Podcasts about childhood apraxia

Hey Friends~  Do you have a complex kid?   If you do, you know how much of a struggle it is to find help and get help that gives you confidence in the future.  Are you struggling with Mom Guilt?   You are not alone!   Today's guest shares her journey with having a complex kid and her journey with speech therapy.  Michelle Choairy's child has Childhood Apraxia of Speech among other complex issues.  She is uplifting. She is encouraging and she sets your feet on the right path!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex kid. She has been her son's best advocate and has learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for her child. She is the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She has a passion for helping families re-evaluate and prioritize their dynamics, along with guiding them from confusion to clarity while raising complex children CONTACT THE GUEST:  https://www.facebook.com/wisdom4complexkids?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/wisdom4complexkids?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://wisdom4complexkids.online/the-ultimate-advocacy-toolkit   Affiliate RESOURCES to help you along the way:  BabyQuip is the #1 baby gear rental service, and a total game changer for families who don't want to haul bulky gear while traveling! Follow this link for a BabyQuip Provider where you travel:  https://www.babyquip.com?a=7486bd3   Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin Freebie:   21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup Send Dinalynn a thought or question!  hello@thelanguageofplay.com ** For Speaking Engagements or For 1:1 or Group Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com    If You Liked This Episode, You Will Want To Listen To These Episodes: 188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism 167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child's Ability To Read? 142 Are You Doing Extreme Caregiving Jessica Patay Tells About Being Brave Together 128 From Diagnosis To Celebration - Ngoma Shares Triumphs And Struggles of Raising A Child With Autism

Jana Kohn is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master's from Syracuse University. She has spent five years at Community High School District 128, supporting neurodiverse young adults in Extended Transition Services. Previously, she worked for seven years in a private clinic with children and adolescents with Autism and developmental disabilities. Jana is a neurodiverse-affirming practitioner.Jill Malashock is a licensed speech-language pathologist and clinical supervisor in St. Louis with over 20 years of experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She specializes in early intervention, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and AAC, and is certified in the Early Start Denver Model. Jill also teaches an Autism course at Fontbonne University. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family.In today's episode, Jill shares her expertise in early intervention for children on the autism spectrum, focusing on caregiver education and strengths-based learning. Jana provides insights from her work with young adults, emphasizing individual support for developing independent living skills and competitive employment.TakeawaysFoster early self-advocacy and independenceResilience builds through challengesTailor parenting strategies to meet individual needsTimestamps00:00 - Introduction02:34 - Individualized Support for Varying Levels of Independence07:15 - Transitioning Responsibility to Young Adults12:30 - Navigating Parent Expectations and Young Adult Goals17:22 - Building Self-Determination and Resilience23:05 - Teaching Self-Advocacy from an Early Age26:57 - Non-Verbal Communication Methods in Early Development30:21 - A Personal Journey: Understanding Speech Apraxia35:11 - Early Disability Disclosure and Community Connection39:30 - Empowering Independent Navigation of Challenges45:22 - Resources and Support Systems for Parents

