Efficacy in Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Ralf Schlosser, PhD
4th March 2004
Brittania Hotel, Newcastle Airport

AUDIENCE
Anyone involved, or interested, in the field of Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (A.A.C.)



ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Ralf W. Schlosser has a Ph.D. in Special Education from Purdue University,
with an emphasis in A.A.C. He is currently an Associate Professor in the
Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Northeastern
University, Boston, Massachusetts.

Ralf has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Augmentative and
Alternative Communication, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, Journal
of Applied Behavioural Analysis, and the Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders. His new book, 'The Efficacy of Augmentative and Alternative
Communication, May 2003, "provides readers with essential tools for
appraising evidence as well as planning and implementing efficacy research".
<http://books.elsevier.com/uk//socsci/uk/subindex.asp?maintarget=&isbn=01262
56675&country=United+Kingdom&srccode=&ref=&subcode=&head=&pdf=&basiccode=&tx
tSearch=&SearchField=&operator=&order=&community=socsci> books.elsevier.com

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The workshop will introduce participants to the process of evidence-based
practice (E.B.P.) in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (A.A.C.).
E.B.P. has rapidly gained momentum as a new paradigm for implementing
clinical practice across health care fields. In A.A.C., E.B.P. is beginning
to be embraced as well. E.B.P. requires knowledge and skills in six key
steps. Participants will be introduced to each of these steps using
relevant scenarios.

OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the workshop, each participant should have developed an
understanding related to the knowledge and skills associated with the seven
key steps of Evidence Based Practice:

* * developing a well-built question

* * selecting evidence sources

* * executing the search strategy

* * examining and synthesizing the evidence

* * applying the evidence

* * evaluating the application of evidence

* * disseminating the findings and experiences



COURSE FEES
(includes lunch and refreshments)


Personal Interest (e.g. Clients, Spouses) - refunded on attendance
£5

Covered by *Communicate Service Agreement
£140

Not covered by *Communicate Service Agreement
£165

* The Communicate Service Agreement covers professionals working in the
following areas: Co. Durham, Gateshead and South Tyneside, Morecambe Bay,
Newcastle and North Tyneside, North Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Sunderland and
Teesside.

Closing Date:20th February 2004
A BOOKING FORM IS ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL



Hotel Accommodation

The delegate rate at The Britannia Hotel is £57.50 per person per night.

To make a reservation call (0191) 4019988 and mention that you are attending
the Communicate Conference.




For further details contact Karen Lewis at :
Communicate
Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Hunters Road
Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4NR

Tel: (0191) 2195640 Fax: (0191) 2195647
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