2012 Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association Conference Presentation Abstracts

Thursday, March 29, 2012

8:00am-5:00pm Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster of Asperger Syndrome Thursday 8:00am-10:00am, Salon C (.20 CEU) Presenter: Timothy Kowalski Emotions are perhaps one of the most difficult features of Asperger syndrome. Few speech-language pathologists know how to handle the chaos created by the emotional roller coaster often seen in Asperger Syndrome. This session will offer practical strategies to help in recognizing, reacting, and restraining impulsivity associated with the inability to “read” emotions in both themselves and in others. Are You In The Zone? Social Awareness for the Socially Impaired Thursday 10:30am-12:00pm, Salon C (.15 CEU) Presenter: Timothy Kowalski Individuals with Asperger syndrome possess inadequate social skills. Many therapists are at a loss with this diagnosis and often resort to inappropriate intervention strategies. This session will focus on “The Zone,” a technique to enhance perspective taking thereby creating positive change in social-pragmatic communication and enhancing overall social awareness to students diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Enhancing Social Skills in Asperger syndrome Thursday 1:30am-3:00pm, Salon C (.15 CEU) Presenter: Timothy Kowalski Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome possess inadequate social skills. As a result, neuro-typical individuals perceive their behavior as odd, unusual, rude, and downright offensive. Speech-language pathologists are often called upon to address these issues and provide skills and strategies to produce positive change. Sadly many speech-language pathologists are completely at a loss when confronted with individuals possessing this diagnosis and often resort to inappropriate intervention strategies. This session will help participants to identify and treat deficits related to the domains of social-interaction, social-communication, and social-emotional regulation thereby allowing for more appropriate service delivery to this difficult population. Reading, Writing, and Rage: The Three R’s of Asperger Syndrome Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm, Salon C (.15 CEU) Presenter: Timothy Kowalski Reading comprehension and effective written expression are typically challenging areas for students diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. For many of these students, they express their frustration through rage. This session will detail practical strategies to enhance reading comprehension and written output.

TASK FORCE on the 216 License Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm, Amphitheater I Classroom (.35 CEU) An Update on the Work of the 216 License Task Force Presenters: Gloria Kellum and Jayne Buttross This session will provide an overview of the latest information on the proposed implementation of the 216 License from the State Department of Education in July, 2013. A review of the Scope of Practice, Supervision Guidelines, recruitment efforts, and educational preparations for the 216 and the supervisors will be provided. There will be time for questions and answers. Expansion of the School SLP Role to Supervision Presenter: Beverly Ray July 1, 2013, the new 216 license will be issued by the Mississippi Department of Education to bachelor's level communication disorders graduates. With the 216 license, the role of the 215/CCC school-based Speech/Language Pathologist will expand to include supervision. 216 Task Force-Scope of Practice Presenter: Georgene Falcone-Johnson This presentation will highlight the process used to develop the 216 License Holder's Scope of Practice, the purposes, task and goals of the workgroup , and recommended duties that are within and not within the 216 license holders scope of responsibility or practice. Recruitment and Retention of SLPs in Mississippi Public Schools Presenter: Carolyn Higdon Dr. Higdon chairs the subcommittee on Recruitment and Retention for the Mississippi Task Force for the 216 Licensure. This subcommittee has developed a five year plan for recruitment and retention opportunities for SLPs in Mississippi schools that will be presented during this session. Task Force on the 216 License: Academic Programs' Recommendations Presenter: Lennette Ivy The five universities that offer degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) answered the charge from the Mississippi Department of Education and IHL to determine the undergraduate curriculum and clinical practicum for students wanting to prepare for the 216 license, and to determine a transition plan for current school personnel. MSHA Project: The Roles, Responsibilities, and Value of 216 SLPs Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm Amphitheater I Classroom (.1 CEU) Presenters: Rachel Powell and Jennifer Moak The 216 Task Force has charged MSHA with a project that defines the roles, responsibilities, and value of 215 (certified) SLPs in schools for the purpose of advocacy and distribution to pertinent individuals in the field of education, including superintendents, special education directors, principals, parents, and legislators. Preparing 21st Century Speech and Hearing Professionals: Technology Innovations in the Clinic and Classroom Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm, Amphitheater II Classroom (.35 CEU) Presenter: Priscilla Davis Speech Language Pathologists have always needed to be informed, creative, and critical,

