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Thursday, February 6, 2025
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM CST
Nominations Committee Meeting
Location: 33
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
(2) “We’re not just interpreting”: Interpreters as relationship builders and clinical facilitators in Early Intervention speech therapy
Location: 23
Professional: Hannah Feiner, MS – Northwestern University
Bilingual Topics
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
(3) Assessment of persons with cognitive communication disorders using patient-reported measures
Location: 24
Professional: Miriam Carroll-Alfano, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS – Midwestern University
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CST
(4) Behavioral Voice Therapy for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
Location: 25
Professional: David Krupke, M.A. CCC-SLP – St. Ambrose University
Voice & Motor Disorders
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CST
(7) Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Curricula in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Location: 27
Professional: Nathan Waller, SLPD, CCC-SLP (he/him/his) – Northwestern University
Professional: Stacy Kaplan, CCC-SLP, PhD – Northwestern University
Technological Applications
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CST
(6) Understanding SLPA Practice and Supervision in Illinois
Location: 34
Professional: Burgandy DH Nicoson, MA.Ed, CCC-SLP, ATP – Danville Area Community College
Professional: Dr. Gloriana Cruz, ClinScD – College of DuPage
Professional Affairs
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
(1) Executive Functioning: Beyond Checklists, Planners, and Social Skills Groups
Location: 21-22
Invited Speaker: Karen Dudek-Brannan, Ed.D – Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Child Language & Phonology
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
(5) IPECP Intro Session: The INs (and outs) of INterprofessional Education and Practice
Location: 26
Professional: Michelle Z. Dineen, PhD, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP – West Coast University
Professional: Meredith Baker-Rush, PhD MS CCC-SLP/L, CHSE, FNAP – Rosalind Franklin University
Professional: Leslie Guca, AuD, MHS, CCC-A/SLP – Governors State University
Professional: Angela Marie Riccelli, Ed.D, MHS, CCC-SLP – Governors State University
Professional Affairs
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CST
Communications Committee Meeting
Location: 33
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CST
(8) Break the Blocks - Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Improv Workshops for Teens and Tweens Who Stutter
Location: 23
Professional: Elisha B. Magnifico, MA, CCC-SLP – Northwestern University
Fluency
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CST
(9) Complex Cases in Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Location: 24
Professional: Rebecca F. Smith, CCC-SLP, CNT, CLC, BCS-S – Northwestern University
Professional: Zoe M. Kiemel, M.S., CF-SLP, CLC – Northwestern University
Dysphagia
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM CST
(81) Next Steps: Exploring your professional options after graduate school. How do I know the ideal work environment for me?
Location: 40-41
Professional: Tricia Sharkey, n/a – Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE)
Professional Affairs
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CST
(10) To Screen or Not to Screen (for processing disorders) - Is that even a question?
Location: 25
Professional: Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD, CCC-A – Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD, CCC-A (Private Practice)
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM CST
(11) How to critically evaluate research: Beyond levels of evidence
Location: 34
Professional: Allison Bouma, MA, CCC-SLP – Helping Hand
Professional: Victoria Reynolds, LLB BSc(Hons) PhD CCC-SLP – Old Dominion University
Professional Affairs
9:45 AM – 11:45 AM CST
(12) Translating the Science of Reading into Action: Coaching Early Childhood Educators to Use Evidence-Based Practices to Build Emergent Literacy
Location: 27
Professional: Helen Livshits, M.H.Sc., S-LP, Reg. CASLPO – The Hanen Centre
Child Language & Phonology
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Ethics Education Committee Meeting
Location: 33
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM CST
(37) Unlocking Potential: Linking Speech and Language Assessment to Intervention
Location: 21-22
Professional: Morgan E. Webb, MOT, OTR/L – Western Psychological Services
Child Language & Phonology
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM CST
(13) Assistants: Training, Trends, and Regulation
Location: 26
Professional: Eileen K. Crowe, MPA – ASHA
Professional Affairs
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST
(14) Inclusion in Action: A Speech-Language Pathologist Shares Effective Methods to Facilitate the Improvement of Vocabulary, Sentence Length and More Using Different Types of Clay.
