Schedule of Events

"But All They Do Is Stim" - Addressing Common Misconceptions and Barriers to AAC Implementation in Schools

Speaker(s):

Carly Franzgrote

“Vacuum Is the Missing Link: Why Up-locker Stabilization Changes Expansion Outcomes, Sleep, and Swallowing”

Speaker(s):

Jennifer Hobson

• Improving Speech and Literacy Outcomes Through Explicit Instruction in Phonological Awareness.

Speaker(s):

Tamar Greenwell

A Paradigm Shift in Autism Diagnosis: How Illinois is Moving SLPs From a Supporting to a Leading Role

Speaker(s):

Megan Roberts Maranda Jones

AAC Across the Lifespan

Speaker(s):

Abby Olivieri

Analysis of Functions of Unconventional & Conventional Gestures in Minimally Speaking Children with Autism

Speaker(s):

Mary Ann O'Connell

Beyond the Bite: Integrating Oral-Motor Skills, Sensory Supports, and Family Coaching to Transform Feeding Outcomes in Autism

Speaker(s):

Mary Smyers-Karaffa

Beyond the Referral: Building Stronger Interprofessional Collaboration in Speech-Language Pathology

Speaker(s):

Mary Smyers-Karaffa Meredith Baker-Rush Michelle Zemsky Dineen

Beyond the SLP: Building Collaborative School Teams to Support Students with Communication Disorders

Speaker(s):

Valerie Boyer Juhi Kidwai Denise Croft Maria Claudia Franca

Beyond the University Clinic: Community Partnerships for High-Impact Clinical Education

Speaker(s):

Carry Zaras

Billing and Coding: a Primer for Clinicians

Speaker(s):

Susannah York Lacey Peters

Bridging the Gap: Student-to-Professional Roundtable Discussions in Speech-Language Pathology

Speaker(s):

Mary Smyers-Karaffa Kim Peppler Barbara Goodson Sarah Sleeter Valerie Brosius

Communication Differences in Young Children with ASD

Speaker(s):

Nichole Mulvey

Comparing Speech-to-Print and Print-to-Speech Approaches: Implications for Language-Based Literacy Intervention

Speaker(s):

Amy Brummel

Concurrent Use of Videofluoroscopic and Nutritional Intake Measures: A Scoping Review

Speaker(s):

Zoe Kiemel Paige Wintermute

Create, Connect, and Communicate

Speaker(s):

Joni Nygard

Curbing Device Abandonment: An In-Depth Discussion on Feature Matching and Device Implementation

Speaker(s):

Shealyn Ashby

Don’t Be a Jerk to Yourself About Your Brain: Neurodiversity-Affirming SEL and Pragmatic Intervention

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Boron

Ethical and Culturally Responsive Telepractice: Integrating Interpreter Services in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Speaker(s):

Jennine Harvey-Northrup Sharon Rzyski Courtney Baker Heidi Ramrattan

Evaluation of Multilingual Learners

Speaker(s):

Kari Schriks Elizabeth Morales

Executive Function Coaching versus Remediation: Language is the key

Speaker(s):

Jeanne Kramer

From Assessment to Action: Practical Approaches to Data-Based Writing Instruction and Intervention

Speaker(s):

Meaghan McKenna

From Brain Networks to the Reading Rope: Bridging Neurobiology and Multi-Tiered Literacy Interventions

Speaker(s):

Vanessa Granato-Wagner Katie Bartgen

From Fear to Inquiry: Trauma-Informed Literacy Intervention for Students with Language-Based Learning Needs

Speaker(s):

Shawna Pope-Jefferson Alicia Parsons

From Referral to Report: An Interdisciplinary Framework for Comprehensive, Legally Defensible Language and Literacy IEEs

Speaker(s):

Amy Brummel

Improving Access to Instrumental Swallowing Assessment in Ambulatory Rehabilitation: Development and Outcomes of an On-Site FEES Program in DayRehab.

Speaker(s):

Lindsey Tamulonis

Inclusion in Action: A Speech-Language Pathologist Shares Effective Methods to Facilitate the Improvement of Vocabulary, Sentence Length and More Using Different Types of Clay.

Speaker(s):

Hinda Rubin

Inclusive Communication in Early Childhood Education: Integrating AAC Coaching and Supports for All Learners

Speaker(s):

Megan Brown Christina Panzl Callie Biasco

Language Deprivation: One Family's Journey, and Considerations for Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood (EC) Professionals

Speaker(s):

Ben Bedenfield Ivory Copperidge Daniel Roche

Language Deprivation: Our experience and our suggestions for enhanced collaboration among professionals in Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood (EC)

Speaker(s):

Daniel Roche Amy Keslinke Nicole Mitchell

Leadership in Action: Translating Professional Development Into Immediate Clinical and Organizational Impact

Speaker(s):

Mary Smyers-Karaffa Kim Peppler Barbara Goodson Sarah Sleeter Valerie Brosius

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee Update

Speaker(s):

Karen Cannon-Janettas

Let's Talk About Brains, Baby! Creating a shared language for self-knowledge and self-advocacy

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Boron

Making Defensible Decisions: Ethics, Eligibility, Workload, Advocacy and Student Outcomes in Illinois

Speaker(s):

Karen Kockler Maureen Marrandino

Mastering R: From Elicitation to Generalization

Speaker(s):

Laura Rinella

Meeting at the Crossroads: Intersectionality and Autism

Speaker(s):

Archie Soelaeman

Meeting learners where they are with assessment and instructional practices to enhance word reading and linguistic comprehension skills.

