Abstract

Conference Schedule
8:00am 9:00am
Registration Light Breakfast Provided

Executive Function
In Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children and Adolescents

Summary:

Concepts and methods related to the executive functions have gained attention in the clinical and educational domains over the past decade. This workshop will increase the knowledge and expertise of parents, teachers, and related professionals regarding executive functions in children and adolescents, and will assist in developing skills to observe and address profiles of executive dysfunction. There will be valuable information for parents and professionals (college students, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, teachers of the deaf, etc.). Adults with hearing loss are also welcome to join us. Discounts will apply to AG Bell members.

The topic of executive function has received increasing attention over the past decade. This important set of self-regulatory functions plays a substantial role that is central to most other domains of functioning (e.g., attention, language, motor, etc.) with impact in the learning, social, behavioral and emotional domains. Executive functions do not constitute a singular or separate disorder, but contribute to, or are components of, many disorders, and recent research suggests that incorporating an executive model in the everyday classroom and home activities may enhance student success. The purpose of this workshop is to assist parents and professionals in developing an understanding of executive function concepts in general, and what we know about executive functions in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adolescents. Topics will include functional definitions and underlying concepts, components of the developing multi-domain executive system, executive contributions or characteristics of common disorders, and a general model for intervening with executive problems or enhancing everyday executive function. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Define executive functions in general, discuss the relationships among sub domains or components of the executive system, and discuss relevant concepts as they affect learning, social, emotional and behavioral functioning. 2. Describe executive functions within a developmental framework, considering both the intrinsic maturation of the child as well as the changing environmental demands and expectations that place greater demands on the executive functions. 3. Describe a general model of intervention designed to support or enhance executive functions in the everyday environment.
CART will be provided. If any attendee requires special accommodations please contact

9:00am 10:00am
Executive Functions Defined Relationships / Relevant Concepts

10:00am 11:00am
The Developmental Framework

11:00am 11:20am
BREAK Light Refreshments

11:20am 12:20pm
Intervention Model to Support/Enhance Executive Functions

12:20am 1:00pm
Executive Functioning and the Deaf Child

1:00pm 1:20pm
Q&A

Montclair State University 1515 Broad Street Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 (Off Campus Audiology Facility)
Only 14 miles from NYC !
Parking: Parking is available in a large lot directly in front of 1515 Broad St.,Bloomfield, NJ. Registration: Send the registration form and payment by Monday, October 17, 2011. Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by Thursday, October 13, 2011. A $5.00 administrative charge will be deducted from your refund. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Pamela Paskowitz by phone, (908) 508-0011 or email, info@summitspeech.org.

Montclair State University is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer continuing education activities in speech -language pathology and audiology. The program is offered for .4 CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). ASHA approval of CE provider does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures. This course is approved for 4 contact hours of continuing education toward New Jersey state license renewal for speech-language pathology. The Speech -Language Pathology program is recognized as a NJ Educational Service Provider.

This conference is offered at 4.0 LSLS CEUs And .4 ASHA CEUs

(Intermediate Level, Professional Area)

Register early! Were looking forward to seeing you.

Participants who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the activity or who leave more than 15 minutes before the end of the activity will not be eligible for CE credit. Each participant will be required to personally hand the completed CE packet to a designated representative in order to be considered for CE credit.

ppaskowitz@summitspeech.org by September 26 .

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