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Friday, February 9, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM CST
Nominations Committee Meeting
Location: 29
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
(1) Early Intervention Informational Session for Credentialed Providers
Location: 21-22
Professional: Arkeitha Monroe May
Professional: Karissa Louthan, MS CCC-SLP/L – ISHA EI Committee
Professional: Jill Tompkins
Professional: Maria Kastanis
Professional: Amy Betz
Professional: Loana Deveraux
Professional: Jessica Coonrod
Professional: Benjamin Delgado
Professional Affairs
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
(2) Feeding in Early Intervention
Location: 23
Professional: Mariana Polistchuk, M.S. CCC-SLP – Functional Pediatric Therapy
Dysphagia
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
(3) State of Affairs: Medically Focused Graduate School Placements for Speech-Language Pathology in Illinois
Location: 26
Professional: Lea Rose Markham, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – University of Chicago Medicine
Professional: Juliana Marks, M.S., CCC-SLP – U Chicago Ingalls Memorial
Dysphagia
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CST
(4) Ethics and Evidence Based Practice: Honoring both in clinical practice
Location: 33-34
Professional: Mary J. Bacon, MA, CCC-SLP – Rush University
Professional: Michelle Zemsky Dineen, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP – Elmhurst University
Professional: Victoria Reynolds, PhD, CCC-SLP, BSC (Hons), LLB – Lewis University
Professional: Carol Szymanski, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CHSE – Lewis University
Professional Affairs
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CST
School Affairs Committee Meeting
Location: 29
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
(5) AAC assessment- Coaching, Consideration and Collaborative Decision Making
Location: 24
Professional: Heather Miller Schwarz, MS CCC SLP – UCP Seguin, Infinitec
Professional: Amanda Khan, MSS, CCC-SLP – UCP Seguin, Infinitec
Child Language & Phonology
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
(6) Concussion and the Speech-Language Pathologist: Knowledge, Legislation, and Management
Location: 31
Professional: Miriam Carroll-Alfano, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS – Midwestern University
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
(7) Why is that letter there? Making Spelling Make Sense!
Location: 25
Professional: Katie E. Squires, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL – Central Michigan University
Professional: Lisa Barnett, BA – Fenton Area Public Schools and Empower Learning Center
Child Language & Phonology
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Communications Committee Meeting
Location: 28
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CST
(68) Introduction to CaptionCall
Location: 23
Professional: Lara Bruce, MA, CCC-SLP – CaptionCall by Sorenson
Technological Applications
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CST
(8) Early Intervention Informational Session for New Providers
Location: 21-22
Professional: Karissa Louthan, MS CCC-SLP/L – ISHA EI Committee
Professional: Arkeitha Monroe May
Professional: Jill Tompkins
Professional: Maria Kastanis
Professional: Amy Betz
Professional: Loana Deveraux
Professional: Jessica Coonrod
Professional: Benjamin Delgado
Professional Affairs
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CST
(10) Overview of OTC Hearing Aids – A Reality Check
Location: 27
Invited Speaker: Tricia Ashby-Scabis, AuD, CCC-A (she/her/hers) – American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CST
(11) Student Day Session 1- The Many Faces of Advocacy
Location: 26
Professional: Carrie Kerr, MS, CCC-SLP/L – PRC-Saltillo
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Public Information, Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting
Location: 29
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
Ethics Education Committee Meeting
Location: 28
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST
(13) School Affairs 2024 Update
Location: 24
Professional: Linnea M. Anderson Guither, CCC-SLP – Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Professional: Diane M. Barnes-Maguire, MS Ed CCC-SLP, L – ECHO Joint Agreement and Lewis University
Professional Affairs
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST
(14) Telepractice Committee Panel: Policy, E-Health Literacy, and Virtual & Augmented Reality Implications
Location: 33-34
Professional: Jennine Harvey-Northrop, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Illinois State University
Professional: Jordan Bowman, M.A. CCC-SLP – HealthPRO-Heritage
Technological Applications
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CST
(15) AAC in Early Intervention
Location: 23
Professional: Mariana Polistchuk, M.S. CCC-SLP – Functional Pediatric Therapy
Child Language & Phonology
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CST
(16) Asking the Right Questions: Advancing Critical Thinking in SLP Clinical Education
Location: 21-22
