2017 Childhood Apraxia of Speech: An Intensive Training for the School-Based Therapist

Date:
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Time:
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This 18.5 hour intensive, interactive training is designed specifically for school‐based therapists who service children diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech from preschool to high school. There are unique challenges that the school‐based therapist faces when dealing with this complex motor speech disorder. Focus will be primarily therapy‐based, with various methodologies highlighted and will include facilitation ofparent home carryover strategies and support. Sessions will include video examples of children of all ages being treated by school based therapists to enhance learning and encourage group discussion. Practical therapy ideas that can be used on Monday morning will be shared. Additional topics will also include IEP writing, teacher collaboration, and management of concomitant diagnoses. Unique strategies for caseload management will also be discussed. State‐of‐the‐art technology approaches will be featured with research support described when applicable. The knowledge gained from this intensive learning experience will enable the school‐based therapist to become a resource for others in the surrounding school communities.

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