Collaborating when there is disagreement about Gestalt Language Processing
In this talk we will outline the LEARN model that can be used when encountering professional disagreements. Specific examples will be illustrated for utilizing this model.
Speaker Name
Kathleen Oppenheimer, MS, CCC-SLP
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Rosemarie Griffin, M.S., CCC/SLP BCBA
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
State the 5 steps of the LEARN model that is used when addressing interprofessional disagreements
List three ways that behavioral approaches to supporting communication development overlap with evidence-based family-centered speech-language pathology approaches
Give three examples of restating technical jargon from the participant’s field (i.e., ABA or SLP) in plain language
Kathleen Oppenheimer, MS, CCC-SLP
Kathleen is a speech-language pathologist with more than 10 years of experience working in a variety of pediatric settings, including an inpatient brain injury unit, outpatient clinic, and a clinical trial. She has conducted research on language processing in typically-developing children as well as children with various neurodevelopment conditions. She is passionate about empowering clinicians to engage in scientific thinking about language, and has given national and local talks bridging linguistic theory and the clinical practice of speech-language pathology.
Rosemarie Griffin, M.S., CCC/SLP BCBA
Rosemarie Griffin is a dual-certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She has extensive experience creating and delivering courses tailored for autistic children and professionals working with them. Her teaching style is clear, organized, and grounded in best practices.
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