This presentation provides definitions, behavior and physical characteristics, genetics, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria for 12 syndromes: Autism, Rett’s, Asperger’s, Landau-Kleffner, Fragile X, Williams, Angelman, Prader Willi, Tourette’s, Downs, Fetal Alcohol, and Selective Mutism. New research and medical information and ethical issues are discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the physical, communication, and social anomalies associated with
various developmental syndrome disorders
Identify a variety of syndromes and the characteristics pertinent to speech-language-
hearing assessment and intervention
Explain the ethical concerns faced by parents and professionals with the advent of
medical technological advances
Host Requirements
At least 5 participants
Schedule your Mini Look & Learn with LinguiSystems at least 30 days prior to your in-service.
Materials Provided
FREE DVD Syndrome Disorders
Downloadable course handout
ASHA paperwork for those who wish to receive FREE ASHA CEUs
Attendance Roster
Course Evaluation form
Self-Assessment of Learning
ASHA CEU Participant Form
Completion certificate for all participants
If you schedule a Mini Look & Learn™ PLUS for ten or more participants, we'll also send you a selection of relevant materials to review and buy, if you choose. If not, you can return them postage-free.
Author Bio
Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a Professor and Department
Chair at Eastern Illinois University in Communication Disorders and
Sciences. Gail’s first professional employment was in the Iowa public
schools as a speech-language pathologist where she worked with
children with language-learning disabilities and preschoolers with
emotional disorders. After four years in the schools, Gail joined the
faculty at Eastern Illinois University where she has been a clinical
supervisor and instructor dealing with various childhood language
disabilities for 25 years. Her areas of expertise focus on childhood
and adolescent language disorders, such as autism, selective mutism,
language processing, learning disabilities, and other developmental
disorders. She is a popular presenter for workshops around the
country due to the practical nature of the information she shares with
her audiences.
LinguiSystems, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for [numceus] CEUs ([level] level; [area] area). ASHA approval of CE Provider status does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with LinguiSystems, Inc. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.
