Comorbidity
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) only occurs in roughly 1% of the population and more often than not, other issues are also diagnosed at some point including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), fine and gross motor difficulties, learning disorders, literacy difficulties, and hearing loss. These sessions are for both families and professionals and provide a more in-depth look at these co-occurring challenges that our children and families deal with and the importance of looking at the whole child during evaluation and treatment.
Thinking about Literacy: Vocabulary and Spoken Word Knowledge in Preschool and Kindergarten
Presented by: Lyndsay Bourdeau, MSc.-SLP and Lisa Kohel, R. SLP
Two registered Canadian SLPs will discuss how vocabulary relates to literacy and practical guidelines for choosing appropriate vocabulary for improving word knowledge and articulation for speech sound disorders including CAS.
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Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Fine and Gross Motor Abilities in Children with CAS
Presented by: Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, CCC-SLP
Children with CAS are at increased risk for language impairments and fine and gross motor impairments which can increase academic, social, and even vocational challenges. This session will discuss the details and clinical applications of Dr. Iuzzini-Seigel’s study which compared gross and fine motor skills of children with CAS both with and without comorbid language disorders with children who did not have CAS.
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Co-occurrence of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Recorded on Monday, July 6, 2020
Presented by: Dr. Priscila Tamplain, Motor Neuroscience
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) are both motor disorders that can be explained by impaired planning and execution of voluntary movements. DCD is defined as poor motor proficiency in children. These motor impairments interfere with a wide variety of behaviors and skills, including academic achievement, daily living skills (such as dressing, tying shoelaces, and brushing teeth), and the ability to engage in sport and other motor activities. This session will define and explain DCD as a condition, its consequences and highlight findings from Dr. Tamplain’s preliminary study exploring the co-occurrence of DCD in children diagnosed with CAS.
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Learning Disabilities and the Whole Brain
Facebook Live Conversation with a Neuropsychologist and SLP
Recorded on July 14, 2020
Presented by: Paul Beljan, PsyD, ABPdN, ABN and Lynn Carahaly, MA, CCC-SLP
What would you ask a clinical psychologist or a SLP about CAS and whole brain functioning? Listen in on a conversation with a SLP who specializes in CAS and a pediatric neuropsychologist as they ask and respond to a few questions.
CAS and Autism
Practical Tips for Diagnosing and Treating Children with CAS and ASD
Presented by: Molly Beiting, M.A. CCC-SLP, PhD candidate
Join an active researcher for a review of current research followed by practical information for diagnosing and treating children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and CAS.
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CAS and Hearing Loss
CAS and Hearing Loss: Q & A
Recorded on July 16, 2020
Presented by: Brittany Furnari, MS, CCC-SLP
How does hearing loss affect speech development in a child with motor speech difficulties? Following a brief lesson, Brittany who specializes in working with children who are deaf/hard of hearing, will discuss and answer questions related to the diagnosis and treatment of CAS in the presence of co-occurring, aided hearing loss.
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