S-7 Assessment and Intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Presenter
Formats and Times
- In-Person Training: 4 hours (8:30-12:30)
- On-Demand Webinar: 2.25 hours
Content
This training provides speech-language pathologists with a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for the assessment and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Participants will learn how to identify CAS using a pattern-based approach grounded in dynamic assessment, differentiate CAS from other speech sound disorders, and apply clinical reasoning tools to support diagnostic decision-making. Participants will also learn how principles of motor learning translate into effective intervention and how to select and implement evidence-based approaches such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST), Speech Motor Chaining, and Integrated Phonological Awareness. Case-based examples and practice will be used to bridge assessment and treatment, ensuring participants leave with strategies they can apply immediately.
Please note: The webinar and live trainings cover the same content, but the in-person version is longer, allowing for more in-depth analysis, collaborative case studies/activities, and interactive discussions, questions, and answers.
Intended Audience
Speech-Language Pathologists
Participants Will
- Review the components of a comprehensive assessment for students suspected of having Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
- Compare behavioral features that are commonly seen in other speech sound disorders in order to conduct a differential diagnosis.
- Identify the elements of intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech that are validated by research.
