TSHA Webinars
Expand your knowledge on essential topics within the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology by attending TSHA webinars.
Webinar Wednesday
TSHA Members: Free
Non-Members: $50
TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
TSHA Members: $40
Non-Members: $75
Upcoming Live Webinars
Please check back soon for more information on TSHA's 2025 webinar schedule.
Past Webinars
TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
Beyond Letters: Exploring the Morphophonemic Heart of Spelling
Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Katie Squires Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Lisa Barnett, B.S.
Course Description: Have you told your students to just memorize words? In addition to phonology, would you like to be able to explain the linguistic
influences of morphology, orthography, and etymology on spelling patterns? In this session you will learn how to help students
investigate words so that spelling makes sense.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to...
- 1.Describe what SWI is and how it relates to structured literacy
- 2. Synthesize word sums so students see how morphemes are the binding agent of orthography, phonology, and semantics
- 3. Distinguish between content and function words
CE Credit(s): This course will be offered for 2 TSHA CE hours (pending) and .2 ASHA CEUs.
Disclosures: Katie Squires is a founding member of the Structured Word Inquiry Research Vanguard (SWIRV).
Lisa Barnett has indicated that she has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Navigating Pediatric Home Health for SLPs
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Donya Benson MEd, CCC SLP
A home health pediatric SLP specializes in the utilization of strong critical thinking and analytical skills with each new patient. Every child is unique, and a home health SLP should analyze and pinpoint their specific challenges from both a feeding difficulty and communication disorder perspective, as well as from the dynamics involved in their home environment. During this session, the presenter will guide the participants through a day in the life of a home health pediatric SLP.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
Advanced Dysphagia Diagnostics and Management for Infant and Pediatric Patients
Friday, November 15, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Rebecca Smith MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, CLC, BCS-S
Zoe Kiemel MS, CFY-SLP, CLC
Kate Davidson MS, CCC-SLP
Course Description: Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) involves impaired oral intake linked to medical, nutritional, feeding skill, or psychosocial dysfunction. This course covers evidence-based strategies for evaluating and treating PFD in medically complex patients, highlighting the importance of comprehensive screening to guide appropriate interventions and develop effective treatment plans for each patient.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to...
- Identify critical components of a diagnostic evaluation for appropriate treatment planning in patients with PFD
- Discuss evidence-based treatment approaches in the feeding-skill domain
- Describe the future implications of manometry as a modality to evaluate and treat PFD-adjacent diagnoses
CE Credit(s): This course will be offered for 2 TSHA CE hours and .2 ASHA CEUs.
Disclosures: The speaker(s) have indicated no relevant financial or professional conflicts of interest.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
How to Use a Strength-Based Neurodiverse Affirming Framework for Language Assessment in Nonspeaking Learners
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Melissa Mathews and Kendra Everette
This session will focus on strength-based assessment strategies for evaluating nonspeaking students with autism using a neuroaffirming lens. Traditional evaluation methods often fail to capture the communicative capabilities of learners who are nonspeaking, which can lead to underrepresentation of their potential. This session focuses on the importance of using a multidisciplinary team approach using observational assessments, caregiver interviews, functional measures, standard evaluation, and multimodal communication methods, such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
Incorporating the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Framework into Therapy with Clients Who Stutter
Friday, October 18. 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Jaime Michise, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF
Course Description: During this session, the presenter will guide participants through exercises to help them better understand each core principle of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Furthermore, clinical examples using ACT with individuals who stutter will be discussed to provide functional activities that participants can use to complement their current clinical practices.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to...
- List the six core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Define psychological flexibility and its connection to therapeutic outcomes
- Describe at least three ways to implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into therapy sessions with people who stutter
CE Credit(s): This course will be offered for 2 TSHA CE hours (pending) and .2 ASHA CEUs.
Disclosures: The speaker has indicated no relevant financial or professional conflicts of interest.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Navigating Adult Home Health and Skilled Nursing Facilities as an SLP
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Melissa Howard, MS, CCC-SLP
The speaker will discuss her workload at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) where she works with individuals with a wide range of disorders. This course will provide education on treatments utilized at the skilled nursing facilities and discuss use of time management in balancing SNF and home health patients. This course will also include discussion on treating patients throughout the day and supervising students and home health patients after work.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
Melodies and Memory: Audiological Insights into Music Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment
Friday, September 20. 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Jill Davis, AuD and Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC
Course Description: Discover the power of music therapy in addressing mild cognitive impairment. This webinar explores how integrating audiology with music therapy can enhance cognitive function, improve memory, and promote overall brain health. Join us to learn evidence-based strategies and practical applications for clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to...
