You are cordially invited to a “meet and greet” get together at the Seaport Convention Center on Wednesday, March 28th from 5-6:30pm. There will be a cash bar, h’orderves, raffles for Kindle Fires, and an opportunity to learn more about what your state academy has planned for the future. This event will also include state academies from New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut.
Please come and support your state academy, while having a great time!
RSVP recommended (but not required) to mccormackje@gmail.com
Global Perspectives on Central Auditory Processing Disorder, March 30-31, 2012 Boston, MA (AT THE 2012 AAA Audiology Now)
Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), seen in children and adults, has been linked to a number of etiologies involving neuroanatomical abnormalities, neurological compromise of the central auditory nervous system, and neuromaturational lag.
Global Perspectives on CAPD will bring together leading international scientists and clinicians to discuss recent advances and future directions in research and clinical practice. The CAPD conference will be held in conjunction with the American Academy of Audiology’s Annual conference, AudiologyNOW! 2012, March 28-31, at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center (BCEC). Meeting co- chairs Doris-Eva Bamiou (UK) and Frank Musiek (USA) welcome all with an interest in central auditory processing disorder. Academy CEUs and ABA Tier 1 Credit will be offered. ASHA CEUs pending. Speech-Language Pathologists are also welcome to attend.
Global Perspectives on Central Auditory Processing Disorder Program (as of 9/23/11 – subject to change)
Friday, March 30: 6:30- 6:50 pm Welcome from Conference Co-Chairs and from the American Academy of Audiology President
6:50- 7:30 pm CAPD and the CANS: What We Know and What We Need to Learn Presenter: Dennis Phillips, PhD
7:30- 9:00 pm CAPD Poster Presentations and Reception (hors d'oeuvres/cash bar) (Chair: Nicci Campbell, PhD)
Saturday, March 31:
7:50- 8:00 am Outline of the Day’s Events from Conference Co-Chairs
8:00- 8:50 am Opening Keynote:
Presenter: Tim Griffiths, PhD
8:50-1 0:20 am Featured Session: Panel- Defining CAPD and APD: Theoretical Constructs and Perspectives
Panelists: Teri Bellis, PhD; Dave Moore, PhD; Thomas Wiesner, PhD
(Chair: Larry Medwetsky, PhD)
10:20- 11:05 am Platform Papers (three)
(Chair: Wayne Wilson, PhD)
11:05- Noon Exhibit Hall and Lunch
12:00- 1:30 pm Featured Session: Panel – Advances in Clinical Practice
Panelists: Vivian Iliadou, MD, PhD; Frank Musiek, PhD; Nina Kraus, PhD
(Chair: Jay Hall, PhD)
1:30- 3:00 pm Featured Session: Panel – Future Directions in Clinical Practice and Research
Panelists: Mirela Boscariol, PhD; Harvey Dillon, PhD; Suzanne Purdy, PhD
(Chair: Doris Bamiou, MD, PhD)
3:00- 3:50 pm Closing Keynote
Presenter: Jos Eggermont, PhD
3:50- 4:00 pm Closing Comments from Conference Co-Chairs
FOR MORE INFORMATION : http://www.audiologynow.org/CAPD
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Our next conference will take place at the Sheraton Framingham on Friday, September 21st, 2012.
We are excited to announce that Dr. Robert Sweetow, Ph.D. from UCSF will be our guest speaker for the day. More details to follow on this exciting event.
Here are some photos from this year's Conference:
