ASHA approved training information here!
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Please do the training in chunks of time that are convenient for you. Also, feel free to share these details with other Audiologist, SLP, or psychologist colleagues.
There are 4 video sessions (1.5 hours each) – each of these can be broken down into smaller blocks of time
To View the lecture videos (Session 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 - see the videos in the video section (CLICK HERE) and you will need a device that is online and with headphones or speakers to hear the audio portion.
To participate with any of the programs practically, please email or call us to get you set up with enough credits to run through things without cost. You will need an iPad and stereo headphones. Any set of stereo headphones will suffice for demonstration purposes.
Please send the ASHA CE form, the "Self Learning Assessment and the Course Eval" in the documents section of this website and send to info@acousticpioneer.com.
Also feel free to reach out to info@acousticpioneer.com should you have any questions or need any assistance with anything.
Auditory Processing Advancements
Course Activity:
This 6.0 hour seminar (4 x 1.5 hour sections) will focus on scientifically validated programs that have been developed for use by audiologists and speech and language pathologists to test and administer therapy to people who have auditory processing deficits
CLICK HERE for a link to the following:
Session 1–A VIDEO – APD scientific overview
Session 2–A VIDEO – Feather Squadron 2.0 review & demo
Session 3–A VIDEO – Zoo Caper and Insane Earplane review & demo
Session 4–A VIDEO – Elephant Memory Training and Sound Surge review & demo
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Educational Objectives:
Learning Objectives Session 1:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify the connection between auditory processing and language/reading development
Identify two prominent areas of auditory processing related to language/reading
Learning Objectives Session 2:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain some of the validity data for using a computer-based APD test.
Identify areas of concern using computer-based APD testing.
Learning Objectives Session 3:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Practically set up and administer dichotic listening therapy.
Practically set up and administer auditory patterning therapy.
Learning Objectives Session 4:
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Practically set up and administer working memory therapy.
Practically set up and administer speech-in-localized-noise therapy.
Keynote speaker
Matthew Barker, AuD CCC-A and MNZAS
Matthew Barker is the director of Acoustic Pioneer and developed the tools to be discussed in this seminar. He has been pursuing improvements in the auditory processing area since his doctoral research project in 2003 from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and has published and presented internationally on the subject.
Financial Disclosure:
Matthew Barker is part-owner and share-holder of Acoustic Pioneer.
Non-financial Disclosure:
Matthew Barker has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Course Content Disclosure:
This course will focus on Acoustic Pioneer products but will include some information on similar or related products.
Schedule: Self-paced
SESSION 1: APD scientific overview. Runtime: approximately 1.5 hours
SESSION 2: Feather Squadron 2.0 review and demo. Runtime: approximately 1.5 hours
SESSION 3: Zoo Caper and Insane Earplane review and demo. Runtime: approximately 1.5 hours
SESSION 4: Elephant Memory Training and Sound Surge review and demo. Runtime: approximately 1.5 hours