Monolingual and Bilingual Assessors: Conducting Proper Bilingual Assessments
May 26th, 2011 | July 17th, 2011
Workshop Specifics
In conjunction with and sponsored by the Florida Speech and Hearing Assoc (FLASHA)
Entire conference runs from May 26-29, 2011 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Marco Island, FL
Workshop Topic: Training on Bilingual Assessments
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Presenter: Alexander Quiros
Date: May 26th, 2011
CEU: 3 Credits available by Florida Speech and Hearing Assoc (FLASHA)
Address:
Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa
400 Collier Blvd
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Website: Florida Speech and Hearing Assoc (FLASHA)
Overview of Monolingual and Bilingual Assessors: Conducting Proper Bilingual Assessments
This workshop covers basic and intermediate information all speech pathologists should know about bilingual assessments: proper bilingual assessment, proper use of an interpreter, how to use bilingual assessments conducted by others, how to distinguish between a language disorder and normal language development, and important language and cultural issues that should be considered when working with bilingual clients. Although many of the examples will draw from work with Spanish-English bilinguals, the information shared during this presentation applies to all multi-lingual individuals. Assessors at all levels of expertise will gain tangible benefits from attending this workshop.
To Register
Register online: Florida Speech and Hearing Assoc (FLASHA)
Contact Phone: 407-774-7880
Workshop Specifics
In conjunction with and sponsored by the Florida Speech and Hearing Assoc (FLASHA)
Entire conference runs from May 26-29, 2011 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa, Marco Island, FL
Workshop Topic: Training on Bilingual Assessments
Time: TBD
Presenter: Alexander Quiros
Date: July 17th, 2011
CEU: 6 Credits available by Florida Psych Assoc (FPA)
Address:
PGA National Resort
400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Website: Florida Psych Assoc (FPA)
Overview of Monolingual and Bilingual Assessors: Conducting Proper Bilingual Assessments
This 6hr workshop covers basic and intermediate information all speech pathologists should know about bilingual assessments: proper bilingual assessment, proper use of an interpreter, how to use bilingual assessments conducted by others, how to distinguish between a language disorder and normal language development, and important language and cultural issues that should be considered when working with bilingual clients. Although many of the examples will draw from work with Spanish-English bilinguals, the information shared during this presentation applies to all multi-lingual individuals. Assessors at all levels of expertise will gain tangible benefits from attending this workshop.
To Register
Register online: Florida Psych Assoc (FPA)
Contact Phone: 850-665-2222