson, Tina Smith

Amy Clark

Amber Franklin, Julia Marie Albesa, Gabrielle Christmon, Sean Fogerty, Emily Whitaker

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Elizabeth Meyerowitz, Brigitta Walker

Natasha CarbyJoseph

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Exploring disparities in speech pathology services for Black individuals with Down syndrome reveals complex challenges in access, quality, and outcomes. This comprehensive literature review synthesizes existing research, identifying systemic, socio-economic, and cultural factors contributing to these disparities. The review highlights critical gaps in knowledge and interventions, offering insights to guide equitable policy-making and practice. Addressing these disparities is vital to ensure inclusive, effective speech pathology services for this demographic.

Unveiling Disparities: Addressing Intervention for Blacks with Down Syndrome

Despite their high volume of direct-patient contact, emergency responders are often excluded in research that explores patient outcomes and experiences receiving emergency medical treatment. Professional development intended to improve EMS comfortability in communicating with individuals with hearing loss may be beneficial in helping them obtain important information during medical emergencies. This poster describes the Effective Communication for Emergency Encounters program, a virtual training to improve communication between adults with hearing loss and emergency responders.

Effective Communication for Emergency Encounters: A Training Program for EMS

Chrystal Ingram Williams, Estefania Bautista, Kiara Sandoval, Kayla Washington

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Audiology

Brittney Moore, Lakynn Hillhouse

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POSTER SESSIONS Spend a minimum of 15 minutes at each poster presentation. The maximum allowed is 6 posters in a 90-minute poster session.

The role of an entrepreneur is multi-faced and complex.Though exciting and rewarding, it comes with its own stressors, challenges, and unique pressures. Entrepreneurs are prone to have a significantly higher incidence of mental health difficulties than their colleagues who work in traditional settings. This presentation will explore the risk factors and ways to decrease and/or manage them.

Mental Health and the SLP Entrepreneur

The session delves into the multifaceted applications of AI across various stages of the research process, spanning from creation of a research question, development of a relevant literature review, collection of data and culminating in analysis and synthesis of findings. It examines how specific AI-driven tools, including ChatGPT, gotFeedback, Elicit and LitMaps empower both student and faculty researchers to efficiently construct and conduct research.

Harnessing the Power of AI in Academic Research

This presentation explores the intricate art of client retention by dissecting five key elements: Creating Buy-In, Establishing Boundaries, Consistency, Flexibility, and Authenticity. The overarching purpose is to equip clinicians with a holistic understanding and actionable strategies to cultivate enduring client relationships, recognizing the profound impact on business success and client satisfaction.

The Art of Client Retention

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The lack of diversity in the Allied Health workforce is significantly out of congruence with the U.S. population. This presentation provides a cross-disciplinary analysis of how various allied health professional associations aim to increase DEI within the organizations. Greater workforce diversity is perceived as a strategy for reducing healthcare disparities for racial and ethnic minority populations and is thus a social justice initiative.

A Comparison of Allied Health Organizational Strategies For Workforce Diversity

The intention of this poster presentation is to describe an iterative, reflective method for clinicians to evaluate and appraise children’s literature using a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The researchers developed a roadmap for interrogating bias, stereotyping, and representation. Analyzing and appraising children’s literature is vital to creating equitable intervention and belonging in therapeutic spaces. A detailed explanation of the roadmap development, appraisal use, and reflection of material selection will be provided.

The Essence of Inclusion: A Reflective Roadmap for Representative Literature

This poster delves into the innovative strategies of the SIERRA Program at Governors State University, which enhances the success of BIPOC students in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). It highlights the challenges faced by these students and showcases the program’s effective approaches. Using the ALIGN and REAP frameworks, the program seeks to increase diversity and equity in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, fostering a sense of belonging and strategies to overcome academic and socio-cultural barriers.

Fostering Inclusivity and Belonging: Empowering BIPOC Students in Communication Disorders

Little evidence is available concerning parents’ and caregivers’ perspectives and experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and treatment, especially those of monolingual Spanish speakers. As autism rates rise, Latinx and Hispanic immigration continues to rise as well. The present study is designed to examine the perspectives and experiences of monolingual Spanish-speaking parents of autism spectrum diagnosis and treatment.

