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BIG PICTURE Premier Sessions
The Premier Sessions reflect our 2017 theme, "Focus on the Big Picture" by featuring concepts that emphasize the importance of
an interdisciplinary focus-widening the lens beyond your own discipline and exploring content from other related professional
areas of expertise. These "Big Picture" sessions, selected by or developed by Convention Co‑Chairs Mary Casper and Anita
Vereb, are designed to provide a different perspective on a given topic. They will challenge you to open your mind and delve into
knowledge beyond your typical scope to better meet challenges in your practice or research. Everyone is invited and encouraged
to attend the Premier Sessions.

Vestibular & Balance Clinical Grand Rounds Wait
There's More
TH 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
CC/411 (Theater) (Lvl 2)
Level: Intermediate

Session: 1004
2 Hrs
Type: Professional Education

Presented by: Neil Shepard, Mayo Clinic; Ann Gleason, U of
Virginia; Margot Beckerman, U of Michigan
This session is developed by, and presenters invited by,
Assessment of Hearing and Balance Disorders in Adults
and Intervention/Rehabilitation of Hearing and Balance
Disorders in Adults. Vestibular and equilibrium evaluation is
an expanding Audiology specialty that can be confounding
even for experienced clinicians. Often, the successful triage
and management of these patients relies on cross‑specialty
communication in which the Audiologist plays a key role.
In this featured session, experienced providers from varied
clinical settings will present cases intended to illustrate the
use of clinical pathways and modern evaluation techniques to
facilitate efficacious patient management. Discussion of cases
will be encouraged.

The Big Picture for Audiologists: Language & Cognition
Considerations in Adult Clients
TH 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CC/408B (Lvl 2)
Level: Intermediate

Session: 1061
1 Hr
Type: Professional Education

Presented by: Pamela Smith, Bloomsburg U; Jamila Foreman,
Skilled Nursing
This session is developed by, and presenters invited
by, Intervention/Rehabilitation of Hearing and Balance
Disorders in Adults and Language Disorders in Adults.
Assessment tools can rely upon skills that ‑ if impacted by
aging or disease ‑ might affect performance independent
of auditory sensitivity. This session examines cognitive/
linguistic requirements of several audiological assessment
tools, cognitive/communicative changes in both normal
and disordered aging (dementia, aphasia, etc.) and the
potential contribution of changes to patient performance on
these assessment tools. In addition, tips for communicating
with these individuals to maximize success during the
audiologist's intake/ interview will be discussed.

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Dysphagia Grand Rounds: Big Picture Thinking
FR 8:00AM-10:00AM
Marriott, Gold 2
Level: Intermediate

Session: 1340
2 Hrs
Type: Professional Education

Presented by: Paula Leslie, U of Pittsburgh; Laurie Sterling,
Houston Methodist Hosp; Lisa Rai Mabry-Price, ASHA;
Lissa Power-deFur, ASHA; Marnie Kershner, U of Pittsburgh;
Mary Casper, HCR ManorCare
This session is developed by, and presenters invited by,
Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. Complex clinical
considerations in people with dysphagia will be examined
across the range of settings we find ourselves working in. In
the grand rounds format, participants will discuss a person
with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a student in elementary
school, and a person who resides in a SNF, all of whom have
dysphagia. The case presentations will include discussion
of situational considerations such as decision‑making,
transitions of care, communication, rules, regulations,
reimbursement, and ethic complexities.

Educational Audiology 101 for SLPs: Maximizing
Services for Children with Hearing Loss
FR 10:30AM-11:30AM
CC/407 (Lvl 2)
Level: Intermediate

Session: 1364
1 Hr
Type: Professional Education

Presented by: Carrie Spangler, Summit ESC
This session is developed by, and presenters invited by,
Intervention/Rehabilitation of Hearing and Balance Disorders
in Children and SIG 9: Hearing and Hearing Disorders in
Childhood. Collaboration between SLPs and AUDs is critical
to maximize access and communication for children with
hearing loss in the educational setting. This presentation
will review current regulations and definitions defining the
foundation for collaborative services. Case‑based scenarios
will be presented applying barriers, challenges, and solutions
to maximize auditory and learning potential for children with
hearing loss.
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