Professional: Kathryn K. Basco, MA, CCC-SLP – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Professional: Elizabeth M. Delsandro, M.S., CCC-SLP – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Professional Affairs
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM CST
(18) Student Day Session 2- Making the Most of your CF Experience
Location: 26
Professional: Roxanne Pilger, MS, CCC-SLP
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
(19) Cultural and Informational Resource Center for Individuals with Hearing Loss and Their Families
Location: 27
Invited Speaker: Tena L. McNamara, AuD, CCC-A/SLP – Mueller Pediatrics
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Early Intervention Committee Meeting
Location: 29
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
Multicultural Issues Committee Meeting
Location: 28
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-01) Clinician’s Guide to Preparing for Empathetic Speech Therapy with Transgender Clients
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Stephanie A. Burns, n/a – Illinois State University
Voice & Motor Disorders
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-02) Subjective dysphagia complaints of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia secondary to Parkinson's disease, head and neck cancer, and stroke and reliability of subjective measures in comparison to objective measures of dysphagia
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Emanuele M. Fernando, n/a – Elmhurst University
Dysphagia
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-03) Music Therapy for Communication Disorders
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Joseph S. McTague, B.A. SLHS – Elmhurst University
Technological Applications
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-04) Tagalog and English Core Communication Boards for Tagalog-English Bilingual Children
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Vianca A. Ocampo, n/a – Northern Illinois University
Faculty: Milijana Buac, PhD, CCC-SLP – Northern Illinois University
Bilingual Topics
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-05) Thinking Aloud: A Qualitative Analysis of Verbal Metacognitive Behavior Development in Preschool Children
Location: Main Foyer
Student: McKenna Lanter, B.S. – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Nichole A. Mulvey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-07) Otolaryngologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Collaboration in Head and Neck Cancer
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Abigail L. Moore, B.S. – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Faculty: Lynne Cameron (Barcus), M.S., CCC-SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Professional Affairs
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-08) The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Facilitating Self-Determination in Transition-Aged Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Katie Law, B.A. – Elmhurst University
Professional Affairs
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-09) Effects of a Brief Student-Led Presentation on Increasing Preprofessional Students’ Knowledge of Bilingualism in Children
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Evyenia D. Pyle, B.S. – Eastern Illinois University
Student: Melanie Hahndorf, B.S. – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Laurel Teller, PhD, CCC-SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Bilingual Topics
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-10) Efficient Application of Simulation in Clinical Education
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Selina A. Najim, B.S – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Student: Megan Dale, B.S – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Student: Mohammad Al Rjoob, B.S – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Faculty: Maria Claudia Franca, B.S, M.S, PhD – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Faculty: Valerie Boyer, B.S, M.S, PhD – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Faculty: Juhi Kidwai, B.S, M.S, PhD – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Technological Applications
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-11) Characterizing Temporal Events and Swallowing Physiology in Individuals with Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Nadia Ilse M. Van Den Berg, n/a – Northwestern University
Student: Kate Davidson, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Medical University of South Carolina and Northwestern University
Student: Rabab Rangwala, MS, CCC-SLP – Northwestern University
Dysphagia
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST
(21-12) An Exploration of the Social Implications of Building Resilience in Children who Stutter
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Paige M. Boucher, B.S. – Elmhurst University
Faculty: Diane F. Morean, PhD, CCC-SLP – Elmhurst University
Fluency
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(34) Supervising Gen Z: A Guide for Clinical Supervisors
Location: 26
Professional: Cindy Krizizke, M.S., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Professional: Audrey Bowlds, M.S., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University-Speech Language Institute