Monolingual Spanish Parent Perspectives with ASD Diagnosis and Treatment

There is an ongoing concern about the service delivery and success rate of intervention in bilingual and monolingual Spanish families of children with language disorders. The present study aims to highlight the perspectives of stakeholder and best practices for professionals who serve bilingual and monolingual Spanish children.

Strategies for Treatment of Bilingual & Monolingual Children & Implications

Student and faculty collaboration is necessary to ensure efforts in accessibility, belonging and DEI reap tangible rewards.

Taking a look at Adelphi University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, we observed that the art on the walls did not properly reflect the diversity of our community, the mission of Adelphi University (AU), and our CSD department. NBASLH’s student affiliate partnered with Artivism to create and display art that students resonate with, and improves everyone’s sense of belonging.

NBASLH & Artivism

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Shaniya Johnson, Jairus-Johnson Matthews, Zoe White

Jacy Hansen, Sophie Schmitz, Dani Scott, Becca Jarzynski

Camille O'Quin, Nicole Bing, Jessica Bonner, Elaine Reyna

Nailah Smith, Miguelina Zapata

Marlon John, Miguelina Zapata

Kayla Williams, Monika Saldana, Jason Rosas, Miriam Velsor

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Do you ever walk into a classroom to find your student’s augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device sitting on a shelf? Does everyone in the school think of it as a voice? After experiencing AAC access challenges with many well-meaning educators on a number of occasions, I soon discovered other school-based speech-language pathologists encountered similar challenges. In this presentation, I will discuss themes that emerged when I asked for theories as to why this happens.

Collaborating with Teachers to Increase AAC Engagement in the Schools

The ALIGN program focuses on facilitating the success of CSD BIPOC graduate students through professional skill building, peer networking, and mentorship. This presentation is led by four ALIGN program participants and reports on their perspectives of the program, including quantitative ratings and qualitative descriptions illustrating the overall positive impact on their graduate education. Based on the results, programs that support BIPOC students’ professional development are essential for increasing racial and ethnic diversity in CSD.

BIPOC students’ perspectives on achieving success through the ALIGN Program

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) clients with disabilities have historically been underserved in educational and health care settings. Culturally responsive (CR) and evidence-based practice (EBP) are essential for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in speech-language pathology (SLP). However, little is known about the frequency with which SLPs engage in these practices. This study examined the perspectives of SLPs’ CR practices in the delivery of augmentative/ alternative communication (AAC) services to CLD clients and families.

Delivery of Culturally Responsive AAC Services to CLD Clients

Howard University is working to develop programs in the Dominican Republic while training students to be culturally and linguistically sensitive. This poster session aims to detail the challenges when developing and working with an international program. A feasibility study will be completed and results will be provided during this poster presentation to detail the need of speech language pathologists and audiologists in the Dominican Republic.

Challenges of opening a CSD program in the Dominican Republic

This project focuses on how African American parents view African American English (AAE) and communicate their views of the dialect with their children. My central hypothesis is that parents’ positive or negative experiences with AAE or General American English (GAE), will shape their perspectives and how they discuss it with their child. This study will use a survey that focuses on parent attitudes towards AAE and GAE and how they discuss dialect with children.

Shaping Children’s Perspective on AAE: The Role of their Parents

The intersection of Hispanic identity with a DHH diagnosis is an under-researched phenomenon. The purpose of the study is to uncover how Hispanic parents of d/Deaf children view cultural transmission. This study uses a qualitative phenomenological design to explore the experiences of these families from the parent’s perspective. It highlights the crucial role of clinicians in providing culturally responsive care, acknowledging the profound impact of cultural transmission and communication access on these families.

Cultural Transmission for DHH Children in a Multilingual Household

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Alexis Lawton

Britnee Jean, Angela Phan, Lisandra Pereyra, Joanne Thai, Stephanie McMillen

Ruixia Yan, Sheila Bridges-Bond, Janeth AlonsoBurgos

Miguelina Zapata, Deja Stephenson, Brianna James, Danaize Sanchez

Sierra Hall, Arynn Byrd, Yi Ting Huang

L. Iman Scott

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This presentation presents data from the lived experience of four minority students in their journey to higher education.

