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Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Conference 2016
8 years
I took the wonderful opportunity to attend the 2016 Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) conference held in Chantilly, Virginia. While at the conference, I heard many valuable presentations discussing topics related to speech-language pathology. There were several sessions offered at the same time so it was difficult to select sessions to attend. Most of the sessions I attended focused on articulation therapy, therapy for individuals with autism, and literacy strategies for school-aged children. I learned about resources that can be used in future therapy sessions. During one session, I actually made one manipulative that I was able to take home. I also visited several booths pertaining to employment opportunities as well as booths displaying various products that could be purchased and used during therapy. This was my first time attending a SHAV conference and I hope to be able to attend each year in the future!
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
On March 16th-19th, I attended my first SHAV conference in Chantilly, VA. As a first year attendee, I didn’t know what to expect, and I was overwhelmed by the number of seminars available. One seminar that caught my attention was titled Stress Free Strategies for Building Better Readers. This two-hour session addressed implementing and designing intervention to support literacy and language development. The session included helpful resources for implementing therapy, including: interactive demonstrations, booklists, activity sheets, lesson ideas, and practical strategies . At the end of the session we examined several of the visual supports that presenter Dr. Shari Robertson has created and modified. Dr. Robertson encouraged audience members to use her printed supports in therapy sessions. In addition to attending the seminars, I spent time walking around the exhibit hall. This was a fun and resourceful conference. I enjoyed learning new intervention strategies and spending time with Longwood peers and faculty
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
CSDS first year graduate students at SHAV 2016
This past weekend I had the pleasure and opportunity to attend the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia’s (SHAV) annual conference from March 17th-19th. This was my first time attending the conference but I wish I had attended sooner. It was so powerful and inspiring to see over 600 professionals all interested in the same field and who are working to serve the individuals in their specific area of expertise in the most effective way. I loved the collaboration that took place during the sessions. Although there was a main speaker for each session, in most cases the presenters welcomed comments and tips from professionals in the audience. This created an interactive presentation and produced a feeling of collaboration that is so evident in the field of speech language pathology. There were many different sessions that covered a wide variety of topics during the weekend. I attended sessions that included information about creating better readers and developing the most effective vocabularies for students using augmentative and assistive communication devices to sessions about licensure and the clinical fellowship experience and even a session about NICU feeding and what information to use in an early intervention setting. The best thing about these sessions is that they were all extremely practical and contained information that I can use with my current clients or that I know that I will use with future clients. When the conference came to a close, I found myself thinking that I cannot wait to attend next year and for many years after that. I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend the SHAV Conference 2016
SHAV 2016
8 years
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Speech Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) annual conference. During the conference, I was able to attend numerous sessions ranging from alternative augmentative communication assessment to using famous works of art to facilitate literacy. At SHAV, I was also given the opportunity to present my research on the sound intensity levels among spectators at Longwood men’s basketball games. It was immensely rewarding to be able to share my research with my peers and other interested professionals in this fascinating field. My experience at SHAV also allowed me to meet and connect with many professionals and possible future employers. I am so grateful for this opportunity.
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
This month I had the opportunity to attend and volunteer at the Speech Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) 2016 Conference. During this conference I was able to meet other professionals in the field, attend workshops and lectures on several topics such as hearing loss, literacy and vocabulary development, voice disorders and treatment, and pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. I was also able to volunteer with one of my professors from Longwood, Dr. Aguilar. Dr. Aguilar is an Audiologist and presented a review of Audiology for the Speech Language Pathologist, during this presentation I worked with other students to demonstrate skills to professionals. At SHAV, I learned new information about a wide range of topics as well as practical and applicable strategies for treating my clients hear at the Longwood University Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic. I am grateful for this opportunity and feel that it has better prepared me for a future career in this field.SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
A few days ago I had the opportunity to attend the Speech-Language Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) conference in Chantilly, VA. It was such an amazing experience that I am so glad I was able to share with my fellow students as well as my professors. I personally went to sessions about reading strategies, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Core Vocabulary, Early Intervention, and SLP licensure (just to name a few). Attending SHAV has expanded my way of thinking about my future as a speech-language pathologist in that it has showed me how passionate the professionals in my field are and how we are constantly striving to learn and improve. There are so many aspects to explore within our small field—feeding and swallowing, AAC, voice, articulation, language, fluency, pragmatics…
It’s daunting but also exhilarating. I will able to use my degree to open doors of communication for such a diverse population.
I am extremely lucky to be where I am right now –in a fantastic graduate program where my professors cheer me on and provide opportunities for me to grow and where I am surrounded by the sweetest group of girls I have ever known who support me in every aspect of my life.
Thanks for the memories SHAV.
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
Hello! My name is Moriah Mayhew. I am a first-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Longwood. This year I attended my third annual Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Conference. As always this conference provided me with new knowledge, new relationships, and fresh insights into the careers of speech-language pathology and audiology. I especially enjoyed the sessions I attended focusing on reading and dysphagia. I am looking forward to using the knowledge that I gained from this trip, and more to come.
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
First purchases as a future SLP
This past weekend I attended the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia’s annual conference held in Chantilly, Virginia. I attended the conference on Thursday, March 17th and Friday, March 18th. During the conference, I was able to partake in a number of sessions held by a variety of speakers. I attended sessions in the areas of language, early intervention, AAC, and licensure requirements.These sessions provided me with information that relates directly to the content that I am learning in my graduate program at Longwood. I plan on using the information that I learned during this conference throughout my career as a speech-language pathologist.
While attending the conference, I was also able to volunteer during the CDF auction. This provided me with many opportunities to interact and network with many professionals in our field. I will carry these new relationships with me as I continue on my journey as a speech-language pathologist. This was my second year attending the conference and I look forward to attending in the years ahead. I am very thankful to have been given this opportunity.
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
This past week, I was afforded the opportunity to attend the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) 2016 conference in Chantilly, Virginia. I attended the preconference on Wednesday, and the day-long conference on Thursday and Friday. This was my first time attending this annual conference. I had the opportunity to attend sessions covering various topics including: ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication), Language and Literacy Through Art, etc. I also had the opportunity to network with various vendors from all over the state and some from outside of Virginia. This experience was very memorable for me and I am looking forward to attending the conference next year in Richmond, Virginia. I was able to share this experience with all of my peers in my cohort and with many members of the Longwood CSDS faculty. I am anxious to implement the knowledge that I gained from the conference in my future therapy sessions. I am very much looking forward to my future as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
SHAV Conference 2016
8 years
This spring, I had the opportunity to attend the Speech Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) 2016 conference. During this conference, I attended multiple sessions about voice therapy, Autism, language, AAC devices, and embarking on my new career. In between sessions, I also had the opportunity to speak to speech-language pathologists and employers who work in different areas around Virginia. I am very thankful I took this opportunity not only to attend sessions that interested me, but also to meet and connect with speech-language pathologists and employers around Virginia. I believe the people I met at this conference will become valuable resources and connections as I get closer to graduation next year.