2025 NJSHA
Convention

March 27-28, 2025

FeaturED Keynote Speaker

Carrie Spangler, AuD, CCC-A
Finding My Frequency: Confronting Personal  Ableism and Empowering Communication
Thursday, March 27, 9:45 am–10:30 am

In a world designed for those who hear, deaf and hard of hearing individuals often navigate a landscape shaped by ableism.  Finding My Frequency, will explore my journey of recognizing and overcoming internalized biases while embracing my identity as a deaf audiologist. We’ll delve into how personal ableism intersects with broader societal challenges, impacting self-perception, communication and access to opportunities. Through personal examples and practical strategies, this session will empower participants to challenge ableist norms, advocate for inclusivity and find their own frequency.

Greetings from the Convention Committee
We hope this message finds you well. As the 2025 NJSHA Convention approaches, we are excited to invite you to join us for this unparalleled event. This year promises to be filled with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with industry leaders.
Why Attend NJSHA’s Annual Convention?
• Carrie Spangler, AuD, CCC-A — Our keynote speaker presenting Finding My Frequency: Confronting Personal Ableism and Empowering Communication
• Obtain up to 1.5 of CEU hours
• Praxis Bowl Competition -Show support for the students and your Alma Mater!
• Expanded Exhibit Hall and Product Demonstrations
• Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration
How to Register:
Securing your spot at the NJSHA Convention is easy!  Follow these steps:
1. Visit our registration page: https://www.njsha.org/continuing-education/annual-convention/
2. Fill out the required information.
3. Select your preferred package and add-ons.
4. Complete the payment process.
Early Bird Special:
Don’t miss out, register on or before March 1, 2025 for our early bird rates. Take advantage of this opportunity to save on your registration fees!
Accommodation:
Make the most of your NJSHA Convention experience by booking your accommodation early. Special rates are available for registered attendees at Harrah’s Resort. Visit our website for more details.
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We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 NJSHA Convention and creating lasting memories together. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our dedicated support team at info@njsha.org or 888.906.5742.
Thank you for being a part of the NJSHA 2025 Convention!
Let’s meet at the beach in Atlantic City,

Catherine Curtis and Lori Watkins Convention Committee Chairs: Speech-Language Program
Marykate Vaughn Convention Committee Chair: Audiology Program

Catherine Curtis

Lori Watkins

Marykate Vaughn

Volunteers  Are Needed!

Be a part of the Convention and volunteer!
Room moderators will introduce the speaker and read a short biography. They will be responsible for relaying any last-minute information to the attendees. If you would like to sign-up to be a room moderator, please check the box on the Convention registration form.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Marni Reisberg Memorial Program
Gina England, MA, CCC-SLP
Thursday, 2:15 pm-3:45 pm
The Management of Concussion Throughout  the Lifespan
Friday, 8:45 am-10:15 am
The Speech Pathologist and Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Children, Part 1
Friday, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
The Speech Pathologist and Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Children, Part 2
Keynote Speaker:  Carrie Spangler, AuD, CCC-A Thursday, 9:45 am – 10:30 am
Finding My Frequency: Confronting Personal  Ableism and Empowering Communication
See front cover for Keynote description.
The Stepping Stones Group Knowledge Quest - Praxis Game Show for Students Thursday, 12:45 pm-2:00 pm
Come out and support your  Alma Mater! Cheer on the students  as they compete in the Praxis Bowl!
Honors and Awards Presentation and Welcome Reception
Thursday, 6:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the 2025 NJSHA Honors and Awards recipients as well as student scholarship winners. These presentations provide an opportunity for NJSHA members to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and successes of our peers.
Annual Membership Breakfast and Meeting
Friday, 7:00 am – 8:30 am
This event includes a hot breakfast buffet and allows NJSHA members to receive Association updates and recognize those who volunteer their time and service to the organization.

