State Convention:

The 2010 NDSLHA Spring Convention has been scheduled in conjunction with the 17th Annual MSU - National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Spring Conference for March 26-27, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Riverside, Minot, ND.

David Hammer, MA CCC-SLP will be speaking on Childhood Apraxia of Speech on Friday for the NSSLHA conference.

Vickie Peterson will be speaking Friday night on Kindness: A language the deaf can hear, the blind can see, and the mute can speak for the NDSLHA conference.

Todd Streff will be the keynote speaker on Saturday covering the topic of Verbal Behaviors for the NDSLHA conference.

You may register for one or both conferences. **You will need to attend both conferences to receive 15 contact hours of continuing education credit.

1. NDSLHA Conference Rates:

Preregistration Rate

The pre-registration form must be postmarked no later than March 12, 2010.

Active & Associate Members             $75   

Non-Members                                     $120

On-Site Registration Fees                                                                    

Active & Associate Members             $100

Non-Member                                      $145

Membership fee remains the same  $40

2010 Conference Registration and Membership Form for 2010-2011

Reminder:  Instead of Luncheon and Business meeting we will be having a mixer on Friday, March 26th at the Holiday Inn Riverside from 5:00-8:00pm.  The business meeting will start at 7:00pm.

 

2. NSSLHA Conference Rates:

Early Bird Registration $50.00

On-Site Registration $75.00

Email Brittany Engel for more information - engel@my.minotstateu.edu

NSSLHA Registration Form

 

 

 

2010 Presentation Handouts/Outlines: (Please click on the presentation link to open and print the handouts for the presentation you choose).

2010 Presentation Handouts will be posted as they become available. Please check the website frequently two weeks prior to the convention.

NDSLHA 2010 Conference Speaker Bios:

Todd Streff is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received his Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He is the Executive Director of Great Strides Behavioral Consulting, Inc. which provides services to schools and private families across the United States and internationally. He has been providing services to a variety of populations including children and adults with autism, mental retardation, dual diagnosis, traumatic brain injury, and typically developing children for more than 15 years. His specializations and experience are in the areas of early intervention for children and adolescents with autism, development of school based ABA programs, training of both school personnel and parents, feeding issues, and addressing behavior problems. He has presented at state and national conventions and various educational conferences, served as an adjunct faculty, and has conducted many workshops, staff trainings, and invited lectures in the United States and internationally.  In addition to his consultation, he serves as the President for the Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis.

Vicki Peterson is a parent of two boys, Erik (18) and Aaron (8), who was diagnosed with autism. She is a Family Consultant for Family Voices of North Dakota. She has a BA in Psychology. She is active in advisory boards and working commitees for autism, early intervention, local RICC, and education and health. Vicki serves on the BPS Autism Advisory Committee; particpates in Parent Leadership opportunities, and is active in local, state and  federal legislation concerning children and youth with disabilities, special healthcare needs, and special education. She facilitates a support group for parents of children and youth in special education. Vicki recently received  The Arc of Bismarck Award for Professional of the Year Award, for using video modeling with her son across his daily life including in home, community, and school.