SELECTIVE MUTISM: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION Jan 18, 2012
1.5 Hours of CEUs appropriate for Speech-Language Pathologists will be available for this training. The South County SELPA is a Continuing Professional Development Provider through the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure that such hours will fulfill licensing requirements.
Presented via Webcast by: Valerie Samuel, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Lisa Moncayo, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist
Description: Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety based disorder that is often misunderstood and mismanaged. This introductory training focuses on the key characteristics, diagnostic criteria and includes an overview of intervention strageties. A collaborative approach that best supports a child with this diagnosis will be discussed, as well as the potential role of the speech-language pathologist in assessment and treatment. Outcomes: Participants will: 1. Become familiar with the criteria used to diagnose SM. 2. Identify at least three intervention strategies. 3. Identify potential members of a collaborative team appropriate for children with SM.
Event Details
Title
SELECTIVE MUTISM: ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
Date(s)
Jan 18, 2012
Time
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The registration desk opens at 8:30 for this workshop.
Audience
School psychologists, Speech-language pathologists, classroom teachers, program specialists and other school personnel working with students with SM.
Facilitator(s)
Jaime Tate-Symons Wilma Johnson Donna Judge
Partners
South County SELPA, Diagnostic Center of Southern California
Included
materials (no breakfast or lunch will be served)
Price
$ 15.00 per individual
** The cost is $5 for South County and East County SELPA districts (SWEETWATER, CHULA VISTA, NATIONAL, CORONADO, SAN YSIDRO AND SOUTH BAY, ALPINE UNION, BARONA INDIAN CHARTER, CAJON VALLEY UNION, DEHESA, GUHSD, JAMUL-DULZURA, LAKESIDE UNION, LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY, LEMON GROVE, MOUNTAIN EMPIRE AND SANTEE). Make checks payable to: San Diego County Superintendent of Schools.
Mail payment to: Wilma Johnson South County SELPA 800 National City Blvd., Room 202 National City, CA 91950
Breakfast or lunch will not be served
**PLEASE NOTE THAT PURCHASE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**
Location
South County Regional Education Center (SCREC) 800 National City Blvd. National City, CA 91950 Map | Driving Directions Note:IMPORTANT: Parking for this event is on the top floor of the structure only. Tickets will be issued. Maps and directions provided by Google® Maps. Please verify map and driving directions for accuracy prior to attending event.
