Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA)

Dear OSLA followers, thank you for sharing this digital corner with us! We invite you to follow Speech-Language & Audiology Canada for continued access to advocacy materials, relevant news and user-friendly, evidence-based information. Join us as we move to this new digital home and continue to lead the important work of championing your needs.

Let's take a look back on an important historical day - these photos show the announcements in 1964 that there would be an Association in Ontario for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists. Today, April 1, 2022, OSLA finds a new beginning within Speech-Language & Audiology Canada Just as we did back in 1964, we rise to the challenge of what our professions need and make the choice to do something new. There is more to this story. Together we are Stronger!

The Concussion Priority Setting Partnership is is a project that aims to identify the top 10 questions that patients, caregivers and clinicians have about concussion in order to guide research funding. They are now in Phase 2 of the project which is an online survey asking people with concussion, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals to select, from a list of 59 summary questions, the 10 questions that they feel are the highest priority to be answered by research. This critical phase of the project will give those people with personal or professional experience with concussion the opportunity to have their say in setting the future direction of concussion research. Take a few minutes to answer this survey and share.

https://www.concussionpsp.com/

About | My Site We aim to shape the future of research in concussion by bringing patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals together to identify and prioritize the top 10 unanswered questions about concussion.

The Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) applauds the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on the results of the Right to Read Inquiry. In particular, we support the emphasis on evidenced-based approaches to reading intervention programs and advocate that every Ontario school board has these interventions available to all students who require them. We look forward to learning more and next steps.

https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre/right-to-read-inquiry-calls-for-critical-changes

OHRC Right to Read inquiry calls for critical changes to Ontario’s approach to early reading | Ontario Human Rights Commission Page controls+ show tagsTags Social Areas:  goods, services and facilities Code Grounds:  disability, intersecting Law:  Ontario Human Rights Code Resources Type:  press release Activity Type:  public interest inquiry, recommendations Discrimination Type:  failure to accommodate, subtle, syste...

Wishing all our OSLA members and followers, a Happy Family Day long weekend! We will be closed on Monday, February 21, but look forward to connecting with you soon.

This February, share the gift of knowledge with our Oral Language at Your Fingertips book!

Available in French and English, this essential resource uses the analogy of a hand as a framework to understand the relationship between oral language interactions in the classroom and component language skills.

And for a limited time only, when you buy a book for yourself or the teachers in your life, we will send you a special Valentine... from us to you! shorturl.at/qvFHK

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Considering joining your colleagues from across Canada at the April SAC Conference? Now is your opportunity to provide your input on the format. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBJVFJV

Completion of the CASLPO Clinical Self-Assessment Tool is due by midnight (E.S.T.) on January 31, 2021. Setting new learning goals provides a great opportunity to recommit to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusive practices in your profession.
Find out how you can frame your goals and how you can leverage OSLA DEI PD opportunities that qualify for CLACs in this update from the OSLA DEI Committee. shorturl.at/anBGH

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Join a virtual Canadian dysphagia support group for adults with dysphagia and their caregivers. This support group has been developed with the support of the American National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders. The first meeting of the dysphagia support group will take place on Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 pm EST. Those interested can register here: https://tinyurl.com/dysphagiasupportgroup

February 2022 Canadian Dysphagia Support Group The Aging Swallow Research Lab is hosting a Canadian dysphagia support group for adults with dysphagia and their caregivers.

OSLA Board Member, Allyson Grant, M.HSc., S-LP (C), Reg. CASLPO, joined Alex Pierson recently to discuss the impact of the pandemic on young children's communication development and how S-LPs can help. Listen and share!

https://omny.fm/shows/on-point-with-alex-pierson/could-masking-mandates-cause-speech-delays-in-chil

Could Masking Mandates Cause Speech Delays In Children? - ON Point with Alex Pierson - Omny.fm  Alex is first joined by Allyson Grant, a Speech-Language Pathologist &  Professor with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences' Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Program to discuss if the masking mandates that have been so heavily enforced are creating delays in speech developme...

Happy Holidays from all of us at OSLA!

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Take a Look at New Data from Statistics Canada.

https://bit.ly/3dyiBj7

As we confer our annual awards on noteworthy experienced professionals, here at OSLA, we also want to recognize the future of our profession with our Student Awards. Our student Award winners have gotten their careers off to a strong start with their involvement with OSLA for the past two years as student representatives at their University. Join us in congratulating them! https://bit.ly/3D338T1

Honouring our heroes – past and present.

This Remembrance Day, we join millions across Canada in a moment of silence to honour the heroes that have served and continue to serve Canada in times of conflict.