Enjoy this replay of this favorite two-part episode!In part one of my interview with Dr. Edythe Strand. A renowned speech pathologist and former professor at Mayo College, Dr. Strand has led groundbreaking research on developmental, acquired, and progressive apraxia of speech.Dr. Strand explains that apraxia is not a medical diagnosis but a label for a speech-sound disorder impacting the movements required to produce speech. Unlike other speech disorders, apraxia affects programming and planning movements, leading to awkward transitions, distorted sounds, and inconsistency. Therapy focuses on movement, not just sound production. Using Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), clinicians emphasize the physical gestures that create sounds rather than isolated phonemes.Dynamic assessments are crucial for evaluating Apraxia. Dr. Strand's own Dynamic Evaluation of Motor-Speech Skill (DEMS) provides insight into a child's preferred cueing and severity of their disorder. This method contrasts with traditional static assessments, which rely on single responses to stimuli.In part two of this interview, Dr. Strand delves deeper into DTTC, a treatment she developed for children with severe apraxia. Unlike typical therapies, DTTC involves a hierarchy of cues to teach motor speech skills. Dr. Strand highlights the importance of functional, fundamental words in therapy for children with severe Apraxia, particularly those with autism.Dr. Strand's passion for helping children communicate shines through her work, blending research and practice to improve lives. Don't miss the valuable resources she shares in this episode and the links to her groundbreaking research!#autism #speectherapyWhat's Inside:The characteristics of Apraxia.What is Dynamic Assessment?How to approach therapy with students who have Apraxia?What is DTTC treatment?Taking data with DTTC and Dynamic Assessment.Choosing important words for treatment.Is there a connection between Apraxia and Autism? Mentioned In This Episode:ABA Speech: HomeChild Apraxia TreatmentApraxia-kids: HomeVideos for Parents and Clinicians:Overview of possible causes and types of problems in speech developmentDefinitions and Descriptions of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Examples of different levels of severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Differentiating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other types of speech sound disordersDiagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) How parents can help their child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Other resourcesChildhood Apraxia of Speech:  Information for Parents Life's 3 Things - Author Manny Garcia's PodcastThese 5 minute podcasts translate profound, old-world wisdom into simple, modern-day...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Erin Gaul, owner and speech-language pathologist at Your Speech Path, LLC. Join Erin as she shares her journey from Gallaudet University to private practice, where she discovered her passion for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). In this episode, Erin and Hallie discuss diagnosing and treating CAS and OMDs, intensive therapy, and the challenges of collaboration in the field. They also explore the value of creating supportive spaces for SLPs to share knowledge, the role of orofacial myofunctional therapy, the need for better education to prepare future professionals, and more!If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Erin @eringtheslp and @yourspeechpathllcFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Tali Kellerstein, Speech-Language Pathologist, Author, Speaker and Founder.   ​After graduating with my M.H.Sc. from the University of Toronto, I practiced for a decade as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the (Motor) Speech program at The Speech and Stuttering Institute (SSI), where I gained extensive experience treating children with moderate-severe motor speech disorders.  In 2015, I began to work full-time at my home-based clinic, The Speak Boutique. I am dedicated to working with children with Speech Sound Disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech and have completed extensive additional training in these areas including PROMPT Certification (2013) and the Apraxia Kids Bootcamp (2021). In January 2022, I was Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. At The Speak Boutique clinic, I provide virtual assessment and therapy for children four years and older with difficulty in areas of articulation, phonology, and motor speech. In 2020, I launched my first publication: Party Animals!  Party Animals! was just the start of an exciting product line that now includes a poster, speech sound cards, and storytelling cards. Watch this space - a boardgame is in the works! ​The Speak Boutique is dedicated to helping children with speech sound disorders communicate clearly, and empowering their adults to support them. Follow The Speak Boutique on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and read my blog for endless therapy tips and ideas. I live in Toronto with my husband Dave, and our two spectacular kids Josh and Eden. www.thespeakboutique.com www.instagram.com/thespeakboutique www.facebook.com/thespeakboutique   You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at: www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast

In this episode we discuss childhood apraxia of speech also known as CAS. We talk about this motor speech disorder, its prevalence, features and approaches to treatment.

Jordan LeVan explains what Childhood Apraxia of Speech is and what life has been like with this diagnosis. Such a great chat!  *Interested in helping this podcast continue? Email us about becoming a sponsor or join Patreon to be a part of the family!  TOWNSEND INFO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1b4NMntfcyxfnOveFp8imK?si=fQj7iDS9TOegCm1MEP0esQ Website: https://www.townsendtmusic.com YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFyBoiYh1ePwhtD5BM4ZP8Q Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/townsendtmusic Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TownsendTMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Townsendtmusic 

In this week's podcast episode, Hallie chats with Alonna Bondar, a pediatric speech language pathologist with 24 years of experience specializing in apraxia and other speech sound disorders.Alonna enjoys working with children with a variety of diagnoses especially children with down syndrome and autism. She's PROMPT certified, using PROMPT and DTTC techniques to boost verbal language and collaborates with school SLPs for optimized results.Tune in as they talk about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Learn how CAS differs from other speech sound disorders, understand the diagnostic process, including Suspected CAS, and discover the crucial pre-requisites for effective apraxia therapy.Alonna and Hallie also explore evidence-based treatments while shedding light on what not to do when treating CAS. Plus, they discuss the complexities of co-morbidities associated with CAS. Tune in for essential insights into supporting children with CAS on their journey to better communicationIf this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Alonna @bondarspeechFor more episodes visit www.untetheredpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Zukose at the ASHA Convention. Rachel Zukose, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD,  is an ASHA certified and New York State licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the Hudson Valley who assesses and treats a diverse range of communication disorders.  Rachel has experience with assessment and treatment with both pediatric and adult patients within a variety of areas including: articulation, language, feeding, voice, fluency, cognitive communication, social communication, alternative and augmentative communication, as well as Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Rachel is PROMPT trained and LSVT certified and has a special interest in working with children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and cognitive communication patients including: patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease.  Rachel believes it is important to advocate for her patients and provides education and collaboration with parents, spouses, clients, and other professionals to best suit her patients' needs.  Rachel is passionate about the field of speech-language pathology and takes a personal interest in the success of each and every one of her patients.  Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

