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Speech-Language Pathology - Continuing Education

Molloy College is approved by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the accrediting organization for speech pathologists and audiologists, to provide programming wherein participants are eligible to receive ASHA CEUs. Programs are offered throughout the year.

New Directions for Augmentative/Alternative Communication

Friday, March 23, 2012; 8:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Public Square, Molloy College, Rockville Centre campus.

Click here to download a brochure.

This full-day workshop will focus on current options in the field of AAC for individuals with significant communication impairments. The workshop will cover the Early Intervention population, as well as school-aged children through adults. Clinical assessment and feature matching will be discussed, and current technologies such as Eye Gaze and Apps for the iPad will be reviewed.

About The Presenters
Dr. Cindy G. Arroyo D.A. CCC-SLP, received her doctorate and M.S. degree from Adelphi University. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Adelphi University. Dr. Arroyo is the director of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Lab in the Hy Weinberg Center at Adelphi University. She has more than 30 years of clinical experience providing augmentative and alternative communication evaluations and treatments for individuals with significant communication impairments. Dr. Arroyo's primary clinical and research interests are in augmentative/alternative communication, pediatric feeding disorders , and childhood apraxia of speech. She maintains a private practice working with the Early Intervention population and conducts assessments and consultations for schools and agencies in Nassau County.

Jessica Litwack M.S. CCC-SLP, earned her M.S. from Adelphi University in 2008 and she is presently working as a speech-language pathologist at the Association for Children with Down Syndrome (ACDS). She has been implementing augmentative/alternative communication for children with significant communication needs over the last three years and she has presented on applications using the iPad on numerous occasions.

Date and Time
The program will take place on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Check-in and continental breakfast
8:45 a.m.-Noon Session I
Noon-12:45 p.m. Lunch (included in your tuition)
12:45-4:00 p.m. Session II

There will also be two 15 minute breaks during the day.

ASHA CEUs
The program on March 23, 2012 is offered for .6 ASHA CEUs. Intermediate level; Professional Area). A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the program.

Location
The program will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room of our new Public Square Building on the Rockville Centre campus, 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11571.

Directions and a campus map will be sent either with your registration confirmation or in early March.

Tuition Rates:
Early Registration, until 1/27/12: $90
Regular Registration, 1/28 - 3/16/12: $100
Late registration, after 3/16 or at the door: $110
Molloy Students: $10 (must register by 3/16)
Non-Molloy Students (provide copy of student ID): $50 (must register by 3/16)
Molloy Alumni: 10% discount

Registration
The course number is: SLP 5000 Section A. To register online, in person, by phone, by fax or by mail, click here. Confirmation of your registration and classroom assignments will be mailed or emailed to you upon receipt of your registration.

Refund Policy: A full refund will be granted as long as you contact us 1 week prior to each program. However, substitutions can be made until the day of the program at no charge.

Questions?
If you should have any questions concerning registration or the program, please call 516-678-500 ext. 6483 or email: Lcino@molloy.edu.

For the current schedule of programs, please click here.

Speech-Language Pathology Department

Molloy's Speech-Language Pathology Department continues to offer a comprehensive undergraduate program in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology and will offer an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology beginning in September 2011. The Master's program in speech-language pathology at Molloy College is a Candidate for Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This is a "pre-accreditation" status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Additionally, our Speech, Language and Hearing Center has moved off campus to a larger facility and continues to serve the community by providing an array of evaluation and treatment services.

For information on any of our programs please contact the following:
The Molloy College Speech-Language Pathology Department at 516.678-5000 ext. 6868
The Molloy College Speech, Language and Hearing Center at 516.442-1211.