Key Points in Apraxia Therapy (live registration)
Key Points in Apraxia Therapy
December 17, 2024 | 11:00am CST | 60 minutes | 0.1 ASHA CEUs
In this session, participants will explore the complexities of diagnosing Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and identify qualified professionals for diagnosis. Participants will review key differences between motor and language-based treatments, and analyze treatment videos showcasing motor learning techniques, including multisensory cueing.
Presenter: Alonna Bondar, Speech-Language Pathologist
Relevant Financial Relationship: Alonna receives compensation for her online apraxia courses and products.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Alonna is a member of ASHA.
Presenter Biography: Alonna Bondar is a PROMPT-certified and DTTC trained pediatric speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience. She specializes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and other speech sound disorders. She enjoy working with children with various diagnoses, especially children with Down Syndrome and Autism. Alonna is a dedicated course creator who has developed three courses focused on apraxia of speech. Two of these courses are designed to train speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to effectively treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), while the third course provides guidance for parents to support their children with CAS. Additionally, Alonna maintains a website featuring blog posts and research articles to further educate and assist those interested in learning more about treating CAS.
Learner Outcomes
- Learners will identify how Childhood Apraxia of Speech is diagnosed
- Learners will identify the differences between a language based approach and a motor based approach
- Learners will identify the key components of treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Agenda
- How to “really” define Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) (5 minutes)
- When and how can a child be diagnosed with CAS (15 minutes)
- Key differences between a motor-based therapy approach and a language-based approach (10 minutes)
- Key components of treatment for CAS (10 minutes)
- Treatment approaches (10 minutes)
- Treatment videos of multi-sensory cueing (10 minutes)
Cost: Free
Audience: Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals
Topic Area: Speech Sound Disorders in Children with Normal Hearing
ASHA CEU Requirements: Must complete the post webinar assessment with 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are allowed. Partial credit is not available. The Assessment must be completed within one week of the end of the session.
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