Ralf Schlosser, PhD

4^th 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”.  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)

 

 

* 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:20^th 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.