2007 Convention
Keynote Speaker
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Monty Roberts
"The Horse Whisperer"
Opening Keynote Breakfast
Thursday, March 29, 2007
8:00-10:00am
sponsored by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
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This internationally known speaker will present on trust-based communications. His presentations have brought together world leaders and impacted the daily lives of his audiences.
Known as the “Man Who Listens to Horses”, Monty has led an extraordinary life. An award-winning trainer of championship horses, best-selling author, Hollywood stunt man, foster dad to 47 children (in addition to three of his own) and creator of the world-renowned and revolutionary equine training technique called Join~Up. Most of you know him as the 'Horse Whisperer'!
Monty first learned to listen to horses while observing wild mustangs in Nevada at the age of thirteen. Sent there to round up horses for the Salinas Rodeo Association’s Wild Horse Race, he spent hours silently watching the feral horses interact with each other. Soon he realized that they used a discernable, effective and predictable body language to communicate, set boundaries, show fear and express annoyance, relaxation or affection. In a moment that would change his life and the lives of horses and people forever, Roberts understood that utilizing this silent language would allow training to commence in a much more effective and humane manner, encouraging true partnership between horses and humans. Later, he would name this moment of partnership “Join~Up,” and it would become the foundation of all his work with horses and people.
Have the "Horse Whisperer" personalize and sign your copy of his internationally famous book available for purchase at Shoppe TSHA!
Major Speakers
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Michael J. Retzinger, M.S., CCC-SLP
“Effective Treatment for Children Who Stutter:
Strategies for Professionals Working With Children Who Stutter”
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Michael J. Retzinger is a person who stutters. He is also a licensed speech and language pathologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) who has mastered natural speech as a result of an outcome-based therapy approach.
His reputation as a skilled practitioner of outcome-based communication therapy has resulted in international recognition. He has been invited to consult with and present The Freedom to Speak Approach to colleagues and organizations in Europe and the United States.
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Kenn Apel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
“Word Study: Using a Five-Block Approach to Improving Literacy Skills”
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Kenn Apel is a professor of Communication Disorders at Florida State University, and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His research and teaching interests deal with typical and non-typical language/literacy development, with a specific focus on reading and spelling. He is the Editor of Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools (LSHSS) and has served as a guest editor for Topics in Language Disorders. He was the co-chair of the 2004 ASHA Convention in Philadelphia. Dr. Apel has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, books, book chapters, software programs, and a spelling instructional curriculum.
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Dottie Zimmermann, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
“Stories that Come Alive: Storytelling in the Early Childhood Classroom”
“Social Stories: Making a Positive Impact on Behavior”
“Sing Me a Story…Tell Me a Song”
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Dottie Zimmerman has over twenty-five years of experience in education. She has been presenting exciting and energetic workshops at the local, state and national lever for over seventeen years. Dottie is currently a Program Specialist with the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities in the Richardson Independent School District in Texas . Dottie is the author of Clever Creations, Interactive BigBooks (Set 1), and Interactive BigBooks (Set 2) which was the winner of the 2003 Teachers Choice Award.
President's Reception
Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Exhibit Hall
TSHA President, Lynda Barbee, cordially invites all TSHA Convention attendees and other TSHA luminaries to a festive President’s Reception on Thursday evening, March 29 from 6:00 - 7:30pm in the Exhibit Hall! Fellowship, networking, hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be on hand. This is the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with old and new friends!
TSHFoundation Luncheon
Friday, March 30, 2007 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
The TSHFoundation Luncheon will celebrate Taking Communication to New Heights with a fun and exciting lunch on Friday of the Convention. Please come join us for the celebration! The participation of exhibitors is welcomed. For more information on table sponsorships and reservations, contact Sue Shirley-Howard at sue@fluencyhouston.com or via phone at 713-683-8139.
More Information Coming Soon!
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