Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Date: Friday 29th November 2024

Time: 9am – 3pm

Location: Auckland – venue TBA. Recordings will be taken for those unable to attend the Auckland session and can be accessible for 7 days after the presentation.

Registration Deadline: Friday 8th November

Cost: Early bird $250 (available until Friday 25th October) Full rate $280

What You'll Learn:

• Identifying & Diagnosing CAS

o Diagnosing childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be challenging for many clinicians for a variety of reasons, including minimal training, the relatively low incidence of the disorder, and lack of reliable resources. In this session, the most up-to-date and evidence-based characteristics of CAS and protocols to diagnose CAS will be discussed. Video and audio recordings of children will be reviewed. Resources to learn more will be provided.

• Evidence-Based Interventions in Treatment of CAS

o Children with motor speech disorders need treatment based on the principles of motor learning in order to achieve optimal progress. Many clinicians utilize at least some principles of motor learning when treating speech sound disorders, but are not confident about how to utilize these principles for maximal success. The principles of motor learning will be discussed, as well as how to best utilize them in therapy for generalization. Evidence-based motor therapy approaches based on the

principles of motor learning, including Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing, Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment and Speech Motor Chaining, will be discussed. Examples or demonstrations of each technique will be provided, along with free resources to learn more.

• Coarticulation

o A disruption in coarticulatory movements is a common characteristic of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) that can significantly impact an individual’s intelligibility, especially in connected speech, making it a vital part of apraxia therapy. However, knowledge and use of coarticulatory contexts can also greatly facilitate progress for children with other speech sounds disorders. In this presentation, various coarticulatory contexts will be discussed, especially those occurring in connected speech in Standard American English, with a discussion of similarities and differences with New Zealand English. A hierarchy of how to address coarticulatory errors will be discussed, along with numerous examples.

Schedule:

9-11am Identifying & Diagnosing CAS

11-11:20am Morning Tea

11:20-12:50pm Evidence-Based Interventions in Treatment of CAS

12:50-1:30 Lunch

1:30-2:30pm Coarticulation

2:30-3pm Q & A

Meet the Speaker:

Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP is recognized for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Apraxia Kids. Breanna has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of motor speech disorders, particularly CAS, for 13+ years during which she has treated hundreds of children. She shares her wealth of clinical experience through presentations on CAS and literacy, as well as providing consultations to families and professionals and conducting expert-level speech evaluations. A selfprofessed speech nerd, she has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest research evidence and translating the information into clinical practice.

How to Register:

Registration can be made via Speak To Me website www.speaktome.co.nz under Speech Products. Registration is confirmed by online payment to Speak To Me. Please include your full name and CAS PD as the reference. Payments can be made to 38-9014-0051328-00.

Single registration cost is for each individual, not per business. Recorded sessions will be available via Zoom and will be available to view until Friday 6th December.

Registrations are open until Friday 8th November. The workshop will only run if a minimum of 30 registrants sign up.

Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations by the Host

• In the event that the host must cancel the presentation due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., illness, emergencies), attendees will be notified via email or phone no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled event.

• The host will offer alternative options, such as:

o Rescheduling the presentation to a later date

o Providing access to a recorded version (if applicable)

o Offering a full refund or credit toward a future event (if fees were involved)

2. Cancellations by Attendees

• Notice Requirement: Attendees must provide written notice of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the event to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event are non-refundable.

• No-Show Policy: If an attendee fails to attend the event without prior notice, no refund will be provided.

• Transfer of Registration: If an attendee cannot attend, they may transfer their registration to another individual by providing written notice at least 7 days prior to the event.

3. Rescheduling

• The host reserves the right to reschedule the presentation in case of low registration, speaker unavailability, or other unforeseen circumstances.Attendees will be given the option to attend the rescheduled event or receive a full refund.

4. Refund Processing

• Refunds will be processed within 7 days of the cancellation request or event cancellation notice.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Childhood Apraxia of Speech and enhance your professional skills!