Introduction to Diagnosing Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Course Abstract:

This session defined childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and outlined the characteristics that are most likely to distinguish CAS from other speech sound disorders. Current best practices and key assessment components for diagnosing CAS were discussed. Additional CAS resources were also shared.

 

Presented By:

Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP, Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Target Audience:

Professionals

 

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area)

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • List 3-5 discriminative characteristics of CAS.
  • Name 2 key assessment components in a CAS evaluation.

Agenda:

  1. Presentation (60 Minutes)
    1. Define childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
    2. Explore characteristics most likely to distinguish CAS from other speech sound disorders
    3. Review best practice and key assessment components for diagnosing CAS
    4. Receive resources to learn more about CAS
  2. Discussion (15 Minutes)
    1. Speakers, facilitators, and attendees discussed the session, shared resources and ideas, and asked/answered questions.

Course Abstract:

This session defined childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and outlined the characteristics that are most likely to distinguish CAS from other speech sound disorders. Current best practices and key assessment components for diagnosing CAS were discussed. Additional CAS resources were also shared.

 

Presented By:

Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP, Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Target Audience:

Professionals

 

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area)

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • List 3-5 discriminative characteristics of CAS.
  • Name 2 key assessment components in a CAS evaluation.

Agenda:

  1. Presentation (60 Minutes)
    1. Define childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
    2. Explore characteristics most likely to distinguish CAS from other speech sound disorders
    3. Review best practice and key assessment components for diagnosing CAS
    4. Receive resources to learn more about CAS
  2. Discussion (15 Minutes)
    1. Speakers, facilitators, and attendees discussed the session, shared resources and ideas, and asked/answered questions.


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