Specifically, data will outline the trials and tribulations experienced as minority students as they transitioned into graduate school in a predominately white community. It is intended for faculty, administrators, and students/peers and presents an enlightening narrative of resilience and problem-solving.

Inclusive Pathways: Triumphs and Challenges: Minority Scholars

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) frequently evaluate students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

Dynamic assessment (DA), and the test-teach-retest paradigm, has been an established evidence-based practice within speech-language pathology for over 25 years. However, there continues to be a paucity of utility and use of DA as an assessment methodology by SLPs. In this session, The authors will present tools and recommendations to assist clinicians with adapting DA into their routine evaluation practices.

Building Familiarity with Modifiability Scales for Dynamic Assessment

Literacy is a life skill. Yet, access to comprehensive literacy instruction remains elusive for students with complex communication needs. The results of this small, embedded case study inform results of a larger 5-year implementation study conducted in self-contained classrooms of a large urban school district, grades pre-K to adult transition services. Semistructured interviews with teachers shed light on opportunities and conflict encountered when an educator’s personal values meet the fast-changing environments in which they teach.

Educator Values and Students With Complex Communication Needs

This study explores how typically developing preschoolers use auditory cues for visual attention during a fast-mapping task.

By manipulating a salient object’s location (central or peripheral), we examine its impact on attention and word learning in children with typical hearing. Older children performed slightly better in the peripheral condition, though not significantly.

Future research with hearing-impaired children is essential to understand how heightened awareness outside the central vision influences word learning in this population.

Visual Selective Attention and Fast Mapping Skills in Young Children

The purpose of this this poster presentation is to (a) provide an historical overview of visual feedback approaches in speech-language pathology; (b) examine the characteristics of visual feedback approaches in speech-language pathology; (c) investigate the pedagogical implications of teaching and learning visual feedback treatment approaches within a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework.

Visual Feedback Treatment Approaches: The History, Clinical Practice, & Pedagogical Implications

Research suggests that voluntary stuttering (VS) that matches one’s authentic stuttering is associated with greater selfreported benefits than the use of easy, effortless repetitions. In the present study, we build upon previous survey-based research by analyzing interviews from 12 adults who stutter with experience using VS that matches their authentic stuttering. Our findings demonstrate the perceived benefits and challenges of VS in addition to the role of speech-language pathologists in facilitating use of this strategy.

The Clinical Utility of Voluntary Stuttering: A Qualitative Analysis

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Frandia Bazelais, Flor Ramirez, Fernando Beltran, Greeshma Raghavan, Linda Spencer

Joy Kennedy, Ajong Fonda, Alaija Hoskins, Mina McGee

Megan Young, Courtney Byrd, Enjoli Richardson

Alexis Lawton

Joy Kennedy, Ajong Fonda, Alaija Hoskins, Mina McGee

Megan Young, Courtney Byrd, Enjoli Richardson

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This session seeks to explore current service delivery challenges and barriers to speech and language services to bilingual families and the overall bilingual caregiver/parent perspective of speech and language therapy treatment of bilingual children with feeding and swallowing difficulties. This poster will also address clinician perspectives to providing culturally responsive services to bilingual families of children with feeding and swallowing impairments.

Around the Table: Feeding and Swallowing Intervention of Bilingual Children

The personalization of the memory book allows individuals with dementia to have meaningful engagement and share stories that are culturally and linguistically relevant to their lives. We compared two different approaches to creating a personalized memory book to guide meaningful conversation with two older adults with dementia. One participant was a White female resident with dementia from the Midwest and the other was an African American resident with dementia who grew up in the South.

Culturally Responsive Meaningful Memory Book Curation for Adults with Dementia

Communication Disorders in a Post-Covid Climate: African-American Children’s Public Health The climate in the U.S. has significantly changed since the social-justice movement involving George Floyd’s murder and the Covid-19 pandemic. Although there is talk about systemic improvements pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the facts suggest otherwise. Specifically, there is a public health crisis affecting African-American children, especially those with communication disorders. This poster will discuss the current landscape we are facing as professionals and offer recommendations for improving public health outcomes pertaining to this population.