This episode features Laura Baskall Smith, a Colorado based SLP who focuses on Childhood Apraxia of Speech! Laura answers all our pressing questions about CAS, how it develops, warning signs, and so much more! You can find Laura on instagram @slpmommyofapraxia or on her website: Here Some of her favorite resources mentioned on the podcast: - Marquette CML Lab Instagram - NYU Motor Speech Lab Instagram - Speech Sound Production Lab Syracuse University   Follow us on instagram ⁠@speechingitreal⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠@christymarieu⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

Join us on the Real Life Momz podcast as we explore the ultimate formula for a peaceful, joyful, and fulfilled life with award-winning author and community leader, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell. Lynita has established an award-winning law firm and publishing house, is a #1 Bestselling Author, CPA, ordained New Thought Minister, and is nationally acclaimed for her exemplary community leadership. Taking cues from her best-selling book, "Live Life On Fire" Lynita will be sharing her formula for the Ultimate Successful Life with Peace, Joy, and Fulfillment! About Lynita Mitchell Blackwell Website: http://www.lynitamitchellblackwell.com Connect on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/lynitamb Connect on Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/LynitaMitchellBlackwellEsq Connect on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LynitaMitchellBlackwell Connect on TikTok: http://www.Tiktok.com/@lynitamitchellblackwell?_t=8dltRMSWvOt&_r=1 Grab your copy of Live Life On Fire, by Lynita Mitchell Blackwell (As an Amazon affiliate, at no extra cost to you, we will earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.) About the Host: Real Life Momz website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.reallifemomz.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Real Life Momz on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/reallifemomz⁠⁠ Follow Real Life Momz on Facebook:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/reallifemomzpodcast⁠ Real Life Momz Etsy Store: https://reallifemomz.etsy.com Learn more about LKS & Associates, with locations in Los Angeles, New York City, and now Denver, Colorado! They're a top-notch clinic that specializes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Myofunctional therapy, and JASPER. Their expert speech pathologists treat various disorders, including apraxia, fluency, speech delay, expressive and receptive, and articulation and phonological skills. For more information or to schedule an appointment call - 310.739.9337 or visit their website at LKSandAssociates.COM. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reallifemomz/message

Speech Apraxia vs Autism: Are they related? If a child is speech delayed what can you do? Christina gets helpful information and insight from Kacy Woodson, a speech-language pathologist, in this week's episode. Resources mentioned in this episodeWho Are Speech-Language Pathologists, and What Do They Do?Childhood Apraxia of SpeechIs my child different? Six steps to assessing your child's development.Understanding child development milestonesCDC's Developmental MilestonesIs My Child Developing OK?What are Early Intervention Services? Can they help my child?The Special Education Evaluation ProcessWhere to find Exceptional LivesFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

Episode 60:  In this episode, Kim and Mary break down the definition of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a speech disorder that affects the motor planning of language from the brain to the mouth, much like a glitch in computer coding. They discuss how parents and providers can be aware of the unique markers of apraxia, and the vital role of a speech therapist skilled in using a motor-based therapy approach.  This episode is an invaluable resource for comprehensively understanding and managing Childhood Apraxia of Speech effectively.Home - Apraxia Kids (apraxia-kids.org) is a wonderful resource and website for both parents and professionals.  It also includes published articles and summaries of current research. Motor-based treatments that were mentioned in the podcast include:PROMPT - What is PROMPT - The PROMPT InstituteKaufman - Kaufman Children's Center Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol • Kaufman Children's Center (kidspeech.com)DTTC - Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) – Child Apraxia TreatmentFor more information on speech, language, feeding and play, visit The Speech Source, and follow us on Instagram @thespeechsourceIf you liked this episode and found it to be a helpful resource, please leave a review and subscribe to our podcast!

