2nd Annual Pediatric Speech Conference

by Chad Wagoner, MD

Mar 28, 2026

Scottish Rite Cathedral, 505 Byers Ave, Joplin, MO

Register for the 2nd Annual Pediatric Speech Conference which occurs March 28, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (505 Byers Ave., Joplin, MO) Details follow:

Target Audience:

Physicians, Nurses, Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists and all others who support communication disorder treatment.

Conference Fee:

All Healthcare Professionals: $30.00

Students: $15.00

Preregistration is required and includes a light breakfast, snacks, drinks, and lunch. CE’s will be offered.

Objectives:

Differentiate Childhood Apraxia of Speech from other speech sound disorders by identifying core diagnostic features and their impact on expressive language development.
Explain the role of self-advocacy in improving academic, social, and long-term outcomes for students with hearing loss in classroom settings.
Apply evidence-based AAC strategies to support language development in children with CAS across therapy, home, and educational settings.
Understanding of the nature of reading disabilities/dyslexia.
Understand how proper evaluation/diagnosis should occur for dyslexia.
Understand the neurological basis for dyslexia.
Identify whether heavy, chronic electronic cigarette use in youth is associated with changes in extended high-frequency hearing sensitivity.
Assess evidences of possible cochlear synaptopathy an altered neural processing at the auditory brainstem and thalamocortical levels.

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Planning Committee

Course Director: Chad Wagoner, MD

Committee Members

Kara Morgan, FNP-C,

Megan Ryan, MS,SLP-CCC

Jonathon Mikhail, EdD, AuD, MS;

Patrick Stewart

Mark Bolinger

Please note: There will be a $15 administrative fee for registrations cancelled by end of business day on March 13, 2026. After that date, no refunds will be issued.

See the Event Flyer