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Alexia: Theoretical Perspectives, Assessment, and Treatment – Recording

Presented by: Brett McCardel MS, CCC-SLP

THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2021 – MARCH 1, 2026

After this webinar, you will be able to…

  • Describe how impairments to specific components of the Dual Route Cascaded model of reading may affect reading abilities
  • Identify at least 2 assessments and treatment approaches for reading at each the single word-level, sentence-level, and paragraph-level
  • Identify at least 2 assistive technology tools that may be used by people with alexia​

Can I get continuing education for this webinar?

After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.

Speaker Information and Disclosures

Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP, is the owner and founder of Archways – Aphasia Rehabilitation Services, a private practice based in Seattle, WA that specializes in providing speech and language services to people with aphasia. He has worked with people with aphasia across the continuum of care and across a variety of service-delivery models (including telehealth and intensive aphasia programs). He is passionate about aphasia advocacy and promoting a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia.
 
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
 
Brett McCardel will receive an honorarium for this webinar from the Medical SLP Collective.  He is the owner of Archways – Aphasia Rehabilitation Services.
 
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
 
Brett McCardel has no non-financial disclosures.

Course Agenda

 Agenda:

 

  • 1-10 minutes: Introduction to Alexia
  • 10-30 minutes: Explaining the Dual Route Cascaded Model of Reading
  • 30-60 minutes: Assessment and Treatment at the Single Word-Level
  • 60-80 minutes: Assessment and Treatment at the Sentence-Level
  • 80-90 minutes: Assessment and Treatment at the Paragraph/Discourse-Level
  • 90-97 minutes: Assistive Technology for Alexia
  • 97-105 minutes: Life Participation Considerations
  • 105-120 minutes: Q&A

Additional FAQs

Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?

After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.

What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?  

Click here to view our policy:  https://medslpcollective.com/cancellation-of-courses-and-events/

What can I do if I have a complaint?  

Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com

Who is this webinar appropriate for?  

The target audience for this webinar is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.

What if I need special accommodations?  

If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com