May 16 - 17th 2003 Apraxia Conference

[Guest guest]

South Carolina Apraxia Conference

Apraxia In Children:

Strategies for

Physicians, Therapists & Families

May 16 - 17, 2003

North ton Convention Center

North ton , South Carolina

Sponsored by

The School of Medicine of

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Educational Planning by

COASTAL AHEC

Conference Description

There are several theories on the causes and influencing factors of

childhood apraxia. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies vary. Early

intervention involving physicians, therapists and families helps

apraxic children reach their optimum physical, mental, emotional and

behavioral health and well-being.

The purpose of this conference is to provide physicians, therapists

and families with information on medical and therapeutic diagnostic

and treatment options. Information stressing early intervention and

educational strategies will also be included.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This conference is designed for physicians, physician assistants,

nurse practitioners, speech/language pathologists, occupational

therapists, physical therapists and other interested health

professionals.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this educational activity participants should

be able to:

• Define apraxia in children;

• Understand the importance of early intervention;

• Identify medical and therapeutic diagnostic tests;

• Choose and integrate appropriate diagnostic tests;

• Describe medical and therapeutic treatment plans;

• Choose and integrate appropriate therapeutic strategies; and

• Develop educational strategies for apraxic children.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the

Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for

Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the School of Medicine

of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . The School of

Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is

accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for

physicians.

CREDIT INFORMATION

The School of Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel

Hill designates this educational activity for up to 12 hours in

Category 1 towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Physicians

should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the

educational activity.

8 ANA/NCNA credit Hours (pending). Coastal AHEC has been granted

approval as an APPROVED PROVIDER of continuing nursing education by

the North Carolina Nurses Association which is accredited by the

American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Application has been made to the National Commission for Health

Education Credentialing, Inc (NCHEC) for 12 CHES Category 1

Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH).

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized

measure of participation in a continuing professional education

program. One 60 minute contact hour of CEU credit (0.1) is defined

as " One contact hour of participation in an organized continuing

education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable

direction and qualified instruction. " (10 contact hours =

1.0 CEU.)

This course has been approved by the NC Board of Registry for Health

Education, Inc., for continuing education credits for Registered

Health Educators.

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The School of Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel

Hill adheres to the ACCME Essential Areas and policies regarding

industry support of continuing medical education. Commercial support

for the program and faculty relationships within the industry will

be disclosed at the activity. Speakers will also state when off-

label or experimental use of drug or devices is incorporated in

their presentations.

ADA STATEMENT

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Coastal AHEC

are committed to equality of educational opportunity and do not

discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on

race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,

veteran status, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable

accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in

this continuing education activity, please call Coats at

910-343-0161 no later than 3 working days before the date of the

activity or attach a note to your registration form.

AGENDA

May 16, 2003

7:30 am – 8:30am Registration/Coffee and Tea

Exhibit Hall Open

8:30am – 8:35am " Welcome "

Lyn Keating , MS

8:35 am – 9:30am " Overview of Apraxia in Children "

Marilyn Agin, MD

9:30am – 10:30am " Brain Scans & Speech Delays "

TBA

10:30 am – 11:00am Morning Break

Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 am – 11:30am " Speech Delays & the Right Lobe Dominance "

Nolan Altman, MD

11:30am – 12:30pm " Neurological Aspects of Apraxia Treatment "

Martha Burns, PhD

12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 2:30pm " Early Medical Diagnosis and Importance of Early

Intervention "

Marilyn Agin, MD

2:30pm – 3:30pm " Early Speech Diagnosis "

Sara , MA, CCC-SLP

3:30pm – 4:00pm Break

Exhibit Hall Open

4:00pm – 5:00pm " Early Speech Diagnosis "

Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP

5:00pm – 5:45pm Break

Exhibit Hall Open

5:45pm Dinner Begins

6:00pm – 7:00pm " Oral Motor Therapy "

Sara , MA, CCC-SLP

7:00pm – 8:00pm " The Kaufman Technique "

Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP

8:00pm – 9:00pm " The Prompt Technique "

Debra Lederman , MS, CCC-SLP

May 17, 2003

7:30 am – 8:30am Light Continental Breakfast

Exhibit Hall Open

8:30am – 9:00am " A Parent's Perspective "

[Guest guest]

,

Will a video of this conference be available at any time in the future?

Joyce Cerulo ( mother of Meghan 12 year old with verbal apraxia)

Medway, MA

[ ] May 16 - 17th 2003 Apraxia Conference

South Carolina Apraxia Conference

Apraxia In Children:

Strategies for

Physicians, Therapists & Families

May 16 - 17, 2003

North ton Convention Center

North ton , South Carolina

Sponsored by

The School of Medicine of

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Educational Planning by

COASTAL AHEC

Conference Description

There are several theories on the causes and influencing factors of

childhood apraxia. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies vary. Early

intervention involving physicians, therapists and families helps

apraxic children reach their optimum physical, mental, emotional and

behavioral health and well-being.

The purpose of this conference is to provide physicians, therapists

and families with information on medical and therapeutic diagnostic

and treatment options. Information stressing early intervention and

educational strategies will also be included.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This conference is designed for physicians, physician assistants,

nurse practitioners, speech/language pathologists, occupational

therapists, physical therapists and other interested health

professionals.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this educational activity participants should

be able to:

.. Define apraxia in children;

.. Understand the importance of early intervention;

.. Identify medical and therapeutic diagnostic tests;

.. Choose and integrate appropriate diagnostic tests;

.. Describe medical and therapeutic treatment plans;

.. Choose and integrate appropriate therapeutic strategies; and

.. Develop educational strategies for apraxic children.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the

Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for

Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the School of Medicine

of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . The School of

Medicine of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is

accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for

physicians.

For More Information.

Please contact Coastal AHEC at 910-343-0161 X 325 or e-mail

Coats at karen.coats@... .

[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce,

As it stands now -there will not be a video available for the

conference. I do know that availability for the conference is on

a " first come first serve basis "

In order to secure the Continuing Education credits through the

School of Medicine etc. " at least " 50% of the attendees are required

to be professionals. For all seating is limited of course -once

seats are filled you will no longer be able to attend last minute,

however for parents, since this conference is targeted to

professionals, for those that don't register early you may not have a

seat due to the rule that at least 50% have to be professionals. Due

to the fact that the speakers are aware that both parents and medical

and educational professionals will be attending in addition to speech

professionals -the information will be presented in a way that it

will not be " over " your head if you are not a speech professional.

The issues being presented at this conference have never been

addressed before -so it's very exciting -and it will be exciting for

those who can be a part of it. If you are a parent, or a professional,

and are even thinking about attending, please register in order to

assure yourself a seat.

http://www.cherab.org/news/nc2003-conference.html

Mustafa

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> Will a video of this conference be available at any time in the

future?

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> Joyce Cerulo ( mother of Meghan 12 year old with verbal apraxia)

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> Medway, MA