This webinar was recorded from the 2024 Apraxia Kids National Conference.

Course Abstract:

This session explored the growing body of evidence about how children learn to read (often referred to as Science of Reading/SOR), and its influence on best practices for teaching reading. Elements of high-quality reading instruction and how these can be adapted specifically to support children with CAS were discussed.

Presented By:

Sarah Carmody, MS, CCC-SLP, Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training & Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEU’s (Intermediate level, Professional area)

Learning Objectives:

• Detail the 5 major components of a high-quality reading instructional program.
• List at least 5 evidence-based strategies that can support early readers with adaptations (as needed) for the needs of children with CAS.
• Name and describe at least 3 key components of developing literacy skills.

Timed Agenda

Minutes 0 – 5                   Introduction

Minutes 5 – 40                Reading Acquisition Basics

Minutes 40 – 60             Literacy and CAS

Minutes 60 – 80             Reading instruction: Past, Present, and Future (The SOR)

Minutes 80 – 120          The “Big 5” and the “Big 3”