but the rapidly changing world of technology in the clinic and in the classroom introduces new challenges for savvy clinicians and instructors. . Being informed now means keeping up to date with an ever-growing selection of teaching tools and devices created to support speech and language goals in the clinic and classroom. The use of iPad and other teaching innovations will be presented. Strategic Interventions for Auditory Memory Training Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm, Amphitheater II Classroom (.15 CEU) Presenter: Megan Richmond-Simmons Memory impacts a person’s ability to perform almost any function. This session reviews current memory models, the development of auditory memory, and the relationship between working memory and learning. The speaker reviews several learning strategies for successful memory training. A direct, systematic software program for auditory memory training is demonstrated. An Individualized Approach to Teaching Sequencing Skills Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm, Amphitheater II Classroom (.15 CEU) Presenter: Megan Richmond-Simmons Cognitive and linguistic deficits impact students’ abilities to sequence events in chronological or causal order. Specific disorders for this include auditory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, and specific language impairment. A software-based approach for sequencing pictures, text, and audio, from two- to six-step sequences, is demonstrated. Increasing Interactive Storybook Reading Through a Home-based Training Program Thursday 8:00am-9:00am, Diplomat I (.1 CEU) Presenter: Lekeitha Morris Eleven low-income African American (AA) caregiver-child dyads participated in a three-day caregiver training program that targeted shared storybook reading. Results revealed that the caregivers increased their use of the targeted behaviors after participation in the program. Clinical implications and suggestions for developing effective caregiver training programs will be discussed. A Clinical Course in Use of the Blom Tracheostomy Tube Thursday 9:00am-10:30am, Diplomat I (.15 CEU) Presenter: Eric Blom This presentation is designed to introduce the unique features and benefits of The Blom Tracheostomy Tubes. The presenters will elaborate upon clinical applications, including techniques to elicit speech, evaluate swallowing, suction above the cuff, facilitate decannulation and manage ventilator alarms for successful use of each Blom Tracheostomy Tube component. Quantifying the Relationship Between Stroke and Labial Strength Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm, Diplomat I (.1 CEU) Presenter: Katie Weeks The purpose of this study was to evaluate labial strength in healthy adults and patients that

had suffered an acute stroke. In addition, correlations between dysarthria and dysphagia with labial strength were also investigated. Two groups of subjects participated in this study: an experimental group, consisting of patients with a diagnosis of stroke, and a control group of normal adults. Significant differences were found in labial strength between the two groups. Subjects in the experimental group displayed labial weakness on both the affected and unaffected sides. Craniofacial Difference: Subtle to Severe Thursday 1:30pm-4:30pm, Diplomat I (.25 CEU) Presenters: Gloria Kellum and Staci Kellum The presentation will review the types of craniofacial anomalies commonly encountered by Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Information will be provided on evaluation/diagnosis and intervention procedures for patients with subtle to severe craniofacial differences. Affordable Care Act of 2010: Impact on Audiologists and SLPs Thursday 8:00am-10:00am, Diplomat II (.2 CEU) Presenter: Amy Hasselkus The Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) is broadly focused on improving the quality and coordination of health care in the United States. There are specific provisions in the law that will impact audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs). This session will provide an overview of the ACA and discuss potential implications of specific provisions, such as essential health benefits, health care exchanges, and more. Participants will be directed to relevant resources to help them track ACA implementation. The session will conclude with a discussion of the future of health care reimbursement and what participants can do to prepare. Implementing ACA in Mississippi: Where we have been, Where we are, and Where we are going? Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm, Diplomat II (.15 CEU) Presenters: Leslie Hammond, Linda Rigby, Tineciaa Harris, and Corey Wiggins Participants will learn what the role of a STAR is along with what avenues are used to advocate for reimbursement. A opportunity to contribute to and learn what are organization is doing through the STAR Network. Participants will also participate in a process that will increase and enhance what MSHA's STAR and committee will do over the next 5 years to promote services in the state along with reimbursement of those services. Who is doing what? A Transdiciplinary Approach to Complex AAC Needs in Early Intervention and Preschool Settings Thursday 1:30pm-3:00pm, Diplomat II (.15 CEU) Presenters: Sarah Case-Price, Sarah Rouse Myers, Judy Prehn, Donna Stauter It is necessary to utilize a transdiciplinary team when addressing complex AAC needs in a preschool setting. Speech language pathologists are often the lead professionals when addressing AAC needs. However, effective AAC use necessitates the use of physical and occupational therapists simultaneously. This presentation will provide information

