Online
ASHA Approved Continuing Education Course
Anticipated Start Date September 25, 2009
Retrieval
Strategies for Word Finding Difficulties
Diane German, Ph.D., Instructor
Course Description
This ASHA approved Online CEU course is focused on Retrieval Strategy
Instruction for learners with Word Finding Difficulties. First, stages
of word finding and corresponding error patterns observed in learners
with word finding difficulties are described. Next, a three fold program
model for word finding intervention is presented. Third, a detailed
discussion of Program Area 1, Retrieval Strategy instruction is shared.
Lastly, a model for implementing a dual focus vocabulary lesson (teaching
meanings and applying retrieval strategies to classroom vocabulary)
along with IEP objectives for Retrieval Strategy Instruction is explained.
Outcomes for this CEU course are listed below.
This is a text-based course with no video.
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Learner Outcomes
Unit 1. Participants will be able to describe the stages in word finding
and corresponding word finding error patterns.
Unit 2. Participants will be able to plan and use a three-fold program
model for word finding intervention.
Unit 3. Participants will be able to match specific retrieval strategies
to word finding error patterns.
Unit 4. Participants will be able to apply retrieval strategies to academic
vocabulary.
Unit 5. Participants will be able to write IEP objectives and benchmarks
for word finding.
Offered by Word Finding Materials, Inc.
Word Finding Materials, Inc. is approved by the Continuing Education
Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to
offer continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and
audiology. This program is offered for .3 CEUs (Intermediate level;
Professional area). ASHA approval of CE Provider status does not imply
endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
This course is listed
on the ASHA.org website.
Note: Effective July 1, 2011, individuals must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:
- ASHA Member (includes Life member and International affiliates)
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder
- Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology
- Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
- Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology
- Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC
- Currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in SLP or audiology
To Enroll
Click here to enroll
in this course. After enrolling in the course you will be sent your
log in information. You will have anytime access to your CEU course
for 30 days.

This program is offered for .3 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area).
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