- Describe the benefits of music therapy for individuals with mild cognitive impairment
- Identify patients who would benefit from music therapy and create appropriate referrals
- Apply music training with patients in clinical practice.
CE Credit(s): This course will be offered for 2 TSHA CE hours and .2 ASHA CEUs.
Disclosures: Jill Davis has indicated a financial relationship with her employer, Victory Hearing and Balance, and volunteership with TSHA. Brea Murakami has indicated no relevant financial or professional conflicts of interest.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Narrative Samples: From Analysis to IEP Development
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Hailey Gaida, M.S., CCC-SLP
In 2016, Pavelko and her colleagues found that many school-based SLPs do not routinely collect language samples as part of the evaluation process. This course seeks to enhance the accessibility of narrative language sampling by identifying current evidence-based methods for analysis and how to use the data for IEP development.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
Elevating Your Language and Literacy Therapy
Friday, August 16, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Kristen Davis, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Course Description: It is well-known that language and literacy skills are explicitly linked. Throughout this course, we will explore this relationship and how it may look during therapy. We will discuss the implementation of therapeutic interventions, culturally responsive practices, and the underlying research and theories behind these interventions.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify importance of utilizing sociocultural and cognitive theories in therapy practices
- Utilize books during therapy sessions to target language areas that are needed for the reading process
- Apply evidence-based therapy techniques in their next session
- Integrate books and materials that will benefit your clientele
CE Credit(s): This course will be offered for 2 TSHA CE hours and .2 ASHA CEUs.
Disclosures: This speaker has indicated no relevant financial conflicts of interest. Her professional relationships include her employer, Baylor University, and volunteership with both ASHA and TSHA.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Hearing Loss & Bullying
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Andrea Warner-Czyz, PhD, CCC-A
Children and adolescents using hearing aids and cochlear implants have higher rates of peer problems than hearing peers. This session will discuss research on social relationships in children and adolescents who are deaf and hard of hearing and ways to minimize peer problems and maximize social well-being in this population.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Empowered at Every Level: School-Based SLPs Influencing Change in their School Districts, the Texas Legislature, and Beyond
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Lori Colletti, MS, CCC-SLP
Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or SLP-Assistant in a Texas public school looking to make a greater impact? Join us for an enlightening panel discussion that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to advocate effectively within your school district, influence policy at the Texas Legislature, and extend your reach even further. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn how you can be empowered at every level of advocacy. Together, we can create a better future for our students and our profession.
TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
High Tech AAC Features to Support Children with Autism
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Jane Button, MEd, BCBA
This workshop describes the research on features that support autistic children using speech-generating devices. A literature review on Augmentative and Alternative Communication features such as Language Trees, Transition to Text, Transition to Speak, and the use of data collection to support evidence based practice will be discussed.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Advanced Webinar Series
Integrating Neurodiversity Practices into Stuttering Therapy
Friday, May 24, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Laura Overton, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF
In this two-hour presentation, participants will learn the practical strategies to incorporate neurodiversity practices to provide stuttering affirming therapy for school-age children and adults who stutter. Learners can earn up to 2 TSHA CE hours or .2 ASHA CEUs.
TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Voice Referral Criteria for School-Based Clinicians
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Ladaun Jackson, MA, CCC-SLP
Remember in graduate school when we learned that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need an ENT referral to work with voice clients? How do we get that referral when we work in schools? And which kids on our caseloads might be good candidates for this process? This presentation will demystify the voice referral process for school-based clinicians.
Registration for this webinar is now closed.
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TSHA Webinar Wednesday Series
Interprofessional Collaboration: Perspective-Taking and Cultural Reciprocity
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Dr. Teresa Cardon, PhD, CCC-SLP
We often teach perspective-taking skills to our clients; however, perspective-taking is often overlooked in the workplace. Come identify benefits and barriers to perspective-taking and learn how to exercise cultural reciprocity in the workplace. Finally, learn strategies to become a better collaborator and to support client outcomes through interprofessional practice.