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2019 MSHA FALL CONVENTION - "BIG SKY CONNECTIONS"
Join us for our annual professional education event as we exchange ideas, gain new skills, hear the latest research and information related to speech-language pathology and audiology. The goal of the MSHA Fall Convention is to provide a networking and educational opportunity for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in Montana and surrounding states. Convention dates are October 17–18, 2019 at the Big Horn Resort 1801 Majestic Ln, Billings, MT 59102.
2019 Convention Program - PDF
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PRESENTERS INCLUDE:
Michelle Hughes, Ph.D., CCC-A, Associate Professor and director of the Cochlear Implant Research Lab (CIRL) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to joining the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders in August 2018, Michelle spent 15 years at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha, where she served as a senior scientist, coordinator and director of the Cochlear Implant Research Laboratory.
Scott Palasik, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor at the University of Akron
Dr. Palasik is a world renowned stuttering specialist. He is the director of the Mindfulness ACT Social Cognition and Stuttering Lab (MASS Lab). This lab focuses on the use of mindfulness practices along with a psychotherapy approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with people who stutter. ACT is used to address cognitive behaviors (thoughts) related to stuttering in order to create psychological flexibility. It combines the use of meditation (mindfulness) activities to increase a client’s awareness and willingness to connect with all thoughts and language. His groundbreaking documentary film “When I Stutter” will be shown and reveals the profound emotional impact that stuttering has had on a diverse group of individuals!
Sucheta Kamath, MS, CCC-SLP BC-NCD, Founder & CEO of Cerebral Matters, LLC
Sucheta Kamath is an internationally recognized expert in executive function development and brain training and recently launched ExQ®, a cloud-based patented system designed to enhance the brain’s Executive Function. Ms. Kamath is a professionally praised and clinically awarded expert speech-language pathologist, and is returning for the second year in a row due to over whelming requests with an extension of her original presentation. "Attention Matters: Strengthening Focus, Working Memory and Executive Function In Patients With Neurological Disorders."
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
This conference is offered for up to 1.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area)
