UP Speech Pathology

Our Year 4 students, Cyn and Diane, successfully facilitated a workshop titled 𝐖𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 via Zoom on March 2nd. The primary objective of this workshop was to advocate for and promote the application of inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming practices within the allied health professions.

The workshop received active participation from fellow students of the college. This accomplishment was made possible through Cyn and Diane's internship at the International School Manila, with guidance and support from their supervisor, Ms. Raisa Adrienne D. Pinson, RSLP.

𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐄𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐀𝐂 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄!

Malugod naming inaanyayahan ang mga registered speech-language pathologists na interesadong magpayabong at magpalawak ng kanilang kaalaman at kakayahan sa Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) sa ika-10 takbo ng AAC Certificate Course.

Mangyaring sagutan ang application form na ito: https://bit.ly/AACCertCourse

✨ Our very own Asst. Prof. Ellyn Cassey Chua recently participated in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Society of Speech, Language, and Hearing (APSSLH) Conference held in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, from December 15-16!

She was in the company of a vibrant group of and . 🤝🇵🇭🌏 The conference provided an incredible platform for shared challenges and transferrable points for reflection, reinforcing the importance of considering unique language characteristics in diagnosing and managing speech and language disorders, the cultural considerations in practice, the necessity for locally applicable tools, and the ongoing effort to increase access to SLP services.

The conference left a positive imprint on the future of Speech-Language Pathology in Vietnam and the entire Asia-Pacific region. The journey towards advancing the field continues, and we're excited to be a part of this transformative dialogue!

#𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

Taos-pusong pasasalamat at pagpupugay sa mga lecturers, mentors, at content developers ng Academic Enrichment Program ng departamento!

Kinikilala namin ang inyong angking galing at dedikasyon na siyang nagbigay-daan sa matagumpay na paglunsad ng proyektong ito. Sa kabila ng inyong pang-araw-araw na gawain, nasaan mang sulok ng Pilipinas o ano mang panig ng mundo, naibahagi ninyo ang inyong mga sarili para sa ikauunlad ng propseyon ng speech-language pathology sa bansa.

Nawa’y maging inspirasyon kayo para sa susunod na henerasyon ng mga speech-language pathologists para sa bayan! !

We celebrate our alumni, colleagues, and fellow academics who showcased their research at the 2023 ASHA Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, from November 16-18. This underscores the significance of disseminating our research to a broader audience, contributing to the growth of the SLP profession in our country. A heartfelt appreciation to our alumni and other Pinoy SLPs for taking the time to explore these diverse presentations.

🗣️ #𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

Assistant Professor Bernice Alecsa Austria recently presented her work on multilingual language assessment and language profiles of Filipino multilinguals living in the Philippines at the 2023 ASHA Convention in Boston, Massachusetts last November 17. Her research highlights the use and validity of the LITMUS Tagalog Sentence Repetition task in the identification of developmental language disorder (DLD). This pioneering research contributes to the growing knowledge on multilingual language development, particularly in the areas of morphology and syntax, and to the current assessment practices of Filipino SLPs.

🗣️ #𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

Associate Professor Fernando Ligot and BSSP alum Patricia Erika Bautista (‘17) recently shared their research paper, "A Qualitative Study on the Feeding Methods of Filipino Mothers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate Ages 0-24 months: A Pilot Study," at the 3rd International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition held in Dubai, UAE on November 16-17. Their presentation delved into the roles of SLPs and emphasized the pivotal role of nutrition in holistic cleft care management.

#𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

Malugod naming binabati ang 543 bagong registered speech-language pathologists na nakapasa sa KAUNA-UNAHANG licensure examination sa bansa!

Taos-puso rin naming ipinagmamalaki ang 141 sa hanay ng mga nagsipagtapos sa University of the Philippines Manila, na siya ring nagtala ng 100% passing rate.

Tatlumpu’t lima sa mga topnotchers ay nagmula sa UP College of Allied Medical Professions, sa pangunguna ni Pristine Ellise T. Chua (Top 1).

Kasama niyo kami, at ang buong sambayanang ating pagsisilbihan, sa pagdiriwang ng makasaysayang yugtong ito!

#𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

In celebration of UP College of Allied Medical Professions’s 61st founding anniversary, we are hosting a webinar regarding the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on November 25.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Alianda Lopez (BSSP ‘18), a distinguished former faculty member of CAMP, as our speaker. She will enlighten us on the operations of AI and its impact on education and healthcare. The discussion will delve into broader considerations for the responsible use of technology across professional sectors, emphasizing the crucial importance of ethical AI adoption.

🗣️ #𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

Assistant Professor Jaymi Catangay Ombao and Teaching Associate Dane Raymundo, alongside dedicated Filipino healthcare professionals, immersed themselves in the 14th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences in South Korea last November 8-11. This insightful event provided them with the latest advancements in hearing technologies, practices, and aural rehabilitation, fostering valuable connections with potential research and program partners to enhance services for the Deaf and hard of hearing in the Philippines.

🤝👂🗣️ #𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

The Augmented Experience E-health Laboratory (AXEL) research group is looking for participants who may join their research entitled "Developing Immersive Gamification Technology System for Rehabilitation Management of Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy and Mobility Limitations (Phase 2 Trial)" [UPM REB CODE: 2023-0039-01].

They are looking for persons with cerebral palsy (CP) who are:
• Aged 6-12 years old
• Diagnosed with mild to moderate CP
• Can handle objects easily and successfully
• Able to follow one-step instructions
• No significant visual impairment
• No hearing impairment requiring hearing aid
• No motion sickness or claustrophobia
• No episodes of seizures or diagnosis of epilepsy
• Can travel to study site for participation

The study aims to determine the clinical effectiveness, safety, and usability of a proposed VR intervention on patients with CP. VR is a technology that uses applications and devices to show a simulation of a three-dimensional environment. For this study, the research team developed “Mission to Planet Axel”, which is a role-playing game where users are tasked to assist a robot captain in its mission to return to its home planet. Its activities are also based on exercises performed by patients with CP in a therapy session that aim to improve balance, gross motor performance, walking speed, and functional mobility. The devices to be used will be either a head-mounted display (HMD) system or a semi-cave automatic virtual environment (semi-CAVE) system.

Volunteers will test the game for 1 hour per session, 2 sessions per week for 3 weeks. Testing sessions will be conducted at the UP College of Allied Medical Professions Clinic for Therapy Services at the Joaquin Gonzalez Compound on Padre Faura Street corner Ma. Orosa Street.

If interested to join, please fill out this form and expect a call from them for an interview and preliminary assessment to confirm your participation in the research.

If you wish to know more, please contact them through:
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 09562954001

This research project is under the research program “Immersive Technology Applications in Healthcare”, a collaborative effort of the University of the Philippines Diliman and Manila led by Dr. Maria Eliza Aguila as Program Leader through a research grant from the Philippine Council of Health Research of the Department of Science and Technology and the University of the Philippines Manila. The AXEL research group is an interdisciplinary team composed of specialists with diverse and extensive experience ranging from design and game development to rehabilitation and healthcare. AXEL is a dynamic research lab that designs and develops immersive technology systems (such as virtual reality [VR]) for healthcare applications. They aim to serve Filipinos with disabilities by providing therapy through virtual experiences that help them accomplish therapy goals in a fun and engaging way.

Ang UP CAMP Speech Pathology ay taos-pusong sumusuporta sa natatanging grupo ng mga nagsipagtapos na kukuha ng kauna-unahang SLP licensure examination sa bansa sa darating na linggo.

Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ito, kasama ng oportunidad na mapagsilbihan ang nakararaming Pilipinong nangangailangan ng serbisyo. Hinihintay na nila kayo. Kasama niyo kami sa makasaysayang yugtong ito. Padayon!

In celebration of the UP College of Allied Medical Professions' 61st Founding Anniversary this November and the upcoming Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from November 13 to 17, our Department is thrilled to extend its full support to the Philippine National Ear Institute, in collaboration with the Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center and the UPCM Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

This year, Deaf Awareness Week's theme is 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨. We are excited to highlight this significant event with two informative webinars accessible to practicing clinicians and students alike.

