Congratulations to Elizabeth Murphy, M.Sc(A), R-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!

Lisa is a speech-language pathologist (S-LP) with over a decade of experience and is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals through effective communication.   Since graduating from McGill University’s S-LP program, she’s been wholeheartedly dedicated to continual learning and growth, driven by her commitment to supporting children and families facing the challenges of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).    Lisa is not only committed to providing evidence-based approaches but also to continually expanding her knowledge base to better serve her clients. She strives to remain engaged with the latest research and advancements in CAS, ensuring her practice evolves with the field.    Believing in the transformative power of communication, Lisa is driven by a desire to instill confidence in children, enabling them to fully engage in life’s experiences. She also has much interest and experience in supporting Autistic children and those utilizing alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods.    Lisa views every interaction as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, fostering an environment where children thrive, and families feel supported.

Elizabeth offers services in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Check out Elizabeth’s Apraxia Kids SLP Directory Listing to learn more.

Apraxia Kids: What are the top 3 things you learned from this training experience?

Elizabeth: 1. Your ability to grow in your knowledge base will only increase when you are engaged with others in discussion and reflection.   2. Don’t ever stop asking “why?”.   3. Learning is fun when you do it with others who are also passionate about CAS.

Apraxia Kids: How did the boot camp experience change or expand your network of colleagues/friends?

Elizabeth: I still keep in touch with the other SLPs who were in my small group, and I look forward to seeing instructors at conferences and events!

Apraxia Kids: How have you implemented the knowledge you gained at boot camp?

Elizabeth: I am not sure where to start because I feel like I have begun implementing so much that I learned throughout my assessment, therapy, and interactions with teachers and parents. I appreciated having experts shepherd me through the evidence that exists with respect to CAS and that has helped grow my confidence in all areas of practice. I had previously looked to the research but was not always confident that I was seeing the whole picture. Having someone to walk through it with us to give a bigger picture was invaluable.

Apraxia Kids: What is an example of how you have been able to (or plan to) use your expertise as a local resource/support for other professionals and/or families since attending the intensive training?

Elizabeth: I have connected with many SLPs in my district to support them with evidence-based practice for CAS and have shared so much of my learnings from bootcamp to do this.

Apraxia Kids: What would you say to someone considering applying to boot camp next round?

Elizabeth: I would wholeheartedly encourage you to participate in bootcamp. It will help you feel more confident and engaged in your CAS practice.