Curious to explore the world of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?Join us on this episode where Kate Nealon, PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-CLS and Zahava L. Friedman, PhD, OT, BCBA delve into the fascinating interplay and coexistence of CAS and SPD. Gain insights into the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration between OTPs and SLPs in supporting children. Tune in now to broaden your understanding of CAS and SPD!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify the key components of the sensory processing cycle and how breakdowns at different stages can contribute to Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)Learners will identify the challenges in diagnosing children with mild to moderate Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and Specific Language Impairment (SLD)The importance of early intervention and seeking support from a collaborative team of professionals when working with children with speech and sensory impairments.Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!

In preparation for back to school, creating lessons, and finding resources that align with your literacy-based speech approach, we thought we'd help provide you with a list of books to use in your sessions. Working with students who have childhood apraxia of speech, it's essential to expose them to repetitive phrases in texts. So, in today's episode, we're sharing 25 books that have repetitive phrases and why we like to use them for childhood apraxia.Along with our list of books to use, we break down why these repetitive texts help with childhood apraxia by developing phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills. Additionally, we discuss 4 strategies to implement with your students during your sessions. Resources Mentioned:Favorites List of 25 books - free download!Amazon List: Repetitive Text (Apraxia)Books with Repetitive Text for Apraxia of Speech Blog PostEpisode 2, The Why Behind Literacy-Based Speech TherapyFollow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.Write your review on Apple Podcasts!Show Notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/childhood-apraxia

Mary talks with Rocking Mom, Stephanie, about Childhood Apraxia of Speech, also known as apraxia.  Stephanie shares her journey about her son Odin, who likely has the diagnosis of apraxia of speech and how she has had to fight for services for her son. Stephanie talks about what to look for if you suspect your child has apraxia, and the different types of therapies her son needs. For more information go to ASHA.org.   If you would like your own Characteristics of Down Syndrome picture, please contact Stephanie on Facebook at Advocate, Celebrate, Educate: Down Syndrome Awareness.

This podcourse is part of the Apraxia Connect. Apraxia Connect is an online event where leading experts in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) were brought together to discuss the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The sessions explored supporting families with children with CAS, fostering friendships and self-advocacy, and empowering parents and caregivers. In this episode, I am joined by Samantha Novick. Samantha is a Speech Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Florida and earned her Master's Degree at Nova Southeastern University with high honors. She is PROMPT trained and is an ILR Level 2 in American Sign Language. Samantha is also part of the Apraxia Kids, National Aphasia Association, and is a LAMP Certified Professional. She is passionate about philanthropy and spends much of her time giving back to our community to provide equitable opportunities for all. She believes in a compassionate, results-driven approach to therapy and loves supporting families on their journeys. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.6 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks, discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link: ⁠https://tasseltogether.com/courses/apraxia-connect-general-information/⁠

This podcourse is part of the Apraxia Connect. Apraxia Connect is an online event where leading experts in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) were brought together to discuss the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The sessions explored supporting families with children with CAS, fostering friendships and self-advocacy, and empowering parents and caregivers. In this episode, I am joined by Laura Baskall Smith. She is a certified speech-language pathologist in the greater Denver Metro Area.  She received her bachelors degree in Communication Disorders at Metro State University, and her master's degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Northern Colorado.  She holds the Clinical Certificate of Competence from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association, a DORA license from the state of Colorado; as well as her Colorado Department of Education license. She has obtained advanced certifications that include Apraxia Kids recognized for advanced training and clinical expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech along with being PROMPT trained. Laura has been providing speech therapy for 16 years and have worked with a variety of speech and language disorders in the school and private sectors. She is passionate about working with children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) following my own daughter's diagnosis in 2012 and is an active member with the Apraxia Kids, and was the walk coordinator for the Denver Walk for Childhood Apraxia of Speech from 2015-2019. She is the author of the Overcoming Apraxia book which chronicles her daughter's personal journey to overcoming CAS and is loaded with resources and information that would benefit professionals as well as parents and family members. Laura also owns A Mile Speech Therapy, a private practice in which she exclusively provides differential diagnosis and treatment for children diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.   If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.6 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks, discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link: https://tasseltogether.com/courses/apraxia-connect-general-information/

