Apraxia CEU Courses for SLPs

This course discusses differential diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and dysarthria in children, including similarities and differences in subsystem impairments and speech features between the two disorders. A freely available diagnostic tool, the Profile for Childhood Apraxia of speech and Dysarthria (ProCAD), is described, and video examples and case studies are provided to demonstrate its use and provide practice opportunities.

This podcast discusses the early signs of apraxia and describes strategies to share with parents. Resources that can be helpful for treating apraxia are also reviewed.

This course explores emotional intelligence (EQ) and how to "plug in" and use it in situations that go awry with parents of clients. Specific strategies for handling difficult situations and de-escalating arguments are discussed.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). This course discusses the latest evidence on how to treat children with CAS, key treatment components for optimal outcomes, and matching treatments to client profiles. Videos examples and case studies are included for additional practice.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Differential diagnosis of CAS and other speech sound disorders (SSDs) can be challenging. This course demonstrates the steps of the differential diagnosis process, including rating perceptual features of CAS and interpreting test results. Case studies are included for additional practice.

The DIRFloortime® framework can be used not only with children with autism, but with a wide variety of ages and diagnoses. This 4-hour master class describes DIRFloortime principles and concepts such as Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs) and relationship-based intervention. Case studies provide examples of goals and therapy activities, including virtual experiences, for various populations.

This course reviews the criteria currently used to diagnose AoS after stroke and other adult-onset neurologic conditions. A distinction is made between features that are part of the presentation profile, and features that are useful for differentiating AoS from aphasia with phonemic paraphasia and dysarthria. In addition, challenges of diagnosing AoS and useful assessment tools are discussed.

This Research Watch Report focuses on some of the most current research in the area of acquired apraxia of speech (AOS). Three research articles are summarized and potential clinical applications of the evidence are discussed.

This course will provide an overview of basic foundational information about childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) that is appropriate for new clinicians seeking a starting point for working with children with CAS, or more experienced clinicians who need to refresh and update their knowledge.