Module Description

This module provides SLP’s with a range of treatment options for addressing difficulties with attention, memory, speed of processing, auditory comprehension, and reading comprehension, and for evaluating available treatment evidence within these domains.

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    CCCABI Module 5: Comprehension & Information Processing

    • Welcome

    • Pre-Module Confidence Assessment

    • Pre-Module Quiz

    • Module Video

    • Module Materials Library

    • Post-Module Quiz

    • Post-Module Confidence Assessment

    • Module Evaluation

    • Module Evaluation Form

Audience
SLP’s/SLT’s who work with individuals with acquired brain injuries in all settings (acute to community) interested in cognitive and communication interventions. Focus is on adults and adolescents with some pediatric resources provided.

Instructor
Sheila MacDonald M.Cl.Sc. SLP (C). For disclosure information, see the About CCCABI webpage.

Learning Outcomes
As a result of this module the participant will be able to: 

  1. Summarize the influence of attention, working memory, memory, and speed of processing on communication as well as the evidence for interventions in each area. 
  2. Apply evidence-based treatment approaches to interventions for information processing, auditory comprehension, and reading comprehension.

Module Completion Requirements
To complete the module and receive a certificate the learner is required to complete the following: 100% of the module video, a pre-test, a post-test with 80% accuracy on 10 multiple-choice questions (may be taken multiple times), a pre-/post-confidence assessment with 3 confidence ratings, and a brief module evaluation. A clinician's self-evaluation checklist is also provided for your ongoing learning.

ASHA CEUs
This program is offered for .15 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

Time Ordered Agenda 

Topic Area 

Time Allotted in Minutes 

1. Attention, Working Memory & Speed of Processing 

Considerations, Treatment Evidence, Treatment Techniques

28

2. Memory 

Considerations, Treatment Evidence, Treatment Techniques

28

3. Auditory Comprehension & Information Processing 

Considerations, Treatment Evidence, Treatment Techniques

28

4. Reading Comprehension

Considerations, Treatment Evidence, Treatment Techniques  

 8

5. Clinical Illustrations 

Throughout 

Total Video Presentation 

92  

Additional Instructional Materials 

 

6. Clinician’s Self-Evaluation Checklist 

Download and review at your convenience

7.Sample of Individualized Real World Communication Strategies 

Download and review at your convenience

8.Extensive Reference List 

Download and review at your convenience

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For Frequently Asked Questions, please see the FAQ page.