To effectively address the underrepresentation of marginalized students and professionals in CSD and to adequately train current and future CSD professionals in cultural humility and responsiveness, involving CSD students from marginalized backgrounds in the development and implementation of DEI related initiatives offers substantial benefits. This poster will outline the benefits of including marginalized students on a DEI task force and in the development of a graduate-level, CSD DEI course.

Collaborating with CSD Students from Marginalized Groups

With research indicating apprehension among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) around the implementation of counseling, we must understand the perspectives of communications sciences and disorders faculty on this phenomenon.

Through qualitative measures, valuable themes surfaced around the problem of students graduating from master’s programs and initiating their careers with a lack of confidence when providing emotional guidance to clients and caregivers as it pertains to targeted communication and swallowing disorders.

Apprehension Among Speech Language Pathologists When Implementing Counseling

The results are in. Medicinal cannabis continues to gain popularity amongst people with neurologically-based conditions.

However, few patients have access to resources for this alternative medicine. Results from an ethnographic interview investigation designed to capture the complex nature of adults’ decision-making processes for choosing medication to regulate behavioral and communication deficits secondary to acquired or developmental neurological conditions. This is a follow-up to a poster presented at NBASLH Convention 2023.

Dis-”Cypher”-ing Cannabis: The Results Are In

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Morgan Moore, Miguelina Zapata

Nicole Shelton, Katie Simon, Felicia Hammerschmidt, Lyndsey Howard, H. Sheen Chiou, Claire Liu

Tiffany Hill, Valencia Perry, Nailah Smith

Sena Crutchley

Eric Bonilla

Nailah Smith, Valencia Perry, Ovetta Harris

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Medical

Medical

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Leadership

Leadership

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Poster Presentation

The question considered for this project is if the likelihood of developing a voice disorder is higher in teachers with marginalized identities. Findings suggest that since teachers with marginalized identities experience additional stressors on top of the risk factors of being teachers, they may have a higher likelihood of developing a voice disorder. As such, teacher identity should be considered when evaluating voice problems.

Hidden “Tax”: Investigating Voice Disorders in Teachers with Marginalized Identities

The EASI model is a program designed to enhance service delivery and speech and language therapy outcomes to families of infants and toddlers with feeding and swallowing difficulties by 1. Increasing the awareness of EI services developed for families with infants and toddlers who have feeding and swallowing difficulties, 2. Support speech-language pathologists with education, advocacy and training, and 3. Connect Families with service providers and resources for an optimal early intervention experience.

The EASI Model: Strategies for Early Intervention Success

The purpose of this study was to understand speech-language pathologists’ experiences and opinions of NMES in the state of South Carolina. Data was collected by surveys completed by speech language pathologists in South Carolina across multiple different settings.

SLP’s Perception of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Post-Stroke Dysphagia Treatment

Healthcare disparities are significant for the Black population secondary to issues such as lack of access to healthcare and health education. These issues have led to barriers in concussion reporting among Black athletes. The purpose of this study is two-fold: 1) Analyze concussion reporting practices among Black athletes and athletic stakeholders including speechlanguage pathologists, athletic trainers, and coaches. 2) Examine the psychosocial factors associated with healthcare disparities and identify relationships to attitudes surrounding concussion reporting.

Examining Healthcare Disparities and Concussion Reporting Among Black Athletes

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Evan Chambers, Jessica Huber

Morgan Moore, Valencia Perry

S. Katie Rogers, Madison Nabholz, Ansely McElveen, Dayle McEwen, Erin Eulitz, Chynna McLendon

Autumn Boone, Jasmine Branch, Donovan Hanson, Nastassia Horn, Amanda Melendez, Alaina Davis

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University of Cincinnati Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department Uniquely located on the university‘s medical campus creates opportunities for partnerships and collaborations College of Allied Health Sciences - 2023 Recipient of the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine

Programs Offered • Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing Sciences • Doctor of Audiology • Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders • Graduate Certificate in Animal Audiology • Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

CSD-Diversity Committee established with a mission to develop an academic and clinical environment that is welcoming, equitable, and inclusive for faculty, staff, students, clients, and communities served throughout our programs Unique and diverse education, research, and service experiences

University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences Communication Sciences and Disorders

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CEU INFORMATION Deadline for Entering Sessions for Continuing Education Credits The deadline to enter sessions from the 2024 NBALSH Convention into Member Clicks for continuing education credits is April 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.

