ANCDS, 2345 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN (2025)

11/19/2025

🌟 Exciting News for ASHA Attendees! 🌟

Join us this Friday, Nov 21, at 9:30 AM in CC/204C (Lvl 2) for an invaluable seminar on motor speech disorders, presented by our esteemed ANCDS members: Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS (), and Rene L. Utianski, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.

Abstract: Speech changes in neurodegenerative diseases can provide critical diagnostic clues, but motor speech disorder characteristics do not always align with a patient’s neurologic diagnosis. Accurate characterization of speech function and dysfunction improves differential diagnosis and informs treatment. This session reviews key perceptual and physiologic speech features through clinical vignettes and video case presentations, highlighting challenges when speech findings conflict with neurologic diagnoses or lack thereof. Strategies for communicating these discrepancies with referring physicians will be discussed, emphasizing a collaborative approach to refining diagnoses and optimizing patient care within a multidisciplinary framework.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your differential diagnosis skills and optimize patient care within a multidisciplinary framework.

See you there! 🙌

11/18/2025

🌟 Highlighting an Exciting Talk at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

🗓 Time: 4:45 - 5:30 pm
📢 Topic: The State of the Literature on Language and Pragmatics in People with Right Hemisphere Brain Damage: Implications for Assessment and Treatment
🏫 Speakers:
Margaret Lehman Blake, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of Houston
Alexandra Zezinka Durfee, PhD, CCC-SLP, Towson University
🎓 CEUs: 0.075

Abstract: The Right Hemisphere Brain Damage (RHD) Writing Group of the ANCDS Evidence-Based Clinical Research Committee will discuss our systematic review on language and pragmatics of people with RHD, focusing on the weaknesses of the RHD research, the ethical consequences of limited research, and tools to assess/treat apragmatism, and how technological advances might be used to improve clinical practice.

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/18/2025

🌟 Highlighting an Exciting Talk at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

🗓 Time: 3:45 - 4:45 pm
📢 Topic: Technology as a Life Participation Support for People with Aphasia
🏫 Speaker: Sarah E. Wallace, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of Pittsburgh
🎓 CEUs: 0.1

Abstract: This course will cover content related to compensatory use of technology in aphasia rehabilitation. Compensatory strategies related to returning to important life activities will be discussed.

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/17/2025

🌟 Highlighting an Exciting Talk at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

🗓 Time: 2:45 - 3:30 pm
📢 Topic: ANCDS REDI Committee: Navigating the Digital Divide: Self-Regulation Strategies for Neurodiverse Students in Online Learning and Communication Environments
🏫 Speaker: Tahnee L. Wilder, PhD, CCC-SLP, Howard University
🎓 CEUs: N/A

Abstract: The rapid expansion of online learning and digital communication has fundamentally changed how students engage with educational content and interact with peers and instructors. For neurodiverse students, particularly those executive function differences, these virtual environments present unique challenges that can exacerbate existing inequities in educational outcomes. This presentation examines how students with ADHD navigate online communication contexts, drawing from research using eye-tracking technology and physiological measurements to understand self-regulation behaviors during digital interactions. Data reveals distinct patterns in attention allocation and cognitive processing, with implications for how we design online learning experiences.

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/17/2025

🌟 Just 2 Days Away! Still time to register!🌟

📢 The countdown is on! The 2025 ANCDS Scientific & Business Meeting is almost here! Join us Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC for a day of connection, innovation, and inspiration.

✨ This year’s theme, “Technological Advances and Ethical Decisions in Neurogenic Communication Disorders,” will spark thought-provoking discussions and forward-thinking ideas.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from leading experts, network with peers, and help shape the future of neurogenic communication!

📅 Make sure you’re registered and ready, we can’t wait to see you there!

Link: https://buff.ly/Z9APSbl

11/16/2025

🌟 Highlighting an Exciting Talk at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

🗓 Time: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
📢 Topic: Exploring the Potential of LLMs in SLP Education and Clinical Care
🏫 Speaker: Yalian Pei, PhD, CCC-SLP, Syracuse University
🎓 CEUs: 0.1

Abstract: This presentation demonstrates case examples of how large language models can support education and clinical practice in speech-language pathology. The presenter will introduce prompt engineering, template systems, and fine-tuning techniques. Through these examples, the presentation aims to guide participants in identifying their own clinical and educational needs that could be addressed using large language models.

