The following list of events is provided as a member service. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement of the content or provision of CEUs. The name of the event, date and contact information is listed free of charge. To add an event click here for a submission form.
2010 SHAV Conference
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel
Portsmouth, VA
March 25-27, 2010
Check back soon for details.
March 5, 2010
Cognitive Rehabilitation by Don MacLennan, MA, CCC-SLP
Sponsored By: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
The goal of this program is to outline a process of cognitive rehabilitation grounded in evidence-based practice that emphasizes collaborative development of functional treatment strategies with clients and families that can be implemented and supported by a broad interdisciplinary team.
For additional information: www.health-ed.com | 800.839.4584
April 8, 2010
The Roots of Literacy: Play and Language by Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP
Sponsored By: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
This program will present current play theory; the development of various dimensions of play and the interrelationships of the dimensions of play to children’s language, social-emotional skills, and self-regulation; and literacy from infancy through early elementary school.
For additional information: www.health-ed.com | 800.839.4584
April 9, 2010
The Roots of Literacy: Play and Language by Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP
Sponsored By: HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED)
This program will present current play theory; the development of various dimensions of play and the interrelationships of the dimensions of play to children’s language, social-emotional skills, and self-regulation; and literacy from infancy through early elementary school.
For additional information: www.health-ed.com | 800.839.4584
April 9-11, 2010
Hanen Certification Workshop for SLPs – It Takes Two to Talk®.
Sponsored By: The Hanen Centre and Children's Speech Therapy Center
Family focused early intervention in natural environments: This evidence based Program offers SLPs an effective way to help parents facilitate their child’s language development during everyday routines and activities. Our three-day Hanen Certification workshop provides intensive, small-group training to SLPs who work with preschool children.
SLPs receive the parent guidebook and Leaders Guide, the introduction to Hanen DVD, the ITTT Companion DVD and PowerPoint program slides DVD with embedded video clips, as well as ongoing support from Hanen after the workshop.
REGISTER EARLY! SPACE LIMITED TO 14 SLPs.
2.1 ASHA CEUs
For additional information: www.hanen.org/ITTTworkshops or call toll-free 1-877-426-3655 ext. 225
May 1 - 2, 2010
The Affect-Based Language Curriculum(ABLC)
Sponsored By: Children's Innovative Therapy Group and George Washington University
This is a 2-day intensive course which will use lecture, DVD, and supervised hands-on activities to learn to implement the ABLC which was developed by Stanley I Greenspan, MD and Ms. Lewis(the presenter). This curriculum is ideally suited for children on the autism spectrum or who have other developmental delays whose skills are between birth and 48 months. It combines Floortime with communication, language and speech therapies. The ABLC includes sensory preparation, oral-motor/speech and augmentative communication.
For additional information: Diane Lewis, 301-652-2220, dianelewiscitg@gmail.com
May 21-22, 2010
COMPLEX PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS: TREATING THE WHOLE CHILD
Sponsored By: Speech Geek, LLC
This two day workshop is designed for professionals who serve children with complex feeding aversions/disorders in hospital, school and private practice settings. Presenter Mary C. "Polly" Tarbell, CCC-SLP, has 21 years experience with pediatric feeding disorders. She currently works at UVA's Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.
For additional information or to register, go to http://www.speechgeek.net/courses.html
June 16-19, 2010
2010 IAL Voice Institute
Sponsored By: International Association of Laryngectomees
Lecture and hands-on experience regarding speech rehabilitation post-total laryngectomy. Artifical larynx, esophageal and tracheoesophageal speech are covered along with other topics relevant for the total rehabilitation after larynx removal. SLPs, students and individuals with a laryngectomee are invited to attend.The IAL is an ASHA Approved CE Provider.
For additional information: visit http://theial.org/ial/ or email Jeff Searl at jsearl@kumc.edu
July 7-11, 2010
National Stuttering Association Annual Conference
Sponsored By: National Stuttering Association
A special conference designed to educate and empower children, teens, and adults who stutter with inspirational workshops, keynote speakers, and great social activities, including a live banquet and auction!
For additional information: http://www.westutter.org/connect/conferences.html
February 17-18, 2011
Weaving the Threads of Augmentative Communication
Sponsored By: North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association
The 28th Annual NCACA conference will be held February 17-18, 2011 in Raleigh, NC. The keynote speaker on Feb. 17th will be Gail M. Van Tatenhove. Breakout sessions will be held on the 18th. Please contact Wendi McMillan, Conference Chair at wen29@aol.com for additional information.
For additional information: www.ncaca.info

Virginia Graduate Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Virginia currently has seven ASHA-accredited graduate programs that provide excellent training for speech- language pathologists and audiologists. Click here for a list of these institutions. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available from the Virginia Department of Education and private entities.

SHAV CE Provider Status
SHAV is an ASHA-Approved Continuing Education Provider that has been approved by the Continuing Education Board (CEB) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer CE activities for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and speech/language/hearing scientists. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
SHAV is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
It is the policy of the SHAV Board to only act as a CE Provider for SHAV events.
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