How to Report Your CE Credit To receive credit and earn ASHA and/or AAA CEUs or professional development hours for your NBASLH Convention participation, keep a record of the in-person sessions you attend. Use the session tracker to help keep track.

1. No later than April 30, 2024, log in to the Member Click Center and follow the provided instructions to enter your sessions.

2. After completing the reporting process, you will be notified when to print your Event Report. This report is your official participation document and serves as your Certificate of Completion.

Activities must be entered and finalized by 11:59 PM, EST, on April 30, 2024. This process applies to everyone, including ASHA/AAA members, clinical fellows, audiology and speech-language pathology assistants, and nonmembers. It is the

official method to document your attendance and participation.

CE Credit Earnings at the Convention You can earn up to 19.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or 1.95 ASHA Continuing Education Units (CEUs). For Audiologists, you can earn up to 14.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or 1.45 AAA Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Presenting Authors As a presenting author, you may claim your own session for the same amount of credit as a participant.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) PDHs are an alternative measure of continuing education. All convention registrants are eligible for PDHs, which are equivalent to 1 hour of continuing education and count toward ASHA certification maintenance. Check with your state license board regarding PDH eligibility for state license renewal.

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What Sessions Count for Credit?

Certificates of Completion/ Event Reports

Eligible sessions for CE credit include 2-Hour Oral Seminars, 1-Hour Oral Seminars, Technical sessions, Research Forums, and Posters. NBALSH will identify sessions eligible for DEI, Ethics, and Supervision credits, noted in the online Session Tracker.

Available to all who report their activities by the deadline.

Calculating CE Credits Credits are based on the duration of educational sessions attended, converted to PDHs or ASHA/ AAA CEUs, and rounded down to the nearest half-hour. Full attendance is required to claim credit for any session.

ASHA and AAA CEUs The NBASLH Convention offers up to 1.95 ASHA CEUs. Also, the NBASLH Convention is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer up to 1.45 CEUs. For AAA CEUs, complete the necessary reporting in the Member Click Center and the AAA CEUs web form by the deadline.

Garvin P. Romane, Ph.D. NBASLH CEU Administrator

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Ethical Challenges in Today’s Work Environment

COVID-19, Poverty, and Language Development in African-American Children

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Culturally Fluent Clinical Instruction: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Inclusivity

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Noise Exposure: Getting to the Source of Noise

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MBD02 Advocacy for Medical SLPs: Strategies for Funding, Advocacy, and Productivity

Cultural Competence through Service Learning Experiences in Clinical Education

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African American Late Talkers: Where is the Effective Intervention?

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Show Me the Money: Tips for Accessing ASHFoundation

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Advocacy through Innovation: SLPs, interprofessional practice, and justice involved youth

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INV 01 IVS01 DEI The Essence of Academia: Cultivating a Space for Us

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The fundamentals of hearing screens

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MBD01 Jugular Paraganglioma Tumor with a Case Study

CSD01 Early Intervention Best Practices: Routines-Based, Culturally Responsive and Caregiver Coaching

Systematic Review of Ideological Frameworks Underlying SLHS Culturally Responsive Education

THURSDAY, 4/11/2024 Registration 9:00 am - 4:30 pm ~ Exhibits Open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Roundtable Discussion: Pathways to Leadership

Roundtable Discussion Hot Topics in Language

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Providing Equitable SLP Services for Adolescents: Leaving No Level Underserved

Transform Your Career: Opportunities in Communication Disorders Research

Intersections of Cognitive Development, Neurodiversity, and Learning Theory in Practice

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Virtual Realty to Address Bias & Decision Making in Service Delivery

Time to Act: Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech Sound Disorders

Pursuing the SLPD: Background and Individual Perceptions and Experiences

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Evidence based treatments for auditory processing disorders

UP-Date on Specialty Certification in AAC

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MBD05 Ethical Dementia Care for the SLP in Long Term Care

CSD05 The Miseducation of "da" Black Kid

Audiology

Exploring Hearing Loss, Course Modality, and Satisfaction in HBCU Students

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MBD04 IDDSI Testing Methods and Hands on Training

