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Welcome From the Convention Co-Chairs
CAMERAS, LIGHTS, ASHA! IT'S TIME TO FOCUS ON THE BIG PICTURE!

WELCOME FROM THE CONVENTION CO-CHAIRS

Thank you for joining us for the 2017 ASHA Convention-three full days incorporating communication, collaboration, diversity, and fun
as we focus on the big picture through advances in research, teaching, and clinical service during our time here in Los Angeles.
Our deepest appreciation and much gratitude goes to the Convention Program Committee, comprised of 37 topic area chairs and
their respective subcommittees who have worked tirelessly since last fall to make this year's ASHA Convention the "Premiere Event!"
This year's program showcases more than 2,500 ASHA CEU-eligible sessions: 38 three-hour Short Courses featuring specially-invited
speakers, 637 Oral Seminars, 261 Flash Sessions, and 1,798 Poster Presentations. If you need assistance focusing in on your professional
learning, we encourage you to visit the Concierge Learning Center, new this year, located right next to Registration in South Hall H-K.
At the Concierge Learning Center, knowledgeable ASHA Staff will help you create a learning path that is meaningful to you and your
specific professional interests and goals.
Below are some convention highlights you won't want to miss:
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Wednesday, November 8-Pre-Convention Fun and
Learning: We hope you took the opportunity to join in one
of several new just-for-fun pre-Convention ticketed activities
such as the hike from the Griffith Observatory to the famous
Hollywood sign with a guide or the cooking class with a
chef who has prepared food for the Emmys and Grammys.
There are also four Pre-Convention Workshops, including
sessions developed by the California Speech-LanguageHearing Association, as well as the First-Timer's Welcome
on Wednesday evening for those taking part in the ASHA
Convention for the very first time.

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Thursday, November 9, 8:30 a.m.-Opening General
Session: Goldie Hawn sets the stage for us to "Focus on
the Big Picture." Her interest in and commitment to living
mindfully have allowed her to share her gifts and talents
through acting, parenting, and promoting her MindUP™
program. Let her message frame your full ASHA Convention
experience.

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Thursday, November 9, 5:00 p.m.-Welcome Reception:
Network with fellow attendees and exhibitors over light
snacks and a cash bar in the Exhibit Hall. Be sure to check
out the Wellness Loop and its neighborhoods: Hollywood
Hills, Studio City, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica Pier.

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Friday, November 10, 6:15 p.m.-Awards Ceremony:
Join colleagues and friends as we honor the "stars"
of our Association's membership. This year's Awards
Ceremony will feature a special tribute to the production
cast and crew of Speechless, who will be receiving this
year's Annie Glenn Award.

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Friday, November 10, 8:30 p.m.-Open Houses:
Reconnect with former classmates, reminisce with
old colleagues, or make new friends at these social
receptions immediately following the Awards Ceremony.

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Saturday, November 11, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.-2017
ASHA Research Symposium: Advances in Autism
Research, "From Learning Mechanisms to Novel
Interventions." In this Symposium, leading researchers
will focus on early identification, mechanisms underlying
language deficits, nonverbal communication, and
innovative treatments in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Saturday, November 11, 6:30 p.m.-Closing Party:
Come savor a variety of local food truck cuisine and
enjoy some dancing in the streets as we end this year's
convention with an L.A. Street Festival-it's sure to be a
night to remember!

We hope you take advantage of all that this year's ASHA Convention and Los Angeles have to offer. May your passion and dedication
to our professions of audiology and speech-language pathology continue to grow as you Focus on the Big Picture!

Anita Vereb, PhD, CCC-A
Convention Co-Chair for Audiology

Mary Casper, MA, CCC-SLP
Convention Co-Chair for Speech-Language Pathology

2017 ASHA Convention Program Book

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ASHA 2017 Convention Program
