| Description |
Clinicians will discuss a research article by Brianna T. M. McMillian and Jenny R. Saffran that was published in the Journal of Child Development in 2016. The article, titled “Learning in Complex Environments: The effects of background speech on early word learning” summarizes research examining how background speech can impact a toddler’s ability to learn new words.
- Course participants will learn about recent research that discusses the impact of background speech on early word learning
- Course participants will learn how to evaluate the research article for scientific rigor
- Course participants will learn how to apply the research findings to their own clinical practice
- Course participants will learn how to disseminate the research findings in a parent-friendly way to families of children on their caseload
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| Location |
Northwestern University
Frances Searle Building
2240 Campus Drive, Room 3-417
Evanston, IL 60208
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| Date |
1/27/2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Check in 1:45 PM)
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| Sponsor |
Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| Trainer |
Dr. Megan Roberts |
| Contact |
Dr. Megan Roberts (847) 491-2416 megan.y.roberts@northwestern.edu |
| Principles |
3. Collaborative relationships
8. Quality services
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| Credit Hours |
1.0 - Intervention
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| Cost |
free
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| Status |
Closed |