Distinctive Features Spring 2016 Newsletter Letter from the President Dear Colleagues, ‘Tis spring and the speech-language pathologist’s and audiologist’s fancy turns to CEUs and parties. We have an abundance of excellent CEU events in this area this spring. SHAWNY is co-sponsoring with Autism Services and the Autism Society on the topic of treating autism. As well, we have programs at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, and SUNY Fredonia. Spring is also the time to say a very hearty “thank you” to people who served on the SHAWNY board and have now retired. Valerie Parker and Sue Bognar were our fearless leaders as co-presidents and can now rest a wee bit, but not too much, because Valerie continues as our Board of Regional Association Presidents representative. We also thank Carrie Cline, audiology vice- president, Michelle Galvez, recording secretary, Terri Cinotti, electronic information chair, and our school-based coordinators, Nancy Hadyn-Hawkins, Jennifer Sinclair, and Chris Buscaglia for all of their contributions over the years. As we thank our former officers and committee chairs, we have the opportunity to welcome our new officers and chairs. Lindsay Dobos has stepped up to the post of vice-president of speech-language pathology. Brittany Filip and Ashley Nans, both still graduate students, are on board as recording secretaries. Jody Marshall and Gretchen Burden have taken on coordinating the schools group. And yours truly, Debbie Insalaco, forgot to take a step backwards when people asked for nominations for president. My job would be a whole lot harder were it not for the advice of our past presidents and continuing work of Sal Gruttadauria, Marie Meyers, Kim Nelson, Tracy Panzarella, Caitlyn Saj Pawlikowski, Amy Ratajczak, Angela Stranahan, Joe Sonnenberg, and Stephanie Verrico.
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Distinctive Features Spring 2016 Newsletter
Letter from the PresidentDear Colleagues,
‘Tis spring and the speech-language pathologist’s and audiologist’s fancy turns to CEUs and parties. We have an abundance of excellent CEU events in this area this spring. SHAWNY is co-sponsoring with Autism Services and the Autism Society on the topic of treating autism. As well, we have programs at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State, and SUNY Fredonia.
Spring is also the time to say a very hearty “thank you” to people who served on the SHAWNY board and have now retired. Valerie Parker and Sue Bognar were our fearless leaders as co-presidents and can now rest a wee bit, but not too much, because Valerie continues as our Board of Regional Association Presidents representative. We also thank Carrie Cline, audiology vice-president, Michelle Galvez, recording secretary, Terri Cinotti, electronic information chair, and our school-based coordinators, Nancy Hadyn-Hawkins, Jennifer Sinclair, and Chris Buscaglia for all of their contributions over the years.
As we thank our former officers and committee chairs, we have the opportunity to welcome our new officers and chairs. Lindsay Dobos has stepped up to the post of vice-president of speech-language pathology. Brittany Filip and Ashley Nans, both still graduate students, are on board as recording secretaries. Jody Marshall and Gretchen Burden have taken on coordinating the schools group. And yours truly, Debbie Insalaco, forgot to take a step backwards when people asked for nominations for president. My job would be a whole lot harder were it not for the advice of our past presidents and continuing work of Sal Gruttadauria, Marie Meyers, Kim Nelson, Tracy Panzarella, Caitlyn Saj Pawlikowski, Amy Ratajczak, Angela Stranahan, Joe Sonnenberg, and Stephanie Verrico.
Life cannot be all work and no play, so we have fun events planned and many reasons to celebrate. A get-together/networking/have a good time happy hour(s) is scheduled April 23 at Resurgence. One of the many reasons to celebrate goes to Amy Ratajczak who deserves all praise for getting our new website up and taking over from Terri Cinotti. As a result of this hard work, SHAWNY has been named Regional Association of the Year. Later on, at our annual awards banquet May 3 at Salvatore’s we will celebrate the accomplishments of a student who has received speech, language, or hearing services and will honor two people who have provided outstanding service to our field. A good crowd makes every celebration merrier, so I hope to see all of you there.
Sincerely,Debbie Insalaco, SHAWNY President
Board of Regional Speech-Language-Hearing Association Presidents of New York State (BRAP)
March Update
Susan Antonellis, Vice President, discussed the BRAP student scholarship. A motion was made and voted unanimously to forego the student scholarship another year. It was then suggested by Valerie
Parker that perhaps a BRAP Student Honorarium for the NYSSLHA Convention beginning in 2017 should take the place of the scholarship with a 250-word essay as the criterion. A vote on sponsoring a speaker
at the 2016 NYSSLHA convention at $100 was passed unanimously.Nominations were taken for BRAP Distinguished Service and Distinguished Regional Awards. Andrea
Abramovich-SHAHV was nominated for Distinguished Service and SHAWNY nominated for Distinguished Regional. Both were unanimously voted in favor of.