Attention Students

Poster Presentations Thursday, 10:45am-12:45pm Friday, 11:15am-1:15pm
Deadline extended until February 26, 2025.  Visit www.njsha.org to submit today.

Continuing Education

ASHA Continuing Education

This course is offered for up to 1.5 ASHA CEUs (Various Levels).
Supervision session (S44) is offered separately for 0.15 ASHA CEUS (introductory level)
DEI sessions (S16, S21, S37) are offered separately for up to  0.55 ASHA CEUS (various levels)

AAA Continuing Education

The New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.05 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Sponsored by:

International Hearing Society

This program has been
submitted for 10.5 International
Hearing Society CE credits.

Attention Audiologists
Once again, NJSHA has partnered with the New Jersey Academy  of Audiology (NJAA) to sponsor the audiology program.

Welcome NJAA Members to the NJSHA Convention!

NJAA members can  register at member rates.

HIGHLIGHTED PRESENTERS

Hilary Murphy  PhD
Presenting The Language of Intelligence: A Discussion of IQ Assessment, on Friday, 8:45 am–10:15 am, (Repeat of Session) The Language of Intelligence: A Discussion of IQ Assessment, on Friday, 2:15pm–3:45pm.

Learn more about each presenter by visiting the  NJSHA website, njsha.org

Carrie Spangler  AuD, CCC-A
Presenting the Keynote Address: Finding My Frequency: Confronting Personal Ableism and Empowering Communication, on Thursday at 9:45 am–10:30 am, and Meeting the Needs of Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: The Interprofessional Connection, on Thursday at 2:15 pm–3:45 pm, and EmpowEARing Students With Hearing Challenges, on Thursday at 4:00 pm–5:30 pm.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Kathleen F. Nagle PhD, CCC-SLP
Presenting Voice Assessment for School-Based SLPs: The Basics, on Friday, 8:45 am–10:15 am.

Gina England  MA, CCC-SLP
Presenting The Management of Concussion Throughout the Lifespan, on Thursday at 2:15 pm–3:45 pm, The Speech Pathologist and Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Children, Part 1, on Friday at 8:45 am–10:15 am, The Speech Pathologist and Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Children, Part 2, on Friday at 10:30 am–12:00 pm.

Andrea McMahan  ScD, CCC-A
Presenting The Power of Sound: Audiology and Hearing  Assistive Tech for Every Learner, on Thursday at  11:00 am–12:30 pm.

Michelle Neidleman Kennedy  AuD, CCC-A
Presenting Tinnitus Treatments for a Sound Life, on Friday at 8:45 am–10:15 am.

Kelly Farquharson
PhD, CCC-SLP
Presenting Choosing the Right Treatment Approach for Speech Sound Disorders, Part 1 on Thursday at  8:00 am–9:30 am, Choosing the Right Treatment Approach for Speech Sound Disorders, Part 2, on Thursday, 11:00 am–12:30 pm, Developmental Language Disorders and Literacy in Schools on Friday, 2:15 pm–3:45 pm.

Mark O’Malia  MS, CCC-SLP
Presenting Stuttering-Affirming Therapy: Clinical Decision Making and Application, on Thursday at 4:00pm–5:30pm.

Shelby Ford  MS, CCC-SLP
Presenting Demo: Cues that Connect: How to Use Bjorem Speech Materials in Speech Therapy, on Thursday at 2:30 pm–3:30 pm, Fun Meets Function: Creative, Engaging, and Effective Strategies for Speech Sound Therapy, on Friday at 10:30 am–12:00 pm.

Douglas B. Petersen PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Presenting Innovations in Language Sample Analysis Using the CUBED-3: One Small Step for SLPs, One Giant Leap for Literacy, on Thursday 2:15 pm-3:45 pm, Revolutionizing Progress Monitoring With the CUBED-3: Bridging Language and Literacy in the MTSS Framework, on Thursday, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Leveraging Structured Literacy Through Story Champs: Empowering Educators to Address the Language Needs of All Students, on Friday, 8:45am-10:15am, Language is Language: Capitalizing on the Reciprocal Relationship Between Oral Language and Written Language Using Story Champs, on Friday,  10:30am–12:00pm.

