03 Jan Integrating Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices into Evidence-Based Treatment for Moderate to Severe CAS
This webinar was recorded from the 2024 Apraxia Kids National Conference.
Course Abstract:
Children with moderate-severe CAS and co-occurring neurodivergence require integration of neurodiversity-affirming practices in order to reduce harm and produce maximum growth with communication skills. With an understanding of neurodivergence, gestalt cognitive-linguistic processing, sensory differences, and AAC, this session provided immediately-applicable ND-affirming strategies to incorporate with CAS treatment.
Presented By: Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEU’s (Intermediate level, Professional area) and qualifies as DEI content.
Learning Objectives:
- Define vowel errors in childhood apraxia of speech
- Describe the various vowel errors that are typically produced
- Demonstrate understanding of cueing techniques for vowel errors
- Develop a therapy plan to remediate vowel errors
Timed Agenda:
Minutes 0 – 20 Defining and Describing Vowels
Minutes 20 – 30 Assessment of Vowels
Minutes 30 – 40 How to Structure Therapy for Vowel Practice
Minutes 40 – 50 Therapy Techniques for Vowels
Minutes 50 – 60 Repetitive Songs and Vocal Play
Minutes 60 – 70 Therapy Ideas for Vowels at the Phrase Level
This webinar was recorded from the 2024 Apraxia Kids National Conference.
Course Abstract:
Children with moderate-severe CAS and co-occurring neurodivergence require integration of neurodiversity-affirming practices in order to reduce harm and produce maximum growth with communication skills. With an understanding of neurodivergence, gestalt cognitive-linguistic processing, sensory differences, and AAC, this session provided immediately-applicable ND-affirming strategies to incorporate with CAS treatment.
Presented By: Katherine McKernan, SLPD, CCC-SLP
This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEU’s (Intermediate level, Professional area) and qualifies as DEI content.
Learning Objectives:
- Define vowel errors in childhood apraxia of speech
- Describe the various vowel errors that are typically produced
- Demonstrate understanding of cueing techniques for vowel errors
- Develop a therapy plan to remediate vowel errors
Timed Agenda:
Minutes 0 – 20 Defining and Describing Vowels
Minutes 20 – 30 Assessment of Vowels
Minutes 30 – 40 How to Structure Therapy for Vowel Practice
Minutes 40 – 50 Therapy Techniques for Vowels
Minutes 50 – 60 Repetitive Songs and Vocal Play
Minutes 60 – 70 Therapy Ideas for Vowels at the Phrase Level
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