Upcoming SHAWNY EventsJoin us in a SHAWNY happy hour at Resurgence Brewery on April 21st, 2016 from 4pm-
9pm. No tickets or reservations required, just show up and have fun! Enjoy craft beers or the beverage of your choice and chit chat with other SLPs and audiologists from SHAWNY. We look
forward to seeing you there!
SAVE THE DATE2016 SHAWNY Recognition Dinner
The Annual SHAWNY Recognition Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Salvatore’s ItalianGardens. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6pm followed by dinner at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
SHAWNY will be awarding two members in our community our highest awards. The Honor of the Association within the Profession is awarded to a speech-language pathologist or audiologist who has
worked to further the profession and serve the community in a way that makes them outstanding in the profession. The Honor of the Association outside the Profession is awarded to an individual who is
typically in a related profession who has supported our professions or the individuals we serve in a unique or outstanding manner.
*Formal Invite to follow*
SHAWNY Membership UpdateThank you to all of you who have renewed your membership for 2016. If you haven't renewed your
membership yet, please visit our website www.shawny.org to join. If you are unsure of your current membership status, please contact our membership chair, Amy Ratajczak at [email protected] or
903-3032.
Upcoming CEU Workshops
"Autism IsTreatable!A Biomedical Approach"
Presented by: James Adams, Ph.D. Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University
When:April 9, 2016 from 8:45am-12:45pmWhere: Classics V Conference & Banquet Center Amherst, NYCost: $11 Parent /Individual with ASD
$25 Professional /Student$35 SLP/Audiologist/OT/COTA/PT/PTA
This course is offered for .35 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level;Related area).
*Mail-In Registration Deadline: April 5, 2016. Late (after 4/5/16) & Walk-In Registration if available: Additional
$10 added to above fees. Call (716) 633-2275 orcheck www.autismwny.org EVENTS page for late/walk-in
registration availability.
Online registration & payment thru PayPal available until April 5, 2016 at www.friendsofasi.org.
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“Integrating AAC into Clinical Practice – You Don’t Have to Know Everything to Do Something.”
Presented by: Lisa G. Bardach, MS, CCC-SLP
When: April 15, 2016 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Where: Jacobs Executive Development Center – Butler Mansion (Delaware Avenue).Cost for participation: $120.00 (includes coffee, tea, continental breakfast, lunch).
This course is offered for 0.5 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). Please note that variable credit will not be offered for this workshop.
**More information available at www.SHAWNY.ORG/EVENTS**
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SAVE THE DATEThe SUNY Buffalo State Department of Speech--‐Language Pathology is happy to announce that our 2016
Thielman Conference will feature Dr. Robert “Bob” Owens. Dr. Bob will be “Making Language Intervention Functional” and discussing effective ways to assess and treat children’s conversational needs in practical
ways. You’ve read one of his many textbooks, why not hear him speak?
When? Saturday, April 23, 2016–8:30am to 4pmWhere? Bulger North, SUNY Buffalo State Campus
General Admission: $100SUNY Faculty/Staff: $75
Community Partners (Current Externship Supervisors):$50Students with Valid IDs: $20
SUNY Buffalo State SLP Students:$10
We are delighted to provide .6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the American Speech--‐Language--‐Hearing Association (ASHA) for this event. Light refreshments and lunch will be served. Electronic brochure will be forthcoming. Please contact Dr. Milo Maldonado ([email protected])for additional information.
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Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center Sound Answers
Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center (BHSC) offers cutting edge summer and after school intervention programs for children ages 3-18! BHSC has developed the following unique programs to help improve academic, reading, language and social skills:
The Leap Into Literacy Program™ and Language to Literacy Program™ (Ages 3-18): These programs target organization, listening, following directions, central auditory processing, memory, phonological and print awareness, phonics, verbal expression, comprehension, vocabulary, self-advocacy, reading, writing, spelling, and more!
The Social Communication Program™ (Ages 5-18): Focuses on eye contact, listening behaviors, interpreting nonverbal cues (facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice), initiating, maintaining, and terminating conversation appropriately, turn-taking, establishing and maintaining friendship, compromising and cooperation skills, coping with transitions and changes in routine, trying new things, problem-solving as a “team-player”, and much more…
These evidence-based programs are taught by speech language pathologists who have been highly trained. Results of post-testing as well as parent and teacher reports have revealed significant improvements in the classroom and at home!