Heather Grossman PhD, CCC-SLP
Presenting Stuttering-Affirming Therapy: Clinical Decision Making and Applications, on Thursday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm, Stuttering Therapy: The Lived Experience, on Friday, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm.

Anne Michele Puglisi AuD
Presenting Aural/Audiologic Rehab: Person-Centered Care in an Expanding Market on Thursday at  8:00 am–9:30 am.

Kristel Kubart  MS, CCC-SLP
Presenting How to Resist Ableism and Begin Stuttering Affirming Therapy Practices, on Friday at 2:15 pm– 3:45 pm.

Lauren Schwabish   MS, CCC-SLP
Presenting No Workbooks, No Winging It: Exploring Essential Skills and Strategies In a Person-Centered Approach on Thursday at 4:00 pm–5:30 pm, Successful Management of Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome on Friday, 10:30am–12:00pm.

Bethany Long  AuD, CCC-A
Presenting The Power of Sound: Audiology and Hearing  Assistive Tech for Every Learner, on Thursday at  11:00 am–12:30 pm.

Highlighted Presentation

Convention Registration Rates

AUDIOLOGY

| Early Registration On or Before 3/1/25 | Late Registration After 3/1/25
Full Convention Registration
NJSHA Member | $255 | $280
NJAA Member | $255 | $280
Non-Member | $355 | $380
Student/Recent Grad Member | $50 | $75
Student Non-Member | $110 | $135
Life Members | $155 | $180
Single Day Registration
NJSHA Member | $155 | $180
NJAA Member | $155 | $180
Non-Member | $255 | $280
Student/Recent Grad Member | $50 | $75
Student Non-Member | $110 | $135
Life Members | $130 | $155

Join your colleagues for two full days  to network and hear the latest on  Audiology topics including:

Featured presentations
S3  	Aural/Audiologic Rehab: Person-Centered Care in an Expanding Market
S7	Keynote Presentation: Finding My Frequency: Confronting Personal Ableism and Empowering Communication
S12	The Power of Sound: Audiology and Hearing Assistive Tech for Every Learner
S15  Meeting the Needs of Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing:  The Interprofessional Connection
S20  EmpowEARing Students With Hearing Challenges
S35  Validity of Speech-in-Noise Hearing Assessments for Bilinguals
S51  Tinnitus Treatments for a Sound Life
U1  	Audiology Committee Update

GROUP REGISTRATION: Forms to register a Group can be found on the NJSHA website at https://www.njsha.org/continuing-education/annual-convention/
Note:  All registration forms must come in one packet in order to qualify for the Group Discount.

Professional Group Rates – Full Convention
| Member Rate | Non-Member Rate
5-10 registrants | $245 | $345
11-15 registrants | $240 | $340
16+ registrants | $220 | $320

Professional Group Rates – Single Day
| Member Rate | Non-Member Rate
5-10 registrants | $150 | $250
11-15 registrants | $145 | $245
16+ registrants | $130 | $230

Celebrate With NJSHA!

Convention T-Shirt  Pre-Orders

3 Styles to Choose!

Convention Crew Neck (Unisex)
$18 (Small, Medium, Large, and X Large)
$20 (2XL and 3XL)

Convention V Neck (Straight Fit)
$19 (Small, Medium, Large, and X Large)
$21 (2XL and 3XL)
Convention V Neck (Ladies Fit)
$20 (Small, Medium, Large, and X Large)
$22 (2XL and 3XL)

T-Shirt orders will be  accepted through March 13. (T-shirts will ONLY be available by pre-order. There will not be any T-shirts available for sale onsite at Convention)

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Schedule-At-A-Glance

To learn more about each session, visit www.njsha.org.

