30 Jan Identifying CAS and Comorbid Challenges
Course Abstract:
This session described the characteristics of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and what co-occurring challenges can occur in children with CAS. Some comorbid challenges discussed include literacy, learning disorders, developmental coordination disorder, social-emotional challenges, neurodevelopmental challenges, and genetic conditions.
Presented By:
Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP, Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Target Audience:
Families/Caregivers
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe 3 signs that indicate when a child should be referred to another specialist.
- List 3 comorbid disorders which can co-occur with CAS.
Agenda:
- Presentation (60 Minutes)
- CAS and its characteristics
- Explore co-occurring challenges
- Communication – language, speech, fluency
- Learning – reading and math
- Sensory-motor – developmental coordination disorder, sensory differences
- Social-emotional – social-pragmatic, anxiety
- Neurodevelopmental – ADHD, executive functioning, autism
- Genetic syndromes and conditions
- Discussion (30 Minutes)
- Speakers, facilitators, and attendees discussed the session, shared resources and ideas, and asked/answered questions.
Course Abstract:
This session described the characteristics of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and what co-occurring challenges can occur in children with CAS. Some comorbid challenges discussed include literacy, learning disorders, developmental coordination disorder, social-emotional challenges, neurodevelopmental challenges, and genetic conditions.
Presented By:
Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP, Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Target Audience:
Families/Caregivers
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe 3 signs that indicate when a child should be referred to another specialist.
- List 3 comorbid disorders which can co-occur with CAS.
Agenda:
- Presentation (60 Minutes)
- CAS and its characteristics
- Explore co-occurring challenges
- Communication – language, speech, fluency
- Learning – reading and math
- Sensory-motor – developmental coordination disorder, sensory differences
- Social-emotional – social-pragmatic, anxiety
- Neurodevelopmental – ADHD, executive functioning, autism
- Genetic syndromes and conditions
- Discussion (30 Minutes)
- Speakers, facilitators, and attendees discussed the session, shared resources and ideas, and asked/answered questions.
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