Don't miss out! Register now for our upcoming webinars:

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬
(November 14, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm)
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/xtt2as6d

𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
(November 16, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm, in partnership with Deaf and Terp)
𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2tkdhnkn

Join us in promoting understanding and inclusivity for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community during this Deaf Awareness Week and CAMP's Founding Anniversary! 🤝👂🗣️ #𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 #𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding Teaching Associate, Ms. Lloeden Lois Cabacuñgan, and our talented alumna, Ms. Ellyn Loise Namoro, for their remarkable achievement! 🎓 They recently presented their batch project (AAC Certificate Course, AY 2018-19) at the prestigious ISAAC Conference in Cancun, Mexico. We are immensely proud of their hard work and dedication! Way to go, Denden and Ellyn! 🥳

👏 Let's also give a huge shoutout to the exceptional Pinoy SLPs who contributed to this successful batch project: Ella Austria, Erika David, Andi Vigila, Lee Anne Sheets, Anna Francisco, Rosanna Angeles, Viannery Mabag, Bea Abella, Shanelle Santos, and Florence Navarro. 🙌 Your collaborative efforts truly made a difference!

📢 For those interested in the AAC Certificate Course, we're excited to announce that the registration for the next batch of participants will be opening soon. Stay tuned for further updates and don't miss this opportunity!

The UP Department of Speech Pathology invites you to the Online Information Session and Stakeholders’ Consultation on the proposed MASTER of SPEECH PATHOLOGY (MSP) program of UP CAMP. This program is being developed for professional SLPs who aim to elevate, revitalize, or transform their career. Join us via Zoom on June 20, 2023 (Tuesday), 5-7pm, if you wish to know more or share your thoughts! Register by scanning the QR code or visiting this link: https://bit.ly/MSPconsult2023

Last year, we revamped our dysphagia certificate program to make it more intensive and structured. The first run of this improved course has recently come to an end.

Congratulations to the nine committed and dedicated SLPs who successfully completed the course! They spent at least 100 hours on class discussions and individualized mentorship activities spanning assessment, intervention, and report writing. We are excited to see how they will boost the dysphagia practice in the Philippines!

We would also like to use this platform to thank all the local and international facilitators and mentors who participated in this run. This would not have been possible if it were not for their expertise, time, and willingness to contribute to the advancement of dysphagia practice in the Philippines.

The next run will start soon. We welcome Filipino speech pathologists who are committed to finishing the program. You may email us at [email protected] to signify your interest.

After the recently concluded research series, we are now organizing another set of webinars to celebrate UP-CAMP's 60th anniversary. This next set will have a more clinical focus: Cʀᴇᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴘᴀᴛʜᴡᴀʏs ꜰᴏʀ ᴄʟɪᴇɴᴛ ᴘᴀʀᴛɪᴄɪᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ.

Second in this clinical series is a session on multilingualism, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫: 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬. If you have clients or students who speak more than one language, this webinar is for you!

Attend the session to get...
☑️ a clearer and a more multidimensional perspective of multilingualism
☑️ a concise introduction to relevant issues, challenges, myths, global trends, etc.
☑️ information relevant to working with multilingual Filipinos (e.g., the Philippines' language profile, current evidence on the language patterns of Tagalog-English bilinguals)

𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 (𝚎.𝚐., 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚎𝚌𝚑-𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚜, 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜, 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚞𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚜, 𝚍𝚘𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚜) 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Bernice is a faculty member of the Department of Speech Pathology of the University of the Philippines-Manila. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2018 and is awaiting her official conferment of her MSc degree in Applied Multilingualism from University of Ireland-Galway. She is currently working on a research on multilingual language assessments for the Tagalog-speaking community.

To register and to know more about the other sessions in this series, please visit https://tinyurl.com/CAMPTranscendClinical

We are inviting everyone as we continue the celebrations for CAMP’s 60th anniversary. The College is offering a second series of webinars to take us to new frontiers of practice and client participation.

Join Bernice Alecsa as she discuss the concept of multilingualism and address major issues and myths on multilingual language development. Her session will also tackle current challenges in dealing with and in assessing multilingual skills. By drawing on current evidence and global trends in multilingual research, participants will learn ways to adapt themselves and their professional practices in culturally and linguistically diverse spaces.

