Conference and Events Calendar

February 2010 February 25-27, 2010 Family Focused Early Language Intervention in Natural Environments: Hanen Certification Workshops for SLPs It Takes Two to Talk® Centennial (near Denver), CO. February 25-27, 2010   The Hanen Centre’s 3-day certification workshop provides outstanding professional development in the form of intensive, small-group training to SLPs who provide services to preschool children with language delays (birth to six years) and their families. Drawing on best practice in terms of adult education, family-centered intervention and early language intervention, this workshop provides an evidence-based approach to empowering parents so they have the knowledge and skills to become their child’s primary language facilitator. In addition to on-going support from Hanen after the workshop and the license to lead Hanen Parent Programs, participants receive the following items at their workshop (a $300 value): It Takes Two to Talk Leader's Guide - a detailed session by session guide with background information on adult education, how Hanen Programs incorporate adult education principles and how to provide effective video feedback It Takes Two to Talk Parent Guidebook (Pepper & Weitzman, 2004) It Takes Two to Talk Companion DVD - follows each chapter of the guidebook with real-life examples of parents applying strategies to their interactions with their children PowerPoint Program Slides DVD with embedded video clips - individualized program slides and video examples for each session To learn more about the research behind It Takes Two to Talk, have a look at the Research Summary. For more information about the It Takes Two to Talk Program and workshop, visit www.hanen.org/itttworkshops or call Tom Khan toll-free at 1-877-426-3655 ext. 225. To register, please download a registration form and send it in! Space is limited to 14 participants per workshop, so send in your form soon to reserve your spot!     March 2010 March 4-5, 2010 Practical Applications of Classroom and Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Co-Hosted by: Rocky Mountain Autism Center and The Tiny Tim Center Xilinx Retreat Building 3100 Logic Drive Longmont CO 80503 Date: March 4-5, 2010 Day One: Training on the Implementation of the SCERTS® Assessment Process (Prizant, Wetherby, Rubin, Laurent, Rydell; 2005) Day Two: “Nothing But Practical”: Strategies for Implementing the SCERTS® Model Curriculum in Educational Settings Local Contact Person: Charlie Buckley M.S. CCC-SLP (970) 667-4883 cbuck80537@aol.com Registration and Workshop Inquiries: elizabeth@rockymountainautismcenter.com (337)322-7776 Download Conference Brochure (PDF)     April 2010 April 15 - 16th, 2010 Understanding, Assessing, and Managing Dementia by Steven Rubin, MD April 15, 2010 Golden, CO April 16, 2010 Colorado Springs, CO  Visit www.health-ed.com  or call 800.839.4584 for more information. HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED) provides continuing education programs for speech-language pathologists and other health-care professionals. HEALTH ED 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.     April 28 - 30, 2010 An Insider’s Perspective on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome by Deborah Lipsky, MEd April 28, 2010 Casper, WY April 29, 2010 Cheyenne, WY April 30, 2010 Aurora, CO Visit www.health-ed.com  or call 800.839.4584 for more information. HEALTH EDucation Network, LLC (dba HEALTH ED) provides continuing education programs for speech-language pathologists and other health-care professionals. HEALTH ED 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.