P O S T ER SESSIONS Poster Sessions CC, WEST HALL A Poster presentations are an excellent mechanism to facilitate the rapid communication of scientific ideas. Viewers visually guide themselves through the basics of the study displayed on the poster board, while the presenter focuses on explanation and clarification of the key elements of the work and answers viewer questions. The poster presentation format is less formal and more interactive than an Oral Seminar, because it provides the opportunity for viewers to engage in discussion and to have one‑on‑one interactions with both fellow viewers and the presenter. Each day of the ASHA Convention, hundreds of posters are on display covering topics relevant to virtually all professional interests. Meritorious Posters The Meritorious Poster recognition is for submissions judged by the Convention Program Committee to be exceptional. These posters received the highest ratings from Topic Committee reviewers across both submission categories of professional education and research. Each Topic Committee has the option of recommending one or two top‑rated posters for this special distinction. The Meritorious Posters are noted in the Convention Program Book with a ribbon icon and identified in the Poster Hall with a ribbon displayed on the poster board during the presentation. Earning CEUs at Poster Presentations THURSDAY 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY ATTENTION! Presenters are only required to be available at their poster board during the scheduled time of their poster presentation. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. POSTER SESSIONS Although posters may be viewed at any time throughout day, CEUs may only be claimed for posters viewed during the 90-minute published session time when the authors are required to be present to discuss their work. Each poster counts for 15 minutes of credit, and a maximum of six Poster Sessions may be claimed for credit in each 90-minute time block. Credit may also be claimed for posters viewed in between attending Oral Seminars, provided the visit occurs during the 90-minute period when the author is present. Presenters may claim 15 minutes of credit for their own session, earning the same amount of credit as participants. Poster Presentation Schedule 2017 ASHA Convention Program Book | 243