Finding Your Confidence in Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assessment Diagnosis and Treatment

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Event Description

A recent survey conducted by Bjorem Speech® gathered insights from over 1,500 speech-language pathologists (SLPs), revealing that more than 88% identify as beginners or learners in the field of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). This highlights a critical need for training, as SLPs who lack confidence in diagnosing, explaining, and treating CAS may face challenges in supporting teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and administrators in assisting children with this disorder.

This course will address these needs by defining CAS and exploring its characteristics, especially how it differs from other speech disorders, using video examples for clarity. Participants will be guided through the evaluation process, learning how to select therapy targets and set appropriate goals. We’ll cover various therapeutic approaches, with an emphasis on play-based Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and motor-based planning strategies. Additionally, we’ll introduce multi-sensory cueing techniques and how to integrate these cues effectivelyinto therapy. Real-life video footage of preschool and early school-age children engaged in therapy will be included to illustrate practical strategies, enhancing understanding and application of techniques for treating CAS.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to identify the characteristics of CAS that separate the diagnosis from other speech sound disorders.
Participants will list differential diagnostic criteria for CAS and learn how to informally assess.
Participants will be able to describe how target selection for CAS is different than selection other speech sound disorders.
Participants will be able to describe the hierarchy of DTTC - Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing

Your registration includes:

Downloadable Handout of all the slides from the course for your reference
Morning Coffee
Buffet Lunch
Shop Bjorem Speech Collection - Discounts for Attendees
Tons of Giveaways

Event Location

📍Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square | 300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Time

9:00am - 4:30pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?

This course contains intermediate to advanced-level content appropriate for SLPs and SLPAs who support children with childhood apraxia of speech.

What is the cost of the course?

The cost of the course (plus food and other exclusives) is $235. See below for details!

Can I get CEUs for this course?

Yes! This course provides 6 hours of professional development. You will receive 0.6 ASHA CEUs.

Is there a group discount?

Unfortunately we cannot offer a group discount at this time.

What is the schedule for the day?

8:15-8:45 am | Check-in
9:00am - 10:00 am | 4 Motor Speech Classifications, Characteristic Identification Practice
10:00 - 10:15 am | Morning break
10:15 - 12:00 pm | Informal Assessment and Diagnosis
12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch Buffet
1:00 - 2:30 pm |Target Selection, CAS Approaches with a special focus on DTTC, Principles of Motor Learning, Cueing Techniques
2:30-2:45 pm | Afternoon break
2:45 - 4:30 pm | Apraxia Intervention Tips and Tricks, Literacy, Case Study

Is food provided?

Morning coffee and tea
Buffet lunch

Is there lodging available?

Yes, we have a hotel block at Sheraton with a discounted room rate of $199 per night.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are not available; however, you may transfer your ticket to a colleague.