Lunch - 12:30 pm-2:00 pm   |   Praxis Bowl - 12:45 pm-2:00 pm

TIME | SESS | TITLE | SPEAKERS
Thursday, March 27 Registration and Exhibits Open  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
8:00 am - 9:30 am | S01 | Dyslexia Is Complex: Assessing For It Doesn’t Have To Be | Muller
| S02 | Choosing the Right Treatment Approach for Speech Sound Disorders - Part 1 | Farquharson
| S03 | Aural/Audiologic Rehab: Person-Centered Care in an Expanding Market | Puglisi
| S04 | Enhancing Classroom Collaboration: Push-In Strategies for Speech-Language Specialists | Palant, Ward
| S05 | Pediatric Voice Therapy: Flow, Blow, Mo! | Molfese
| S06 | Gestalt Language Processing for Multimodal Communication: Apraxia, AAC, and Beyond! | Flynn
9:45 am - 10:30 am | S07 | KEYNOTE: Finding My Frequency: Confronting Personal Ableism and Empowering Communication | Spangler
10:45 am - 12:15 pm | S08 | AAC On Demand Learning Modules for Paraprofessionals: A Collaborative Effort | Fredericks, Thompson,  Holzman, DeSenzo
| S09 | Navigating Dysphagia in ALS: Evidence-Based Approaches for Clinicians | Villanueva, Saler
| S10 | The Benefits of Recreational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist  Collaboration With AAC Users | Tappan-Verderosa, Trembley
10:45 am - 12:45 pm | Poster Session | Poster Sessions - Part 1 | Various
11:00 am - 12:30 pm | S11 | Choosing the Right Treatment Approach for Speech Sound Disorders - Part 2 | Farquharson
| S12 | The Power of Sound: Audiology and Hearing Assistive Tech for Every Learner | Long, McMahon
| S13 | New Strategies for Rehabilitation of Reading Disorders in Aphasia | Boukrina
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm | Special Event | Knowledge Quest - Praxis Bowl for Students | The Stepping Stones Group
2:15:pm - 3:45 pm | S14 | Marni Reisberg Memorial Program: The Management of Concussion Throughout the Lifespan | England
| S15 | Meeting the Needs of Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing:  The Interprofessional Connection | Spangler
| S16 | DEI: Assessment Myths Busted! | Anderson
| S17 | Innovations in Language Sample Analysis Using the CUBED-3: One Small Step for SLPs, One Giant Leap for Literacy | Petersen
| S18 | A Practical Guide to Fun and Effective Early Intervention -  Part 1 | Harpster
| S47 | NEW DATE/TIME: AAC: Where do I Start? | Kogan
| S49 | NEW DATE/TIME: Holistic Care for Adolescents With CAS | Turner Swartz, Hitchcock, Cabbage, Csapo, Csapo, Russell
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | S19 | Demo: Cues That Connect: How to Use Bjorem Speech Materials in Speech Therapy | Ford
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | S20 | EmpowEARing Students With Hearing Challenges | Spangler
| S21 | DEI: Making School-Based Services More Equitable: Best Practices for CLD Students | Victorino, Domsch
| S22 | Stuttering-Affirming Therapy: Clinical Decision Making and Applications | Grossman, O'Malia
| S23 | No Workbooks, No Winging It: Exploring Essential Skills and Strategies In a  Person-Centered Approach | Schwabish
| S24 | Revolutionizing Progress Monitoring With the CUBED-3: Bridging Language and Literacy in the MTSS Framework | Petersen
| S25 | A Practical Guide to Fun and Effective Early Intervention - Part 2 | Harpster
| S50 | NEW DATE/TIME: From Hospital Walls to School Halls: Transitions for Youth Post TBI | Peña
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Special Event | Honors and Awards Presentation and Reception | Various