CSD04 Happily Stuttering at School

Student Chat SLP: The Big Boss Panel

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Roundtable Discussion: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Black Student Clinicians

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MBD03 Roundtable Discussion: Getting in the Game: Careers in Medical Speech-Language Pathology

CSD03 Roundtable Discussion Recruiting and Retaining African Americans in Speech Language Pathology

Roundtable Discussion: African American English: Considerations for Culturally Responsive Assessment

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DOC01 Caregiving Burden Among the Caregivers of PWA

The significance of psychoacoustics in fitting hearing aids

The significance of grief counseling and audiology

AAR07

AAR08

A-1 Ear Mold Impression: Achieving a Proper Ear Mold Impression

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AAR09

Audiology

Capital

Hannover II

Hannover III

Willow Oak

Governors II

Governors I

Centennial

Centennial

Capital

Capital

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CSD07 Social Skills Training in African American Adolescence with HF-ASD

De-Colonizing Literacy: A South-Bronx High-School University Literacy Collaboration

LAL07

Leadership

Medical

Difficult Decision Making: It’s Part of Leadership Too

LPD07

Cultural Diversity

Student

Student

MBD07 RHD Hidden Diagnosis Part 2: The Impact of Apragmatism Exposure

Broadening Students’ Perspectives & Cultural Awareness during Study Abroad

CLD07

DOC03 Stakeholders Perspectives of Service Delivery for Bilinguals with ASD

DOC02 Investigating Acoustic Factors Impacting Speech-to-Text Accuracies in AAE-Speaking Children

Invited

INV 02 The Myth of the 8%

Audiology

Medical

Clinical/School

Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Keynote

MBD06 RHD Hidden Diagnosis Part 1: A Stroke Documentary Screening & Discussion

CSD06 Blank Center CARE™ Model: An Evidence-Based Approach to Stuttering Treatment

Movements in Narrative: An Exploration of Preverbal HAD

LAL06

FRIDAY, 4/12/2024 Registration 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ~ Exhibits Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Opening Session--The Essence of NBASLH

ASHA Certification - Present and Future

HL02

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Keynote

Donn Bailey Lecture: Strategic Scoring: Changing Mental Models of African American English Morphology

LPD06

HL01

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Student

TRACK

Chat with Chair with Students

The Intersection of SDOH, Adult Home Health, and the SLP

STU02

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Leadership Theory Implementation for Current and Future Private Practice Owners

“Everybody’s So Creative”: Figurative Expressions in Conversations

LPD08

LAL08

ID = Session ID

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Simple Ways to Incorporate AI into Your Clinical Work

Counseling Neurodivergent Families with Invisible Disabilities on Education and Advocacy

LPD09

LAL09

The Retention of Black Professionals: Remembering the Essence of NBASLH

SID06

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Audiology

Evaluating People for Auditory Processing Disorders: A Multisystem Approach

AAR13

Special Issues

Medical

Centennial

Capital

Hannover III

Hannover II

Willow Oak

Govenors II

Governors I

Oak AB

Oak AB

Oak AB

Hannover II

Hannover II

Centennial

Capital

Hannover III

Willow Oak

Governors II

Governors I

Hannover II

Capital

Oak AB

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Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Members

Members

Invited

Clinical/School

Clinical/School

MBD09 Racism in TBI: Advocating for Black and Gender Diverse Populations

CSD11 Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs to Support Multilingual Children's Intervention

Culturally Competemility Practice in Gender Affirming Voice Care

Chat with Chair with Professionals

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

CLD09

Membership Meeting

INV 04 The Essence of NBASLH: The Legacy Panel

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

CSD10 Improving Lexical Diversity in Storytelling for Children with Cochlear Implants

11:15 am - 11:45 am

Let Me Holla At You Real Quick

SID05

Typical Morphosyntactic Development in Bahamian Creole English Speaking CSD09 Identifying Preschoolers

Audiology

Telerehabilitation for Adult CI Users: ARR-O Pilot Study

AAR12 Special Issues

Medical

MBD08 Rhd Hidden Diagnosis Part 3: A Survivor's Self-Renewal Journey

Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Culturally Responsive Supervision of Bilingual-Bicultural Graduate Clinicians