This podcourse is part of the Apraxia Connect. Apraxia Connect is an online event where leading experts in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) were brought together to discuss the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The sessions explored supporting families with children with CAS, fostering friendships and self-advocacy, and empowering parents and caregivers. In this episode, I am joined by Jocelyn Stargell-Zachery. Jocelyn has a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications and has worked in digital marketing for the last five years. She is a mother, an Apraxia advocate, and also a children's book author. She published her book in 2021 called Tristan Finds His... Voice. It's the story of Tristan who has Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and it is a storybook carefully put together with love and experience and was written for children ages 3-5, especially. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.6 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks, discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link: ⁠https://tasseltogether.com/courses/apraxia-connect-general-information/⁠

This podcourse is part of the Apraxia Connect. Apraxia Connect is an online event where leading experts in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) were brought together to discuss the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The sessions explored supporting families with children with CAS, fostering friendships and self-advocacy, and empowering parents and caregivers. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigal. She is an Assistant Professor at the Marquette University. Dr. Iuzzini-Seigel received her B.F.A in Studio Art and Socio-Cultural Anthropology at SUNY at Binghamton and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science at Indiana University-Bloomington. She joined the faculty at Marquette University in the fall of 2015. Dr. Iuzzini-Seigel's research centers on speech development and its disorder with specific focus on Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She is the Director of the Communication, Movement, and Learning Lab where she aims to identify factors that contribute to disorder onset and resolution for children with communication disorders. Her current research takes a multilevel approach to determine the relation among procedural learning and speech, language, and motor deficits in children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Dr. Iuzzini-Seigel is also interested in communication and motor performance in bilingual individuals, including bilingual children with communication disorders. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.6 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks, discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link: ⁠https://tasseltogether.com/courses/apraxia-connect-general-information/⁠

This podcourse is part of the Apraxia Connect. Apraxia Connect is an online event where leading experts in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) were brought together to discuss the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The sessions explored supporting families with children with CAS, fostering friendships and self-advocacy, and empowering parents and caregivers. In this episode, I am joined by Suzanne Aldrich. Suzanne has over a decade of experience as a licensed speech-language pathologist. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Special Education, she received her master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Seton Hall University. She specializes in speech sound disorders (articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech) as well as in language delays and disorders in the birth-preschool population. Suzanne is trained in PROMPT therapy as well as in the DTTC approach for childhood apraxia of speech. She is listed in the Apraxia Kids SLP directory indicating her knowledge and experience treating children with apraxia of speech. She is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey. Suzanne's therapy style is child-centered and play-based. She believes that connection is the most important component of the therapy process. No progress is made without a connection first. She feels very strongly that therapy should be individualized and based on the child's unique needs and interests. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.6 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks, discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link: ⁠https://tasseltogether.com/courses/apraxia-connect-general-information/⁠.

This podcourse is part of the Apraxia Connect. Apraxia Connect is an online event where leading experts in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) were brought together to discuss the latest research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. The sessions explored supporting families with children with CAS, fostering friendships and self-advocacy, and empowering parents and caregivers. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jenn Moore. Dr. Moore is a licensed speech-language pathologist with a multidisciplinary practice in New Jersey. She has spent the last 15 years of her career assessing and treating muscle and motor-based disorders in babies, children, and young adults so they can achieve optimal oral function for breathing, speaking, and oral eating.  She has worked in schools, early intervention, and universities before settling into private practice. She is certified in the PROMPT approach and have completed extensive coursework and practicum in oral-facial myology and has been a PROMPT instructor since 2012. She currently teaches courses to SLPs all over the U.S. and conducts research projects with other like-minded professionals so we, as a field, can level up our knowledge about muscle and motor-based disorders. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.6 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks, discount codes, then grab the chance toregister using this link: ⁠https://tasseltogether.com/courses/apraxia-connect-general-information/⁠

