The University of Arizona 2024 Grunewald-Blitz Interprofessional Workshop – Tucson, AZ

Agenda

8:00 am Registration

8:30 – 10:30 Supervision

Professionals participating in the supervision of graduate students must consider the pre-professional’s background knowledge and level of experience when planning effective learning activities. They must also plan how to provide meaningful feedback that promotes positive changes. Utilizing group discussion and Q&A, the presenters will introduce participants to a teaching/supervisory model that supports newer learners and review effective ways to provide feedback following student led activities. Students in the audience will witness training that leads to mentorship as well as learn strategies for receiving feedback appropriately.

At the end of the two hours, participants will be able to:

• Define Integrative Developmental Model of Supervision (IDMS)
• Give one example of support for each of the 3 levels of IDMS
• Share one feedback strategy you can immediately implement into your current supervisory practice.

10:30 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:00 Ethics

Practical ethical decision making for AuDs and SLPs with Dr. Kate Bunton.

1. Participants will demonstrate knowledge of the ASHA code of ethics.
2. Participants will practice ethical decision-making.
3. Participants will explain important ethical considerations related to supervision of students/externs/CFs.

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 Breakout sessions

Vestibular Topics with Megan Kobel

Factors Underlying Fall Risk in Audiology Clinic Patients (1 hour) & Vestibular Migraine & Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness: Identification and Management (1.5 hours)

Factors underlying Fall Risk:

• Evaluate fall risk factors in older adults
• Describe the relationships between hearing, vestibular function, cognition, and falls
• Identify pathways for referral to mitigate fall risk

Vestibular Migraine & Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness:

• Describe current diagnostic criteria for vestibular migraine (VM) and persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD)
• Discuss potential overlap between vestibular syndromes
• Evaluate appropriate referrals for patients with suspected VM and/or PPPD

Understanding Vestibular System Contributions (or none?!) to Reactive Arm Responses to Slip Incidents Dr Jonathan Lee-Confer

Slip-induced falls are a major healthcare concern. Strategies for successful recovery from a slip event are complex and involve coordinated corrective responses of both upper and lower extremities. This talk will highlight recent studies investigating the neural systems underlying initiation of movements during a slip reaction. These findings demonstrate flexibility of the brain to choose which neural pathway(s) contribute to compensatory movements and how these related to potential mechanisms for fall-risk interventions.

• Identify different neural systems which contribute to recovering from a slip reaction
• Discuss the role of vestibular contributions to unexpected perturbations
• Describe potential intervention exercises to enhance slip responses

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current Trends in Speech-Language Pathology with Nell Maltman, Michelle Raymond & Holly Cardinal.

During this session, attendees will learn about current trends in the field of speech-language pathology with regards to autism diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. This session will review recent literature on the neurodiversity-affirming movement and how these approaches may be integrated into practice.

• Advance understanding of the current literature regarding autism assessment and diagnosis, including disparities in services and patterns across the lifespan
• Enhance knowledge of pragmatic language and social communication in autism and related genetic conditions
• Define current trends and relevant evidence in autism research in SLP

2:30 – 3:00 Break

3:00 – 4:30 Breakout sessions

Cost: Please see ‘Tickets’.

Please note: Because of the nature of the presentations, speakers will be sharing electronic resource guides and handouts after the workshop.

Lunch: Lunch is included with most registrations if completed by September 13, 2024. After that date, lunch is the responsibility of the registrant.

Parking: Parking vouchers will be provided for the Tyndall Garage for registrations completed by September 13, 2024.

Cancellation policy: The last day for cancellation and refund (minus processing fee) is September 13, 2024.

Continuing Education Credit: up to .6 CEUs for SLPs , SLPAs, & AuDs. For questions regarding partial credit, please contact the CEU Administrator: Michelle Raymond (michelleraymond@arizona.edu)

Exhibitors: pay a fee for table/chair rental. All proceeds support departmental educational programming.

UA would like to extend a special thanks to this year’s vendors E3, Signia, Starkey, PRC-Satillo, Tobii Dynavox, Summit Sensory Gym

Questions:

Event: Kim Sasser (ksasser@arizona.edu) or (520) 621-1644

CEU Administrator: Michelle Raymond, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL (michelleraymond@arizona.edu)

Megan Kobel, AuD, PhD, CCC-A

Megan Kobel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and the director of the NIH-funded Vestibular Research Lab at the University of Arizona. Her long-term research goal is to improve diagnosis of individuals with dizziness, vertigo, and/or imbalance. Her current approach focuses on furthering understanding of self-motion perception in both health and disease and how self-motion perception corresponds to function.

Financial disclosures: Dr. Kobel is employed by the University of Arizona where she receives a salary. Also, grant support from NIDCD.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Kobel is on the planning committee for this continuing education event.

