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of the New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association

VOICESINSIDE

Your Vote CountsNJSHA Board of Directors

Shaping the Future: It Starts With YOUMay 6-8th marks the New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association‘s Annual Convention held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Chair, Nata-lie Glass, and Convention Co-Chair Katie Holterman have planned many excit-ing changes to this year‘s program. Mark your calendar, save your professional days and turn to page 8 to see a preview of this year‘s must-attend event!

NJSHA Convention 2010

We Need You ..........................2

Member News .......................3

Board Elections......................4

School in Session ..................6

Convention .............................8

NJSHA/NJIDA .........................8

Higher Ed .................................10

Action In Trenton ..................11

Stress Management .............12

Calendar ...................................14

Professional

Directory ..................................15

Notes .........................................16

It's time again to elect the leaders of our association. Five nominees have been nominated for four positions on the Board of Directors. We thank all of them for their willingness to serve. Please take a moment to read through their credentials and position statements on page 4 and select those who you feel would serve the organization best. This year, members can vote electronically by clicking the "vote" button to the right. Elections are often decided by just a few votes so please take a moment to cast yours — it will make a difference!

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I write this as NJSHA is sending final reminders to members who have not yet renewed for this year, asking for support so that our organization can continue its important work — advocacy, information and ed-ucation for speech-language pathologists and audiologists in NJ and those we serve. I am certain the challenging economy has affected each one of our members, and NJSHA has likewise been impacted. We are not alone in this regard. Organizations of all types across the country have felt the harsh reality of this recession. Mem-berships are down overall and professionals and employers have fewer dollars to spend on continuing education. Be assured that the Board of Di-rectors, under the watchful eye of our Treasurer Linda Tucker Simpson, is doing everything in its power to manage the association’s dollars carefully. We greatly appreciate the trust you have placed in us by renewing your membership, or

We Need You!BY THERESA BARTOLOTTA

by joining as a new member. Together we will weather the storm.

In November, I had the opportunity to attend the Council of State Association Presidents (CSAP) meeting in New Orleans La, just prior to the ASHA Convention. This

was my first CSAP meeting and it was highly informa-tive and a great networking opportunity. This day-long meeting gave state association leaders across the country the opportunity to share stories of success and struggle and to learn from each other. The financial pressures we face are not unique and I will be shar-ing some proposed strategies with our Board members as we go forward. One alarming

trend that is affecting several states at the present time is the introduction of new certifi-cate programs which enable persons who complete these programs to treat children with communication disorders in public schools without the SLP credential. In California,

there is regula-tion pending that will authorize a new teaching credential, the “Communication Development Teacher” certifi-cate. This would allow individuals with a bachelor’s degree with preparation as a special educa-tion teacher, and 30 credits in the major area (which includes courses

on language, teaching peda-gogy, etc.) to provide instruc-tion to assist children in the schools with literacy, language and communication difficulties that affect academic perfor-mance. If this certificate is ap-proved, it appears that speech-language pathologists with master’s degrees will be treat-ing children who have speech (e.g. voice, fluency, articula-

ORGANIZATIONS EXIST FOR ONLY ONE PURPOSE; TO HELP PEOPLE REACH ENDS TOGETHER THAT THEY COULDN’T ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALLY. – ROBERT H. WATERMAN

PRESIDENT'S

VOICES is the official newsletter of the New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association. The Editorial Board encourages the submission of letters to the editors, feature stories and news reports. Edito-rial deadlines are March 1, June 1, August 31, and November 23.

The views expressed in VOICES are the opinions of the members or contributors and do not necessar-ily reflect the opinions of NJSHA. Nothing contained in this newslet-ter should be construed as legal advice or as the formal position of NJSHA. The information contained is informational only and may change without notice at any time. Please consult with an attorney for issues of legal significance.

Editorial Board:Gerard L. Caracciolo, Chair,Theresa Bartolotta, Robin Kanis, Nancy Patterson, Sherry Zailer Managing Editor: Wendy E. Webber

Editorial and advertising materials should be sent to:Wendy E. Webber Managing Editor, VOICES1996 Glendower DriveLancaster, PA 17601Phone/Fax: 215/893-3659E-mail: wwtrisun@comcast.netLetters to the Editor are welcome

Membership & address correc-tions should be forwarded to:NJSHA Headquarters390 Amwell Road, Suite 402Hillsborough, NJ 08844Phone: 908/359-5308Fax: 908/450-1119E-mail: info@njsha.orgWeb site: www.njsha.org

Annual subscription rate: $28.00 (four issues)This newsletter is produced by Profes-sional Management Associates, L.L.C., a full-service association management company.

The publication of any advertisement in VOICES or in any of its publica-tions is neither an endorsement of the advertisers nor of the services advertised. Speech-language pathologists or audi-ologists listed in NJSHA’s publications shall not be considered an endorsement or recommendation by NJSHA. We reserve the right to refuse advertising that is inconsistent with accepted profes-sional standards.

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Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is Associate Dean, Division of Health Sciences, at the School of Health and Medical Sciences at Seton Hall University.

tion) or swallowing disorders, or as the California Commis-sion on Teacher Credentialing (CTE) calls it, “students whose disabilities have a clinical or medical disposition”. I felt, after hearing this, that I was in a time warp and that we were back in the 1970’s when SLPs were not yet fully recognized as language experts or in-cluded in classroom activities. What is even more alarming is that the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association has been unable to alter the adoption of this new certifi-cate. Though the California CTE states that this new certificate is not in response to shortages in master’s prepared SLPs, the concern about impact on SLP caseloads and SLP presence in the classroom is real.

There are other states where similar types of actions are proposed. The forces that are driving these changes are complex. However, what is evident is that we, as licensed professionals, must be ever-present in our advocacy. We also must be forewarned and anticipate change and become part of it rather than only react-ing to outside influences. One

change I must share is that ASHA President Sue T. Hale announced at the convention that ASHA will soon initiate a membership category for SLP assistants. I am aware that NJ-SHA has had a stormy history with this issue. We must watch for national trends and be ever more prepared to advocate for our professions and those we serve now more than ever. We must think creatively and ap-ply new strategies. To do this, we need you — to join, and to encourage your colleagues to join as well. Also — we need more volunteers in all sectors. I encourage you to contact the Chairs of our Schools or Healthcare Committees and volunteer to assist them. I will repeat — We need you! We will survive and we will thrive, but, as is stated in the quota-tion at the top of this piece, NJSHA exists to help us all get to where we want to be. We welcome your support. Please email with your feedback at: President@njsha.org. I look forward to hearing from you, and I offer my best wishes to you and your family for a healthy, happy, and prosper-ous 2010.