regarding a transdiciplinary team approach to teaching language, using both low tech and high tech systems, while addressing many other IEP goals. Enhancing Teaching with Blackboard Thursday 3:00pm-4:00pm, Diplomat II (.1 CEU) Presenter: Mable Williams Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) provides an environment for faculty to develop interactive content that promotes improved learning outcomes. Blackboard includes a flexible content building area that integrates various types of media, interactive tools, lesson plans, learning modules, and assessments. Faculty has the ability to individualize instruction and promote active learning. Advocating for the Professions – Strategies for Member Success Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm, Diplomat II (.1 CEU) Presenter: Theresa Rodgers This session will focus on skill development in advocacy related to speech/language/hearing regulatory issues. Members of the ASHA Board of Directors will discuss issues targeted by ASHA Public Policy Agenda (PPA) and how speech-language pathologists and audiologists can get involved in legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts related to:

1. Promoting financial aid and research funding opportunities to support recruitment and retention of master’s and doctoral level students and clinicians in education and health care settings

2. Promotion of comprehensive coverage of audiology services Support of increased funding of IDEA to establish effective service delivery and manageable caseloads; increase participation in early intervening and access to early intervention services. Standards-Aligned Communication Curriculum Assessment: Framework for School-based Speech-Language Pathologists Thursday 8:00am-3:30pm, Penthouse Ballroom (.55 CEU) Presenter: Susan Floyd Dr. Floyd explains the Standards-aligned Communication Curriculum Assessment that facilitates

communicatively-disabled students’ success with the academic curriculum. Key factors are

TEAM, curriculum alignment, curriculum-based measures, and meaningful connections.

Participants are provided an overview of the process of aligning the communication curriculum

with their state academic standards and developing standards-aligned, curriculum-based

communication screens, pre-post assessment, teacher collaboration forms, IEPs, and therapy

plans. In so doing, participants are shown how a standards-aligned, curriculum-based

communication program can result in advocacy for a school-based program.

Listening and Talking Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Thursday 8:00am-2:30pm, Cabana (.45 CEU) Presenters: Christina Perigoe & Marietta Paterson The purpose of this presentation is to focus on how children who use cochlear implants and hearing aids, are learning to listen and developing spoken language. The principles of

