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Speech-Language Pathologist. Speech Pathologist. Speech Teacher. Known by many names, people refer to these specialists most often as speech therapists. They work with children with a variety of delays and disorders spanning from mild articulation delays to more complex disorders such as autism, Down syndrome, hearing impairment, motor speech disorders, and other developmental delays. SLP’s, as they are called for short, are the specialists that help your child with speech, talking and communication. However you may be surprised at how broad this field of speech-language pathology really is and  just how many skill areas SLPs are trained to build and expand in young children.

Click here to download the full flyer with registration information (PDF)(Registration must be received by 10-7-2011) What: The Montana Speech - Language - Hearing Association is an organization of professionally trained and Montana licensed Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists working in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, neonatal care units, schools and private practices across Montana. The MSHA 2011 Fall Convention is an opportunity to participate in sessions, lead by professional Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. Speakers include: Jane Kitson (Speech Pathologist) Paula Kitzenberg (Speech Pathologist) Valarie Zimmer (Speech Pathologist) Audrey Pierce-Seeley (Speech Pathologist) Tabitha Parent Buck, Au.D. (Audiologist) Dr. Al Yonovitz (Audiologist) Dr. Peter Von Doersten (Audiologist) When: October 20-21, 2011 Where: Best Western Great Northern Hotel Helena, MT Click here to register online for this conference

The Office of Public Instruction, Division of Special Education, is pleased to announce that the Speech Language Pathology Traineeship program is now accepting applications for the July 1-June 30 fiscal year.  The Speech-Language Pathology Traineeship was created to encourage and support individuals in pursuing a speech-language pathology license.  The OPI is now offering two separate traineeship stipends: $1,500 per year for up to three years for leveling coursework and $3,000 per year for up to three years for master's coursework

Click here for more information on this webinar! (PDF)Register for the webinar here!What:Continuing with the Strategies for Success Webinar Series, parents Jennifer Bertram (Meghan's mom) and Elizabeth Aquino (Sophie's mom) share their stories of how communication programs and technology such as the iPhone and iPad have helped them communicate with their non-verbal children. Our featured speaker, Cindy Cottier, a renowned speech-language pathologist and communications specialist, provides and in depth view of various communication tools and explains how the iPad is used as a communication tool for children and youth with epilepsy and other developmentally disabilities.• Hear Jennifer's amazing story of Meghan using her iPhone• Listen with delight as Elizabeth shares how the iPad has bonded their family closer together• Learn from Cindy the benefits of the iPad along with applications for varied levels of communication• Explore other tools, techniques and apps (free and low cost) that parents can useWhen:February 14, 201212:00 pm - 1:00 pm MSTContact:Valerie Hill Phone: 301-918-3728.Email: parentinfo@efa.org

In the United States, caring for a child with special health care needs usually means higher medical expenses for a family - particularly for low-income families, who spend a disproportionally large share of their income on their child's care. Yet the amount of financial burden for these families also depends on their state of residence, according to Paul T. Shattuck, PhD, professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis [Pediatrics, 124: S435-S442]. "The percentage of low-income families in a given state with out-of-pocket expenses that exceeded 3 percent of their income varied considerably according to state and ranged from 5 percent to 25. 8 percent (District of Columbia and Montana, respectively). Families living in states with more generous Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) benefits report less financial burden," Dr. Shattuck said.

Research has shown that families raising children with disabilities face exceptionally high rates of financial hardship, which can have a negative effect on the children's well-being.

Click here to register for this webinar What: This free webinar will feature information on the speech language pathologist's role, materials and resources. Social skills will be addressed 1 hour OPI credit When: February 23rd, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 pm Presenters: The Florence Carlton School District Transition Team

Click here for the full Child Find Brochure! (PDF)What: Click here to download full information on the Joliet/ Red Lodge/ Luther/ Roberts/ Bridger/ Fromberg/  Belfry Clinic! (PDF) Click here to download full information on the the Laurel Clinic! (PDF) Click here to download full information on the Canyon Creek/ Elysian/ Elder Grove/ Molt/ Morin/ Blue Creek Clinic! (PDF)When and Where:Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Red Lodge / Luther / Joliet / Roberts                                                    Bridger / Fromberg / Belfry Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -  Laurel  (This clinic will be held at the “old” Laurel Middle School.) Friday, February 24, 2012   -    Canyon Creek / Elysian / Elder Grove                                                  Molt / Morin / Blue Creek / Pryor                                                    Broadview / Independent Clinics are held at the schools that are BOLD printed All start times are 8:30 am Contact for appointments: Joliet School Phone: (406)962-3541Laurel SchoolPhone: (406)628-3380 Canyon Creek School Phone: (406)656-4471 Yellowstone-West/ Carbon County Special Services CooperativePhone: (406)-628-7903

What: Click here to read the schedule and workshops that will be offered. Make sure to scroll through all four pages. Click here for a registration form to mail to us with a check, or for online registrations, fill in the below information by typing into the text box, click Submit, and then go below to pay by PayPal. Costs for SLP/Audiologists: $350 for four days, includes lunch and snacks. To use PayPal without a PayPal account, you can use a credit card.  See the first screen that comes up and click on "Don't have a Paypal account? Pay With a Credit Card." Cost for students: $100 For more information and to register: Visit http://www.mshaonline.org/