MEMBER NEWS

Suburban Speech Center, located in Short Hills, was nominated in December 2009 to NJ Family Magazine as “Favorite Kids Doctors”.

Suburban Speech Center, located in Short Hills, NJ, is a private pediatric speech-language therapy center that has received national and statewide recognition for its ser-vices. Their Center’s preschool speech-language screen-ing program was selected by the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association to receive its “Program of the Year” Award. In May 1999, they also received the President’s Award for Excellence. The Center was featured on CBS “This Morning”, as well as the National Geographic Network (The Science Times) and commended in the Star Ledger numerous times. The Center also received the 2000 Leadership Award and the 2006 Annual Pat Wilson Award from the Scientific Learning Corporation.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Share your recent accomplishment, published works, or moment in the spotlight with your colleagues in the field. Send your newsmaking item by March 1 to VOICES c/o Wendy Webber, Managing Editor, 1996 Glendower Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601; or e-mail wwtrisun@comcast.net.

WHAT’S MY NJSHA WEBSITE PASSWORD?

Take advantage of all that the NJSHA website (www.njsha.org) has to offer, including the chat room! Just log on to the Members Only section of njsha.org. Your User Name is your primary e-mail address. Your Password is your membership number which appears on the e-mail letter you received with this edition of VOICES. Log on now and connect with your fellow members today.

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Honors, Awards, and Other Professional ActivitiesNJSHA, School Affairs Steering CommitteeASHA ACE AwardPost Masters Specialization in Augmentative/Alternative Communication

Professional Association MembershipNJSHA, ASHA, United States Society for Augmentative/Alternative Communication, New Jersey Education Associa-tion

Position StatementIf elected to the Board of Directors, I believe that I can help NJSHA continue to move forward in achieving its goals. One way in which I plan to do

ONE YEAR TERM:

Mary Ellen SmithRed Bank, NJ

Current PositionSpeech-Language Specialist (f/t) and Speech-Language Pathologist, Family Resource Associates — Early Interven-tion System (p/t), Marlboro Township School District

EducationMA, Kean University

Certification And Licenses CCC, Speech-Language Spe-cialist, Licensed SLP

Honors, Awards And Other Professional ActivitiesNJSHA Distinguished Clinical Service Award 2009

Past President, Monmouth County Speech Association

Professional Association MembershipASHA, member; NJSHA, mem-ber

Position StatementI have been a proud member of NJSHA for over thirty years. NJSHA has played a key role in my continuing professional development. As a board member, I will share my skills and experience with clinical supervision, administration, program development, train-ing, and mentoring developed while working in varied set-tings. I have worked in hospital settings, home care, private school, public school and early intervention. My expansive background gives me insight

into the diverse issues facing our profession. In this position, I hope to actively support and advance the mission and goals of the association.

THREE YEAR TERMS:

Andrew BrandonBranchburg, NJ

Current PositionSupervisor of Related Services, Language, and Literacy, School for Children

Education MS, Arizona State University

Certification and LicensesCCC, Speech/Language Spe-cialist, Licensed SLP, NJ DOE Supervisor Certificate

Elizabeth (Beth) DuxJoan BrunoAndrew Brandon

Mary Ellen SmithRobynne Kratchman

NJSHA Board Elections!Your Vote CountsWho will serve is up to you! Review the credentials and position statements below to decide who gets your vote!

Mary Ellen Smith has been nominated for the one, one-year term, which runs July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. Andrew Brandon, Joan Bruno, Elizabeth Dux and Robynne Kratchman have been nominated for the three, three-year terms which run from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2013.

Regular and Life Members can vote by following the link below. Mail recipients will have ballots enclosed with their newsletter. The dead-line is February 27th.

http://tinyurl.com/ygsojc6

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this is by advocating for better service delivery models based upon a manageable workload. I also believe in expanding NJSHA’s role in helping to create a better awareness of issues involving multicultural and linguistic differences and how those issues affect service provision to our clients. Finally, as a member of the Board of Directors, I would support and improve efforts to provide pro-fessional development oppor-tunities to NJSHA’s members.

Joan BrunoHighlands, NJ

Current Position AAC Specialist, TECHConnec-tion @ FRA; Private Practice

Education PhD, Temple University

Certification and LicensesCCC, Speech/Language Spe-cialist, Licensed SLP

Honors, Awards, and Other Professional ActivitiesFrancis M. Black Humanitarian Award in Healthcare; USAAC, Professional Service Award; ISAAC, President‘s Award; NJSHA, Program of the Year Award; ASHA ACE Award

Professional Association MembershipNJSHA: Vice President, Board of Directors, AAC Committee Liaison, Honors and Awards Committee Chair; ASHA, As-sociate Coordinator, DAAC, #15; USAAC, President, Board of Directors, VP State Affairs; ISAAC, Board of Directors, Newsletter Editor

Position StatementIt has been a privilege to serve on the NJSHA Board for the past 21/2 years and currently as Vice President of our Associa-tion. My clinical experiences have provided me with an

understanding of the issues facing medically based SLPs and the need to advocate for quality care for our consumers. Serving in the roles of program director, owner of a private practice, and Past President of a national association has enabled me to provide insight into issues that relate to ensur-ing the financial viability and growth of NJSHA and ulti-mately, the consumers that we serve.

Elizabeth DuxBudd Lake, NJ

Current Position Speech/Language Specialist, Denville Twp. Board of Educa-tion

Education MA, Montclair State UniversityBA, Montclair State University

Certification and LicensesSpeech/Language Specialist, N.J. Licensed SLP

Honors, Awards, and Other Professional ActivitiesPast President, Morris County Speech and Hearing Associa-tion; Past Newsletter Editor, Morris County Speech and Hearing Association

Professional Association MembershipNJSHA, Past Member Board of Directors Past Secretary,Member NJSHA School Affairs Steering Committee

Position StatementI have had the honor of serv-ing on the Board of Directors in the past. It was a privilege to work with my colleagues in this capacity. I am seeking another term because I have been very proud of the ac-complishments of the Board. Working my entire career in

the public school, I feel it is vital that the Board of Direc-tors should represent all work settings. With caseloads in-creasing in the public schools with more severe disabilities, we need an association who can help us connect with our colleagues in the hospitals, clinics and private practice. Conversely, our colleagues in other areas need to under-stand the rules and regulations that govern and sometimes limit the public school speech/language pathologist. NJSHA is an organization that can bridge the gap between the schools, universities, hospitals, clinics and private practice. A diverse Board of Directors with members from all disciplines can help us achieve this goal.

