2018 National Conference Adelaide

Monday 28 May 2018 #SPAConf

Conference Program

• What are the most effective treatment options for bilingual aphasia? • Is assessment and treatment in English only adequate and ethical, and when is treatment in the second language (English) indicated? • What are the core issues when assessing skills in languages very different from English? • What are the social communication issues to consider in the management of bilingual aphasia for individuals and families? The workshop will include case presentations highlighting key issues and interactive discussion. Participation will benefit all with an interest in and/or working with bilingual individuals with aphasia in acute and rehabilitation services, while the principles discussed apply also to bilingual child assessment and treatment. Introduction/rationale: Although there are rapidly increasing numbers of multi/bilingual individuals with aphasia, there is limited clinical education available regarding effective assessment, rehabilitation and management of multi/bilingual aphasia. The objective of this workshop is to provide a current overview of core issues in the assessment and rehabilitation of multi/bilingual aphasia, and clinical recommendations based on research and clinical evidence, that will enhance clinical skills, knowledge and confidence in management of multi/bilingual individuals with aphasia. Objectives: The workshop will provide participants with: • An overview of evidence-based, current international and national research in multi/bilingual aphasia assessment, rehabilitation, impairment and recovery • Case presentations highlighting key issues and clinical recommendations, based on the presenter’s experimental and clinical research, and • Interactive discussion of participants’ clinical case issues and questions. Participants are encouraged to contact the presenter prior to the workshop with clinical examples for discussion and recommendations. Resources and ongoing clinical support will be available for all participants. Results or practice implications: This workshop will help to

develop the participants’ skills, confidence and ability to assess and provide treatment for multi/bilingual clients with aphasia. Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes from this workshop will include the ability to: • Identify bilingual aphasia impairment and recovery patterns • Describe the factors that affect bilingual aphasia impairment and recovery • Identify critical aspects of assessment in bilingual aphasia and useful tests • Critically evaluate the literature on bilingual aphasia treatment • Summarise the current research evidence on bilingual aphasia treatment approaches • Plan and implement more effective clinical assessment, treatment and management of multi/bilingual individuals with aphasia. Conclusion: This workshop will address multi/bilingual aphasia assessment and rehabilitation, including impairment and recovery patterns, factors affecting rehabilitation and efficacy of intervention in the second language. Evidence-based current evidence will be discussed and recommendations and resources provided to enhance clinical skills, knowledge and confidence in the management of multi/bilingual individuals with aphasia. Attendance number: Unlimited

1 Speech Pathology Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. 2 Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia. 3 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 4 La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. 5 Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, SA, Australia. 6 The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 7 Word by Mouth Pty Ltd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. 8 Rosemeadow Community Health Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Speech pathologists strive to provide the highest standards of integrity, respect, professionalism and professional competence in all aspects of their professional practice. Demonstration of ethical practice is supported and developed through the application of ethical frameworks in decision making activities. Ongoing education in ethical reasoning can strengthen awareness of the ethical issues inherent in speech pathology practice and speech pathologists can increase consistency in ethical decision making by practicing the analysis and identification of ethical values, principles and standards within a scenario. The Ethics Board of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) has a responsibility to provide education for members, which historically has been provided through seminars, presentations, journal articles and the hard copy ‘Ethics Education Package’ available to all members and students. Commencing in 2015, the Ethics Board undertook to further develop the content presented in the hard copy publication into an online eLearning platform, to increase engagement with this resource though all segments of the membership. Two modules have been developed and published online, containing detail and practical application of theoretical frameworks within case studies to support development of independent ethical reasoning. Introduction/rationale: SPA members can access information, support and education regarding ethical decision making in professional practice. The Ethics Board promotes proactive ethical decision making through the Ethics Education Package available for members to download from the SPA website. This education resource has been developed further into an online e-learning platform. This workshop will launch the online modules of the Ethics Education Package and allow participants to apply theoretical frameworks and practice ethical decision making using the new format.

3.30pm– 4.00pm Afternoon tea

4.00pm - 5.30pm

M3A Enhancing ethical practice, avoiding snakes and building ladders. Use of the internet platform to inspire ethical practice (W)

Trish Johnson 1 , Suze Leitao 2 , Patricia Bradd 3 , Susan Block 4 , Helen Smith 5 , Belinda Kenny 6 , Tristan Nickless 7 , Felicity Burke 8 , Grant Meredith 1 , Richard Saker 1 , Donna Dancer 1

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