Conference and Events Calendar

February 2012 February 16th 7-7pm   CSHA Coffee Talk:    Pediatric Dysphagia Hosted by: Kim Lich, SLP Manager, Speech-Language Pathology Children's Hospital Colorado ***Clinical Maintenance Hours (CME) will be available*** followed by: A member of the CSHA Public Policy Committee will be available at the meeting to provide a brief update on State certification of SLPs and other legislative activities.    When... February 16th from 7:00-9:00 pm     Where... Panera Bread 640 South Colorado Blvd Glendale, CO  80246 Map:  http://www.panerabread.com/cafes/map.php?cafe=3088     What you need to know... Coffee talks are free for CSHA members.  Non-members are welcome to attend the coffee talk for a $10 fee.    What you need to do... RSVP by Feb 15 to  cshassoc@aol.com            Feb. 28–29, 2012 Dementia Capable Care: • One-Day Foundation Course • Two-Day Foundation and Dementia Therapy Applications Course Denver, CO • Feb. 28–29, 2012 Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver International Airport 4210 Airport Way Denver, CO 80239 Presented By: Dementia Care Specialists, a CPI specialized offering Description: Over 5,000 professionals, including many speech language pathologists, have attended and learned advanced evaluation and treatment skills, effective treatment planning using the Allen Cognitive Levels and Theory of Retrogenesis, how to document and code for maximum reimbursement, and more. Day One establishes a framework for promoting best abilities. Day Two focuses on application of new skills. ASHA Approved. Up to 14 contact hours. Contact Information: For additional course information or to register for the Denver program, visit www.crisisprevention.com/dcs  or call 877.816.4524.     April 2012 Tuesday, April 2, 2012 2012 Spring Conference & 20th Annual Job Fair Using Mobile Technology in Speech Therapy: iApplications for Improving Speech Outcomes Featuring: Jim Sandstrum, MA, CCC-SLP University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus Monday, April 2, 2012 Live at The Children’s Hospital, Aurora Video Sites in Grand Junction, Durango & Pueblo This hands-on, practical workshop will offer strategies for speech pathologists to implement iPads in a variety of therapy settings, including the essentials of: iPad use ,device management, built-in features, logistics, and accessibility app consideration and selection strategies intervention and implementation ideas for a variety of settings The presenter will provide an overview of considerations when selecting apps for all ages as well as strategies for critically evaluating app selection. Participants will have an opportunity to work in small groups to explore apps and discuss strengths and challenges as well as implementation ideas. Resources and handouts provided will include app reviews, use cases, resources for free apps, and more! This workshop is for those with limited experience who are looking for implementation strategies that they can immediately apply. Participants will leave the session with the knowledge and comfort to begin using the iPad. The presentation will be intervention-based, with a wide range of therapy ideas explored and video examples of implementation ideas provided. Go to the Conference Web Page for Detailed Registration Information     April 27, 2012 Annual Conference on Language and Learning Executive Function Skills in Children and Adolescents April 27, 2012 Children’s Hospital Colorado Mt. Oxford Conference Room Aurora, Colorado Video Conference sites: Durango, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Montrose, and Pueblo Early registration deadline:April 6, 2012 For more information and to register, download the Conference Brochure