Robynne KratchmanWest Orange, NJ

Current PositionDirector, Speech-Language Pathology Programs, Speech & Hearing Associates

EducationMS, Teachers College, Colum-bia University

Certification And Licenses CCC, Speech-Language Spe-cialist, Licensed SLP

Honors, Awards And Other Professional Activities

ACE Awards, Currently enrolled in PhD Program at Seton Hall University

Professional Association MembershipNJSHA, 1 year term, Board of Directors, member, Healthcare CommitteeASHA, member

Issues confronting speech language pathologists and audiologists such as insurance coverage, reimbursement rates, and personnel shortag-es, are best addressed through a united, concerted effort. As a board member, I will share my knowledge and experi-ence with clinical supervision, personnel issues, profes-sional education, marketing and program development, developed while working in a private practice. I participate on NJSHA’s Healthcare Com-mittee focusing on insurance coverage of speech therapy for children. Having been awarded an ASHA STARS grant, we hope to expand efforts to improve knowledge about insurance coverage for our services. I believe my diverse experience and background will allow me to provide a broad perspective to support the goals of NJSHA.

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SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS IN SESSION

Regulations and RenewalsBY SUE A. GOLDMAN

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When it comes to speech-lan-guage pathology in the school setting, there is no summer vacation for NJSHA volunteers. Particularly this summer, it seemed that as soon as one is-sue was solved/addressed/put on the back burner, another one emerged. To compound the pressure to act, each new issue seemed more pressing. In a previous article, I outlined NJSHA’s testimony on N.J.A.C. 6A:23A FISCAL ACCOUNT-ABILITY, EFFICIENCY AND BUDGETING PROCEDURES. A hectic three weeks were spent by volunteers on developing testimony and e-mailing it back and forth for editing. At the NJEA Convention, I found further clarification on these regulations, including the fact that NJEA is taking these regu-lations and the impact of the subsequent firing of personnel “very seriously.” An NJEA Alert published on August 21, 2008 reviews NJEA’s monitoring of these regulations. Ask your local education association for a copy of this one page Alert. One of its points is that members should inform their local education associations of any staff cuts or plans for staff cuts. Keep in mind that the Accountability Regulations do NOT supersede special educa-tion regulations. SLSs and oth-er special education personnel, who are needed to implement FAPE, cannot be eliminated

arbitrarily. In fact, special education was not supposed to be included in any model school formula, yet somehow SLSs, school psychologists and social workers are listed in the personnel considered in these regulations. Please report any reductions in speech-language personnel to info@njsha.org.

Though reduction in staff of SLSs remained a continuing concern, questions about Medicaid surfaced as soon as the writing of testimony was winding down. NJSHA volun-teers began to make calls pos-ing numerous inquiries. We do not have all the answers, but we do know to refer to PCG, the Easy Track Consultants to the State at 609-275-0250 if an SLS has any concerns about how to proceed when directed to sign off on Med-icaid. According to PCG, only SLSs who have the equivalent of CCC or the equivalent of state licensure acquired on or after January 1, 1993, can sign off on Medicaid. The reason for the designated date on state licensure is that 1993 was the year when New Jersey licen-sure became equivalent to the ASHA Cs. Speech Correction-ists who do not have a Master’s Degree cannot sign off on Medicaid even if they have completed the Speech Up-grade program. The Upgrade program is NOT equivalent to a graduate degree and NOT

equivalent to C’s because a complete graduate curriculum and Clinical Fellowship (CF) are not required to complete the Upgrade program.

The most current SEMI Pro-vider handbook on Medicaid can be downloaded at

http://www.state.nj.us/trea-sury/administration/Docu-ments/SEMIHandbook.pdf

The statement, within this handbook, that “Speech services provided by 'under the direction' are claimed at the discretion of the LEA.” does not mean that the district has the right to ignore federal Med-icaid regulations. Districts are required to take responsibility to ensure that everyone who is signing off is duly certified. If an SLS feels that the district is misinterpreting who may sign off on Medicaid, the district or the SLS can call PCG for clari-fication. There are also times when districts may choose not to claim services in question-able instances or situations. In fact, the response to one NJSHA volunteer who called PCG was — When in doubt, it is best for that individual not to sign off.

The requirements on who can sign off on Medicaid may be clear, but the decision of whether or not to sign off on another’s services may be an-other matter. NJSHA has stated numerous times that SLSs have a right to decide whether or not they sign off on another’s therapy, especially if all the regulations for under the direc-tion of are not being followed by the school district. Since the

SLS signing off must accept full legal liability in the event of a problem occurring with another’s therapy, we also feel the SLS should have a choice even if regulations are being followed. We have been told by NJEA that if an SLS is told to sign off on Medicaid without provisions for the regulations of under the direction of to be followed, s/he should contact the local education associa-tion (union) and ask them to contact the County Uniserve Office to determine options. The SLS may also want to con-tact an attorney privately and ask about signing off when s/he does not want to accept legal responsibility.*

The next question that came up about Medicaid was whether or not a certified SLP can sign off for someone on an emergency certificate. We have confirmed an employee on an emergency certificate cannot collect Medicaid. SLSs cannot sign off for emergency certified personnel under any conditions.

Next, volunteers were de-toured as they addressed a new issue that came up at the October meeting of the New Jersey Board of Education. That issue, the extension of the emergency certification to six years, was being fast-tracked and did become a proposal at the November New Jersey State Board of Education meeting. NJSHA is against this proposal, especially since all other emergency certifications in New Jersey can be renewed

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only twice. We are aware of special situations in which more renewals than the cur-rent allowable number of four may be warranted, but we feel those should be extended on a case by case basis.

All SLSs are aware of the greater number of students with severe disabilities who are remaining in or return-ing to their home district. It stands to reason that in order for them to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE), these students need to receive therapy from a certi-fied Speech-Language Special-ist or Speech Correctionist. The answer to any shortage of SLSs in New Jersey is to create more graduate programs — something for which NJSHA has been actively advocating for years — and not to extend certificates to under-qualified personnel. Be aware that those individuals working under an emergency certificate cannot receive tenure. Under the current regulations they can only work for four years, regardless of the number of districts in which they have been employed. If you know of any violation of these regu-lations, please inform your lo-cal education association with a copy to info@njsha.org.

The regulations for emergency certificates appear at the end of this article. Keep in mind that only the SLS emergency is renewable four times. As stated in the regulations all other certificates can be re-newed only twice.

