Auditory Processing Therapy:
It's not just for APD anymore.
Auditory Processing and Auditory Processing Therapy Techniques with Special Populations
Classics V Banquet & Conference Center
2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.
West Amherst , NY 14228
About The Conference
This two-day conference will focus on auditory processing therapy techniques and using those techniques with special populations. Topics covered include the definition of APD, the categories and characteristics, evaluation, and therapeutic intervention. The use of auditory processing techniques for related disorders including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, hearing impairments, TBI, cognitive challenges, Kabuki Syndrome, Autism/Asperger's Syndrome, nonverbal learning disorders, cochlear implants, mitochondrial disease, and other issues will be covered.
Agenda
DAY 1– Friday, October 28, 2005:
8:00-8:30: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45: Introduction
8:45-0:15: Definition of APD, Categories and Characteristics
10:15-10:30: Break
10:30-11:45: Audiological and speech-language testing, differential diagnosis
11:45-12:00: Discussion
12:00-1:00: Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:15: Therapy– Decoding & TFM
2:15-2:30: Break
2:30-3:30: Therapy– Integration & Organization
3:30-4:00: Case Discussion
DAY 2– Saturday, October 29, 2005:
8:00-8:30: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-10:15: ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, and Hearing Impaired
10:15-10:30: Break
10:30-12:00: TBI & Cognitive Challenges
12:00-1:00: Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:30: Kabuki Syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, and NVLD
2:30-2:45: Break
2:45-3:30: Cochlear Implants
3:30-4:00: Other Disorders/Issues and Discussion
The Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. This program is offered for 1.2 CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). ASHA approval of CE provider status does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Jack Katz, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus at the University at Buffalo
Dr. Jack Katz has been involved with auditory training for APD for over 40 years. Over this period, he developed a number of therapeutic procedures to address Decoding, Speech-in-Noise, and other processing issues. He is currently in private practice (in Kansas ) dealing exclusively with diagnosis and therapy for APD. In order to address some of the auditory challenges of his patients, he is now developing new therapeutic procedures and refining older ones.
Kim L. Tillery, Ph.D., CCC-A
Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Speech Department at SUNY at Fredonia
Dr. Kim L. Tillery, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Speech Department at SUNY at Fredonia, has authored one chapter and co-authored four chapters and several peer-reviewed journal publications regarding Auditory Processing Disorders (APDs) and it's relationship with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD). Invited international, national and state presentations include her research of 1) Ritalin's effects on APD, 2) therapeutic measures for Decoding and Integration types of APD, 3) the co-morbidity of attention, learning and auditory processing deficits, and 4) how reliable differential diagnosis improves effective management of ADHD, LD and APD. Besides her teaching and research she maintains a private practice, has served as the Co-President of the Speech-Language and Hearing Association of Western NY (SHAWNY) for two-years, received the 2003 SHAWNY Award for her dedication and service to the communicatively disabled of WNY, and serves on other Professional Advisory Boards and Committees.
Donna M. Ringholz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo
Donna has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for nearly 20 years, specializing in evaluation and treatment of speech and language delays and disorders in young children. She also has many years of experience providing aural habilitation and rehabilitation services for children and adults, including those with cochlear implants. She is currently a clinical supervisor at the University at Buffalo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, a training clinic for graduate students pursuing their master's degree in speech-language pathology. She supervises students in providing therapy with children and adults with cochlear implants in the Clinic. Donna also trains graduate clinicians to provide speech and language services in many community based sites including homes, child care centers and Head Start centers throughout Erie County .
Theresa M. Cinotti, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo
Theresa is currently the Speech-Language Coordinator and one of the clinical supervisors at the University at Buffalo Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic, a training clinic for graduate students pursuing their master's degree in speech-language pathology. Theresa runs the Intensive Language and Auditory Processing Program at the University, an intensive summer program which addresses the language and auditory processing needs of children ages five years and older. In addition, Theresa coordinates the adult language and auditory processing program at the University, a program which focuses on optimizing processing skills and functional communication for adults with auditory processing and related issues.
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Workshop Registration
Date: October 28-29, 2005 Location: Classics V Banquet &
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Conference Center
(8:00 a.m. Registration) 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.
West Amherst , NY 14228
Name: _______________________________
Address: _____________________________
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Phone: _(______)_____________________
Registration Deadline: 10/21/05
Check One:
_____ Professional $150
_____ SHAWNY Member $120
_____ Students/Parents $100 Reduced to $50
_____ SHAWNY Student Member $85 Reduced to $40
Send check payable to SHAWNY to:
Tracy Panzarella
343 Rosedale Blvd.
Amherst , NY 14226
Please call (716) 444-5462 with any questions