Online Continuing Education Offerings

Course Description:
This course will explore current practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech Therapy (ST), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physical Therapy (PT). It will also discuss strategies to enhance collaboration among these services to improve client outcomes at ShisaCare Clinic.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify current practices and scopes of practice for ABA, ST, OT, and PT.
Apply effective collaboration strategies for clients receiving multiple services at ShisaCare Clinic.

Course Timeline:

10 min: Introduction to ABA and its scope of practice

20 min: Collaboration techniques presented by an ABA therapist

10 min: Summary, recommendations, and conclusion

10 min: Introduction to Speech Therapy and its scope of practice

20 min: Collaboration techniques presented by a speech therapist

10 min: Q&A

10 min: Introduction to Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT)

10 min: What is OT and its scope of practice

5 min: What is PT and its scope of practice

5 min: Discussion of similarities and differences between OT and PT

10 min: Collaboration techniques for OT/PT

5 min: Review

20 min: Case study

10 min: Why collaborate?

5 min: When to collaborate?

5 min: How to collaborate?

10 min: Models of collaboration

15 min: Group Collaboration Discussion

Disclosure Statements:

Financial Disclosures

Marian Tatomir - Full-time employee of Yagi Speech, Inc.
Hazel Pangilinan - Full-time employee of Yagi Speech, Inc.
Danielle Gutierrez - Contractor of Yagi Speech, Inc.
Uta Ishida - Contractor of Yagi Speech, Inc.
Melody Mello - Full-time employee of Yagi Speech, Inc.

Nonfinancial Disclosures

Marian Tatomir - Member of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Hazel Pangilinan - Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Danielle Gutierrez - Member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Author of "Yoga - Adventures for Kids - Empathy".
Uta Ishida - Member of the Japanese Physical Therapy Association.
Melody Mello - Member of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

CEUs: 0.3 ASHA CEUs

ABA 2.0: ABA Practice Now in the US and Japan

Length: 1 hour

Presenter: Kozue Matsuda, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Course Description: This course will explore current ABA practices in the U.S. and Japan.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify updated ABA practices based onrecent research.

2. Compare and contrast ABA practices in the U.S. and Japan. 3. Apply cultural competencies as

therapists working in a multidisciplinary clinic in Japan.

Course Timeline:

5 min: Introduction to the topic

25 min: ABA in the US

10 min: ABA in Japan

5 min: Changes in ABA

15 min: Q&A

Disclosure Statements:

Financial: Yagi Speech, Inc. sponsored Kozue Matsuda for her time, travel, and accommodations in Okinawa.

Nonfinancial: Kozue Matsuda, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is the president and founder of the Children・Center in Japan. She is also a New York State–licensed behavior analyst, serves as a member of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University.

CEUs: 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Speech Therapy in Japan

Length: 1 hour

Presenter: Yayoi Sudo, Japanese Licensed Speech Therapist. Translation by Ana Ramayany Kanaoka Dias

Course Description: This course will explore how the Japanese speech therapy system works, including how to become a speech therapist, the types of assessments and techniques used, and what kinds of facilities or clients receive speech therapy services in Japan.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify how individuals become speech therapists in Japan and where they work.

2. Compare and contrast the assessments and therapeutic activities used in Japan and the US.

3. Apply cultural competencies as therapists working in a multidisciplinary clinic in Japan.

Course Timeline:

5 min: Introduction to the topic

10 min: How to become an ST in Japan

10 min: Where do most STs in Japan work

25 min: Assessments and treatments in Japan

10 min: Q&A

Disclosure Statements:

Financial: Yagi Speech, Inc. sponsored Yayoi Sudo for her time, travel, and accommodations in Okinawa.

Nonfinancial: Yayoi Sudo is a part of the Japanese Speech Therapy Association. Yayoi Sudo is an ST at the

Yamanashi-Ken, Akebono Iryou Fukushi Center in Japan.

CEUs: 0.1 ASHA CEUs

Picky Eaters: How to Identify and Help!

Length: 45 minutes

Presenter: Heather Staton, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS

Course Description: This course will help individuals identify picky eaters and determine how to intervene or when to seek support.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe two signs and symptoms of picky eaters.

2. Identify strategies that anyone can use to help picky eaters. 3. Recognize 2 signs that indicate when to seek outside support.

Course Timeline:

5 min: Introduction

10 min: What are the signs and symptoms of picky eating

10 min: What can individuals do at home/school to support them

5 min: When to seek outside support

5 min: Summary, recommendations, and conclusion

10 min: Q&A

Disclosure Statements:

Financial: Heather Staton is a contractor of Yagi Speech, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Heather Staton is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Heather Staton is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.