For those who need to take their minds off all this technical information, mark your calen-dars for the NJSHA/NJIDA 18th Annual Conference on March 10, 2010. The presenter, Anita Archer, is not only engaging and fun but also possesses a wealth of knowledge on how to apply language based instruction. Anyone who needs ideas to share for in-class services will not want to miss Dr. Archer. Monique Kaye and I had the pleasure of hearing her speak in Monterey, Califor-nia two summers ago and we are thrilled that she has been able to fit New Jersey into her packed schedule. Continuing education, such as the upcom-ing March 10th conference, allows SLSs to remain state-of-the-art in their profession as well as diversified so that they can demonstrate their worth to their administrators. Once that is accomplished, the issue of reduction of speech-language staff will become less of a threat and administrators will no longer consider hiring under-qualified providers.

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-6.3 EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE

(a) An emergency certificate is a substandard certificate issued

only to educational services certificate candidates who meet the

requirements specified for each endorsement. An emergency

certificate shall be issued at any time during the academic year.

All emergency certificates shall expire on July 31 of each year

regardless of issuance date.

(b) A district board of education may apply to the executive

county superintendent for an emergency certificate for a can-

didate in authorized educational services areas if it can demon-

strate its inability to locate a suitable certified candidate due to

unforeseen shortages or other extenuating circumstances. The

executive county superintendent may approve the application

if he/she determines that there are no suitable certified candi-

dates to fill the position..

(c) With the exception of the speech-language specialist en-

dorsement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.6(e) and the educational

interpreter endorsement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.18(d)

through (f ), the certificate is renewable annually up to a maxi-

mum of two times at the request of the school district and

approval of the executive county superintendent. Renewal is

predicated upon demonstration of progress toward successful

completion of coursework and tests required for issuance of

a CE, CEAS or standard certificate. A candidate serving under

an emergency certificate shall be employed under emergency

certification for no more than a total of three years in any one

educational services endorsement area regardless of the num-

ber of districts in which the candidate serves.

(d) An emergency certificate is valid for employment only in the

district requesting the emergency certificate.

Nothing contained in this article should be construed as legal ad-vice or as the formal position of NJSHA.  The information contained in this correspondence is informational only and may change with-out notice at any time.  Please consult with an attorney for issues of legal significance.

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*According to NJSHA's Ethics Chair person, It should be noted that individuals holding the ASHA CCC and/or state licensure, who sign-off on the services provided by an unqualified professional, may want to check the N.J. State Licensing Regulations and the ASHA and NJSHA Codes of Ethics, to determine if there is an ethical dilemma.

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We are only a few short months away from our next annual NJSHA Con-vention, which will be held on May 6th-8th 2010!

Don’t miss this incred-ible opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of current data, techniques, resources and tech-nologies in your area(s) of interest. These courses are sure to help “YOU” to “Shape the Future” for the individuals you serve. As always, the convention committee has worked very hard to offer a great selection of topics and highly recognized present-ers, taking into account the requests of “You” the attendees. NJSHA’s annual convention offers valuable opportunities to network with colleagues, and a chance to visit exhibitor booths filled with useful evaluation and therapy materials, as well as other important information.

NJSHA’s Convention Committee has made some exciting changes to Convention 2010 to meet your needs. Take note that we will be offering “tracks” throughout convention, allowing attendees to choose courses related to a specific domain. We will be providing a Pediatric,

CONVENTION

Adult, Administrative/Regu-latory and Audiology track. Additionally, convention will continue to be two full days on Thursday and Friday. However, Saturday will now be a half day program ending at 1:30 pm. We are pleased to announce that the ASHA President, Tommie Robinson will be presenting at the Pro-fessional Issues Forum break-fast Saturday May 8th on ASHA initiatives and advocacy. Be sure to attend this event to meet the ASHA President, and learn about what is happen-ing on the ASHA forefront to “Shape the Future” of the field of speech-language pathol-ogy and audiology.

All of our presenters will provide you with everything you need to know from soup to nuts! The pediatric and adult course options we have avail-able for both speech-language pathologists and audiologists are better than ever!

To give you a “sneak-peak” of the speaker roster with regard to the pediatric track, we will be having Gregory Lof who will be speaking on phonologi-cal disorders, Tim Kowalski who will present on Asperger’s Syndrome and other related Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and Sheree Reese who will give you an update on Fluency. Also, Kelli Richmond will be talking about Speech Intel-ligibility, Literacy Skills, and

NJSHA Convention 2010Shaping the Future: It Starts With YOUBY NATALIE GLASS, CONVENTION CHAIR AND KATIE HOLTERMAN, CONVENTION CO-CHAIR

Orthographic Instruction, Dr. Nina Capone will tell you all you need to know about Late Talkers and Jose Galarza will give you an update on Bilin-gual Assessment Procedures.

If you are looking to attend courses in the adult track, Dr. Joseph Lowy will train you on Palliative Care, Rebecca Gould will speak about Dysphagia, Janet Simon Schrek will edu-cate you on Cognitive Disor-ders, James Naas will fill you in on Dementia and Delirium, and John Liechty will focus on Aphasia.

If your areas of interest are in the realm of administrative and regulatory topics, Tom Hollahan will give you insight on Lobbying the Legislator & Writing Legislation as well as Healthcare as it relates to Reform and Coding, Mike Fla-hive will address Counseling and the SLP, Wren Newman and Elizabeth McCrea will present you with Supervision techniques, and Dr. Barbara Glazewski and Jeannine Car-lucci will lead a round table discussion on administrative and regulatory issues.

We also have a great line-up of speakers for the audiology track. Brian Fligor will be speaking on Pediatric Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Caro-

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Vocabulary becomes an increasingly important predic-tor of academic success as students proceed through school. Vocabulary skills are directly related to reading comprehension.

The 18th Annual Confer-ence of the The New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association (NJSHA) and the NJ Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (NJIDA) will provide the skills and knowledge to help you im-prove your students vocabu-lary success.

In this session, evidence-based procedures for increas-ing vocabulary through use of high quality classroom language, read-alouds, ex-plicit vocabulary instruction, word learning strategies and wide-reading will be explored. Research-validated proce-dures will be demonstrated and practiced, with classroom videos illustrating the proce-dures.

Participants will:

1. Discuss how to plan ef-fective, explicit vocabulary lessons;

2. Develop and model vo-cabulary lessons for classroom teachers;

3. Discuss the evidence base for various vocabulary instruction techniques de-scribed and demonstrated;

4. Explain and demonstrate techniques designed for training preschool to high school staff on vocabulary practice.

Dr. Anita Archer serves as an educational consultant to school districts on effective instruction, classroom man-agement, reading and writing instruction, and design of effective literacy programs. She has taught elementary and middle school students. She has been the recipient of ten Outstanding Educator awards including the 2006 Leadership Award from the University Of Oregon College Of Education and the Patricia C. Lindamood Award for Clini-cal Leadership in Excellence in Language and Literacy.