auditory-verbal therapy and education will be detailed; the importance of audiology as the foundation of auditory-based teaching will be highlighted; and procedures and techniques for teaching listening and spoken language will be emphasized. An entertaining, but clinically practical and informative program is planned. Integration of Tinnitus Therapy in the Adult Audiology Practice Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm, Cabana (.1 CEU) Presenter: Charles Bishop The role of tinnitus therapy in the adult audiology clinic at the University of Mississippi Medical Center will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on current research and methods for integrating a tinnitus therapy program in the everyday audiology clinic. We argue that tinnitus assessment and therapy should be a part of the common skill set of all audiologists who work with adults. The Late Auditory Potentials-A Research Review and Update Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm, Cabana (.1 CEU) Presenter: Charles Marx This seminar is designed to provide an update/review of current research efforts regarding the late auditory evoked potentials. The potential use of the P1,N1, P2 complex as an electrophysiological biomarker of the efficacy of intervention modalities with hearing impaired individuals and or children with language disorders will be discussed. Simultaneously Improve Speech Intelligibility and Establish Literacy Skills w/Orthographic Instruction! Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Huntington’s Room (.6 CEU) Presenter: Keli Richmond With orthographic instruction (printed cues), students progress quickly and clinician/educator workloads are lightened! Traditional techniques do not effectively activate the orthographic processor. Early intervention, utilizing orthographic instruction, activates the orthographic processor and synchronizes the four processors within the brain. Orthographic instruction endorses a natural “letters-to-literacy” step progression in a fun and functional environment! Alzheimer's Disease Thursday 8:00am-9:00am, Madison Reception Hall (.1 CEU) Presenters: Maley Morris and Jessica Miller Alzheimer's Disease is a fatal disease that can be difficult to cope with. Throughout this presentation we will explain the history, causes, warning signs, stages, and treatments of Alzheimer's Disease. Using personal experiences and researched information, we will discuss the effects Alzheimer's Disease can have on an individual as well as their family, friends, or caretakers. Using the Speech Sciences to Revolutionize Articulation Therapy Thursday 9:00am-10:00am, Madison Reception Hall (.1 CEU) Presenter: Greg Snyder

An honest assessment of mainstream articulation therapy would reveal no significant changes in our treatment for decades. Moreover, a literature review of historical articulation treatment strategies would reveal that much has been lost in the 20th century. The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate how the speech sciences, and particularly that of co-articulation, can significantly increase therapeutic efficiency in many articulation clients. Defining and Achieving Relevant Therapy Objectives in Pediatric Stuttering Thursday 10:30am-12:00pm, Madison Reception Hall (.15 CEU) Presenter: Greg Snyder An honest assessment of pediatric stuttering therapy would likely reveal significant amounts of frustration and delusion, as improper treatment objectives are created and never achieved. This presentation will redefine stuttering and successful stuttering management, as well as provide relevant and obtainable short and long term stuttering therapy objectives. Directly applicable therapy goals and activities will be discussed. The Use of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) as a Tool for Clinical Decision Making in the Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia Thursday 1:30pm-5:00pm, Madison Reception Hall (.3 CEU) Presenter: Rebecca Gould Following clarification and definition of pertinent terms and evaluation procedures, this workshop will present representative outpatient dysphagia case studies. Discussion will include consideration of pneumonia risk factors as they impact the decision-making process regarding evaluation procedures and selected therapy strategies. Effective instrumental evaluation tools will be demonstrated and discussed. Current repertoire of effective treatment strategies will also be presented.

Friday, March 30, 2012 8:00am-5:00pm

Legal Hot Spots in Special Education Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Salon A (.65 CEU) Presenter: Julie Weatherly This presentation will highlight Hot topics in Special Education law to include, but not be limited to: Money Damages/Liability in Special Education Cases; the Use of Restraint/Seclusion in Schools; Programming for Students with Autism; Service Animals in Schools; Procedural Violations to Avoid; Disability Harassment; and Any Updates from Congress or the U.S. Department of Education in the Area of Educating Students with Disabilities. The USMGC Autism Project: A Training Resource for Mississippi Friday 8:00am-10:00am, Salon C (.2 CEU) Presenter: Tim Morse Dr. Morse will present an overview of The University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast Autism Project, emphasizing its mission, trainings that project personnel conduct, and the