Summer sessions start July 5th! Spaces are limited. There are multiple payment options available for families. The first step is always an evaluation. For more information please contact Steve Miller at 885-8318 ext. 2289, or via email at [email protected].
BUFFALO HEARING & SPEECH CENTER2016 SPRING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
CONTINUING CLINICAL COMPETENCY (CCC) SERIES ______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) March 30th Title: Trauma 101: Understanding How Traumatic Events Impact our Students and Clients
Speaker: Annie Monaco, LCSW-R, Trauma Trainer and Trauma Therapist Disclosure: Annie Monaco Financial – Ms. Monaco is a faculty member of the Child Trauma Institute & Trauma
Institute and University at Buffalo School of Social Work liaison and receives a salary. Non-Financial: She has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: Social Work, AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) April 6th Title: Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluations: When can it be Used Instead of Modified Barium Swallow Study?
Speaker: Theresa Richard, CCC-SLP, FEES Endoscopist, Mobile Dysphagia Diagnostics Disclosure: Theresa Richard Financial – Ms. Richard is the owner and president of Mobile Dysphagia Diagnostics. Nonfinancial – She has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures. CE Credits: AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) April 13th Title: Attachment Sensitivities: Understanding the Importance and Impact of Early Relationships
Speaker: Laurie Krull, LCSW-R, Certified Clinician with Attachment-Focused Treatment Institute Disclosure: Laurie Krull Financial – Ms. Krull is employed by Stonelea Family Counseling and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – She has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: Social Work, AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) April 20th Title: A Panel Discussion on Selective (Picky) Eaters: Causes, Assessment, Intervention, and Parent
Involvement Speakers: Kristy Vogel, CCC-SLP, Katie Lyle, CCC-SLP, Sara Graham, CCC-SLP, Erin Filippini, CCC-SLP, Sherrin Barone, CCC-SLP, BHSCDisclosure: Financial – Ms. Vogel, Ms. Lyle, Ms. Graham, Ms. Barone, and Ms. Filippini are employed by BHSC and receive a salary. Nonfinancial – They have no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
________________________________________________________________________________ (W) April 27th Title: Solving YOUR Sensory Processing Puzzles: Applying Intervention Strategies to Manage Your
Greatest Sensory Concerns Speaker: Kristen Klyczek, PT, PhD, Happiness House, Geneva, NY
Disclosure: Kristen Klyczek Financial – Dr. Klyczek is employed by Happiness House and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – She has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) May 4th Title: Implementation of the Evidence-Based Secret Agent Society Program for Children with Social
Pragmatic ConcernsSpeaker: Gretchen Bennett, CCC-SLP, UB Department of Communicative Disorders and SciencesDisclosure: Gretchen Bennett Financial -- Ms. Bennett is employed by University of Buffalo and receives a salary. . Nonfinancial – She has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures. CE Credits AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (T) May 10th Title: Early Childhood Mental Health: Overview, Assessment, and Treatment
Speaker: Dr. Rebecca L. Schaeffer, MD, UB Department of PsychiatryDisclosure: Rebecca L. Schaeffer Financial-- Dr. Schaeffer is employed by the UB Department of Psychiatry and receives a salary. She is also a consultant to BHSC. Nonfinancial – She has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: Social Work, AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ (W) May 18th Title: Assessment and Intervention for Prelinguistic Communication: What SLPs Have to Know, Part 1
Speaker: Ling-Yu Guo, PhD, UB Department of Communicative Diseases and SciencesDisclosure: Ling-Yu Guo Financial – Dr. Guo is employed by the UB Department of Communicative Diseases and Sciences and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – He has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) May 25th Title: Assessment and Intervention for Prelinguistic Communication: What SLPs Have to Know, Part 2
Speaker: Ling-Yu Guo, PhD, UB Department of Communicative Diseases and SciencesDisclosure: Ling-Yu Guo Financial – Dr. Guo is employed by the UB Department of Communicative Diseases and Sciences and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – He has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.CE Credits: ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) June 1st Title: Considerations and Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Speaker: David Meichenbaum, PhD, The Summit CenterDisclosure: David Meichenbaum Financial – Dr. Meichenbaum is employed by The Summit Center and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – He has a related grant from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. CE Credits: Social Work, AOTA, PT, ASHA, Teacher Professional Development Hours
______________________________________________________________________________________________________(W) June 8th Title: Part 1: Infection Control for Audiologists & Hearing Aid Dispensers
Speaker: Salvatore Gruttadauria, Au.D. Diversified Hearing ServicesDisclosure: Salvatore Gruttadauria Financial – Dr. Gruttadauria is employed by Diversified Hearing Services and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – He has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures. CE Credits: ASHA, AAA, and NYS Department of State
