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2024 AKSHA Convention Speakers 


Dr. Cleveland will present:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Workshop

Saturday, October 12, 2024

  1. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (1 hour)
  2. Expansion of Diagnostic Services for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (2 hours)
    • Overview of diagnostic procedures
    • Cultural considerations in obtaining case history information
    • Interdisciplinary Care
    • Billing considerations

Sunday, October 13, 2024

  1. Supporting Executive Function Across the Big Nine Areas (3 hours)
    • An Innovative Design for Intervention
    • Considerations for Sensitivity and Family Support
    • Case Studies
  2. Q&A


Dr. Mendez will present:

Foundations of Substance Use Disorders & Treatment

Learning Objectives:

  • Define a substance use disorder
  • Understand the physiology of addiction
  • How to utilize motivational interviewing when engaging with someone with a substance use disorder
  • Learn treatment options including: medications and programs
  • Be able to define harm reduction and how to implement into clinical practice.








Ms. Burich present:

Gentle Tending, Strong Support: Tools and strategies for stress & high workloads

In today’s demanding work environment, handling high workloads while maintaining our own well-being is essential. This course provides practical tools and resilient strategies to manage stress and cultivate a strong work mindset. Discover ways to support yourself and your team with efficiency and care. Join us to develop sustainable work practices that enhance productivity and support your resilience and well-being.

Learning Objectives

  • Implement stress management techniques to improve well-being and performance.
  • Cultivate resilient mindsets that thrive in high-pressure environments.
  • Apply practical tools to manage heavy workloads effectively.
  • Explore strategies for integrating workload management with personal care.












Ms. Moulton will present:

Building Communication with Aided Language Input

This one-hour implementation class will focus on research-based techniques that a communication partner (parent/caregiver, teacher, therapist, etc.) can use to increase communication for individuals using a speech generating device. Participants will learn about aided language input and how it can be incorporated into daily activities to promote language growth through discussion and video scenarios. Examples of common communication behaviors of both the AAC communicator and the communication partner will be discussed, as well as simple ways to change those behaviors to increase communication interaction. Participants will learn simple strategies for selecting beginning target vocabulary for daily activities.  Anyone who supports an individual who uses a speech-generating device would benefit from attending this training.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define aided language input
  • List 5 common traits of those who use AAC and their communication partners
  • Name 4 different communication partner strategies
  • Describe a strategy for identifying target vocabulary for activities






Ms Murphy will present: 

Trauma Informed Care

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify Trauma Indicators: Participants will be able to recognize and articulate the signs and symptoms of trauma in patients, including physical, emotional, and behavioral indicators, and understand how these signs may manifest differently across various populations.
  • Employ Trauma-Informed Language: Participants will learn and practice using trauma-informed language in their patient interactions, ensuring that their communication is sensitive, validating, and supportive, thereby fostering a more trusting and empathetic relationship with patients.
  • Understand and Apply Resiliency Concepts: Participants will gain insights into the principles of resiliency and how these concepts can be integrated into patient care to promote healing and empowerment, including strategies for supporting patients in building their own resilience.
  • Implement Supportive Care Strategies: Participants will develop actionable strategies for creating a trauma-informed environment within their practice, including practical techniques for supporting patients who have experienced trauma and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.


Mr Trawick will present:

Neonatal Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the definition of NOWS and subject matter nomenclature
  • Understand the types of substances most commonly encountered in our state and their prevalence
  • Appreciate the effects of perinatal substance use on the fetus and newborn
  • Better understand why mothers use substances
  • Learn of current "Best Practices" for the care of these mothers and infants
  • Be aware of evolving care practices that attendees can use in their practices








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Anchorage, AK 99511

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