This year’s “OSLA Audiologist of the Year” Award went to Tracey Gale. Tracey recently retired after being an Audiologist in Ontario for the past 28 years. She has held various leadership roles and has been an active advocate for the audiology profession. Find out more about Tracey’s accomplishments and join us in congratulating her on a well-deserved award. https://bit.ly/3F15QJn

Every year, the OSLA Board has the honour of giving the S-LP of the Year Award, to an based on one, or a combination of the following criteria:
- - this member has achieved success in their own career path while leading others around them to achieve greater accomplishments.
- - This member has demonstrated a long standing commitment to the profession by increasing awareness of the value of their profession to the public and/or the healthcare community.
- - This member has carried out research activities that contribute to the development and or improvement of practice in their respective field.

We are thrilled to announce this year's winner, Maria Emilia (Mila) De Melo, S-LP, Aud(C), Reg. CASLPO, LSLS Cert. AVT®. Join us in congratulating her for her hard work for the profession.

Find out more about Mila and the rest of our award winners. https://bit.ly/3F15QJn

During our recent AGM, we were thrilled to honour two OSLA members with the “Honours of the Association Award” These awards are presented to OSLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and to their profession. On behalf of the OSLA Board of Directors, we were thrilled to present one of the awards to Catherine Wiseman-Hakes, Ph.D., Reg. CASLPO. Join us in congratulating this tireless advocates for the profession.

During our recent AGM, we were thrilled to honour two OSLA members with the “Honours of the Association Award” These awards are presented to OSLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and to their profession. On behalf of the OSLA Board of Directors, we were thrilled to present one of the awards to Cindy Harrison, M. SC., REG. CASLPO. Join us in congratulating this tireless advocate for the profession.

Looking for the latest jobs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology?
Log in to our online jobs portal and find your new role today!
https://www.osla.on.ca/page/CareerCentre

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Selective mutism is a condition where a person is capable of speaking in comfortable situations but refuses to speak at other times or in other situations.
Find out how a Speech-Language pathologist can help with this condition: https://www.osla.on.ca/page/SelectiveMutism

Register now for our Advanced Literacy Practices Course - the No.1 course designed for Speech-Language Pathologists working in school board settings!

Sign-up here: https://www.osla.on.ca/event/ALP2022

The Ontario Association of Speech - Language Pathologists and Audiologists * The Application and Intervention Modules consist of completing a full language and literacy assessment in two parts on a selected Grade 1 or above student and planning and completing a minimum of 3 intervention sessions. Learners are encouraged to allot a minimum of 6-8 hours per module.

Did you know that over 100,000 Canadians are living with aphasia today?
For more information on how a Speech-Language Pathologist can help, visit us online:
https://osla.on.ca/page/Aphasia

The Early Bird Registration Deadline is only 3 days away for our Advanced Literacy Practices Course. Don't miss out on registering for the No.1 course designed for Speech-Language Pathologists working in school board settings! Sign-up now and save $100.00: https://www.osla.on.ca/event/ALP2022

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) impacts the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol.
Find out how a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist can help today...
https://www.osla.on.ca/page/FASD

Understand the relationship between oral language interactions in the classroom and component language skills.
Order your copy of "Oral Language at Your Fingertips" today!
https://www.osla.on.ca/store/viewproduct.aspx?ID=14240466

Apraxia is a neurological disorder involving difficulty planning and implementing sensorimotor movements necessary for speech production.

Learn more about this condition and how a Speech-Language Pathologist can help today!

https://www.osla.on.ca/page/Apraxia

Register now for our Advanced Literacy Practices Course - the No.1 course designed for Speech-Language Pathologists working in school board settings!

Sign-up here: https://www.osla.on.ca/event/ALP2022

We have partnered with Adracare to bring our practitioners the best in virtual software for engaging with patients online.
Visit https://campaign.adracare.com/osla-offer for more info!

OSLA is a non-profit dedicated to advancing the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in Ontario.

If you support our work, consider making an online donation today!

https://www.osla.on.ca/donations/

Join The Parlé Podcast for this week's episode on the science of reading.
If you are a teacher or a Speech-Language Pathologist working with children, you won’t want to miss this episode!
https://www.theparlepodcast.com/the-parleacute-podcast/s3-ep-8-the-science-of-reading-in-schools-with-april-hackett-and-julie-mcdermid.html

S3 Ep. 8 The Science of Reading in Schools with April Hackett and Julie McDermid Chantal Mayer-Crittenden, Speech-Language Pathologist and researcher, hosts a bevy of guests on the topic of communication at large.