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/15/2025

🌟 Highlighting an Exciting Talk at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

🗓 Time: 11:45 - 12:30 pm
📢 Topic: Demystifying Myths and Case Presentations in Decision-Making for ANCDS Board Certification
🏫 Speakers:
Diana Petroi-Bock, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, BCS-S
Ramani Voleti, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, Syracuse University
Michael Biel, CScD, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS California State University, Northridge
🎓 CEUs: Intermediate Level, 0.075

Abstract: One of the goals of ANCDS is to provide board certification (BC) opportunities to support practitioners serving individuals with neurologic communication disorders. In addition to joining ANCDS, obtaining BC is essential for the sustainability and longevity of the Academy. As such, this presentation highlights motivators and barriers to pursuing BC based on recent survey results and provides lessons learned from cases submitted to demonstrate the value of BC.

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/14/2025

🌟 Highlighting a Two-Part Exciting Talk at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

🗓 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am and 11:15 - 12:15
📢 Topic: Transforming Clinical Workflows: Using AI and EHRs to Support Clinicians and Researchers
🏫 Speakers:
Kelly Fussman, MS, CCC-SLP: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Melissa Duff, PhD, CCC-SLP: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
🎓 CEUs: 0.15 (for both parts of the talk)

Abstract: This session explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic health record (EHR) tools can reduce documentation burdens for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and researchers. Learn how AI-powered note generation streamlines workflows, improves accuracy, and enhances clinician satisfaction. Discover real-world applications of AI to optimize care, boost efficiency, and support better patient outcomes.

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/13/2025

🌟 Exciting Talks at the 2025 ANCDS Annual Scientific & Business Meeting! 🌟

Join us for a deep dive into the latest advancements in neurogenic communication disorders. Check out one of our highlighted sessions:

🗓 Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
📢 Topic: Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Skills via Voice Assistive Technology (VAT) Alexa: A Hybrid Telehealth Program for Community-Dwelling Adults with TBI and Aphasia
🏫 Speaker: Yao Du, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of Southern California
🎓 CEUs: 0.1

Abstract: Voice assistive technology (VAT), such as Amazon Alexa, supports daily living activities (ADL) via spontaneous verbal exchanges. However, individuals with cognitive-communication disorders often face unique communication challenges due to speech recognition, sentence formulation, and complex discourse. This talk reviews a pilot study of three cohorts of TBI/aphasia patients who received training using VAT over a six-week telehealth training program focused on ADL skills. The presentation will utilize demonstration of hybrid training modalities (synchronous and asynchronous telehealth) and examine discourse patterns and communication strategies utilized (analyzed using micro- and macro-linguistic discourse analysis and utterance functions coding) during the training via group and 1:1 sessions. Preliminary findings suggest tailored training improves VAT use and ADL performance (particularly for younger adults and those with mild impairments), and further offered accessible cognitive-communication rehabilitation care for community-dwelling patients.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Du’s extensive research and her groundbreaking approach to enhancing assistive technology use!

👉 Save the date: November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

11/12/2025

🌟 One Week Away! 🌟

Get ready! The 2025 ANCDS Scientific & Business Meeting is just one week away! Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, for a full day of learning, innovation, and collaboration under this year’s theme:

💡 “Technological Advances and Ethical Decisions in Neurogenic Communication Disorders.”

Hear from experts on topics including:
🎤 Voice assistive tech & telehealth (Yao Du)
🤖 AI & clinical workflows (Kelly Fussman & Melissa Duff)
🎓 ANCDS Board Certification insights (Petroi-Bock, Voleti, Biel)
💬 Large language models in SLP (Yalian Pei)
🌐 Digital equity & neurodiversity (Tahnee Wilder)
📱 Technology for aphasia participation (Sarah Wallace)
🧠 Language & pragmatics in RHD (Margaret Blake & Alexandra Durfee)

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts, engage in cutting-edge discussions, and connect with colleagues advancing neurogenic communication research and practice.

📅 Mark your calendars - we can’t wait to see you in Washington, DC!

11/07/2025

🌟 Webinar: Supporting Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This presentation explores how professionals and caregivers can support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as they age, especially when signs of dementia appear. It will cover similarities and differences between neurotypical and neurodiverse aging, with a focus on differential diagnosis and avoiding diagnostic overshadowing.

🗓️ Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
🖥️ https://buff.ly/rSzBayV

11/03/2025

🌟 Reminder! 🌟

📢 It is officially November, and it is almost time for you all to join us for the 2025 Annual ANCDS Scientific & Business Meeting! Dive into the latest advancements in our field on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC!

This year’s theme, “Technological Advances and Ethical Decisions in Neurogenic Communication Disorders,” promises to spark insightful discussions and innovative ideas. ✨

Meet and connect with leading experts, network with peers, and help shape the future of neurogenic communication! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Make sure to register and mark your calendars! 📅📝

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