Join us for the 3 other sessions throughout November which will tackle universal design for learning, management for vertigo and promoting participation in different populations through physical activity.
Register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/CAMPTranscendClinical

For any questions or concerns, please contact us through email: [email protected] or send a message through the CAMP page: https://www.facebook.com/UPMCAMPOfficial/

There is 1 week left to register for all the sessions of our research series! The deadline for availing of the package rate for the research series is October 6, 2022 at 12:00PM.
Register for the research series through this link: https://tinyurl.com/CAMPTranscendResearch.

There is 1 week left to register for all the sessions of our research series! The deadline for availing of the package rate for the research series is October 6, 2022 at 12:00PM.

Register for the research series through this link: https://tinyurl.com/CAMPTranscendResearch.

No CPD units will be issued for the first two sessions (October 8 and 9). You may, however, present your certificate of attendance to the PRC as proof of self-directed learning activities.

For any questions or concerns, please contact us through email: [email protected] or send a message through the CAMP page: https://www.facebook.com/UPMCAMPOfficial/

Samahan niyo kaming ipagdiwang ang ika-60 pagkakataguyod ng UP College of Allied Medical Professions sa pamamagitan nang pagsali sa mga inihandang programa para sa lahat!

Our alum Anna Beatriz Guerrero (SP 2010), an SLP Clinical Fellow and a research volunteer at California State University Northridge Speech Language and Science Lab, is currently working on a study that seeks to explore current speech language pathology (SLP) practices in assessing quality of life (QOL) among patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate.

If you are an SLP with Cleft Lip and/or Palate patients in your current or previous caseload, you are invited to take a quick 5-10 minute survey:

https://csun.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40yYbTOSO4K1h8q

Received a lot of inquiries today. 😁

Here are your guides on how to obtain your college and university clearance and how to request for your Transcript of Records and College Diploma.

WE HEARD YOU!

We are extending the application of interested speech pathologists until Monday, September 12! Tag your SP friends who might be interested!

To learn more about the course and the application process, please click these two links:

https://tinigaac.wixsite.com/tinigaacproject/course-description

https://tinigaac.wixsite.com/tinigaacproject/application-process

To submit an application, please fill out the application form on this page:

https://tinigaac.wixsite.com/tinigaacproject/application-form

We would like to give our 8th batch of AAC-specialists-in-training a virtual pat on the back for surviving their 4-hour-long final exam today! We sincerely hope that they are treating themselves to some good food and rest.

As the 8th run of our AAC certificate course (AY 21-22) has come to an end, we are now looking for another set of SLPs who are highly motivated to take an intensive course on AAC assessment and intervention. To learn more about the course and the application process, please click these two links:
https://tinigaac.wixsite.com/tinigaacproject/course-description https://tinigaac.wixsite.com/tinigaacproject/application-process

To submit an application, please fill out the application form on this page: https://tinigaac.wixsite.com/tinigaacproject/application-form

We will accept applications until Sept. 7, Wednesday, to give prospective enrollees enough time to prepare for the first class (Sept. 23, Friday). Those who will meet our screening criteria and cut-off will be invited to attend the synchronous orientation on Sept. 10 (Saturday, 6:30-8:00pm). Other SLPs (e.g., those who are thinking about taking our AAC course one day; those who are curious about the AAC advocacy projects of our 8th batch) are also welcome to attend this orientation. To get the Zoom meeting details of this event/orientation, please email [email protected].

Sharing these general guidelines for the workshop on Saturday!

To all those who signified interest to participate, please check your email for more details on how to proceed with the registration.

To all those who completed their registration, the Zoom link will be shared with you later today.

Registration is extended for those who wish to join: https://bit.ly/3PAh3pm

See you on the 27th!

We have an exciting learning opportunity for researchers interested in psycholinguistics! Our alumna Dr. Rowena "Weng" Garcia, from the Developmental Psycholinguistics group of the University of Potsdam in Germany, is here to facilitate a whole-day, three-part online workshop on psycholinguistic data collection (field experiments, online experiments). Please see the posters below for more information on the workshop.

For interested parties, please fill out this registration form: https://bit.ly/3PAh3pm

See you on the 27th! Researchers from all fields (speech-pathology, linguistics, psychology, education, etc.), countries, and levels are welcome. Undergraduate and graduate student researchers are welcome to participate, as well!