Are you interested in the idea of creating a private practice that is fun and casual? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Julie Barry who created a private practice that isn't stuffy or rigid. She made it her own and now she gets to keep it casual with her private clients. Julie busts a ton of private practice myths and shares a refreshing perspective on what private practice can be. If you've been thinking about starting a private practice, but you're a more casual person and just want to deliver effective therapy without all of the stuffiness, this episode is for you. Julie Barry is in her 12th year as a practicing clinician. She has worked in acute care, subacute rehab, SNF, IP/OP pediatrics, NICU, specialized school, preschool, private practice and she now has her own private practice.Julie loves training and mentoring newer clinicians - it's what shaped her into the type of clinician she is today. Later in her career, she discovered a passion for motor speech disorders, particularly Childhood Apraxia of Speech. As of October 2022, she is a PROMPT-trained clinician and has been focusing on developing this craft to best serve her caseload. Her caseload currently consists mostly of late-talkers, early autism, apraxia, preschool speech sound disorders, and all things language. When not working as an SLP she is navigating parenthood with her husband Nick and their boys ages 4 and 7.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Julie's experience as a private practitioner and how she keeps it casualWhy Julie prioritizes approachability with her clients The transition from a regular SLP job to private practiceWhy your work is your best representation of you as a therapistHow Julie brings in clients through referrals and social media Private practice myths that many people believe and why they aren't trueThe flexibility Julie has now that she is a private practitionerWhy you shouldn't wait until you're “ready” to dip your toes in private practiceThe power of creating policies and sticking to themHow Julie prioritizes balance and being present I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Julie! I love how authentic she is and now she attracts the right clients for her. When you have your own private practice, you can make your own decisions and your own rules. There's no such thing as a perfect private practice, only one that's perfect for you. Starting a private practice can be complicated. You need a Roadmap - quick! Download our free Private Practice Roadmap to learn how to get started. www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/RoadmapWhether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Get your free Private Practice Roadmap: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/RoadmapFollow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkwithtoys/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast:

Check out this audio mashup for a sneak peak into the Apraxia Connect courses coming soon! These short clips cover a range of topics from assessment to treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Get exclusive CAS video trainings delivered to your inbox by signing up here.

Have you been thinking about starting a private practice with a full team, a robust clinic, and hundreds of clients? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my students, Shanna Klump to talk about how she did just that. She grew quickly from a small private practice to a large brick-and-mortar practice that has a team and environment that supports her needs. Shanna talks about how she got started and also how she grew quickly, what her private practice looks like, and recommendations for other private practitioners who are looking to have brick-and-mortar clinics with teamsShanna is the founder and CEO of Kid Connections Therapy and The Apraxia SLP. She has over 15 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, including public schools and private practice. In all these settings, she has had the opportunity to serve as a graduate student supervisor and a clinical fellowship year supervisor. In her private practice, she oversees a team of six Speech-Language Pathologists providing services to children with a variety of speech, language, and swallowing/feeding needs. Shanna specializes in assessing and treating speech sound disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Additionally, she has special interests in Down Syndrome and Autism. Shanna believes in the value of the therapist-family relationship and utilizes a family-centered, child-focused approach to her treatment. She is certified to provide the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program and is Bridging trained in PROMPT. Through The Apraxia SLP, Shanna offers coaching and consulting to other SLPs specifically on topics related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech and other motor speech disorders.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Shanna started her practice and how the Start program helped her growHow accepting insurance grew her businessHow hiring a team has helped Shanna grow her private practiceHow her private practice is supporting her while she goes on maternity leaveThe shift that happens when you commit to your private practice as your sole source of incomeWhy boundaries in your private practice are a good thingThe importance of systems and processes in your businessHow Shanna supports her clients and what her private practice looks likeWhat Shanna's team looks like and how she focuses on employee retentionThe passion project that her private practice has enabled her to pursueI hope you enjoyed this episode with Shanna! She has amazing energy and has learned to truly think and act like a CEO. I am so proud of the life that she's built and thrilled that she and her husband are welcoming a sweet new baby into their lives with plenty of business support and systems to make a solid maternity leave possible. She is a perfect example of someone who had a dream and made it happen. If you want to learn more about how we help folks like Shanna grow their private practices, visit GrowYourPrivatePractice.comWhether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Shanna's website: https://kidconnectionstherapy.com/Visit The Apraxia SLP website:

