Southeastern to host conference on Communication Sciences and Disorders February 18
Thursday, February 3, 2022
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University will present Annette Hurley, the
department head of Louisiana State University’s Communication Disorders, Audiology
Program Director, and Associate Professor, as the featured speaker at the 2022 Campbell
Conference on campus Feb. 18. Scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Student Union
Theatre, the conference is open to students and professionals in the fields of speech-language
pathology and audiology.
“The faculty in Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to offer the
Campbell Conference in 2022 after a break due to Covid. This year’s topic is such
an important one for both audiologists and speech-language pathologists,” said Southeastern
Associate Professor, Audiologist and Program Director Rebecca Davis. “Dr. Hurley has
many years of experience in research, teaching, and working with clinicians in this
area, and we expect attendees to gain knowledge and ideas that they can put into practice.”
Hurley, who teaches courses in central auditory processing disorders and electrophysiology,
will address students and professionals at the day-long conference. Sponsored by Southeastern’s
Communication Sciences and Disorders program, the conference is titled “Understanding
Auditory Processing Disorders: Information for Clinicians.”
Hurley’s current research interests include Central Auditory Processing Disorder,
electrophysiology, and evidence for brain plasticity after auditory training. In recent
years, she said, there has been an increased demand for diagnosis and treatment of
CAPD.
“Speech-language pathologists are key in providing referrals for diagnostic testing
and treatment and management,” she said. “This course will review the diagnostic assessment,
and current available auditory training options for the treatment of CAPD, including
computer mediated programs, apps, and formal auditory training.”
On line registration is now open with fees of $85 for professionals and $15 for
students with university identification through Feb. 8. Beginning Feb. 9, the fee
is $110 for professionals and $35 for students with university ID. On-site registration,
pending seating availability, is $160 for professionals and $45 for students with
university ID.
For more information, email campbell.conference@southeastern.edu or call 985-549-2214.