CEUs: 0.05 ASHA CEUs

ASHA 2024 Poster: Treating Sensory Eating Aversions in Children

Length: 40 minutes

Presenters:

· Rachel Glazer, M.S., CCC-SLP

· Hazel Pangilinan, M.A., CCC-SLP

· Heather Staton, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS

Course Description: This course will discuss the feeding research conducted by Rachel, Hazel, and Heather at ShisaCare Clinic. Recognizing the link between anxiety and eating aversion has presented significant challenges for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, potentially leading to limitations in dietary choices and nutritional deficiencies. To address these challenges, ShisaCare’s feeding program has employed various practices aimed at reducing anxiety during trials, including but not limited to: Flexibility in treatment settings (virtual and/or in-person). Family involvement (presence at all sessions). Client engagement (food preparation). Use of the Yum Score Rating Sheet.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize factors that impact subjects’ willingness to try new foods.

2. Identify appropriate clients for the use of the Yum Score Rating Sheet.

3. List methods that improve trials of non-preferred foods and textures.

Course Timeline:

10 min: Introduction to the research

10 min: Treatment and taking data

10 min: Hazel's case study

5 min: Heather's case study

5 min: Results & conclusions

Disclosure Statements:

Financial Disclosures

Rachel Glazer is a full-time employee of Yagi Speech, Inc., and will be sponsored to present at ASHA 2024 in Seattle.
Hazel Pangilinan is a full-time employee of Yagi Speech, Inc., and will be sponsored to present at ASHA 2024 in Seattle.
Heather Staton is a contractor for Yagi Speech, Inc.

Nonfinancial Disclosures

Rachel Glazer is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She obtained permission from the creator of the Yum Score Rating Sheet (doctoryum.org) to use it in her presentation.
Hazel Pangilinan is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Heather Staton is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist.

CEUs: 0.05 ASHA CEUs

Services available on base for children with special needs in Japan

Length: 50 minutes

Presenter: Paloma Travers, School Administrator

Course Description: This course will help individuals identify the services available in Japan through military installations. It will cover the services available on base and provide information on where families can go to obtain these services.

Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe three facilities that offer services for military families on base.

2. Explain the differences between services available on base and those available off base.

3. Identify two ways providers from different facilities can collaborate effectively.

Course Timeline:

5 min: Introduction

35 min: Facilities on base that provide services for children with special needs

5 min: Collaboration opportunities

5 min: Q&A

Disclosure Statements:

Financial: Paloma Travers is a consultant of Yagi Speech, Inc.

Nonfinancial: Paloma Travers is a school administrator.

CEUs: 0.05 ASHA CEUs

Assessment of Voice Disorders

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Presenter: Katherine Richardson, MA, MM, CCC-SLP

Course Description: This course will cover the current best practices for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in assessing voice disorders.

Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify different types of voice disorders.

2. Perform a low-cost voice assessment using materials commonly found in SLP clinics, without the need for specialized equipment.

Course Timeline:

5 min: Introduction to the topic

10 min: Types of voice disorders

65 min: Assessments for voice disorders

10 min: Q&A

Disclosure Statement:

Financial: Katherine Richardson will be compensated by Yagi Speech, Inc. for this presentation.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

CEUs: 0.15 ASHA CEU

Treatment of Voice Disorders

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes

Course Description: This course will cover the current best practices for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in treating voice disorders.

Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify different types of voice disorders.

2. Identify tools and treatment methodologies to use when working with clients diagnosed with a voice disorder.

Course Timeline:

5 min: Introduction to the topic

15 min: Types of voice disorders

65 min: Treatment for voice disorders

5 min: Summary

15 min: Q&A

Disclosure Statement for Katherine Richardson:

Financial: Katherine Richardson will be compensated by Yagi Speech, Inc. for this presentation.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

CEUs: 0.15 ASHA CEU

Location

All courses are available online. Please complete the registration form to gain access to the login information.

Instructions

Learners must complete the registration form to receive ASHA CEU.
Learners must watch the entire session and remain present for its duration to receive credit. Partial credit is not available with each session.
Learners must complete a program evaluation, embedded in the online course, after watching the videos in order to receive ASHA CEU.
Upon completion of steps 1 and 2, learners will receive a certificate via email within two weeks.

The date on your certificate serves as proof of course completion. Please note that it may take up to three months for the course to appear on your ASHA Registry transcript.

Course Disclosures

The content of these courses is based on the presenter’s research and experience. Participants are responsible for conducting their own research to determine whether the information and skills taught are appropriate for their clients, students, or patients.

Complaint Policy

At Yagi Speech, Inc., we strive to deliver a quality program to you.

If you are not satisfied with our organization's continuing education services or programs, please contact us at contact@shisacare.com. We will promptly address your concerns and work towards improving our offerings.

Refund Policy

At this time, courses are only offered to staff and are free for Yagi Speech, Inc. / ShisaCare staff and affiliates. Since this is a free course, no refunds will be issued.

Accommodation Policy

If you have any specific needs or special requests, please include them in the registration form. Kindly submit the form at least 3 weeks prior to the event to allow us sufficient time to make the necessary accommodations.