Professional Affairs
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM CST
(17) Comprehensive Assessment for Differential Diagnosis of Speech Sound Disorders
Location: 25
Professional: Trina M. Becker, M.S. CCC/SLP (she/her/hers) – Eastern Illinois University
Professional: Beth L. Bergstrom, M.S., CCC/SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM CST
(22-01) How is word-learning from narratives impacted by target language? A case study of an autistic Spanish-English bilingual school-age child
Location: 26
Student: Emily Knudson-Vilaseca, PhD (Spanish) – Northern Illinois University
Faculty: Milijana Buac, PhD, CCC-SLP – Northern Illinois University
Faculty: Anna Cannone, MA, CCC-SLP/L – Northern Illinois University
Bilingual Topics
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM CST
(22-02) Overlaps between measures of resilience and measures of temperament in children who stutter
Location: 26
Student: Megan A. Polivka, B.S., B.A. – Elmhurst University
Faculty: Diane F. Morean, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, MSCI – Elmhurst University
Fluency
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM CST
(22-03) The Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation on Swallowing Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Location: 26
Student: Kristen e. Burns, n/a – Rush University
Faculty: Emily Q. Wang, PhD, CCC-SLP – Rush University
Voice & Motor Disorders
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST
(24) Please, Don't Do That: Mistakes We Make When Working with People Who Use Augmentative Alternate Communication (from the source: an adult AAC user)
Location: 33-34
Professional: Elizabeth A. Speaker-Christensen, MA/CCC-SLP/L, ATP – AAC Helper, LLC
Professional: Christopher Sawka, n/a – AAC Helper, LLC
Technological Applications
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM CST
(22-04) Surgical Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease and Their Effect on Speech and Swallowing
Location: 26
Student: Sarah S. Zingg, B.A. SLP – Rush University
Faculty: Emily Q. Wang, PhD, CCC-SLP – Rush University
Voice & Motor Disorders
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM CST
(25) Adapting a Bilingual Mindset to Support Bilingual Clients, Even If You Don't Speak the Language
Location: 24
Invited Speaker: Liliana Diaz, Bilingual M.S.,CCC-SLP/L (she/her/hers) – Bilingual Speechie LLC
Bilingual Topics
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM CST
(22-05) Reading 2 Connect on Individuals with Dementia
Location: 26
Student: Faith A. Asbrand, n/a – Northern Illinois University
Student: Viviana Cortes, n/a – Northern Illinois University
Student: Ryanne Anderson, n/a – Northern Illinois University
Faculty: Jamie Mayer, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Northern Illinois University
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM CST
(22-06) Preventing Voice Disorders: A Comparative Study of Auditory Feedback Devices Utilizing Bone Conduction
Location: 26
Student: Charles Nudelman, M.S., CCC-SLP – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Faculty: Pasquale Bottalico, PhD – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Voice & Motor Disorders
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM CST
(26) DEIB@A: Disability and Ableism
Location: 21-22
Professional: Tena L. McNamara, AuD, CCC-A/SLP – Mueller Pediatrics
Professional Affairs
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
University Chair & Clinic Directors Meeting
Location: 28
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Meeting
Location: 29
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-01) Role of the Speech Language Pathologist in Stiff Person Spectrum Disorder: Managing Dysphagia and Dysarthria
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Margaret C. Devitt, n/a – RUSH University
Dysphagia
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-02) Multi-Stimuli Fable Presentation on Critical Thinking and Narrative Retell Abilities
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Emily J. Jones, B.S. Communication Disorders and Sciences – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Angela Anthony, PhD, CCC-SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Jacki Tish
Child Language & Phonology
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-03) Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Swallowing: The Speech-Language Pathologists Role
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Eve L. Werth, n/a – Rush University
Faculty: Lisa A. LaGorio, PhD, MPH, CCC-SLP – Rush University
Dysphagia
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-04) Recurrent Oral Cancer: Dysphagia Outcomes
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Megan Przepierski, B.S. – Rush University
Faculty: Lisa A. LaGorio, PhD, MPH, CCC-SLP – Rush University
Dysphagia
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-05) Retrospective Analysis of Auditory Processing Disorder and Language Disorders
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Amanda Rostron, n/a – Eastern Illinois University