Dr. Archer has been a faculty member at San Diego State University, the University of Washington, and the Universi-ty of Oregon. She is nationally known for her presentations and publications on instruc-tional procedures and literacy instruction. She co-authored Skills for School Success,

a study skills program for elementary and middle school students, Advanced Skills for School Success, REWARDS, a program to teach students advanced decoding and flu-ency skills, and REWARDS PLUS and REWARDS Writing with Dr. Mary Gleason. She also co-authored Phonics for Reading and has authored many other curriculum materials, chapters, books, and training materials.

This program is offered for 0.5 CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area.)

TO REGISTERTo register on line, click here

Fees are $160 member/$185 non member and $60 Student and includes: continental breakfast, lunch, and compli-mentary parking.

QUESTIONSThe conference brochure can be found on the NJSHA web-site: njsha.org

For additional information contact either organization at:

NJSHA: (908) 359-5308

NJIDA: (908) 876-1179

NJSHA/NJIDA Annual Spring Joint Conference

Dynamic Vocabulary InstructionWEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM MARRIOTT NEWARK AIRPORT

SPEAKER: ANITA ARCHER, PHD

NJSHA/NJIDACONFERENCE

lyn Smaka will educate you on Amplification for SLPs; A.U. Bankaitis, will speak to Infection Control and Pat Chute and Mary Ellen Nevins will talk to you about the Educational Impact of Cochlear Implant kids. Audiology courses will be held on Friday and Satur-day ONLY!

Back by popular demand, we will be offering a key-note presentation by Mike McKinley on Leadership Thursday evening and a Vendor Academy at the Friday morning breakfast from 7:45-8:45 where you will find pediatric and adult vendor demonstrating their hottest products. As tradition, we will be hosting a “Wine and Cheese” event and the themed breaks during convention that you love.

We look forward to seeing all of you in Atlantic City in May!

Also, we are encouraging you to get involved and vol-unteer on NJSHA commit-tees. It is “YOU” that “Shapes the Future” and success of our association. Without “YOU” there is no “US”. Please assist us in “Shaping the Future” of our fields and NJSHA .

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In spite of the current econom-ic times, faculty in higher edu-cation programs continue to receive inquiries from school district administrators and healthcare recruiters seeking new graduates to fill vacant positions for speech-language pathologists. I’ve heard the question posed: Why can’t the higher education programs accept more students? Surely, it would be profitable for higher education to increase the number of students while increasing the output of stu-dents ready to begin the CFY.

Currently in New Jersey, there are three publically-funded graduate programs in speech-language pathology at: Montclair State University, William Paterson University, and Kean University. Mont-clair State University also offers an AuD program. In addition, Seton Hall University has a master’s program in speech-language pathology. Competi-tion for admission to these programs is strong. A program may receive 200-300 applica-tions for approximately 30 seats per year. Adding to the competition among applicants is the fact that the masters pro-gram at the College of New Jersey has been eliminated.

So, why can’t the number of seats per program be in-creased? The answer to that is multifaceted. Graduate pro-grams operate under several accrediting bodies, one being the Council for Academic Ac-creditation (CAA). CAA accredi-tation is a stringent process. Having CAA accreditation helps ensure that graduates of the program will be eligible to receive ASHA certification upon successful completion of the CFY.

For individuals seeking the CCC-SLP, requirements now include a minimum of 75 semester credit hours overall, including at least 36 at the graduate level. These may be viewed in The 2005 Stan-dards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (www.asha.org). In addition, current certification standards require a minimum for 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experi-ence in the practice of speech-language pathology. The clini-cal experience should include clients across the lifespan, culturally diverse populations, and clients with varying levels of severity.

Updates in coursework requirements, which more recently have included the study of dysphagia and aug-

mentative communication, as well as the infusion of cul-tural competence across the curriculum, have lead to the need for increased specializa-tion among faculty. There is currently an ongoing short-age of doctoral level faculty in speech-language pathology. In spite of focused initia-tives by ASHA, filling faculty positions continues to be a challenge.

In addition, placing students in off-campus clinical practi-cum sites that will lead to the completion of experiences required per the ASHA Knowl-edge and Skills Assessment (KASA) has been a challenge. Personnel shortages in both school and healthcare settings have limited the number of possible placements for students. In addition, busy practitioners are not always confident about their ability to spend time with a student intern.

Being able to successfully accommodate students and have them complete the KASA requirements requires a partnership between practi-tioners and higher education institutions. Off-campus clini-cal supervisors are essential to the success of graduate pro-grams. While any worthwhile endeavor includes a commit-ment of time, the experience

of having a student intern can be rewarding and provide a learning experience for the practitioner as well. An in-crease in supervisory partner-ship with graduate programs is definitely needed to help relieve the SLP shortage.

How can practitioners help in easing the faculty shortage?

Your workplace might con-sider sponsoring a faculty line. This has been beneficial in healthcare programs such as nursing. In exchange for a faculty line, the employer increases access to potential employees. In some situations, joint appointments make it possible for a practitioner to be employed by a healthcare setting that allows release time for teaching.

Classroom space is also limited at some universities and your place of employ-ment may be able to offer an off-campus meeting site for a class.

Have you considered be-coming an adjunct faculty member or adjunct clinical supervisor?

Usually, the CCC is required but a doctorate is not uni-versally required. In addition, if you have ever considered seeking a doctorate, now is a

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great time to explore oppor-tunities. ASHA has made the doctoral shortage a focused initiative and as a result is of-fering a variety of resources for individuals seeking doctoral degrees. Consider contacting a local university and offering to speak as a guest lecturer on a special topic to see if teaching at the higher education level is something you might find rewarding.

Currently, The Richard Stock-ton College in New Jersey is in the process of seeking approval at the state level and from the CAA for beginning a master’s program in SLP in southern New Jersey. We are hoping that such a program would help ease the shortage of qualified SLPs particularly in the Southern area of the state. Watch Stockton’s School of Health Sciences webpage (www.stockton.edu) for an update on this project.

In summary, providing quality graduate education to stu-dents in New Jersey requires a strong partnership between university faculty and supervi-sors and off-campus practitio-ners. Please consider becom-ing an active member of this partnership by contacting one of the graduate programs within the state. Together we can help to mentor well-quali-fied future practitioners.

ACTION IN TRENTON

With the incumbent Governor failing to win re-election, the “lame duck” legislative session has been typically hectic and unpredictable. However, the state’s dire fiscal situation constrained some legislative activity. The last day of the 213th legislative session is January 11, 2010. Governor Corzine will have until midnight on January 18, the day before Governor-elect Christie’s inauguration, to either sign, veto or pocket veto (take no action) on bills that reach his desk. The newly elected and re-elected members of the Assembly will be sworn in on January 12.

