ANCDS 2010 Scientific Meeting
November 17
Philadelphia, PA
Registration and meeting location information will be available at a later date
Keynote Address:
The Nature and Treatment of Childhood and Adult Apraxia of Speech
Speakers: Dr. Lawrence Shriberg, Dr. Edythe Strand, and Dr. Julie Wambaugh |
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What is Evidence-Based Practice?
For almost ten years, ANCDS has taken a leadership role in the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPG) as a method to:
- Reduce variation in practice
- Systemize quality of care
- Maximize use of demonstrably effective techniques
- Facilitate learning
- Stimulate research
- Improve accountability in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic communication disorders
The ANCDS Mission
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Promote quality service to persons with neurologic communication disorders by developing training guidelines for preparation of speech-language pathologists for clinical practice with this population, developing standards for clinical practice of speech-language pathologists with this population, and to develop the standards and provide the means to certify clinical specialists in this area of practice.
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Promote state-of-the art education of practitioners in neurologic communication disorders.
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Promote exchange of information and ideas among its members.
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Promote research that contributes to better understanding and management of neurologic communication disorders.
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Provide leadership in the development of clinical expertise in neurologic communication disorders.
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Establish and support liaison with related professional organizations.
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