Location: 23
Professional: Hinda F. Rubin, M.S. CCC-SLP – Claynguage
Child Language & Phonology
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST
(15) Learning Outcomes from An Interprofessional Event on Aphasia and Stroke Awareness
Location: 24
Professional: Judith F. Ball, M.S., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Professional: Christina M. del Toro, PhD, CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
(65) The COPING Framework for Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Developmental Trauma
Location: 40-41
Professional: Beth L. Bergstrom, M.S. CCC/SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Professional: Trina M. Becker, M.S., CCC/SLP (she/her/hers) – Eastern Illinois University
Child Language & Phonology
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
(17) Clinical educator and graduate clinicians training considerations during gender-affirming communication healthcare services
Location: 25
Professional: Patricia L. Larkin, M.S. CCC-SLP/L – Illinois State University
Voice & Motor Disorders
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
DEI Committee Meeting
Location: 33
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
(19) Moving Literacy Intervention Forward: Science, Evidence, Advocacy
Location: 21-22
Professional: Tom Parton, CCC-SLP/L – Everyone Reading Illinois
Child Language & Phonology
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM CST
(18) Communication Toolkits for Skilled Nursing Facilities: Lessons Learned
Location: 24
Professional: Stephanie Bay, PhD CCC-SLP, ATP – University of Illinois Chicago
Professional: McKenzie Mok, MA, CCC-SLP – University of IL Chicago
Professional: Angelica Martinez Perez, PhD, MPH – University of Illinois Chicago
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
(22) Aligning Perspectives: Achieving Collaborative Success in Interdisciplinary Teams
Location: 26
Professional: Archie R. Soelaeman, M.A., CCC-SLP – Helping Hand School
Professional Affairs
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
(23) Machine Learning Measures of Speech Movements in Children and Adults
Location: 34
Professional: Alicia LaRouech, MA, CF-SLP – Northern Illinois University
Professional: Allison Gladfelter, PhD CCC-SLP – Northern Illinois University
Professional: Doug Wallace, PhD – Northern Illinois University
Professional: Zoey Proper, Student – Northern Illinois University
Technological Applications
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Multicultural Topics Committee Meeting
Location: 33
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
(24) Strength-Based Language: A Collaborative Model Between SLP and BCBA
Location: 27
Professional: Chantelle Nicole Allen, Speech Language Pathologist M.S., CCC-SLP – iCan Dream Center
Professional: Donovan Shorts, BCBA – Radiant Minds Institute/iCan Dream Center
Professional: Camille O'Quin, Ed.D., CCC-SLP/L – Governors State University
Professional Affairs
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
(20) Empowering Caregivers: Evidence-Based Coaching Practices for Communication Delay
Location: 23
Professional: Anne Hoffmann, PhD, CCC-SLP – Rush University Medical Center
Professional: Lauren Little, PhD, OTR/L – Rush University Medical Center
Professional: Kristen Vincent, MA, CCC-SLP – Rush University Medical Center
Child Language & Phonology
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM CST
(21) Current Concepts in Auditory Processing Disorders
Location: 25
Invited Speaker: Gail M. Whitelaw, Ph.D – The Ohio State University
Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
(25) Cognitive Wellness Programming for Older Adults: Improve Resident Advocacy and Community Occupancy
Location: 24
Professional: Jordan Bowman, M.A. CCC-SLP, PNAP – HealthPRO Heritage
Acquired Neurogenic Disorders
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
University Chairs & Clinic Directors Meeting
Location: 33
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM CST
(84) Early Intervention Informational Session for New and Credentialed Providers
Location: 21-22
Professional: Karissa Louthan, MS CCC-SLP/L – ISHA EI Committee
Professional: Jessica Coonrod – Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention
Professional: Amy Betz – Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention
Professional: Maria Kastanis – Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention
Professional: Jill Tompkins – Illinois Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention
Professional Affairs
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM CST
(26) Ethical Considerations within Augmentative Alternative Communication Interventions
Location: 26
Professional: Elizabeth A. Speaker-Christensen, MA/CCC-SLP/L, ATP – AAC Helper, LLC
Professional: Megan Brazas, MA CCC-SLP, QOM – Speech and Language Pathways
Technological Applications
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM CST
(27) IPECP Presents: It takes a Village: A Medical Interprofessional Panel Presentation of a Complex Medical Case
Location: 34
Professional: Meredith Baker-Rush, PhD MS CCC-SLP/L, CHSE, FNAP – Rosalind Franklin University
Professional: Donna Frownfelter, PT, DPT, MA, RRT, CCS Emeritus, FCCP, FAPTA – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sceinec
Professional: Robert L. Aitchison, MS, PA-C – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Professional: Amy Pabst, MD, MHPE, CHSE – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Professional: Cory Krebsbach, CHSE – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Professional Affairs
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM CST
(28) Workload, Caseload, Mentoring and Supervision of Clinical Fellows and Speech Language Pathology Assistants…Oh My!