project's Autism Demonstration School. Additionally, he will explain ways that project personnel are addressing one of the core deficits of students with autism: communication skills. Speech-Language, Nutrition and Behavior Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders Friday 10:30am-12:00pm, Salon C (.15 CEU) Presenters: Regina Enwefa, Stephen Enwefa, Arnold Nyarambi Autism Spectrum Disorders has increased dramatically over the past twenty years. 1 in 110 children are affected by autism today. This seminar will provide current best practices for speech language, nutritional, and applied behavior analysis therapy for the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. Intervention for Students with Mild-to-Moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder Friday 1:30pm-3:00pm, Salon C (.15 CEU) Presenters: Mary Langford-Hall and Betty Sutton An individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will demonstrate greater social communication competence when goals are prioritized to address the core characteristics and challenges of the disorder. To enhance social communication competence, the core deficits related to vocabulary deficits must be addressed. Assistive Technology for Fluency Disorders Friday 8:00am-9:00am, Amphitheater I Classroom (.1 CEU) Presenter: Ricky Burk This presentation will offer an overview of assistive technology available for use in treatment of stuttering. Only God Could Hear Me Friday 9:00am-10:30am, Amphitheater I Classroom (.15 CEU) Presenter: Kym Heine This documentary follows the lives of four AAC users as they navigate the daily challenges of their disabilities. Participants will experience a glimpse into their lives and minds, looking beyond how they communicate, into why they are driven to do so. Following the film participants will skype with Lucas McCarty. This and That: Selecting Appropriate AAC Vocabulary Friday 11:00am-12:00pm, Amphitheater I Classroom (.1 CEU) Presenter: Kym Heine This presentation will address the need to focus on teaching an AAC user language through the use of core vocabulary. Participants will view videos of device users communicating core vocabulary at various language levels. Participants will also skype with a device user and experience the power of spontaneous novel communication. Mediated Learning for the Effective Management of Stuttering in School-Age Children Friday 1:30pm-4:00pm, Amphitheater I Classroom (.2 CEU) Presenter: Nola Radford Dr. Radford will provide an intense review regarding effective evidence-based

management of stuttering in the school setting. The review will be followed by interactive exchange with participants, with examples of actual therapy (videos and demonstrations), from initial evaluation to dismissal and monitoring child clients Dr. Radford has served locally. My Assistive Technology Path to Communication, Education, and Vocation Friday 8:00am-9:00am, Amphitheater II Classroom (.1 CEU) Presenter: Suzanne Colsey Through my personal story, see how Words+ changed my life. Self-determination and technology were the keys to my overcoming low expectations held by the professionals who guided me through the transition from high school to adult life. During this session, participants will learn unique strategies to build effective communication, independence, and literacy. Educational, Social, and Communication Considerations For The Child With Hearing Loss Friday 9:30am-10:30am, Amphitheater II Classroom (.1 CEU) Presenters: Kimberly Ward and Lara Monico It is well documented that any degree of hearing loss can affect a child's communication, social and educational abilities/success. This presentation will focus on understanding the different types of hearing loss, educational effects, as well as the effects on communication and social outcomes. Information on strategies regarding management of and working with the child with hearing loss will be discussed. Color It DYSLEXIA...It's Not Gray Anymore! Friday 10:30am-12:00pm, Amphitheater II Classroom (.15 CEU) Presenters: Jan Shook, Becki Shoemake, Rachel Gillenwater, Jackie Mockbee Many myths surround the term "DYSLEXIA". SLP's have been treating this disorder for years - under the 'code-name' Language Disorder. Dyslexia is an auditory processing/phonological disorder which interferes with the normal processing of sounds-to-symbols for reading. It can have a negative impact on academics and can manifest in varying degrees of severity. This session will give SLP's a comprehensive protocol for Dx and Tx collaborating with classroom teachers. Dos & Don'ts of Differential Diagnosis & Treatment of Dementia Friday 1:30pm-3:30pm, Amphitheater II Classroom (.2 CEU) Presenter: Lollie Vaughan-Robinson This course will familiarize professionals with recent findings to facilitate accurate differential diagnosis of various forms of dementia. This course will also review effective treatment techniques for patients with dementia and their caregivers. Participants will have opportunities to practice these techniques during the session. The course will be interactive and will utilize small group problem-solving and case-based assessments. Realizing the Potential of Speech Generating Devices Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm Amphitheater II (.1 CEU)

