The Building Blocks of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Shanna Klump, M.S., CCC-SLP

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

There is significant inconsistency in the training of Speech-Language Pathologists on appropriate assessment and intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). This has led to both an under and over diagnosis of CAS due to a misunderstanding of the diagnostic criteria and discriminating features that help Speech-Language Pathologists to differentiate CAS from other speech sound disorders. Additionally, there has been recent research which is helping to inform appropriate treatment approaches that are rooted in the principles of motor learning. These approaches have a focus on addressing the movement of speech rather than targeting sounds in isolation, which differentiates these approaches from traditional methodologies. This course will increase your knowledge of and confidence in differentially diagnosing CAS. We will discuss evidence-based treatment approaches to help your clients improve their motor speech skills. Participants will gain valuable insight on target selection and elicitation/cueing strategies to effectively treat children with CAS.

Highlights

  • Diagnostic criteria needed to differentiate Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other speech sound disorders
  • Essential components of motor-based treatment approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
  • Practical treatment strategies you can use the next day with clients who have mild to severe Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other speech sound disorders using appropriate diagnostic criteria.
  2. Describe the necessary components of an evidence-based evaluation and treatment approaches for ChildhoodApraxia of Speech (CAS) based on their specific needs.
  3. Formulate treatment goals based on principles of motor learning and appropriate target selection.

Course Content

The Building Blocks of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
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Module
  1. Assessment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
    1. Definition of CAS
    2. Diagnostic criteria
    3. Components of the evaluation
  2. Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
    1. Basic components of a motor-based approach
    2. Evidence-based treatment options
    3. Target selection

Shanna Klump, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Annapolis, Maryland area. She has over 15 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, including public schools and private practice. In all these settings, she has had the opportunity to serve as a graduate student supervisor and a clinical fellowship year supervisor. In her private practice, she oversees a team of eight Speech-Language Pathologists providing services to children with a variety of speech, language, and swallowing/feeding needs. Shanna specializes in assessing and treating speech sound disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Additionally, she has special interests in Down Syndrome and Autism. Shanna believes in the value of the therapist-family relationship, and utilizes a family-centered, child-focused approach to her treatment. She is certified to provide the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program and is Bridging trained in PROMPT.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Shanna Klump is compensated by Summit as an instructor. She is the owner of Kid Connections Therapy, her Private Practice in the Annapolis, Maryland area and also owns The Apraxia SLP, through which she offers coaching and consulting.

NONFINANCIAL: Shanna Klump has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Summit receives financial support for this course from Physitrack

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