Jonathan Lee-Confer, Ph.D.

Dr. Lee-Confer completed his doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Biomechanics at the University of Southern California. Furthermore, he completed his Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomechanics and his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology at the California State University, Sacramento. Dr. Lee-Confer has taught orthopedic pathology, gross anatomy (cadaveric), analytical anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics at the master’s and doctoral levels. He has has held academic appointments at the California State University, Sacramento, the University of Southern California, the University of Arizona, and the Arizona College of Nursing. Dr. Lee-Confer is currently the Secretary General and Chairperson of the Education Committee for the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition. He co-created the biomechanical training implementation for Arizona Senate Bill 1373 which involves training every care giver in the state of Arizona. Furthermore, Dr. Lee-Confer is the co-author on the research behind ASTM International Standard F2508-16e. He is the current CEO and Director of Biomechanics for an Arizona-based expert witness company called Verum Biomechanics where he provides expert opinions on injury biomechanics, fall injuries, code compliance (OSHA, ADA, ASTM) and vehicular/pedestrian incidents.

Financial disclosures: Dr. Lee-Confer is an employee of the University of Arizona where he receives a salary. He is the CEO & Director of Verum Biomechanics and receives a salary.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Lee-Confer is a board member of Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition.

Nell Maltman, PhD

Nell Maltman earned her PhD from Northwestern University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the director of the Lifespan Language Lab and the chair of the U of A Autism Collective. The focus of her work is how language, cognition, and genetics interact across the lifespan in individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and fragile X-associated conditions.

Financial disclosures: Dr. Maltman is employed by the University of Arizona where she receives a salary. Federally-funded research from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorder and National Institute of Mental Health.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Maltman is on the planning committee for this continuing education event. Special Issue Editor, Language in autism and fragile X-associated condition for Behavioral Sciences.

Jennifer Casteix, MS, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Casteix, MS, CCC-SLP is a clinical professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. Ms. Casteix has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for 35 years, and has engaged in clinical education for over 30 years. She currently prepares and mentors graduate students in working with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and special health care needs. Ms. Casteix is also a member of the ArizonaLEND faculty, where she mentors fellows in leadership and advocacy activities.

Financial disclosures: Ms. Casteix is an employee of the University of Arizona where she receives a salary.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Ms. Casteix is on the planning committee for this continuing education event.

Kate Bunton, PhD, CCC-SLP

Kate Bunton, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a Professor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. Her research interests focus on kinematic, aerodynamic and acoustic characteristics of normal and disordered speech, correlates of speech intelligibility, and issues of normal and disordered speech motor control. She teaches courses in the graduate program related to Speech Sound Disorders, Stuttering, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders, Counseling, and Professional Issues.

Financial disclosures: Dr. Bunton is employed by the University of Arizona where she receives a salary.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Bunton has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Holly Cardinal, MS, CCC-SLP

Holly Cardinal, MS, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Speech-Language Pathologist at the University of Arizona. With over 24 years of experience in pediatric speech-language pathology, she specializes in supporting children with developmental disabilities. Her background includes work with the Arizona Early Intervention Program, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Tucson Unified School District, contributing to inclusive preschool programs and the Child Find process. Currently, Holly partners with a critical access outpatient clinic to serve families in Cochise County. Holly advocates for neurodiversity affirming practices and has extensive training in gestalt language development and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) approach.

Financial disclosures: Ms. Cardinal is an employee of the University of Arizona where she receives a salary.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Ms. Cardinal is a member of ASHA.

Michelle Raymond, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

Michelle Raymond, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Speech-Language Pathologist at the University of Arizona. Michelle is a board-certified specialist in child language and language disorders and specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Michelle has extensive training and experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She helped to develop an interdisciplinary assessment team for diagnosing ASD and specialized programming in a critical access hospital in Colorado. Michelle teaches AAC at the U of A and has previously taught preservice early childhood special educators regarding inclusive practices for exceptional learners at Colorado Mesa University

Financial disclosures: Ms. Raymond is an employee of the University of Arizona where she receives a salary.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Ms. Raymond is on the planning committee for this continuing education event. Committee member of ArSHA AAC & EC Committee and member of ASHA and USAAAC.

Amy Wheeler Au.D.

Amy Wheeler Au.D. is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. She has been a practicing audiologist for 17 years, and has engaged in clinical education for the past 8 years. She currently mentors graduate students in working with adults in our on campus clinic. Dr. Wheeler is also the coordinator for the Southern Arizona Hearing Aid Bank and has a passion for underserved adults with hearing loss.

Financial disclosures: Dr. Wheeler is an employee of the University of Arizona where she receives a salary.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Wheeler is on the planning committee for this continuing education event.