Presenters: Rebecca Mullican and Lori Arinder AAC has an important place at home and at school. Incorporating AAC in a student's everyday life takes creativity and spontaneity. It is vital to engage a student's family in learning about a voice output device, how to use it, and how to react to the individual when they use it to communicate. Voice Evaluation and Treatment Friday 8:00am-12:15pm, Diplomat I (.375 CEU) Presenter: Rebecca Gould Following clarification and definition of pertinent terms and evaluation procedures, this workshop will present representative outpatient voice case studies. Discussion will include consideration of hyperfunctional risk factors as they impact the anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract. Effective therapy strategies for establishing natural/resonant voice will be demonstrated. One Book Does It All! Friday 1:30pm-3:00pm, Diplomat I (.15 CEU) Presenters: Laddell Kraft, Lori Burgess A single well-chosen book can address many objectives outlined in the Mississippi Early Learning Guidelines for 3 to 5-year-old children. Speech/language pathologists now have a role in providing services related to the development of reading and writing. This presentation will provide speech/language pathologists with ideas for their school-based and clinical clients. One book can provide the context for teaching language, vocabulary and early literacy development, social development and other necessary pre-academic skills. The presenters will show various commercial and teacher-made materials, games, interactive whiteboard activities that can be used to address targeted skills with individual clients or small groups. IEP goals and objectives will be discussed. You Want Me to Read What? Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm, Diplomat I (.15 CEU) Presenter: Missy Schrader Do you have students reading at the 2nd grade level who seem to be “stuck” at one-syllable words but have difficulty with multisyllabic words? These students need structured, multisensory instruction in syllable types and syllable division rules to improve the language structures that are essential for reading and written language! Feeding Disorders in Young Children: The A.E.I.O.U. Approach Friday 8:00am-12:15pm, Diplomat II (.375 CEU) Presenter: Nina Johanson Working with young children with feeding problems? Understand the complex biomedical, environmental, and behavioral etiologies and learn five factors that guide effective intervention. Improve the quality of mealtime, get parent “buy-in”, and address the issues maintaining food refusal, poor diet, sensory food aversion, and other common pediatric feeding disorders. Achieving Independence: Successful Transition to Oral Feeding

Friday 1:30pm-3:00pm, Diplomat II (.15 CEU) Presenter: Nina Johanson Seeing children dependent on feeding tubes? Not advancing their diet to table food or stuck on supplements like Pediasure? Learn treatment strategies for successful weaning and transition to independent eating in a mealtime context for children who lack oral experience, children with tracheostomy, and other young children with feeding disorders. A.E.I.O.U.: Helping Children With ASD Eat Well and Thrive Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm, Diplomat II (.15 CEU) Presenter: Nina Johanson It is estimated that up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have some type of feeding problem, most likely severe food aversion. Effective treatment addresses underlying issues related to sensory processing disorder, inflexibility/rigidity, communication and social deficits, as well as medical concerns such as reflux and food allergy. MSHA MDE Updates Friday 8:00am-10:30am, Penthouse Ballroom (.25 CEU) Presenter: Rachel Powell The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Vice President: School Issues will update members on the Mississippi Department of Education Special Education Policies and Procedures related to Language/Speech Disorders. A question and answer session for members will be held at the conclusion of the session. Sensory Tools for the Speech-Language Pathologist Friday 11:00am-12:00pm, Penthouse Ballroom (.1 CEU) Presenters: Jamie Austin, Carey Marsalis, Christy Brooks SLPs will be aided in recognizing the signs of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and how it affects a child’s ability to concentrate and learn. Participants will learn hands on techniques for helping a child regulate their sensory system for better participation in speech treatment sessions. Apps for Autism Friday 1:30pm-2:30pm, Penthouse Ballroom (.1 CEU) Presenters: Julie Chadwick and Susan McPhail Individuals with autism have complex needs. There are thousands of apps out there, but which ones will meet their needs? This presentation will provide a preview and describe uses of apps that therapists are finding useful to promote a wide range of skills, including communication, behavior, social skills, and more. Autism Advisory Council Update Friday 2:30pm-3:30pm, Penthouse Ballroom (.1 CEU) Presenters: Julie Chadwick and Susan McPhail The MS Autism Advisory Committee was created in 2011 by the Legislature (House Bill 1125). This will be a description and update of the Council to date, as well as a forum to identify MSHA's concerns to be communicated to the council.

