Utilizing Discourse Analysis and Discourse-Level Treatment for Aphasia
Presented by: Brett McCardel, MS., CCC-SLP
September 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM EST
NOTE: The Request for ASHA CEUs form is now located on the Quiz page, you can fill it out when you take the quiz.
After this course, you will be able to…
Identify two discourse analyses that can be used as part of an aphasia assessment
Identify two approaches for discourse-level treatment
Describe how discourse analysis and treatment can be applied within the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia framework

Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
Course Agenda
0 – 10 minutes: Introduction to Discourse
10 – 30 minutes: Overview of Aphasia Bank and Discourse Analysis
30 – 60 minutes: Discourse Analysis Demonstrations and Interpretations
60 – 80 minutes: Approaches to Discourse-Level Treatment
80 – 90 minutes: Discourse-Level Treatment Demonstrations
90 – 105 minutes: Life Participation Considerations
105 – 120 minutes: Q&A
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP, is the owner and founder of Archways – Aphasia Rehabilitation Services, a private practice 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:
-Receives payment from the MedSLP Collective for this presentation and as a mentor
-Owner of Archways—Aphasia Rehabilitation Services PLLC
-Prior consultant work for Tactus Therapy
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
N/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?
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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