CLD08

Audiology Clinical/School

The Prevalence of Hearing Loss in High School Band Members

Invited

TRACK

CSD08 Adverse Effects of Trauma on Semantic Development of Adolescents

AAR10

INV 03 Ethics: The Purpose; the Code; What You Should Know

ID

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9:45 am - 10:15 am

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Academia Has a Problem: The Essence of Self-Love as Resistance

Getting started with federal funding for your research

Taking a Holistic Neurodiversity Affirming Approach with Our Autistic Children

CLD10

LPD10

LAL10

ID = Session ID

8:00 am - 8:30 am

8:00 am - 9:00 am

MBD11 Unveiling the Unheard: Exploring Hearing Loss in Stroke Survivors

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Code Red: Stress First Aid in Clinical Education

LPD11

Addressing Disablism/Ableism in Society and Employment

SID08

MBD12 Efficacy of NMES for Dysphagia in Children with Neurological Impairments

INV 06 The Essence of Cultural Humility: The Inaugural Cohort’s Lessons Learned

Roadmap to Travel Speech Language Pathology: A Beginner's Guide

LPD12

CSD13 Connectivity: Cooperative Learning in Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Training

The Lived Experiences of Black Women who Stutter: Qualitative Exploration

CLD11

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Medical

Medical

Invited

Special Issues

Leadership

Hannover III

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

Hannover II

Governors II

Governors I

Hannover III

Hannover III

Centennial

Hannover II

Willow Oak

Governors II

Governors I

Capital

Oak AB

ROOM

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SATURDAY, 4/13/2024 Registration/Help Desk 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ Exhibits Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

MBD10 Reducing Dementia Risks in African-Americans with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Medical

Special Issues

SID07

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Friend or Foe

Clinical/School

Language

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

CSD12 Demystifying Childhood Apraxia of Speech in a CLD World

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Audiology Affairs Meeting

AAR13

Audiology

Invited

Navigating the Field: A Conversation about Brotherhood, Representation, and Mentorship of the Black Male in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

INV 05

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

TRACK

TITLE

ID

TIME

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Compassionate Supervision for Students in Speech-Language Pathology

LPD13

Can Teletherapy Eliminate the Barrier To Accessibility for Rural Students?

SID09

Successes and Challenges of Mentorship: Perspectives of the Mentors

LPD15

CSD16 Blank Center CARE™ Model: Culturally Responsive Stuttering Treatment and Considerations

MBD14 Surprise Surprise: Diversifying the PhD in CSD

LPD18

SID11

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

ID = Session ID

LPD17

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

= Withdrawn

Retention of Knowledge and Skills After Initial Learning: Lessons Learned

Perspectives in Private Practice: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Empowering Growth: Navigating Success Through Self-Advocacy in Internships

Expanding Linguistic Diversity Within Deaf Culture: Signs SLPs Should Know

CLD14

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Student-Mentor Luncheon: The Essence of Vision

Keep the bag Secure!!! Interactive Workshop: Maintaining & Building Your Business

SID10

STU04

Unlocking Corporate Speech Pathology: Essential Knowledge for Speech Pathologists

LPD16

INV 08 GAPP Presents: Integrating Advocacy Into Professional Practice

Voices: Nurturing Effective Communication and Self-Understanding Using Holistic CSD15 Empowering Approaches

Method to the Matching or Madness?: Protocols for Practicum Selection

CLD13

INV 07 The Essence of Dynamic Supervision: Let the Collaboration Begin!

Innovative Clinical Training to Support Learners with Different Learning Style

LPD14

MBD13 Medical Mistrust: Past, Present, and Future Implications for SLPs/Audiologists

CSD14 Pediatric Interprofessional Dynamic Duo: SLPs and OTs

Considerations for Service Delivery with Latino Children and Families

TITLE

CLD12

ID

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

10:30 am - 11:30 am

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

9:15 am - 10:15 am

TIME

Special Issues

Leadership

Medical

Centennial

Willow Oak

Hannover III

Hannover II

Governors II

Governors I

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

Hannover III

Hannover II

Governors II

Governors I

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

Hannover III

Hannover II

Governors II

Governors I

ROOM

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Cultural Diversity

Student

Special Issues

Leadership

Invited

Clinical/School

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Invited

Special Issues

Leadership

Medical

Clinical/School

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

TRACK

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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