Autism and Communication: A Parent's Perspective Friday 4:00pm-5:00pm Amphitheater I Classroom (.1 CEU) Presenter: Susan McPhail As the prevalence of autism continues to increase, the need for services is apparent. This presentation highlights interventions and strategies used that were instrumental in providing successful communication outcomes for the daughter of the presenter. Individualization is stressed for positive outcomes that will benefit children who are diagnosed with autism. Identification of NIHL in College Students Comparing Pure-Tones and DPOAEs Friday 8:00am-9:00am, Cabana (.1 CEU) Presenters: Tommy Strini and Rebecca Lowe The results of pure-tone audiometry and distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) testing in 30 college students at the University of Mississippi, age 19-21, exposed to noise are analyzed. Test results indicated that DPOAEs were the more sensitive test to identifying outer haircell damage due to noise exposure. Reviewing and Comparing ASHA and MDE Guidelines for Hearing Screening Friday 9:00am-10:30 am, Cabana (.15 CEU) Presenter: Rebecca Lowe A review and comparison of Screening for Hearing Loss between the ASHA Guidelines and the MDE Guidelines will be presented. An in-depth instructional session of Screening for Outer/Middle Ear Disorders according to the ASHA Guidelines with the appropriate referral and follow-up recommendations will also be presented within this session. Educational Audiology: What Every Clinician Should Know Friday 11:00am-12:00pm, Cabana (.1 CEU) Presenter: Kimberly Ward For children with hearing loss, a critical component in their success is educational support. Audiologists can and should be the primary providers of educational audiology support for these children. This presentation will focus on giving audiologists the information needed to fully support these children within their school environments, which include accommodations/modifications, explanation of the IEP/IFSP, and possible roles of audiologists in the public schools. Implantable Devices: The Basics Friday 1:30pm-3:00pm, Cabana (.15 CEU) Presenters: Kimberly Ward and Suzanne Roark Cochlear Implants and Bone Anchored Implants are an ever-growing division of the amplification realm with persons with hearing loss. In this session, the basics of both types of devices will be discussed, which includes candidacy criteria, parts of each processor, a brief overview of surgical process, as well as processor troubleshooting. Grand Rounds: Pediatric Audiology Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm, Cabana (.1 CEU)