This episode is a rerun of a previous episode originally published in February, 2021_____Get .1 ASHA CEU hereThis topic is a frequent flyer in our listener questions inbox. Apraxia? Severe phonological disorder? Articulation disorder? What's the difference? Does it even matter? Turns out, there are some pretty big differences between these diagnostic categories, and it is important to understand what is going on in order to help your client to the best of your ability. Enter our conversation with Mike Bright. His experience in this area is extensive - and includes recognition from Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Fortunately for us, and our listeners, Mike was generous enough to sit down with us and talk about one really important piece of this bigger conversation: Differential diagnosis. Listen in and learn just what differential diagnosis is, why it is important, and specific components that should be included in an assessment when childhood apraxia of speech is a possibility.We had a great time learning from Mike, and we think you will too! You can learn more about Mike here.Learning Outcomes1. Describe one reason why differential diagnosis is challenging.2. Describe one reason why differential diagnosis is critical in providing appropriate intervention.3. Identify four components of an in-depth speech evaluation when childhood apraxia of speech is a possibility.ReferencesOverby, M., & Caspari, S. S. (2015). Volubility, consonant, and syllable characteristics in infants and toddlers later diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech: A pilot study. Journal of Communication Disorders, 55, 44-62. doi:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2015.04.001Disclosures:Mike Bright Financial Disclosures: Mike is the owner of Bright Speech and Language, LLC. Mike Bright Non-financial: "Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech"Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of the challenges of differential diagnosis15 minutes: Descriptions of why differential diagnosis is critical in providing appropriate intervention10 minutes: Descriptions of components of an in-depth speech evaluation when childhood apraxia of speech is a possibility.5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Are you ready to begin your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Jennie Bjorem to talk about her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her story about starting and growing her private practice, hiring and firing, starting programs and closing them, going from one location to two, and so much more. And she did this while starting her now wildly successful publishing company, Bjorem Speech Publications.She never used to think of herself as an entrepreneur, but now she fully embraces that identity as a multi-business owner. Jennie received her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University and graduated from Truman State University with her master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May 1999. She is the owner of two clinics, Children's Therapy Services in Overland Park, Kansas and Mission KansasJennie's area of expertise is in early intervention birth through 5, parent education and childhood apraxia of speech.Jennie is recognized for her advanced training and expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Apraxia Kids. Jennie travels the world speaking on the topic of CAS in her spare time. Jennie is the creator of the Bjorem Speech Sound Cues and the owner of Bjorem Speech Publications. She currently lives in the beautiful mountains of Colorado with her family. In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How she got started as a private practice ownerThe payments she accepted when she got startedThe importance of a growth mindset as a business ownerWhen she specialized in apraxia of speech and how it impacted her businessThe process of expanding to multiple locationsHow she started her publishing companyThe importance of relationship building and communitiesLeveraging other people's expertiseI hope you enjoyed this conversation with Jennie! I have been a fan of hers for years and learning about her journey is such a special treat. Remember, it's okay to try new things and see what works! It's also okay to stop doing the things that don't work for you and focus on what does. If you don't try new things, nothing will work! If listening to this episode inspired you to start - or grow - your private practice the right way, please visit IndependentClinician.com to learn more about the Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs.Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Bjorem Speech: https://bjoremspeech.teachable.com/Subscribe to Jennie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BjoremSpeechVisit Jennie's TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bjorem-SpeechFollow Jennie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjoremspeech/Follow Jennie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjoremspeechFollow Jennie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bjoremspeechWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram:...

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Enroll in this 4 week course and learn best practices related to childhood apraxia of speech from speech-language pathologist, Mike Bright. Get on the waitlist to get early access, discounts, and sneak peaks. Class begins February 4th, 2023. Early bird pricing ends January 14th, 2023. Seats limited to 30 participants. Click the link below to learn more about this course and complete your registration: https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/graduate-credit-optional-childhood-apraxia-of-speech

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss five areas of concern for those with childhood apraxia of speech. We cover issues such as communication, language, speech, reading, writing, and more. If you work with children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), or if you know someone who has CAS, this episode is a must-listen! What literacy challenges are children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech at risk for? This episode dives into the latest research regarding the multi-faceted nature of literacy challenges for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Knowing literary challenges that lie ahead empowers SLPs to prevent these challenges through early literacy intervention. To learn more about treatment, check out my book: Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment For ready-for-use materials to put research into Monday morning practice, check out The Sparkle in School Membership