Student: Olivia Hallam, n/a – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Angela Anthony, PhD, CCC-SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Heidi Ramrattan, AuD/SLP CCC-A/SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-06) Survey of Most Commonly Reported Practices in Assessment and Treatment of Phonological Disorders
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Jacinda Floyd, n/a – Eastern Illinois University
Student: Abigail Elston, n/a – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-07) Esophageal Speech following a Total Laryngectomy
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Jenna K. Pryor, n/a – Rush University
Faculty: Lisa A. LaGorio, PhD, MPH, CCC-SLP – Rush University
Voice & Motor Disorders
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-08) Social Responsiveness Measures of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Susan E. Pickett, N/A, n/a – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-09) Differential Diagnosis of ASD and DT using Case History and Observed versus Reported Behaviors
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Lauren K. Kukman, B.S. – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Trina M. Becker, M.S. CCC/SLP (she/her/hers) – Eastern Illinois University
Faculty: Beth L. Bergstrom, M.S., CCC/SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-10) Reflection in Action: Exploring Differences between Self-Perception and Clinical Perception of Social Communication Skills in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Reflective Practices
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Sylvia Kendera, n/a – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-11) The Relationship between Caregiver Burden and Identity in Older Adult Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Sarah E. Jones, n/a – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Faculty: Minakshi Raj, PhD, MPH – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Faculty: Raksha Mudar, PhD, CCC-SLP – University of Illinois
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(28-12) Setting a New Standard: Implementing an Innovative Healthcare Delivery Model to Address Social Determinants of Health and Quality of Life for People with Dementia and their Care Partners
Location: Main Foyer
Student: Hannah O. Senanayake, B.S. – DePaul University
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Telepractice Committee Meeting
Location: 28
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
(29) ASHA Advocacy in Illinois
Location: 33-34
Professional: Karen Kockler, MA, CCC, SLP-L – Private Practice
Professional: Tom Parton, M.S. CCC-SLP/L – Private Practice
Professional: Carrie Kerr, MS, CCC-SLP/L – PRC-Saltillo
Professional Affairs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
(30) Navigating Linguistic Diversity: A Guide to Bilingual Spanish-English Language Assessment in Pediatrics
Location: 24
Invited Speaker: Jennifer Favela, MS, CCC-SLP/L (she/her/hers) – Soy Bilingual Speech Therapy LLC
Bilingual Topics
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
(31) Optimizing Outcomes for Children who are Hard of Hearing
Location: 27
Invited Speaker: Elizabeth Walker, PhD – University of Iowa
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
(33) Telepractice: Is It Here To Stay?
Location: 30
Professional: Melissa Jakubowitz, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASHA Fellow – eLiveNow
Professional Affairs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
(67) My Students Are Far Behind in Their Basic Literacy Skills: How to Overcome the COVID Learning Gap
Location: 31
Professional: Kevin Stuckey, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
Student Involvement Committee Meeting
Location: 29
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Evidence-Based Practice Committee Meeting
Location: 28
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CST
(35) But I Thought My Insurance Covers Speech
Location: 33-34
Professional: Valerie A. Brosius, ABD/CCC-L – NIU
Professional: Lacey Peters, M.A., CCC-SLP/L – Midwest Speech Therapy, PC
Professional Affairs
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CST
(36) Nothing Mild about Mild Hearing Loss: Improving Diagnosis and Management
Location: 27
Invited Speaker: Elizabeth Walker, PhD – University of Iowa
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CST
(37) Workforce Development: Supporting Language Skills for Employment
Location: 24
Professional: John T. Lybolt, CCC-SLP – GLSpeech Associates
Professional: Nina Smith, M.A., n/a – LEAP-Language Empowers All People
Professional: Raquel Diaz, BS – Leap Empowers
Professional: Kate Gottfred, Ph.D. CCC-SLP – LEAP-Language Empowers All People
Professional Affairs
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(38) Knowledge Quest (College Bowl)
Location: 21-22
Invited Speaker: Phil Erkkila, M.A. CCC-SLP – The Stepping Stones Group
Invited Speaker: Roxanne Pilger, MS, CCC-SLP
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Representative Council Committee Meeting
Location: 29
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST
Tailgate Party/Student Job Fair- Sponsored by Powerback Rehab and Spotter Staffing
Location: Main Foyer