Among the legislation of interest to NJSHA that is moving through in the lame duck is A880/S2400, which creates a Reading Disabilities Task Force. The full Senate approved the bill on December 14. Per an amendment we requested when the bill was before the Senate Education Committee, a NJSHA member is designated as a member of the Task Force. The bill was passed by the Assembly back in May but they will need to again concur on the amendments made in the

Senate. Subsequently, the bill will move to Governor Corzine’s desk. The New Jersey Reading Disabilities Task Force is charged to study practices for diagnosing, treating, and educating students with reading disabilities. It will also look at how the State’s current statutes and regulations impact these students. The task force will consist of 13 members. Assemblymen Albano and Milam are the sponsors in the lower house and Senator Van Drew is the Senate sponsor. All come from the 1st Legislative District in Cape May County, along with parts of Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.

We are also tracking the progress of S2944, sponsored by Senate President Codey (D-Essex) and A4026, sponsored by Assemblyman Prieto (D-Hudson). This bill establishes additional investigative and enforcement power in the Division of Consumer Affairs to deter individuals from engaging in unauthorized practice of professions and occupations. This includes speech pathology and audiology. S2944 was released by the Senate Commerce

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Committee on December 14. It was previously released by the Assembly Regulated Professions Committee in June. It is expected that both houses will consider and pass the bill and January and send it to the Governor’s desk.

THE GOVERNOR-ELECTNew Jersey’s Governor-elect, Chris Christie, will take office January 19, 2010 along with his running mate, Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno, who was elected the State’s first Lieutenant Governor. She will also serve as Secretary of State, fulfilling a requirement in the constitutional amendment that created the position, that the Governor appoint the Lieutenant Governor to a cabinet level position or delegate some of the duties of the Governor to him or her. Shortly after his election, the Governor-elect announced that his first executive order will place a 90-day moratorium on all “un-funded mandates” and new regulations. He also stated his top three priorities are tax relief, spending cuts, and urban education reforms.

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In September 2007, I began my career as a speech-lan-guage pathology master’s student. Fresh-faced and enthused on my first day of classes, I diligently hole-punched my syllabi and opened a pack of highlight-ers. Armed with white-out, loose leaf, new binders, and unopened textbooks, I felt prepared to take on the world, or at the very least, begin my first semester.

Within just a few weeks, my planner was filled with seem-ingly endless deadlines for term papers, exams, and proj-ects. I struggled to simultane-ously adjust to a new school, a new set of expectations, and a new way of thinking. All-nighters were routine for me, and I became a coffee drinker for the first time.

As the academic leg of my journey comes to a close just over two years later, I find myself facing the same chal-lenges of time management and seemingly endless ‘to do’ lists. Even as I write this, my ever-present coffee mug is perched on my desk.

As professional graduate programs, speech-language pathology and audiology present a unique set of chal-lenges to their students. In addition to employing higher order critical thinking tech-

niques to our writing and analyses, students have the responsibility of practicing the professional application of our newly learned skills to a clinical population. As new clinicians, this often entails a process of highly supervised trial and error and continuous research. While this is excellent and necessary

preparation to sharpen our clinical skills in preparation for real-world experience, it can be intimidating and stressful, especially while balancing an academic course load.

With all of these challenges, it is unlikely that stress can be eliminated completely, so our goal should not be to elimi-nate stress, but to learn how to manage it.

Avoid all-nighters. While obtaining 8 hours of sleep a night may be imprac-tical for graduate students, sleep deprivation alters and can further compromise an immune system which is already weakened from stress. Cognitive benefits of sleep include helping the brain commit new information to memory, so pulling an all-nighter to cram for an exam may actually have an adverse effect on performance.

Exercise. Engaging in regular exercise increases circulation and clears the mind. Exercise also decreases the stress hormone cortisol. The negative effects of long-term exposure to cor-tisol include impaired cogni-tion and lowered immunity. While exercising may seem like a low priority on the ‘to do’ list, even a 15-minute walk around the block will release decrease levels of stress hormones in the bloodstream, thereby increasing feelings of relaxation.

Stress ManagementBY JESSICA M. STEEDLE, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE, NJSHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Set short-term goals. While having a planner is use-ful to keep track of due dates and deadlines, flipping be-tween one month and the next can be extremely overwhelm-ing. Breaking assignments into manageable chunks can be useful in completing the final product. I have found timelines to be very useful in setting “mini due-dates” for myself which ultimately lead to the completion of the project. An alternative timeline is an hour-by-hour schedule which can help to break up an assignment or study session into hourly goals. Completion of these short-term goals is a series of small accomplish-ments and can assist in taking the semester one day at a time.

Stay organized. Lack of organization can be a major contributing factor to stress. Keeping a planner allows deadlines to be kept track of and can prevent as-signments from being missed. Many online learning tools such as Blackboard post class documents electronically, but it is still a good idea to keep hard copies of due dates or other materials for easy refer-

ence. Additionally, keeping an organized study space may help you keep track of assign-ments and books. File folders may be used to color-code assignments by class and semester.

Use relaxation techniques. Meditation, visualization, and deep-breathing exercises are cost-effective and easy techniques which can be done anywhere. For example, they may be done while sitting in a classroom to reduce test anxiety.

Take study breaks. Taking designated breaks during a study period can help you mentally “regroup” and allow for some down time to relax. Breaks should also be taken to catch up with friends or do something you enjoy to help create a more positive mood and ultimately a better academic performance.

Additional resources for tips on dealing with stress management are listed below:

Adamson, E. (2001). The everything stress management book: Practical ways to relax, be healthy, and maintain your sanity. Avon: Adam’s Media.

Information about cortisol and stress. Retrieved Novem-ber 1, 2009 from the About website: http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/cortisol.htm

Information about stress and stress management. Retrieved November 1, 2009 from the WebMD website: http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management-topic-overview

Information about relaxation techniques and stress management. Retrieved November 1, 2009 from the Mind Tools website: http://www.mindtools.com/stress/Relax-ationTechniques /IntroPage.htm

Keep things in perspective.While having a strong work ethic and drive toward aca-demic excellence is crucial in the success of these programs, it is far too easy to get caught up in small academic setbacks in which students fall below a self-imposed bar of achieve-ment. Try not to let minor disappointments distract you from your long-term objec-tives.

College campuses may of-fer excellent resources for information or workshops pertaining to stress manage-ment. For example, Mont-clair State University’s stu-dent “Drop-In Center” offers handouts and workshops on stress management to all students free of charge.

