Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech Pathologists Attend Continuing Education Conferences
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech/Language Pathologists Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP/L attended conferences for continuing education credits during 2008.
Leesburg, VA, January 07, 2009 --(PR.com)-- On November 11, 2008, Nikia and Cheri attended "Asperger's Syndrome" in Frederick, MD for ASHA CEUs. The conference speaker was Timothy P. Kowalski, MA,CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist and nationally known expert on Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning Autism. Due to the unique nature of Asperger's Syndrome, an appropriate diagnosis is frequently not made until a child is an adolescent. By this time, well-intentioned diagnosticians have provided many different diagnostic labels such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Learning Disabled, Auditory Processing and Emotionally Handicapped. An accurate diagnosis is highly impacted by the experience the diagnostician has with this population. Speech-Language Pathologists benefit from knowing the diagnostic criteria and symptoms of the syndrome when searching for effective interventions.
On October 29, 2008, Cheri attended "Practical Therapy Techniques For Challenging Articulation Cases: Frontal Lisp, Lateral Lisp and Disorted 'R' " in Harrisburg, PA presented by Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP. Cheri learned dozens of practical and effective therapy techniques, timesaving strategies, carryover activities and methods to motivate learners.
On October 5, 2008 Nikia attended "Survival Strategies for Everyday Living" presented by Amy McGinnis, MS, OTR/L, BCBA® in Alexandria, VA. The workshop was sponsored by the Autism Advocacy Coalition of Virginia. Ms. McGinnis spoke about behavior management strategies that parents can use in everyday life.
On September 7-8, 2008 Nikia attended The Association for Behavior Analysis International 2008 Education Conference, "Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically Based Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness" in Reston, Virginia.
On March 28-29, 2008, Nikia and Cheri attended Dr Mark Sundberg's "Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement (VB-MAPP)" workshop hosted by POAC-NoVA in Annandale, VA. The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program is is a criterion-referenced assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill tracking system that is designed for children with autism, and other individuals who demonstrate language delays. The VB-MAPP is based on B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior, established developmental milestones, and research from the field of behavior analysis.
Dower and Associates, Inc. is a multi – disciplinary private practice with a focus in speech/language, education and applied behavior analysis (ABA). The corporate office is located in Manassas, VA with services delivered throughout Prince William, Loudoun and select regions of Fairfax and Fauquier Counties in Virginia. Established in 1993, Dower and Associates, Inc. is dedicated to evidenced based practices in the education, communication and behavioral treatment of children diagnosed with speech/language delays, language-learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
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On October 29, 2008, Cheri attended "Practical Therapy Techniques For Challenging Articulation Cases: Frontal Lisp, Lateral Lisp and Disorted 'R' " in Harrisburg, PA presented by Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP. Cheri learned dozens of practical and effective therapy techniques, timesaving strategies, carryover activities and methods to motivate learners.
On October 5, 2008 Nikia attended "Survival Strategies for Everyday Living" presented by Amy McGinnis, MS, OTR/L, BCBA® in Alexandria, VA. The workshop was sponsored by the Autism Advocacy Coalition of Virginia. Ms. McGinnis spoke about behavior management strategies that parents can use in everyday life.
On September 7-8, 2008 Nikia attended The Association for Behavior Analysis International 2008 Education Conference, "Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically Based Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness" in Reston, Virginia.
On March 28-29, 2008, Nikia and Cheri attended Dr Mark Sundberg's "Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement (VB-MAPP)" workshop hosted by POAC-NoVA in Annandale, VA. The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program is is a criterion-referenced assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill tracking system that is designed for children with autism, and other individuals who demonstrate language delays. The VB-MAPP is based on B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior, established developmental milestones, and research from the field of behavior analysis.
Dower and Associates, Inc. is a multi – disciplinary private practice with a focus in speech/language, education and applied behavior analysis (ABA). The corporate office is located in Manassas, VA with services delivered throughout Prince William, Loudoun and select regions of Fairfax and Fauquier Counties in Virginia. Established in 1993, Dower and Associates, Inc. is dedicated to evidenced based practices in the education, communication and behavioral treatment of children diagnosed with speech/language delays, language-learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
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Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA®
703-618-6180
www.dowerandassociates.com
Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA®
703-618-6180
www.dowerandassociates.com
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