Speaker(s):

Tamar Greenwell Chenell Loudermill

Narrative Language Intervention, AAC users, and Goal Writing

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Rehani

One Toy, Multiple Targets: Making Materials Work Across Diverse Pediatric Caseloads

Speaker(s):

Burgandy Nicoson

Overcoming Systemic Barriers to Autism Assessment and Intervention in Rural Illinois

Speaker(s):

Nicole Pierson

Power in Your Pocket or Purse: iOS and Android Accessibility for Hearing and/or Speech Disabilities

Speaker(s):

Tina Gonzales Childress

Preparations and Considerations for Pediatric Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies: From Best Practice to Practical Application.

Speaker(s):

Brooke Stamm

Reading Begins with Speech: Embedding Literacy Readiness into Speech Sound Intervention

Speaker(s):

Amy Brummel

Reframing Cognitive- Communication Therapy: Implementation of Person- Centered Interventions and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

Speaker(s):

Tyann Olsen

School Affairs 2027 update

Speaker(s):

Linnea Anderson Guither Diane Barnes-Maguire

Smarter AAC? Examining AI-Enhanced AAC Outcomes in Adults with IDD

Speaker(s):

Allison Bouma

Structured Literacy Through an SLP Lens: Decoding, Encoding, and Clinical Application

Speaker(s):

Thomas Parton

Supporting Non-Speaking Autistic Youth

Speaker(s):

Jamie Burch

Supporting Student Well-Being and Success: Trauma-Informed Educational Practices in CSD Programs

Speaker(s):

Jaime Bauer Malandraki

Survey Says….It Depends!: Ethical Decision-Making

Speaker(s):

Christina Panzl Judith Ball Michelle Retzlaff

The AAC Evaluation Process: Expanding Knowledge and Confidence

Speaker(s):

Shealyn Ashby

The Assistant & Supervisor Forum: Current Practice, Compliance, and What's Ahead

Speaker(s):

Burgandy Nicoson Angela Anthony Heidi Ramrattan Karen Kockler

The Book-Based Therapy Blueprint: Turning One Story Into Four Weeks of Therapy

Speaker(s):

Burgandy Nicoson

The Speech Accessibility Project: Reflections on where we've been, where we are, and where we're going

Speaker(s):

Clarion Mendes

The Vlog Pivot: Optimizing Student Debriefs via Asynchronous Video Reflection

Speaker(s):

Kristina Simak

Thickening Agents in Pediatric Practice: Gaps and Growth

Speaker(s):

Lea Rose Markham

Understanding PDA: What it is, What it isn't, and What Support Looks Like

Speaker(s):

Jamie Burch

Visual Language Processing: Tools and Strategies to Move Students from Conflict to Resolution

Speaker(s):

Vanessa Granato-Wagner

Voice Assisted Technology Training with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for individuals with Aphasia

Speaker(s):

Miriam Carroll-Alfano

What Do Caregivers Know About Stuttering, and How Do We Measure It?

Speaker(s):

Ryan Millager

What If No One Advocated?

Speaker(s):

Karen Kockler Amanda Szymanski Carrie Kerr Jordan Bowman Nicole Bing Maureen Marrandino Megan Covey

When the Left Brain Shuts Down: Verbal De-escalation Strategies for Students with Complex Communication Needs

Speaker(s):

Vanessa Granato-Wagner

Yes, and: Using Experiential Improv Methods to Build Counseling Skills for SLPs

Speaker(s):

Stephanie Boron

Your Move: Taking Ownership of Your Clinical Fellowship Experience

Speaker(s):

Phillip Erkkila lindsay Knobelauch

Audiology Session

Audiology Session

Classifying Voice Disorders: A Review and Update

Speaker(s):

Santhosh Simon

Clinical Outcomes of Second-Language Treatment in Post-Stroke Bilingual Aphasia

Speaker(s):

Aswathy Anakkathil Pradeep Vineetha Sara Philip

From Evaluation to Goals: Using a Visual Framework to Guide Person-Centered School-Age Stuttering Therapy

Speaker(s):

Kristin Chmela

Inclusive care for every voice: SLPs and gender-affirming services

Speaker(s):

Patricia Larkin

Multilingual Assessment in Illinois Schools: What SLPs Need to Know

Speaker(s):

Sharon Rzyski Camille O'Quin Becky Dressendorfer Valerie Brosius Juhi Kidwai Areeg Khraiwish

Say Yes, And! Using Improv to Support the Lived Experience of Stuttering

Speaker(s):

Elisha Boxer Magnifico

Social Media 101 for SLPs and AuDs

Speaker(s):

Paige Wintermute Briana Johnson

Vocal Hygiene That Works: From One-Size-Fits-All to Patient-Specific Care

Speaker(s):

Maria Claudia Franca

Words Across Languages: Caregiver Perspectives on Bilingual Vocabulary Assessment

Speaker(s):

Lidia Huerta

Two Goals, One Session: Integrating Stuttering/Cluttering and Expressive Language Intervention Without Compromising Either

Speaker(s):

Natasha Gigliotii

Audiology Session