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Saturday, February 21, 2026
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Belt Buckle Brew Cafe
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CST
Belt Buckle Brew Cafe
Location: Belt Buckle Brew Cafe
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
CST
Mother's Room
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
CST
Mother's Room
Location: Mezzanine level at 12th Street
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
CST
Quiet Room
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
CST
Quiet Room
Location: 104
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Registration
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Registration
Location: Belt Buckle Lobby
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Telepractice in Schools: Skills, Solutions, and Evidence-Based Success
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Telepractice in Schools: Skills, Solutions, and Evidence-Based Success
Location: Ballroom A&B
Primary Presenter:
Andrea Lerma, M.S., CCC-SLP
– Expressive Pathways Speech Therapy
Co-Presenter:
Alyssa Gilman, M.S. CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Expressable
Co-Presenter:
Erica Ortiz, MCD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Co-Presenter:
Kendall B. Kordes, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– SLP - Telepractice
Pediatric – School Communication
Intermediate
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
The Innovative Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Burn Care: Speech, Swallowing and Orofacial Contracture Management
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
The Innovative Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Burn Care: Speech, Swallowing and Orofacial Contracture Management
Location: 201
Primary Presenter:
Kathleen M. Kerr, MS CCC-SLP
– University of Texas Medical Branch - - Galveton, TX
Co-Presenter:
Lori Arguello, M.S., CCC-SLP
– University of Texas Medical Branch
Adult – Swallowing and Upper Airway
Intermediate
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Building Listening and Communication in Children with Hearing Loss who have Additional Disabilities
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CST
Building Listening and Communication in Children with Hearing Loss who have Additional Disabilities
Location: 202
Primary Presenter:
Peyton Stephens, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT (she/her/hers)
– Texas Hearing Institute
Pediatric – Medical and Early Intervention
Intermediate
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
2026 Audiology Legislative, Billing/Coding, Rules, and Regulation Updates: a Pu Pu Platter of Changes For Lunar New Year!
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
2026 Audiology Legislative, Billing/Coding, Rules, and Regulation Updates: a Pu Pu Platter of Changes For Lunar New Year!
Location: 204
Primary Presenter:
Kelsey Hatton, Au.D., CCC-A (she/her/hers)
– The University of Texas at Austin
Audiology
Beginner
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Invited Speaker: Aphasia in Traumatic Brain injury: Implications for Assessment and Treatment
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Invited Speaker: Aphasia in Traumatic Brain injury: Implications for Assessment and Treatment
Location: 203
Invited Speaker:
Kim Frey, PhD, CCC-SLP
– Craig Hospital
Adult – Communication
Intermediate
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The Ethical Compass: Navigating Licensure and Professional Practice in SLP & Audiology
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
The Ethical Compass: Navigating Licensure and Professional Practice in SLP & Audiology
Location: Ballroom C
Primary Presenter:
Sherry L. Sancibrian, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
– Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Co-Presenter:
Katie Brice
– Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Co-Presenter:
Erica M. Rodriguez, n/a
– Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Professional Issues
Intermediate
Ethics
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
TSHA Disability Determination Guidelines Companion for Articulation Disorders in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
TSHA Disability Determination Guidelines Companion for Articulation Disorders in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
Location: Ballroom A&B
Primary Presenter:
Janelle Flores, M.S.,CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– University of Houston
Co-Presenter:
Karla C. Garza, PhD, CCC-SLP
– Our Lady of the Lake University
Co-Presenter:
Deborah Laurel, M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Public School District
Co-Presenter:
Lisa Longoria, M.A., CCC-SLP
– Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
Co-Presenter:
Melissa P. Garcia, Ed.D, CCC/SLP (she/her/hers)
– Baylor University
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Kelly, M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric – School Communication
Intermediate
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
CANCELED: No Brain, No Pain: Neuroscience-Informed Approaches and Clinical Strategies for Patient Care
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
CANCELED: No Brain, No Pain: Neuroscience-Informed Approaches and Clinical Strategies for Patient Care
Location: 201
Primary Presenter:
Stephen DAmico, MS, CCC-SLP (he/him/his)
– Texas Voice Center-Houston Methodist, ENT Specialists
Co-Presenter:
Anne Hruskoci, DPT,
– INOVA Fairfax and O2X Human Performance
Adult – Swallowing and Upper Airway
Beginner
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Educating Parents on Implementing Language Strategies in Play
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CST
Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Educating Parents on Implementing Language Strategies in Play
Location: 202
Primary Presenter:
Alyssa Van Vossen, M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Therapy 2000
Co-Presenter:
Michelle L. Ivey, CCC-SLP
– University of Houston
Pediatric – Medical and Early Intervention
Beginner
