Webinars and E-Learning

Glymphatic System and the Importance of Sleep

Presented by Jeff Snell, Ph.D.

The glymphatic system exists through the brain / central nervous system and is responsible for delivery and removal of substances within the fluid surrounding the cells. The glymphatic system plays a central role in waste clearance within the brain utilizing cerebrospinal fluid. Only recently named and detailed, the important fluid transport system will be presented in terms of anatomy and function and the critical role this system plays in maintaining central nervous system health. The impact of brain injury on the functioning of the glymphatic system will be discussed. The association of this system’s functioning with the processes of sleep will also be presented, emphasizing the importance establishing and maintaining healthy sleep routines. Lastly, recommendations and routines supportive of healthy sleep will be presented.

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ECoLoGiC Treatment Training, Tips, and Resources: Providing Conversation-Level Intervention for People with Moderate and Severe Aphasia

Presented by Marion C. Leaman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

March 21-22, 2025 (Friday-Saturday)

In this workshop, Dr. Marion Leaman will present ECoLoGiC Treatment (ECoLoGiC-Tx; Expanding Communication and Language Opportunities Generated in Conversation)—an intervention procedure that she and Lisa Edmonds, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, developed to address the conversational language needs of people with moderate and severe aphasia. Dr. Leaman will provide detailed information about the ECoLoGiC-Tx protocol, basic theoretical underpinnings, and results for people who have completed the program. She will also share assessment, goal writing, documentation resources, and insights from a panel of SLPs and students experienced in delivering ECoLoGiC-Tx.

Extension to various subpopulations of people with aphasia—such as those benefitting from use of a communication book, those with severe comprehension difficulties, those with mild aphasia, or those who are non-English speakers—will be discussed as well. Learning will occur through lectures, video examples, hands-on practice, and discussion. Following the workshop, SLPs will have the needed knowledge and resources to begin delivering ECoLoGiC-Tx to their clients with aphasia.

For more information on the workshop click HERE.

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This workshop is offered for up to 0.8 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area)