Friday, March 28, 2025
Schedule-At-A-Glance

TIME | SESS | TITLE | SPEAKERS
Friday, March 28 Registration 6:30 am - 5:30 pm   |   Exhibits Open  8:00 am - 3:00 pm
7:00 am to 8:30 am | S26 | Membership Breakfast and Annual Meeting
8:45 am - 10:15 am | S28 | The Language of Intelligence: A Discussion of IQ Assessment | Murphy
| S29 | Leveraging Structured Literacy Through Story Champs: Empowering Educators to Address the Language Needs of All Students | Petersen
| S30 | Empowering Older Students through Real-World Learning and Discussion | Sperling Reich
| S31 | Enhancing Social-Emotional Growth in Neurodivergent Children Through  Play Strategies | Husain, Redlich, Britz
| S32 | Marni Reisberg Memorial Program: The Speech Pathologist and Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Children - Part 1 | England
| S44 | NEW TIME: SUPERVISION: Critical Thinking and its Application to Clinical Education | Caporaso, Jacob, Kaffl, Ronan
| S51 | NEW SESSION: Tinnitus Treatments for a Sound Life | Neidleman Kennedy
10:30 am - 12:00 pm | S27 | NEW TIME: Voice Assessment for School-Based SLPs: The Basics | Nagle
| S33 | Language is Language: Capitalizing on the Reciprocal Relationship Between Oral Language and Written Language Using Story Champs | Petersen
| S48 | NEW TIME: Stuttering Therapy: The Lived Experience | Grossman
| S34 | Successful Management of Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome | Schwabish
| S35 | Validity of Speech-in-Noise Hearing Assessments for Bilinguals | Smith, Ghanim
| S36 | Marni Reisberg Memorial Program: The Speech Pathologist and Central Auditory Processing Deficits in Children - Part 2 | England
| S37 | DEI: Connecting With Autistic Clients for Meaningful Change | Bouser
11:15 am - 1:15 pm | Poster Session | Poster Sessions - Part 2 | Various
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | U1 | Audiology Committee Update | Sandler, McGlynn, Vaughn, Nowak, Lance
| U2 | Healthcare/Early Intervention/Private Practice Committee Update | Schwerin Bohus, Luna, McAardle, Nowak, Lance
| U3 | School Affairs Committee (SAC) Update | Nordelo, Dardeir, Boruta, Nowak, Lance
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm | S38 | NEW TIME: Fun Meets Function: Creative, Engaging, and Effective Strategies for Speech Sound Therapy | Ford
| S39 | Key Considerations for AAC Integration in ALS Patient Care | Lieto
| S40 | NEW SESSION: The Role of Neuropsychology in Understanding & Assessing  Traumatic Brain Injury | Murphy
| S41 | Developmental Language Disorders (DLD) and Literacy in Schools | Farquharson
| S42 | How to Resist Ableism and Begin Stuttering Affirming Therapy Practices | Kubart
| S43 | Navigating AAC: Supporting Early Learners and Tracking Their Progress | Zembriski
| S45 | Pass the Vibe Check: Leveling Up Your Emotional Intelligence | Tsiamtsiouris, Van Dunk

Lunch - 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

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Exhibit Hall Hours

THURSDAY
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
FRIDAY
8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Door Prizes will be given out at each break in the Exhibit Hall. Prizes that are not claimed during the Convention will be raffled off Friday afternoon.

174 Nassau Street
Suite 337
Princeton, NJ 08542

2025 Convention Registration Information
www.njsha.org

Harrah’s Resort
777 Harrah’s Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Need Hotel Reservations?

Special room rate of $132 per night, taxes and resort fee are included in this rate.
This rate will be available until March 2, 2025 or until room block is full.
CALL-INS:
Room Reservations: 888-516-2215  (8:00 am-2:00 am EST, 7 days a week)
Group name: Speech Language Hearing Group code: SHNJS5
All callers will be asked for this code  but can also book by saying  “Speech Language Hearing.”
ON-LINE:
https://book.passkey.com/go/SHNJS5