Presenters: Kimberly Ward, Lauren McIntosh, Suzanne Roark, Kathy Irving 4-6 unique cases from the pediatric audiology will be presented in a grand rounds format. The purpose of this presentation is to share information to audiologists of special cases, outcomes, and testing completed. communication and enhancing overall social awareness to students diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. MSHA/ASHA Student Grant Friday 9:00am-10:30am, Madison Reception Hall (no CEU) Presenter: Ashley Hicks Foresman, Carolyn Higdon, and Stephen Clay This two hour session is a closed training session for selected graduate students from the four state university graduate training programs. MSHA received an ASHA grant in 2011 to train a select group of graduate students in grass roots advocacy efforts for legislative initiatives in our state. The students participated in MSHA Day at the Capitol on February 15 and are completing the training in this closed session. MSHA's lobbyist, Stephen Clay, will present a portion of the training, as will Dr. Carolyn Higdon, MSHA Past President and Ashley Hicks Foresman, MSHA Committee Chair: Young Professionals Committee. The 2011-2012 Class will then return to their perspective universities and train the other graduate students in the same model. This grass roots initiative is to begin to educate our students in how to lobby/advocate for speech-language pathology and audiology issues in Mississippi. Device Modeling as Prompting Strategy for Users of AAC Devices Friday 1:30pm-3:00pm, Madison Reception Hall (.15 CEU) Presenter: Meher Banajee Variety of prompting strategies is used with users of AAC during intervention. This presentation will demonstrate the efficacy of using device modeling. Single subject design (ABAB) across 3 subjects will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of this strategy. Limitations of the study and future research directions will be discussed. Dichotic Training And Language Processing in Children with ASD Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm, Madison Reception Hall (.1 CEU) Presenters: Inga Denman, Meher Banajee, Annette Hurley Dichotic listening training has improved auditory and language processing skills for typically developing children (Moncrieff & Wertz, 2008). Results of a single subject design study will be presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the use of similar dichotic listening training on the language and auditory processing skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Poster Sessions Friday 9:30am-11:00am, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Salon B

Nursing Students' Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease (.025 CEU)

Presenters: Kelly McDonald, Lindsey Russell, Angie Tanner, Diana Noe, Joanna Whitten Students in the ASN and BSN nursing programs at the Mississippi University for Women completed the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale and a questionnaire containing scenarios involving adults with Alzheimer's disease. Results on these two measures were compared. Attitudes and Knowledge Toward People Who Stutter: Effects of Video (.025 CEU) Presenters: Olivia Kennedy and Michelle Harmon This study was designed to determine if college students’ knowledge and attitude regarding stuttering could be changed following a video. Although no change occurred in overall attitude or knowledge with the treatment, multiple t-tests revealed one significant positive change in attitude. Items that warrant education of the public were identified. Evaluation of the Fluharty Screener for Low-Income Preschoolers in Mississippi (.025 CEU) Presenters: Brandi L. Newkirk, Ellalicia Bennett, Courtney Brown, Carmen Christmas, Lydia Nettle Dotson, Carol Cannon We evaluated the use of the Fluharty Screener in local preschool speech/language screenings. Fluharty Screener response forms of 100+ children were analyzed for evidence of potential cultural and linguistic biases. Also, pass and fail rates were examined. Findings and clinical implications will be discussed. Evidence-based suggestions will be provided. Making Clinical Decisions: A Student Perspective (.025 CEU) Presenters: Jennifer Salgo and Amy Rosonet There is a lack of literature examining students’ perspectives on how they make clinical decisions. Following a qualitative design, graduate students were interviewed and the interviews analyzed. Various themes and implications resulted. It is hoped that the results of this study will help clinical faculty to better guide students. Effect of Working Memory Training on Reading Comprehension (.025 CEU) Presenters: Christin Sanders ABA single-subject design research was conducted at the Mississippi University for Women Speech and Hearing Center. The participant was a school-aged female with an overall language processing disorder. Eight ten-minute treatment sessions were conducted in which baseline data were obtained and the participant completed games that stimulated skills associated with working memory (controlled attention, sequencing, strategic thinking/organizing, and inhibitory functioning). Following working memory training, the participant showed a moderate increase in reading comprehension skills. The Attitudes of Future Teachers Toward Students’ Use of African American English (.025 CEU) Presenters: Melody M. Cooper and Brandi L. Newkirk We examined: 1) future teachers’ attitudes about students’ use of African American English in school, and 2) how prepared future teachers feel to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students. Participants were 38 senior-level education majors whose attitudes were surveyed through a written questionnaire. Findings and implications will be discussed.