Cullowhee Conference on Communicative Disorders

31st Annual
Cullowhee Conference on Communicative Disorders 2025
Thursday, March 27 - 8:30am to 4:30pm  (Optional lunch available)
Friday, March 28 - 8:30am to 12:15pm
WCU Health and Human Sciences Building

ASHA CE APPROVED PROVIDER- 1.0 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level)

Registration is now CLOSED for this event

In-Person (both days): $75.00   |  Virtual Option (both days)  $75.00
Hurricane Helene Hardship: $50.00 (Virtual or In-Person)
Optional boxed lunch available on Thursday ($15).

The Cullowhee Conference on Communicative Disorders is an annual continuing education event for speech-language pathologists and related professionals hosted by the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Western Carolina University. For more than 30 years, the Cullowhee Conference provides a place for SLPs to learn evidence-informed techniques for practice, gather insights and resources, and connect with other professionals from the region and beyond.

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SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 27th

Elevating Clinical Reasoning for SLPs Treating SSD in Children
Presenter: A. Lynn Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-CLS 

This interactive workshop, “Elevating Clinical Reasoning for SLPs Treating SSD in Children,” is designed to help speech-language pathologists refine their clinical reasoning to move beyond “tips and tricks” placement cues. Participants will learn different approaches to analyze, select treatment targets, and implement evidence-based intervention approaches for speech sound disorders through a deeper understanding of the underlying patterns, contributing factors, and theory. Through case studies, attendees will learn to develop tailored, client-centered interventions. The workshop emphasizes critical thinking, flexibility, and reflective practice, equipping SLPs to navigate complex cases and make informed decisions that will impact intervention outcomes. 

8:30-9:00        Welcome and Introduction
9:00-10:30      Phonological Analyses: Frameworks and Decision-Making (with 15 minute break)
10:30-12:00     Sound Proof: What’s the Evidence on Target Selection
12:00-1:00       Lunch
1:00-2:45         Integrating Clinical Reasoning in Intervention (with 15 minute break)
2:45-4:00        Clinical Decision-Making and Implementation with Fidelity
4:00-4:30        Wrap-up

Friday, March 28th

Designing Neurorehabilitation for People with Neurogenic Communication, Cognitive and Swallowing Disorders from Diverse Communities
Presenter: Gloriajean Wallace, M.A., Ph.D., M.Div., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS

8:30-9:30       Neurorehabilitation Foundation Landscape
9:30-10:45      Neurorehabilitation Foundation (with 15 minute break)
10:45-12:15      Neurorehabilitation Design

Participants will gain an understanding of factors associated with successful design of neurorehabilitation for people from diverse communities, with opportunity to discuss with professional (audience participant) colleagues.

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Supports, Modifications, and/or Accommodations for Participants

All participants are welcome. For questions regarding access and accommodations, please contact WCU Educational Outreach at learn@wcu.edu or by phone at 828.227.7397.