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Conferences presented here are sponsored by NJSHA, its county associations, committees and those deemed of special interest to its membership.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY13Advances in Cerebrovascular Treatment, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, sponsored by the Central Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Assn. Contact: http://www.cnjspeechandhearing.com/

MARCH10Dynamic Vocabulary Instruction, Anita Archer, 8:00 - 3:30 pm, Marriott Newark Airport, sponsored by the New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association and the New Jersey Branch of the International Dyslexia Association . Contact: www.njsha.org

10Using Multiple Intelligences to Teach Children, Erin Seigh, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, sponsored by the Cen-tral Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Assn. Contact: http://www.cnjspeechandhearing.com/

18Social Skills – Connections: Strategies to Help Children Make Social Connections and Be More Successful in the Classroom, Deborah Kiraly, LCSW, BCBA, 7-9 pm, Metrowest JCC, Whippany, NJ, sponsored by Morris County Speech and Hearing Association Contact: www.MCSHA.org

APRIL15Fluency – Managing Clients with Fluency Disorders: Updates in Clinical Practice, Kathleen Scaler Scott, 6-9 pm, Metrowest JCC, Whippany, NJ, sponsored by Morris County Speech and Hearing Association Contact: www.MCSHA.org

MAY6-8NJSHA Annual ConventionAtlantic City Convention Center, sponsored by the New Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Association Contact: www.njsha.org

12Getting to the Intraverbal, Bobbie Gallagher, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, sponsored by the Central Jersey Speech-Language Hearing Assn. Contact: http://www.cnjspeechandhearing.com/

17Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Practical Assessment and Treatment Methods for Developing More Intelligible Speech, Sue Caspari, 9-3:00, Comfort Inn, Mansfield, NJ, sponsored by the Warren County Speech-Language Hearing Association Contact: WCSLHA08@comcast.net

Academy of AudiologyThe New Jersey Academy of Audiology’s (NJAA) inaugural meeting took place in October at the Center for Audiology and Speech Language Pathol-ogy at Montclair State Univer-sity. Kris English, president of the American Academy of Audiology gave the keynote address and she spoke about the future of Audiology in the current healthcare environ-ment and how AAA plans to continue to advocate for audiology and hearing aid services with federal and pri-vate insurers. The conference also included a wide range of speakers focusing on how to optimize reimbursement for diagnostic tests and hearing aids. A variety of manufactur-ers were present and partici-pants had the opportunity to see the latest technology in the field.

Robert M. DiSogra, Au.D., President of NJAA, said, “Having Dr. English here sent a powerful message to the state’s 400+ audiologists that the AAA is behind us 100% in our efforts to have audiologists recognized as the experts in hearing and balance  disorder diagnoses and treatment.” He continued, “I am very pleased with the initial turnout that we had and the support from the industry’s leading hearing aid and test equipment manufac-turers with this program and for the future of the NJAA.”

For more information contact audiology@aol.com.

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AUDITORY PROCESSING EVALUATIONS

FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Audiology Associates of Freehold 77 Schanck Road, Freehold, NJ

732/462-1413Robert M. DiSogra, AuD, FAAA, Lic. #17

NATALIE B. LUBINSKY, MS, CCCSpeech-Language Pathologist

ASHA Certified NJ Licensed

1169 Fairfield Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807By Appointment Lic. #YS 00506

908/722-6465 speech11@verizon.net

RIDGEWOOD SPEECH and LANGUAGE CENTER

Beth S. Kotek, MS, CCC , Director, #YS000317

Speech-Language-Oral Motor-Voice-Fluency Children & Adults

Midland Park, NJ 201-444-6305

Good Talking People, LLCArlene F. Rubin, MA, CCC-SLP,

And Associates, Lic. #YS 00623

11 Galway Place, Teaneck, NJ 07666201.837.8371 fax: 201.837.1668www.goodtalkingpeople.com

PRINCETON SPEECH-LANGUAGE & LEARNING CENTERTerri Rossman, MS-CCC, Executive Director

Social Skills • PROMPT • Lindamood Bell Wilson Reading • Fast ForWord • Auditory Verbal Therapy

609-924-7080 • www.psllcnj.com • Lic #YS000872

METROPOLITAN SPEECH & LANGUAGE CENTER

Lillian S. Dollinger, MA, CCC-SLP, Director

Randi Stylman, MA, CCC-SLP, Associate Director66 W. Mt. Pleasant AvenueLivingston, NJ 07039

973/994-4468 Lic. #41YS 000835

BONNIE SUSSER, MA, CCC26 Madison Ave.

Morristown, NJ 07960

Stroboscopic Analysis Fast ForWord

973/292-2265 Lic. #YS 00104

SPEECH THERAPY CENTER, LLC

Cheryl Kaplan, CCC-SLPSpeech, Language, Myofunctional

and Oral Motor Therapy

60 Broadway, Ste. 22, Denville, NJ 07834

973/627-6100 Lic. #YS 02032

ASAP is a therapeutic intervention program devoted to eval/tx preK-7 yr children diag. w/ASD, social-cognitive delays, behavioral

and speech-language impairments.

Lina Slim-Topdjian, CCC-SLP BCBA #YS02639

Basking Ridge, NJ 908.542.0002

Barbara L. Kurman, AuD, FAAAVice President, Lic #41YA00008900

Northeastern Technologies Group, Inc.Serving the Hearing Healthcare Professional

1-800-229-4634www.northeasterntech.com

Cynthia James, MA, CCC-SLP

Midland Park, NJ 07432

Pediatric Speech, Language and Oral-Motor Therapy

201-447-1336 Lic.# YS00049000

SUBURBAN SPEECH CENTERPrivate pediatric practice specializing in diagnostic

and therapeutic services for children

15 Speech-Language Pathologists on Staff

Short Hills, NJ 973/921-1400Nancy Polow, PhD, CCC-SLP Lic.#74

Lori L. Roth, MA, CCC-SLPSpecializing in Pediatrics

Oral Motor Specialist - PROMPT 14 Ridgedale Ave. Suite 207 Ce-

dar Knolls, NJ

973/540-8884 Lic.# YS000873

Reila Zimmerman, MS, CCC-SLPSpecializing in Speech, Language

and Auditory Processing Disorders in Children

12 Taylor Street, Milburn, NJ 07041

973/467-0085 Lic. #YS 00745

Kay M. Monkhouse, Ph.D., CCC/SLP194 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

kaymonkhouse@aol.com Lic #00355Speech, Language, Voice, Myofunctional

Therapy, Foreign Accent ReductionFluency Specialist 609-924-2809

George Marge, MS, CCC-SLPSpeech – Language Pathologist

500 Barnett PlaceHo-ho-kus, NJ 07423

201-445-4805 Lic #YS 03374

Eugenia Della Sala MA, CCC-SLP/LSpeech Language Pathologist, Certified VitalStim Provider