TIME

Beyoncé' Always on Beat: The Rhythm of Inclusion and Belonging

Identity Formation, Self Authorship, and the CSD Professional Journey

CLD15

LPD20

To Partner or Not to Partner In Private Practice

Reaching all students: An innovative approach to diversifying the curriculum

The Art of Client Retention

Harnessing the Power of AI in Academic Research

Mental Health and the SLP Entrepreneur

LPD21

LPD22

LPD23

SID13

LPD24

Leadership

Special Issues

Leadership

Leadership

Leadership

Special Issues

Medical

Clinical/School

Leadership

Cultural Diversity

Leadership

TRACK

Unveiling Disparities: Addressing Intervention for Blacks with Down Syndrome

NBASLH & Artivism

Strategies for Treatment of Bilingual & Monolingual Children & Implications

Monolingual Spanish Parent Perspectives with ASD Diagnosis and Treatment

Fostering Inclusivity and Belonging: Empowering BIPOC Students in Communication Disorders

The Essence of Inclusion: A Reflective Roadmap for Representative Literature

A Comparison of Allied Health Organizational Strategies For Workforce Diversity

Cultural Transmission for DHH Children in a Multilingual Household

Shaping Children's Perspective on AAE: The Role of their Parents

Challenges of Opening a CSD Program in the Dominican Republic

CLD24

CLD20

CLD26

CLD25

CLD21

CLD19

CLD18

CLD27

CLD17

CLD22

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Effective Communication for Emergency Encounters: A Training Program for EMS

AAR14

Capital & Mezzanine

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Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity

Audiology

Oak AB

Centennial

Willow Oak

Governors II

Oak AB

Centennial

Hannover III

Hannover II

Governors II

Governors I

Willow Oak

ROOM

POSTER SESSIONS Spend 15 minutes at each poster presentation. The maximum allowed is 6 posters in a 90-minute poster session.

Navigating Challenging Workplaces, Advocating for Change, and Exploring Career Paths

SID12

MBD15 IPE and IPP: Improving Patient Outcomes and Professional Relationships

CSD17 PROMPT: A Whole Child Approach

Empowering Mentorship: Advocacy from TK To Higher Education and Beyond

TITLE

LPD19

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TIME

Medical Medical Medical Medical

MBD18 Examining Healthcare Disparities and Concussion Reporting Among Black Athletes

MBD19 SLP’s Perception of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Post-Stroke Dysphagia Treatment

MBD21 The EASI Model: Strategies for Early Intervention Success

MBD20 Hidden “Tax”: Investigating voice disorders in teachers with marginalized identities

= Withdrawn

Medical

Leadership

MBD17 Around the Table: Feeding and Swallowing Intervention of Bilingual Children

Communication Disorders in a Post-Covid Climate: African-American Children’s Public Health

LPD29

Leadership Medical

Collaborating with CSD Students from Marginalized Groups

LPD28

Leadership

Leadership

Leadership

Language

Language

Language

MBD16 Culturally Responsive Meaningful Memory Book Curation for adults with Dementia.

Apprehension Among Speech Language Pathologists When Implementing Counseling

Inclusive Pathways: Triumphs and Challenges: Minority Scholars

LPD25

LPD27

Building Familiarity with Modifiability Scales for Dynamic Assessment

LAL12

Dis-”Cypher”-ing Cannabis: The Results Are In

Educator Values and Students With Complex Communication Needs

LAL13

LPD26

Visual Selective Attention and Fast Mapping Skills in Young Children

Capital & Mezzanine

ROOM

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CSD19 Visual Feedback Treatment Approaches: The History, Clinical Practice, & Pedagogical Implications

LAL11

Clinical/School

CSD18 The Clinical Utility of Voluntary Stuttering: A Qualitative Analysis

Cultural Diversity Clinical/School

BIPOC students’ perspectives on achieving success through the ALIGN Program

CLD16

Cultural Diversity

TRACK

CSD20 Collaborating with Teachers to Increase AAC Engagement in the Schools

Delivery of Culturally Responsive AAC Services to CLD Clients

TITLE

CLD23

ID

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