Childhood Apraxia of Speech Master Course
Master Class Series, 4-hours
Course Description
There has been an increase in research related to childhood motor speech disorders in recent years. This has resulted in improved tools for assessment and increased understanding of treatment techniques for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Children with CAS present with a range of severity and a variety of co-occurring or comorbid conditions, which necessitates individualizing goals and using clinical decision-making skills to maximize progress for any given child with this disorder.This master course discusses findings that should be helpful to clinical practice for both assessment and treatment for CAS.
Also, this session discusses best available evidence for planning and administering assessment for differential diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech, childhood dysarthria, and phonological disorders. The World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health -Children and Youth (ICF-CY) is considered as a framework to inform clinical decision-making with regard to both assessment and treatment planning.
CEUs/Hours Offered
ASHA: 0.4 ASHA CEUs,
Intermediate
CA SLPAHB: 4.0 Self-Study
CMH: 4.0 Self-Study
About the Presenter
Ruth Stoeckel, PhD, CCC-SLP
Bio and Disclosures
Learning Outcomes
Identify assessment tools and observations that support differential diagnosis of CAS and other speech sound disorders
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of motor learning and how these principles inform decision-making in treatment.
Describe specific approaches and techniques to treat CAS in children of different ages and/or ability levels.
Discuss use of ICF-CY Framework to support assessment and treatment planning
Review general assessment considerations for children with SSDs
Identify specific tools and tasks for differential diagnosis of phonological disorder, CAS, and dysarthria
Identify views/perspectives on social skills, functional communication and self-advocacy of a person with ASD
Satisfactory Course Completion Requirements
This course must be watched in its entirety. In order to receive the CMH or the CEU certificate, a quiz is required to be completed with 80% success.
Agenda
5 mins – Disclosures, Introduction
60 mins – Objectives
- identify assessment tools and observations that support differential diagnosis of CAS and other speech sound disorders
- demonstrate knowledge of principles of motor learning and how these principles inform decision-making in treatment.
- describe specific approaches and techniques to treat CAS in children of different ages and/or ability levels.
30 mins – Review of recommended methodology and strategies
15 mins – Special population considerations
10 mins – Q&A
15 mins – Disclosures, Introduction
60 mins – objectives
Discuss use of ICF-CY Framework to support assessment and treatment planning
Review general assessment considerations for children with SSDs
Identify specific tools and tasks for differential diagnosis of phonological disorder, CAS, and dysarthria
Analyze assessment information to support diagnostic decisions
30 mins – Review of recommended methodology and strategies
15 mins – Q&A
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