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Invited Speaker: Patient-centered and Contextually-Relevant Goal Setting and Treatment in the Inpatient Neuro-rehabilitative Setting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Invited Speaker: Patient-centered and Contextually-Relevant Goal Setting and Treatment in the Inpatient Neuro-rehabilitative Setting
Location: 203
Invited Speaker:
Kim Frey, PhD, CCC-SLP
– Craig Hospital
Adult – Communication
Intermediate
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Demystifying The PhD
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Demystifying The PhD
Location: 102
Primary Presenter:
Nikki Hoopes, CCC-SLP, NMT II
– Texas Christian University
Co-Presenter:
Karla Garcia, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Texas Christian University
Co-Presenter:
Daniel Ibarra, M.S., CCC-SLP (he/him/his)
– Texas Christian University
Co-Presenter:
Angela Kim, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Texas Christian University
Professional Issues
Beginner
Networking
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Ethical Considerations for Patients with Advanced Neurodegenerative Conditions
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Ethical Considerations for Patients with Advanced Neurodegenerative Conditions
Location: 201
Primary Presenter:
Ethan R. Kleine, M.A. CCC-SLP (he/him/his)
– Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Rose M. Odom, PhD, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN
– Memorial Hermann Medical Group
Adult – Swallowing and Upper Airway
Ethics
Intermediate
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Implementing Strength-Based Dialogue to Reframe Community Engagement
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Implementing Strength-Based Dialogue to Reframe Community Engagement
Location: Ballroom C
Primary Presenter:
Monique T. Mills, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
– University of Houston
Co-Presenter:
Magdalen Balz, CCC-SLP
– Boston University
Co-Presenter:
Daniel Price, PhD
– Univeristy of Houston
Professional Issues
Intermediate
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
No Plan? No Problem! Leveraging Functional Approaches for Treatment Success
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
No Plan? No Problem! Leveraging Functional Approaches for Treatment Success
Location: 202
Primary Presenter:
Amy Stricklin, MCD, CCC-SLP
– All Care Therapies
Co-Presenter:
Lindsey Sutton, MS, CCC-SLP
– All Care Therapies
Pediatric – Medical and Early Intervention
Beginner
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Enhancing Supervisor-Assistant Collaboration in Speech-Language Pathology
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Enhancing Supervisor-Assistant Collaboration in Speech-Language Pathology
Location: Ballroom A&B
Primary Presenter:
Gillien B. Oliver, MS, CCC-SLP
– TSHA/ASHA
Co-Presenter:
Erin E. Keeling, MS, CCC-SLP
– Stephen F. Austin State University
Co-Presenter:
Allison Wilson, BA, SLP- Assistant
– TSHA
Co-Presenter:
Samantha Oliver, BS, SLP-Assistant (she/her/hers)
– TSHA
Pediatric – School Communication
Beginner
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Tinnitus Triumphs Through Biometric Tracking
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CST
Tinnitus Triumphs Through Biometric Tracking
Location: 204
Co-Presenter:
Kristen Keener, AuD (she/her/hers)
– IlluminEar Tinnitus and Audiology Center
Co-Presenter:
Matthew M. Randal, AuD (he/him/his)
– IlluminEar Tinnitus and Audiology Center
Audiology
Beginner
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Sip, Swallow, and Synergy: Interprofessional Training for Dysphagia Care
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Sip, Swallow, and Synergy: Interprofessional Training for Dysphagia Care
Location: Ballroom C
Primary Presenter:
Valerie Parker, MS CCC-SLP
– WTAMU
Co-Presenter:
Darla Marcear, MA CCC-SLP
– WTAMU
Co-Presenter:
Lisa Robinson, MSN, RN
– WTAMU
Professional Issues
Intermediate
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Elevating Feeding Outcomes Through the Power of Positioning in Pediatrics
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Elevating Feeding Outcomes Through the Power of Positioning in Pediatrics
Location: 201
Primary Presenter:
Amanda Graves, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CLC (she/her/hers)
– Itty Bitty Mouths
Co-Presenter:
Whitney Monte, PT, DPT
– Therapy 2000
Pediatric – Medical and Early Intervention
Beginner
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Speech Therapy and Literacy: Practical and FUN intervention techniques that spell success
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
1 - Speech Therapy and Literacy: Practical and FUN intervention techniques that spell success
Location: Ballroom A&B
Primary Presenter:
Maria "Mary" Barrientos, PhD, CCC-SLP
– The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Pediatric – School Communication
Intermediate
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
From Clues to Solutions: Assessment-to-Intervention Framework for Language Delays and Disorders in Early Childhood
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
From Clues to Solutions: Assessment-to-Intervention Framework for Language Delays and Disorders in Early Childhood
Location: 202
Primary Presenter:
Janita Gilliam, SLPD, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers)
– Abilene Christian University
Pediatric – Medical and Early Intervention
Intermediate
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Alexa- You Can Control That?
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Alexa- You Can Control That?
Location: 203
Primary Presenter:
Sara Loving, M.S.CCC-SLP/AT (she/her/hers)
– CHATTERBOX THERAPY CENTER
Adult – Communication
Intermediate
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Direct Brain Recordings of Speech in Noise in Children with Intractable Epilepsy
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
CST
Direct Brain Recordings of Speech in Noise in Children with Intractable Epilepsy
Location: 204
Primary Presenter:
Elise Rickert, Au.D., CCC-A
– The University of Texas at Austin
Audiology
Intermediate
