Using Outcome Measures to Guide Clinical Decision-Making When Working with Children and Young People with Developmental Language Disorder
To plan and evaluate support practices for people with communication difficulties, speech pathologists must reflect critically on their choice and use of outcome measures. This poses a particular challenge when working with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) due to the multidimensional nature of their strengths and challenges. This workshop will focus on exploring and reflecting upon outcome measurement when working with children and young people with DLD in the context of the four pillars of evidence-based practice, the WHO ICF/F-Words, and the Participation-focused Framework. The workshop will take a practical, case-based approach to highlight the essential practice of selecting outcome measures to collaboratively set goals, evaluate the impact of our supports, and respond to our ethical obligation to empower choice and control for children and young people with DLD and their families.
This full-day workshop for speech pathologists will cover:
- Profiles of strengths and challenges in children and young people with DLD
- Principles of practice: 4 pillars of EBP, the WHO ICF/F-Words, and the Participation-focused Framework
- The purpose of and common challenges to selecting outcome measures
- Goal setting and adjustment based on outcome measurement
- Use of proximal (near, intermediate) and distal outcome measures
- Availability of outcome measures
- Frequency and timing of outcome measurement
- Principles of dose and single-case experiment design in clinical practice
- Considerations for neurodiverse affirming practice in the use of outcome measures
Presenter: Dr Sam Calder
Dr Sam Calder is a speech pathologist, practice educator, researcher, and lecturer. He completed his undergraduate degree in linguistics at the University of Western Australia, and his Master of Speech Pathology and PhD in Human Communication Sciences at Curtin University. His PhD research evaluated the efficacy of a novel intervention to improve grammar outcomes for children with Developmental Language Disorder. He is currently a full-time teaching and research academic at the University of Tasmania where he has been appointed as Research Integrity Advisor. Sam is also an adjunct research fellow at Curtin University, and the early career representative for the International Collaborative Network for N-of-1 Trials and Single-Case Designs. Sam is passionate about improving our understanding of the origins and impact of Developmental Language Disorder, and how to improve outcomes to best support these children and young people to thrive and live life to their desired potential.
Workshop Inclusions
All registrations include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as well as tea, coffee and water on arrival and throughout the day. Handouts will also be provided.
Venue
Rydges Gold Coast Airport is conveniently located on-site in the Gold Coast International Airport. Participants can easily fly into the Gold Coast from any destination across Australia. The hotel is 2 minutes from the terminal and a stroll to the beachfront is only a 5 minute walk away. A relaxing longer walk or short 5min drive is also in reach to the foodie havens and surf breaks of the Kirra and Coolangatta beaches.
The event will be held in Rydges’ Kirra Room which is located on the 7th level adjacent to the scenic rooftop bar. It showcases expansive ocean views and a frequent sea breeze.
About the workshop host
This workshop is proudly hosted by Therapy Matters as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations.
Therapy Matters has had a strong commitment to evidence-based practice over our three decades in the Gold Coast community. We are dedicated to achieving outcomes and impacts for our clients that make a difference in their everyday lives. Our team are so excited to bring Dr Calder’s wisdom, insights and practical resources to the Gold Coast to amplify bigger ripples of impact across South East Queensland and beyond for children and young people with DLD.
If you have any questions about the workshop, do not hesitate to contact our team on workshops@therapymatters.com.au or 0755207860.