Title: Part 2: Hearing Aid Laws and RegulationsSpeaker: Salvatore Gruttadauria, Au.D, Diversified Hearing ServicesDisclosure: Salvatore Gruttadauria Financial – Dr. Gruttadauria is employed by Diversified Hearing Services and receives a salary. Nonfinancial – He has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures. CE Credits: ASHA, AAA, and NYS Department of State
This workshop will take place from 4:30pm to 7:30pm (registration begins at 4:00pm) and is offered for 0.3 CEUs.(Part 1: 4:30-6:30; Part 2: 6:30-7:30)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________About the SeriesThe CCC series was developed by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center in 2001 to assist Western New York Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in meeting the requirements of the New York State Continuing Competency Law and ASHA certification requirements. The workshop series was expanded in 2009 to include sessions for Special Educators, Occupational Therapists (AOTA approved), and Physical Therapists (New York State Approved). In 2016, the series was again expanded for Social Workers to assist with meeting new licensing requirements for Continuing Education enacted in 2015. Presentations emphasize hands-on, therapy-focused techniques. This series is presented by practicing clinicians for clinicians - low on lecture and high on practical applications. Please join us for our CCC workshops that are being offered at a central location, during convenient after-work hours, and at a reasonable cost.
Dates/Times/PlaceSpring Workshops will usually be held on Wednesdays (except Tuesday, May 10th) from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, 50 E. North Street Buffalo, NY 14203. Please note: Wednesday June 8th is a special 3 hour workshop from 4:30-7:30 p.m.Parking: is available in rear of building at no charge on a first come basis. Additional parking is available in the parking ramp directly across the street from Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center at a cost of $5.00.
Continuing Education Information- ASHA
Courses are offered for 0.2 and 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).Continuing Education Information – AOTA & NYS Board for Occupational TherapyBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center is approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association to provide Continuing Education programs in Occupational Therapy. Designated workshops are offered for 0.2 CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant Continuing Education. Continuing Education Information- AAA Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is approved by The American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs. Each program is worth a maximum of 0.3 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.Continuing Education Information – State Board for Physical TherapyBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant Continuing Education. Continuing Education Information – State Board for Social WorkBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Social Work
as an approved provider of Continuing Education for licensed Social Workers #0264.
Cost The cost of each workshop is:
$40 for each 2 hour workshop. $60 for the 3 hour workshop.
- All workshops may be purchased at a package price of $210. Payment can be made by credit card or check (payable to Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center). Fees paid are non-refundable.
Registration: By Phone or MailTo register by phone: Contact JoAnn DeMarco, Christine Zaciewski, or Nancy Smith at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, 885-8318, (Credit Card Required, no checks for phone registration). Please use the form below for check or credit card registration by mail.
*For More Information: visit the website at www.AskBHSC.org orcall/email Joe Sonnenberg: 885-8871 ext. 2210
School-Based Interest GroupSchool-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Study Group
Agenda for the 2015-2016 School Year
Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
SHAWNY AAC GroupPlease visit www.shawny.org for information regarding upcoming meetings. You can also contact Amy
SHAWNY Medically-Based Interest GroupPlease visit www.shawny.org for information regarding upcoming meetings.
AdvertisementsDo you have something to share with the speech-language pathology and audiology communities? SHAWNY offers the opportunity to advertise in our newsletters! Fees are as follows:
Half Page – $15.00Full Page – $25.00
Please contact Caitlyn Pawlikowski at [email protected] for more information!Members can also submit information regarding updated legislative issues, continuing education, and
employment opportunities through our website. Just visit our home page at www.shawny.org and click on “Submit News”.
Members’ CornerHave you attended a conference, like the ASHA convention, and would like to post an editorial on what you heard or saw? Do you want to discuss a case study to get member feedback? Is there new or exciting news (i.e. new baby, marriage) that you want to share with fellow colleagues? Are you a new professional who would like advice from experienced members? Then this is the corner for you! Each newsletter, we would like to post our members’ letters to increase member communication with one another. Submissions to Members’ Corner can be sent to Caitlyn Saj at [email protected].
Also don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook!
On the same topic, we would like to encourage our SHAWNY members to visit our website often to check out the latest information in our profession. Members can submit information regarding updated legislative issues, continuing education, and employment opportunities through our website. Just visit our home page at www.shawny.org and click on “Submit News”.
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