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National Conference
The Apraxia Kids National Conference is the only major conference on the speech, language, learning, and life needs of children with apraxia. The National Conference brings together parents, professionals, researchers, and others who are seeking the most up-to-date and in-depth learning opportunities available.
Research Symposium
Apraxia Kids is dedicated to advancing innovation through research and education. After postponing in 2020 and 2021, we were excited to hold the third Apraxia Kids Research Symposium in July, 2022. This was the 20th anniversary of our first Symposium held in 2002 in Scottsdale, Arizona with 23 researchers and a few parents and graduate students from all over the world discussing the research approaches and challenges specifically to answer the question of what are the neurological and behavioral markers of CAS for differential diagnosis. As a result of those discussions, a manuscript was printed to document the proceedings.
In 2013, the second Research Symposium was held in Atlanta, Georgia where 40 researchers and clinicians gathered to learn about and discuss “State of the Art” research developments and to make recommendations for future research funding and support. An executive summary was produced from the proceedings to provide the community with current research findings along with research needs, trends and ideas for the future. Between 2013 and 2022, more research has been completed and published than in the past several decades combined; several of which were funded by Apraxia Kids and are reported on the Research Timeline.
The third Research Symposium was held in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 2022, prior to the Apraxia Kids National Conference. Over 50 national and international researchers and clinicians spent 2 ½ days learning about where previous research has brought us and current research projects in a variety of areas. The symposium culminated in a discussion with the Apraxia Kids board members on what research priorities should be established for the next several years. More details from their recommendations will be presented in the upcoming months along with journal publications from the researchers.
The 2022 Apraxia Kids National Conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada!
The 2023 Apraxia Kids National Conference was held in Plano, Texas!
The 2024 Apraxia Kids National Conference will take place July 11-13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS
What have past participants said about their experience attending a National Conference?
“This was my first conference. For me, I loved meeting people going through the same journey as me. Connecting with other parents was great!”
“I just can’t express how much this conference meant to me. I felt empowered and encouraged by all of the speakers I had the privilege to listen to. After this conference, I finally feel knowledgeable about how to advocate for him, which is one thing I needed desperately.”
“I loved having researchers come and talk about what treatments are working, what they are discovering. The quality of the session content was great.”
“I liked the hands-on experience and thorough case studies with interactive assessment and clinical decision making components.”
“I learned so much for my son and have already gone back to advocate with the research and classes I took. The classes were great but most of all the people I have made friendships with are priceless! I went to the conference alone and nervous but came out with so much more than I could ever ask!”
“I appreciated that this conference was a great mix of getting the latest from big names in research…along with parents and young adults telling their stories.”
“I loved the ability to really meet and talk with professionals and families during breakfast, lunch, and other breaks. Additionally, the information presented was outstanding.”
The annual Apraxia Kids National Conference is the only major conference on the speech, language, learning, and life needs of children with childhood apraxia of speech, bringing together parents and professionals from across the world. Your support allows us to offer conference scholarships each year for parents to attend this powerful event.
Donate NowSCHEDULES, SESSIONS AND SPEAKER BIOS
See the complete schedule, session descriptions, and bios for the speakers at the 2023 Apraxia Kids National Conference.
National Conference FAQ
Click the button below to read answers to frequently asked questions about the National Conference including information about registration, session recordings, continuing education credits, and much more!
Register for the National Conference
Registration for the 2023 Apraxia Kids National Conference is open! Register early to reserve your seat in your preferred sessions. Registration closes June 30, 2023.
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Parents of newly diagnosed children: Make the most out of your conference experience by ensuring that you sign up for sessions that match your level of learning!
Year after year, we see that first time conference attendees who access sample schedules to help guide their decision making when choosing sessions have an easier time registering and have the most overall satisfaction with what they learn.
Scholarships
The Apraxia Kids National Conference is a unique educational opportunity on childhood apraxia of speech, and an unforgettable experience for all families and professionals who attend. Even though many attendees who attend describe this experience as “life-changing,” we know that not all those who would benefit from this education have the means to attend the National Conference. With this in mind, Apraxia Kids will be offering a limited number of financial scholarships to aid those who may not otherwise be able to attend the conference.
Conference scholarship applications are now closed.
Conference Schedule
This year’s National Conference has a variety of live and pre-recorded sessions from presenters across the globe, covering a range of topics for both parents and professionals. Because the conference is virtual this year, attendees will have the unique opportunity to view most sessions following the conference during the entire month of July.
Call for Research Posters
To continue our commitment to provide updated information to families and professionals, Apraxia Kids is inviting our research community to submit proposals for posters presenting results of current research projects. There will be a scheduled time during the conference for poster presenters to interact with attendees about your work. The poster presenters will choose if they would like to present their work virtually or by bringing a poster physically to display at the conference. We look forward to hearing from investigators at all levels (students and professionals):
NATIONAL CONFERENCE FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Apraxia Kids National Conference
SCHOOL-BASED TRAINING
Three pre-conference sessions exclusively for speech-language pathologists are available for an additional fee.
What can school-based SLPs expect from this experience?
- Enhance your skills for differential diagnosis
- Meet the challenge of mixed childhood apraxia of speech and other co-occurring conditions
- Manage caseloads for providing optimal services to children with CAS
- Balance group vs. individual therapy demands
- Learn therapy strategies applicable to students with apraxia and/or other speech-sound disorders
- Enhance your home carryover techniques
- Share challenges, strategies, and successes with other school-based SLPs
National Conference Call for Papers
The 2023 Apraxia Kids National Conference Call for Papers is now open. We will be looking for presentations that cover a wide range of topics related to childhood apraxia of speech across all age ranges, diversified populations, severity, comorbidities and looking at the whole child. New this year we are looking for submissions appropriate for families who are raising non-English monolingual or bilingual children and the professionals working with them.
Proposals for sessions are due Friday January 6, 2023. Click the link below to learn more!
Call for Papers
The call for submissions for speaking at the 2021 Conference is now closed. Authors of submissions will be notified of their status before the end of February. If you have any questions, please look at our FAQ on this page. Other questions can be sent to nationalconference@apraxia-kids.org.