SLP Course Details

Course # 5787
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Defining the territory

Cost: This course is included in a $99 CEU Total Access package.
Learn More.

Unlimited CEUs - Only $99/yr Buy Now

Disclosure: This course is presented in partnership with University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, who provided in kind support.

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0

Course Abstract

This course will present an introduction to Childhood Apraxia of Speech or CAS. It will help practicing speech-language pathologists make sense of the recent ASHA position statement and technical report. It will include discussion of the new definition, prevalence estimates, and features of this enigmatic disorder.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on March 5, 2013

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe what is meant by CAS as outlined in the ASHA position statement.
  • After this course, participants will be able to list some co-existing conditions that may complicate the diagnosis of CAS.
  • After this course, participants will be able to list and describe the core deficit of CAS.
  • After this course, participants will be able to cite the current best estimates for the prevalence of CAS.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe some of the emerging unique features of CAS.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-15 Minutes The ASHA definition
15-50 Minutes Differential diagnosis
50-55 Minutes Implications for treatment
55-60 Minutes Conclusion; Q&A

Average Rating (77 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on May 19, 2013
Great presenter!
Review by: Member on May 17, 2013
The information could be intense but it was presented very clearly.
Review by: Member on May 16, 2013
Cleared up a lot of questions and misconceptions about Apraxia
Review by: Member on May 12, 2013
He was very clear with his information and did not 'muddy' the point by talking excessively about one particular aspect of assessment. Informative webinar!
Review by: Member on May 10, 2013
Excellent speaker! He made the content very understandable and was obviously well versed in the subject area! It was a very engaging hour.
Review by: Member on May 8, 2013
Complete and accurate information!
Review by: Member on May 4, 2013
informative
Review by: Member on April 23, 2013
The speaker provided a cohesive breakdown of stated objectives. I also had high interest in the topic.
Review by: Member on April 20, 2013
Very clear and concise, updated definition/research... best presentation on CAS I've listened to on this site.
Review by: Member on March 25, 2013
Clear and organized presentation. Instructor stayed on topic and supported statements.
Review by: Member on March 21, 2013
Great overview of CAS and current definitions.
Review by: Member on March 18, 2013
The speaker was easy to follow and the slides were well organized.
Review by: Member on March 16, 2013
good definitions
Review by: Member on March 11, 2013
Extremely clear presented information.
Review by: Member on March 11, 2013
Great overall course for the basis of understanding CAS.
Review by: Member on March 9, 2013
Lots of good information about the topic.
Review by: Member on March 9, 2013
Well organised. A good updates on the latest ideas around CAS and answers a lot of common questions from parents.
Review by: Member on March 8, 2013
It was very consise
Review by: Member on March 8, 2013
Explicitly outlined the specific emerging criteria for a CAS diagnosis
Review by: Member on March 7, 2013
Well organized.
Review by: Member on March 7, 2013
Excellent presentation on the definition of CAS. Dr. Flipsen really helped with the differential dx (e.g., DDK: differences in both amr and smr suggesting the presence of dysarthria).
Review by: Member on March 6, 2013
Clear and concise.
Review by: Member on March 6, 2013
Clarity of presentation.
Review by: Member on March 6, 2013
well organized and evidence based with his own clinical experiences as well
Review by: Member on March 6, 2013
easy to follow, to the point, not too theoretical
Review by: Member on March 5, 2013
The presenter was very clear and organized.
Review by: Member on March 5, 2013
Very Interesting, learned a lot from it.
Review by: Member on March 5, 2013
informative, easy to follow presentation

Course Information

This is a recording of a Live Webinar. To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete our short Test Drive to prepare your computer to view the course.

Review Technical Requirements

Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions.

Course Presenter

peter flipsen

Peter Flipsen, Ph.D. Jr., S-LP(C), CCC-SLP

Dr. Peter Flipsen Jr. is a Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Idaho State University. He is the author of more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and the co-author (with John Bernthal and Nicolas Bankson) of Articulation and Phonological Disorders: Speech Sound Disorders in Children. His current research focuses on speech and language development in children with cochlear implants as well as on the measurement of intelligibility of speech in children.

Disclosure: Financial disclosure: Peter Flipsen owns and operates a commercial website called SLPinfo.org that sells an ebook called "Understanding CAS for SLPs". The contents of the ebook and this presentation are very similar but specific marketing of the ebook will not occur during the presentation. Nonfinancial disclosures: None

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; CASLPA/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S1370/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the CEU exam and earn continuing education credit, you must be a CEU Total Access member.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with SpeechPathology.com. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

Kansas Dept of Health & Environment

Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department of Health andEnvironment. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.

If you have any technical questions or problems related to this course,
please contact SpeechPathology.com toll free at 800-242-5183

 
To Top