Are some of us “left-brained” and some “right-brained”? Dr. Paula Tallal will be presenting in person (and online via webinar) on this exact topic during our upcoming annual Visionary Conferencein her session “Hemispheric Dominance: Myth or Reality?” The conference offers ASHA CEUs and will be 2 days of the most up to date information on the brain, the Fast ForWord/Reading Assistant programs and what’s coming down the line (did someone say iPad®?). You won’t want to miss this event – best of all, it’s both online and in-person.
New Brain Research
In addition to Dr. Tallal’s presentation, we are fortunate to have Dr. Martha Burns on board with us sharing the latest research on the brain and learning. Dr. Burns will kick off the conference on Friday morning with a professional development session that will focus on the latest findings related to disconnection patterns associated with communicative-cognitive disorders of CAS (childrens apraxia of speech), APD (auditory processing disorders), ASD (autism spectrum disorders), and dyslexia – as well as the genetics of neuropathology, cognitive challenges after concussion, and evidence-based interventions. To start us off on Day 2 on Saturday, Dr. Tallal will weigh in on the half-century old debate about brain hemisphere dominance with new evidence. If you have ever seen Drs. Burns and Tallal present, you know that these sessions are not to be missed!
What’s Happening with Fast ForWord in Australia? Singapore? Brazil?
We are excited to announce that some of our international partners will be joining on Friday, February 21 st, to participate in a discussion panel. We will have a combination of newer and long-time providers who all share the same enthusiasm about providing the programs in their respective countries with their own unique models. If you ever wondered how our programs are implemented in other countries, this session is for you. Countries to be represented are Australia, Singapore and Brazil.
Evaluation Before and After?
Three of our clinicians based here in the United States will share and discuss best practices in their evaluation protocol for use of and placement in the Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Intervention Programs. We will hear from Dana Merritt with Merritt Speech and Language and from Julie DeAngelis and Summer Peterson with Scottish Rite Language Center.
Product Training & News
Additional sessions will address interpretation of MySciLEARN learner progress data, integration of other commercially available programs with Fast ForWord intervention, what’s on the horizon for the Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant products (exciting developments!), and much more.
Be There or… Join us Virtually!
If you’ve been to an onsite Visionary Conference with us before, then you know how energizing the event is going to be. As in past years, we are offering a virtual option if you can’t be with us in person. For 2 full days, we will be broadcasting the conference live. It will feel like you are there with us! Virtual attendees will receive copies of the presentations and ASHA Participant forms before the start of the conference. Enjoy the conference from the comfort of your own home!
ASHA CEUs offered – whether you are on-site or virtual…
We are planning to offer up to 1.4 ASHA CEUs for the entire conference – whether you are onsite with us or virtual (pending ASHA review). We can also offer partial credit if you can’t attend the entire conference. Contact Carrie Gajowski at cgajowski@scilearn.com if you have any questions.
If you’ve never been, don’t miss out – it’s the highlight of the year!
Related reading:
Left vs. Right: What Your Brain Hemispheres Are Really Up To
What New Brain Wave Research Tells Us About Language-Based Learning Disabilities
