Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
#620, 4445 Calgary Trail NW T6H 5R7 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Meet some of our team and hear why they want you to apply for a Patient Experience Award this year. http://ow.ly/IWJ850BUwAV Learn more about our Patient Experience Awards program and how you can apply here: http://ow.ly/e12K50BUwAW

International Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day is coming up on Friday, October 16! DLD is a hidden but common language disorder that affects children and persists into adulthood. People with DLD have difficulties talking and/or understanding language, which impacts literacy, learning, friendships, and emotional well-being. DLD affects approximately 1 in 14 children - that's roughly two children in a classroom. Awareness of DLD in the public is low, but here... is how you can help spread the word: 1. On October 16, watch for the Edmonton High Level Bridge and the Calgary Tower to be lit up in purple and yellow for DLD Awareness Day. Take a picture of yourself with the lights and post to social media. 2. Watch this video to learn more about DLD and DLD Awareness Day - then spread it through your network! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDPrXQPTnlE 3. Visit RADLD.org to learn more about DLD, its signs and its impacts. This fact sheet provides a nice summary: https://radld.org//uplo/2019/04/DLD-Fact-Sheet-English.pdf 4. Share the #DLDSeeMe logo, and visit RADLD for more digital resources. https://radld.org/dld-awareness-day/resources-media-ideas/ 5. Add the DLD awareness frame to your profile picture (just click on your profile picture, select update profile picture, add frame, and search 'DLD awareness Day'). Help spread the word on October 16!

This groom made his bride so happy she cried tears of joy! Credit: Cíntia Bonfante Pereira (facebook.com/cintia.goulas) , José Vitor Flach (facebook.com/ze.f...lach) , Edson Cardoso (facebook.com/cardosofilmes) , silas_abreu_fotografo (instagram.com/silas_abreu_fotografo/) , fonoaudiologacintiabonfante (instagram.com/fonoaudiologacintiabonfante/) , joao.vicente.7161953 (instagram.com/joao.vicente.7161953/ See more

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages.https://www.un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day

This groom made his bride so happy she cried tears of joy! Credit: Cíntia Bonfante Pereira (facebook.com/cintia.goulas) , José Vitor Flach (facebook.com/ze.f...lach) , Edson Cardoso (facebook.com/cardosofilmes) , silas_abreu_fotografo (instagram.com/silas_abreu_fotografo/) , fonoaudiologacintiabonfante (instagram.com/fonoaudiologacintiabonfante/) , joao.vicente.7161953 (instagram.com/joao.vicente.7161953/ See more

Hello conference-goers! I'm sure you've all been eagerly awaiting the schedule for this year's conference, so we've decided to start weekly(-ish) posts giving a... sneak-peak look at the presenters we have lined-up. First in the spotlight, one of our wonderful keynote speakers, Sable Chan! Sable earned a Masters of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Alberta, a BSc from the University of Alberta and a Certificate of Vocology from the University of Iowa. During her Masters program at the University of Alberta. Sable completed a thesis in Voice Choral Singing Therapy Outcomes in Persons with Parkinsons. Sable has been trained in Voice Science, Voice Habilitation and Voice Instrumentation by Dr. Ingo Titze, Dr. Katherine Verdolini Abbott, and Dr. Eric Hunter respectively during her time at the National Centre for Voice and Speech. Sable has been working in private practice and specializing in the area of voice therapy for the past eight years. She also works at the Tevie Miller Heritage School Program for the Edmonton Public School Board. Sable completed a specialized voice placement at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and worked in an Inter-Disciplinary rehabilitation hospital setting. Areas of practice have included work with Aphasia, Motor Speech, and Voice. In addition her to Speech Pathology and Voice Therapy interests, Sable is a professional choral singer in Edmonton. Currently, she is a member of Pro Coro Canada, Edmonton Opera Chorus, Canadian Chamber Choir, and FEMME Vocal Ensemble. Most recently, Sable was named Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine for their Class of 2019.

ACSLPA staff is back in the office! We are always here for you via email or phone but to maintain the health and safety of all, we have not opened our door to visitors, at this time. If you need an in-person visit, please call or email for an appointment. Stay safe and keep healthy!

A variety of service delivery models exist for preschoolers and school-age children with speech sound disorders, but it may be difficult to determine how much t...herapy is most beneficial. The June 11th webinar - Service Delivery Models for Children with Speech Sound Disorders: Beyond Speech Production, part of the SAC Conference Webinar series, will discuss treatment dosage and frequency for this population, as well as the application to clinical practice through three service delivery models, and more. Register today! https://www.sac-oac.ca//sac-conference-webinar-service-del See more

One in 10 Albertans has a communication need, meaning they have difficulty expressing themselves, hearing or understanding a message, or having others understan...d them. For Speech and Hearing month, we asked Kerry Adams, Speech Language Pathologist how COVID-19 is impacting Albertans living with communication needs and what they can do to stay safe and healthy. Listen to the full podcast: https://soundcloud.com//ahs-covid-19-podcast-speech-therapy

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ACSLPA staff will be away from their home offices Monday, May 18 to relax and enjoy the long weekend. We hope you are staying safe and healthy! If you have a chance during your busy days, please visit the ACSLPA website and share some of your positive experiences and innovations for Speech & Hearing Month. Also, take a look at the video of Tanis Howarth, R.Aud., the 2019 reciepient of the Honours of College award. Have a great weekend!

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there! Enjoy a day full of smiles and love, you deserve it!