Effective Speech Therapy Techniques for Correction of Compensatory Productions in Children with Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI)
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 14th at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Speaker: Ann W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA
Description: Speech-language pathologists often feel they do not have enough training in the treatment of patients with speech disorders due to VPI. This presentation will provide strategies to correct compensatory productions secondary to VPI and encourage the use of motor learning and motor memory principles for faster and more effective achievement of carryover.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Determine which errors are obligatory and which are compensatory in order to recommend appropriate treatment.
- Apply sensory feedback techniques to increase awareness of correct versus incorrect productions so that the patient can learn how to self-correct.
- Apply the use of motor learning and motor memory principles for faster progress and more effective carryover.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Self-assess a gain in knowledge related to the treatment of patients with speech disorders due to VPI.
- Self-assess that they will be able to apply knowledge gained to their patient management, which will improve patient outcomes.
Live attendees must claim credit by June 18, 2024.
Intended Learners
All healthcare professionals caring for people with cleft and craniofacial conditions, to include but not limited to:
Physicians
Dental Professionals
Speech Language Pathologists
Audiologists
Nurses (RNs, APNs, LPNs)
Dieticians
Psychologists
Social Workers
Physician Assistants
Accredited Continuing Education
ACPA is accredited by ACCME and ANCC, approved by ASHA, and recognized by ADA CERP, to provide accredited continuing education to physicians, nurses, SLPs, audiologists, and dentists.
Continuing Medical Education
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association designates this live activity for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This live educational activity is offered for 1.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour.
In order to receive credit, learners must:
- Attend 80% or more of the webinar
- Complete and submit the evaluation form
Continuing Dental Education
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association designates this live activity for 1.00 continuing education credit.
Continuing Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Education
The American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 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.
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ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
DISCLOSURES
All financial relationships have been mitigated.
Commercial Support: None
No Financial or Non-financial Relationships Declared
Planning Committee Members:
Joli C. Chou, DMD, MD
Catharine B. Garland, MD
Jordan N. Halsey, MD
Serena Kassam, DMD
Lauren K. Leeper, MD
Margaret M. Lico, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Judy Marciel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PCNS, CWCN, APN (Nurse Planner)
Dianna Metzler, BS
Jessica Ogawa, MD
Kathryn Preston, DDS, MS
Caitlyn Reinauer, BS
Cory M. Resnick, MD
Eshan P. Schleif, PhD, CCC-SLP
Jennifer C. West, PhD
Cleo J. Yi, DMD, MDS
Financial Relationship with Eligible Organization(s) Declared; No Non-financial Relationship Declared, or Relationship is Declared; However, Relationship is Non-relevant and/or with Eligible Organization.
Planning Committee Members:
Chelsea Sommer, PhD, CCC-SLP — Florida International University – Employee; Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Employee; Smile Train – Independent Contractor; Cleft Outcomes Research Network (CORNET) – Speech Rater
Joy L. Baltz, RN, BSN — SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital – Employee
No Financial Relationships; Non-financial Relationship(s) Declared; However, Relationship is Non-relevant and/or Not with Ineligible Organization.
Planning Committee Member:
Noel Jabbour, MD, MS — SurgiSkill, LLC – Founder. IP ownership related to surgical task trainers.
Financial Relationship with Ineligible Company Declared. Relationship with Ineligible Company Mitigated. Financial Relationship with Eligible Organization also Declared. All Financial Relationships have been Mitigated. No Non-financial Relationships Declared.
Speaker:
Ann W. Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA — Jones & Bartlett Learning – Royalties for textbook: Kummer, A. W. (2020). Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management. Burlington, MA. This book includes a chapter on speech therapy; Super Duper Publications – Receives royalties for the Oral & Nasal Listener device.