Location: 27
Professional: Karen L. Kockler, MA, CCC, SLP-L – Private Practice
Professional Affairs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Honors Committee Meeting
Location: 33
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CST
(32) ed by.Professional Potholes and Obstacles to Treatment
Location: 25
Professional: Valerie A. Brosius, ABD/CCC-L – NIU
Professional: Carrie Kerr, M.S., CCC-SLP/L – PRC-Saltillo
Professional Affairs
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CST
(31) Empowering Excellence: Collaborative Peer-Led Education for Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Analysis Using Kinematic and Timing Measures
Location: 24
Professional: Juliana Marks, CCC-SLP – UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
Professional: Lea Rose Markham, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – University of Chicago Medicine
Dysphagia
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CST
(30) Research-Practice Partnership: Designing and Implementing a Phonological-OrthographicIntervention to Improve Young Children’s Reading Achievement
Location: 23
Professional: Amy K. Brummel, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L – Amy's Academics: Speech, Language, & Literacy
Professional: Meaghan McKenna, PhD, CCC-SLP – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Child Language & Phonology
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
(29) Ethics in Parent Coaching Model for Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Location: 21-22
Professional: Valerie Heneghan, M.A., CCC-SLP/L, NDT, QOM – Self-Proprietor
Professional Affairs
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Public Information, Membership, & Marketing Committee Meeting
Location: 33
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(33) Entering the Gray Zone - Ethically Challenging Case Examples and Reflections Across Multiple Practice Settings
Location: 26
Professional: Elissa Larkin, MS, CCC-SLP, HEC-C – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Center for Aphasia Research and Treatment and Donnelley Ethics Program
Professional: Judith F. Ball, M.S., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Professional: Elaine M. Rau, ClinScD, CCC-SLP/L – Elaine M. Rau, Independent Contractor
Professional: Kyle D. Pelkey, M.S., CCC-SLP – Chmela Communication Center
Professional: Kayla Hicks, M.S. CCC-SLP – Rush Copley Medical Center
Professional Affairs
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(38) 2025 School Affairs Update
Location: 34
Professional: Linnea M. Anderson Guither, CCC-SLP/L – Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Professional: Diane Barnes-Maguire, CCC-SLP, L – ECHO Joint Agreement
Professional Affairs
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(16) Assistants and Supervisors Forum
Location: 27
Professional: Karen L. Kockler, MA, CCC, SLP-L – Private Practice
Professional: Dr. Gloriana Cruz, ClinScD – College of DuPage
Professional: Angela Anthony, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Communication Disorders & Sciences, Eastern Illinois University
Professional: Burgandy Henderson Nicoson, M.A.Ed, CCC-SLP, ATP – Danville Community College
Professional: Camille O'Quin, Ed.D., CCC-SLP/L – Governors State University
Professional: Diane Barnes-Maguire, CCC-SLP, L – ECHO Joint Agreement
Professional: Patricia Boyd, MHS-CCC-SLP – Retired, Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Professional: Heidi Ramrattan, AuD/SLP CCC-A/SLP – Eastern Illinois University
Professional: Maureen Orawiec Best, PhD, CCC-SLP/L – Creative Solutions for Education Group, LLC
Professional Affairs
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(35) Bilingual Speech Language Pathologists in the Schools
Location: 23
Professional: Rebecca Dressendorfer, CCC-SLP – Waukegan Public School District #60
Professional: Sharon T. Rzyski, MS, CCC-SLP – Mundelein High School District 120/Mundelein Elementary District 75
Bilingual Topics
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(36) Dyslexia: SLPs Unique Role in Identifying, Diagnosing, and Treating Children with Written Language Disorders
Location: 24
Professional: Maggie Block, M.A., CCC-SLP, SLPD – Metro East Therapy, Inc.
Child Language & Phonology
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CST
(39) Tough Conversations with Gen Z Graduate Students
Location: 25
Professional: Audrey Bowlds, M.S., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Professional: Cindy Krizizke, M.S., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Professional: Nicole Gilbert, M.A., CCC-SLP – Midwestern University
Professional Affairs
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM CST
(34) Autistic Communication: Difference or Disorder?
Location: 21-22
Professional: Jeanne L. Kramer, SLPD CCC-SLP – University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Professional Affairs
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
Telepractice Committee Meeting
Location: 33
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM CST
Honors Presentation / Scholarship Fundraiser
Location: 40-41
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
(40) Keynote Session: Emerging as a Clinical Leader on Your Multidisciplinary Team
Location: 40-41
Keynote Speaker: Karen Dudek-Brannan, Ed.D – Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Professional Affairs