Lead, Follow, AND Get Out of the Way – Navigating the How To’s of Mentorship
After a few years “on the job” SLPs and BCBAs may be asked to mentor or supervise graduate students, Clinical Fellows, or those pursuing the BCBA credential. Unfortunately, learning how to be a useful and effective mentor was not part of the mentor’s graduate school experience and learning important skills are left to be gained through professional development courses or trial and error.
Speaker Name
Lynn M. Dudek, MS, CCC-SLP, MBA, BCBA, COBA
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Participate in self-assessment activities to gauge their skills, knowledge, and areas for growth
Discuss how mentoring changes by generational description
Identify at least 5 necessary behaviors to successful mentoring
Lynn M. Dudek, MS, CCC-SLP, MBA, BCBA, COBA
Lynn M. Dudek is the owner of ASD SLP, LLC and serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at Empower Behavioral Health & Intervention. With over 32 years of experience, Lynn is a distinguished speech-language pathologist specializing in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She holds dual certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (SLP-BCBA), a rare distinction with only 528 professionals worldwide. Lynn has been a featured presenter at local, state, and national conferences, where she sharesher expertise on autism, communication, assessment, ethics, and collaboration. She is a contributing author to "Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals" and co-authored "Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Learners with Asperger Syndrome" in the ASHA Special Interest Division-Augmentative and Alternative Communication alongside Brenda Smith-Myles. Her dedication to advocacy, education, and effective treatment is evident in both her professional endeavors and personal commitment. Lynn's career is marked by a passion for improving the lives of individuals with ASD through innovative therapeutic approaches, comprehensive support, and interprofessional collaboration.
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