233 Berkely Ave., Belle Mead, NJ Lic YS00110700

908-599-8005 eugeniaslp@hotmail.comSpecializing in speech, language, cognitive

and feeding needs in the home environment

Speech Language Learning Connection, LLC

Karen T. Kimberlin, MS, CCC-SLP, YS00310

Speech • Language • Voice • FastForWord • V&VWilson Reading • APD • PROMPT • SIM Writing

Tinton Falls, NJ 732-450-1111

Bounce ’n’ BabbleA Private Early Intervention Speech & Occupational

Therapy “Mommy & Me” Group Experience

Metropolitan Speech & Language Center, 973/994-4468 Positive Steps Pediatric Occupational Therapy, 973/994-4464

Livingston, NJ Lic. #00835; Lic #46TR00258800

Speaking of Aphasia, LLCShirley Morganstein & Marilyn Certner Smith

“Providing a Life Participation Approach”Montclair, NJ (973) 746-1151

www.speakingofaphasia.com License #YS002023 & #YS000135

Sperling-Ratiner272 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Heidi Sperling, MS, CCC-SP, 41YS00080300Sharon Ratiner, MA, CCC-SP, 41YS00057000

732/321-1780 732/321-0164 faxwww.sperlingratinerspeech.com

Sharing Communication, LLCProviding Speech and Language Services

38 North Cottage Place, Westfield, NJ

Lynn Shereshewsky, MA, SLP, President 908-233-6928 sharecom2000@aol.com

License #41YS00087900

Dysphagia Consultants Providing Dysphagia Education, Mentor-

ing, Supervision and EvaluationsHalf and full day lectures tailored

to meet your individual needs. cathy@dysphagiaconsultants.com Lic #YS225100

Sound Advice • Gail Wuhl, M.Ed, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Evaluations & Therapy, Children & Adults; Foreign Accent Modification: Compton P-ESL;

Oral Presentation Skills/Voice Improvement

Glen Rock & Engelwood (201)321-3191 soundadvicenj@optonline.net Lic #YS00565

Stuttering Institute of PrincetonKay M. Monkhouse, Ph.D., CCC/SLP

Board Recognized Fluency SpecialistSpeech Easy® Provider 609-924-2809

License #00355kmm@stutteringinstitute.com

Debbie Friedman, MA, CCC-SLPEvaluations & Therapy

Speech • Language • MyofunctionalSpecializing in Pediatrics

Hillsborough, NJ dafspeech@att.net908/281-6330 Lic #YS00188

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Stephanie Shaeffer, MS, CCC-SLP; CERT. AVT

Certified Auditory-Verbal TherapistAuditory Verbal Therapy • Speech Language •

Reading Facilitator • Communication Evaluations

908/879-0404 SRShaeffer@comcast.net

Chester, NJ Lic. #YS01994

MARILYN GREENBERG, MA, CCC-SLP

9 Blue Devil Lane, Mercerville, NJ 08619

Myofunctional TherapySpeech-Language Pathology

609/586-5959 Lic. #YS 00197

VICKI L. SADEWITZ, MS, CCCCenter for Communication Advancement

Speech - Language - Voice - Fluency- Children and Adults -

- Craniofacial Disorders -

Rt 46. Dover 973/366-6667 Lic. #YS00083

VOICE CENTER OF NJTerri G. Rosenberg, MA, CCC

Voice-Speech-LanguageChildren and Adults

181 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ

732/247-2401 Lic. #YS 00757

Morris County Speech/Language Center

ROSE LEVINE, M.Ed, CCC-SLPLicensed Speech/Language Pathologist

Lic. #41YS 001009004 Woodstone Road 973/267-3343Morris Plains, NJ 07950 rosietalks@optonline.net

Constance N. Wieler, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech, Language & LiteracyConsultants of Princeton

Princeton Professional Park, Ste C-1601 Ewing St., Princeton, NJ 08540

tel: 609/688-0200 Lic# 41YS00191000

A.C.T.I.O.N SPEECHAll Communication Therapies

Intervention – Ongoing & NecessaryJoyce Gerstein, CCC-SLP

Lic #YS00313200Tel: 973/746-4655 Cell: 201/280-6896

K. GOLDING-KUSHNER, PhD, CCC-SLPExec. Dir., VCFS Educational Foundation

30+ yr artic, cleft palate,craniofacial disorders, nasality

NJ License YS 01352 tel. 732-238-5494East Brunswick, NJ kkush104@aol.com

Speech Partners, Inc.Nancy V. Schumann, MA, CCC-SLP, Cert. AVT

Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist

Auditory Verbal Therapy • Aural HabilitationCommunication Evals • Speech • Language

Somerville, NJ 908/231-9090 Lic #YS 3855

Speech & Hearing Associates, LLCTherapy/Evals/Audiology/CAPD/Hearing Aids

Reading/PROMPT/Processing/Multi-lingual

Adults & Children, 9 office locations

info@speechandhearingassoc.com

RW Woods, Phd, FAAA, Lic #53 800-742-7551

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY: Include your practice in the NJSHA Professional Directory. The member cost is only $48 per year for a maximum of 6 lines, 42 characters including your Professional License Number. Additional information can be found at www.njsha.org.

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390 Amwell Road, Ste. 402Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Annual ConferenceMay 6-8, 2010Atlantic City, New Jerseysee page eight for details

Speech Upgrade ProjectSpeech Correctionists must complete the requirements of the Speech Upgrade Project in order to maintain employ-ment after August 31, 2015. The Speech Upgrade Project is offered at Kean University and consists of graduate course work, supervised practicum experiences and continuing edu-cation activities. For information and an application, call the Speech Upgrade Project at 908/737-5812 or mshulman@kean.edu.

SUPERVISORS NEEDEDKean University is seeking supervisors of school-based Speech Correctionists as part of the Speech Upgrade Project. Contact 908/737-5812. Kean is also seeking individuals to supervise students at Kean's Center for Communication Disorders. A CCC-SLP is required. Contact Dr. Sheree Reese at 908/737-5809.

Vendor MembersSpecial thanks to NJSHA's Vendor Members for their support throughout the year:

DynaVox Mayer-Johnson2100 Wharton Street, Ste. 400Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Phone: (866) DYNAVOX (396-2869), (412) 381-4883Fax: (412) 381-5241

Catapult Learning and Progressus Therapy106-108 BroadwayJersey City, NJ 07306

Phone: (201) 435-4100Fax: (201) 435-0512