Speaking of Aphasia: A Continuing Education Provider ASHA Approval Speaking of Aphasia, LLC is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.  Return to this page regularly to view our live and on-line options. Spring 2010 Course Offerings Shirley and Marilyn Thematic Language Stimulation is a specific aphasia treatment approach designed to change language performance and bridge traditional clinical activities with functional conversation.  This course will be offered again on Saturday, March 20 between 9 and 12:30, and again on Thursday evening, March 25 between 5 and 8:30.  Choose a three hour block convenient for you, and learn TLS principles and their basis in stimulation theory.  Using a small group format, attendees will train in the skills and formats necessary for using and developing their own TLS units, based upon the unique needs of their clients.  This program is offered for .3 CEU's, intermediate level. Course includes a free copy of the TLS workbook, offered for separate purchase on our Products page. The Aphasia Film Forum is a program for people with aphasia and their therapists or partners.  It is designed to reduce access barriers and increase film-watching enjoyment and discussion through the use of supportive tools and processes before, during, and after the film.  AFF is suitable for both group and individual applications, and for people with varying degrees of aphasia.  This course discusses the cultural relevance of film and its connection to life participation applications such as aphasia book clubs, the use of Supported Conversation (SCA™) principles in preparation and discussion, and provides templates for creation of AFF templates for use with patients.  AFF is being offered on Wednesday April 21st at 5 PM, and Saturday April 24th at 9 AM. Each of these courses is offered at our offices in Montclair for .3 CEU's.  Click on the picture of Shirley and Marilyn above, and download our new brochure to register Have you read our chapter in Roberta Chapey's Text? We are pleased to have been included in the new, April 2008 Fifth Edition of Roberta Chapey's text, Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders.  Chapter sixteen, Thematic Language Stimulation Therapy, provides background theory, describes this intervention technique, provides suggestions for its use, and provides a template for clinician use.   TLS was designed for use by a speech-language pathologist in partnership with a person with aphasia. It is not a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Its content is fully copyrighted; permission is granted for photocopying only for clinical use.