Earn CE credit here. This program has been approved for 1 clock hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA). TSHA approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. TSHA CEU hours can be used as professional development hours for the maintenance of your ASHA certificate of clinical competence (CCC). Listen, buy quiz (just $8), earn your certificate of completion! Description: This course reviews childhood Apraxia of speech. It explains who can diagnose and how to diagnose Apraxia in children. It also informs the listeners on writing goals and planning treatment. 1 clock hour of continuing education credit (Introductory Level, Professional Area). As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to: 1. define who can diagnose Childhood Apraxia of Speech. 2. identify what is required from the child in order to be diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. 3. summarize characteristics of appropriate goals for a client diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Course presenters: Erin Gaul M.S. CCC-SLP. Michelle Andrews M.S. CCC-SLP. Financial disclosures: Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a Teachers pay Teachers, Boom Learning, and Teach with Medley store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of Pep Talk and the Pep Talk Podcast. Teach with Medley is also a sponsor for this podcast. Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: She has a stock participation plan with Teach with Medley. Erin Gaul's financial disclosers include: No relevant financial disclosers Erin Gaul's non-financial disclosers include: No relevant non financial disclosers. Agenda: 5 min: Introduction, bio, disclosures, learner objectives 5 min: review of CAS 15 min: diagnosing CAS 10 min: Evaluation 15 min: developing a treatment plan 5 min: summary, ”take away” points, closing References and resources: Apraxiakids.org A transcript is available for this podcast course. Click here to read the transcript. Scroll down near the bottom. If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-andrews85/support

I am so honored to share our guest, Erin Gaul, with you today! We sat down to discuss owning and a business (and why it might not be in your best interest). In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Erin shares her personal story which is so incredibly eye opening! Please stop by to hear how knowledgeable and genuine Erin is in her therapy practice. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @itsallspeechie Head over to patreon to help build content! Follow Erin Gaul on social media: Instagram - @yourspeechpathllc Facebook - Your Speech Path LLC Website - www.yourspeechpathllc.com Below you can find some resources referenced during the podcast: Link to donate to Unite for Her - https://uniteforher.org/donate/ Book Recommendation: The SLP's Guide to Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Cari Ebert MS, CCC-SLP & Dave Hammer MA, CCC-SLP Breast Cancer Resources: https://uniteforher.org/ National Breast Cancer Foundation Community Sharing Calendar Breast Cancer Awareness - CDC Breast Cancer Overview - UCLA Health Living Beyond Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen Resources Episode Resources: Business Practices Overview - ASHA Childhood Apraxia of Speech Overview - ASHA Speech Intervention Effects for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Quality Appraisal of Systematic Reviews

This week, Rachel invites Gemma White back to TWT to talk about personal safety awareness and self advocacy for AAC users. Gemma recently gave a presentation at AAC in the Cloud, “Where is the Penis?: Equipping AAC Users to Discuss Personal Safety Awareness with Personal Safety Curriculum”. Gemma talks about this presentation, why words like “penis” and “vagina” should be in AAC users devices, ways that we can collaborate to support personal safety awareness, and other ways that we can empower AAC users to protect themselves from neglect and abuse.   Before the interview, Rachel and Chris discuss some comments made by an SLP who works with one of Rachel's clients and focuses only on verbal speech. This client has Childhood Apraxia of Speech and is highly unintelligible. He has been making good progress with his AAC and is now choosing to use it more often. Recently, the other SLP commented that “AAC is holding back verbal speech” because the client chose to use his AAC more than verbal speech to communicate. Rachel shares how she responded, the reasons why the other SLP may have believed this, and why following the student's lead is so important when accepting communication modalities.   Key ideas this week:  

In this episode I am joined by Rebecca Taskin M.S. CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ATP. She is a licensed pediatric speech and language pathologist with a background in neuroscience. Rebecca is certified in PROMPT therapy as a motor planning intervention for children with speech-sound disorders, and has worked with children with a wide variety of diagnoses, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Angelman's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Pallister-Killian Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Infantile Strokes and Seizures, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, and various genetic disorders. Rebecca is a trained feeding therapist and has taken courses from the renowned Debra Beckman and Diane Bahr, on treatment techniques in feeding and swallowing disorders. She works with babies and young adults who have different types of swallowing disorders, from sensory impairments to motor disorders. Rebecca has been the lead therapist on several g-tube and ng-tube weans and is trained in several methods for sensory feeding therapy including the SOS Approach to Feeding. She assess, treats, and manages different types of dysphagia, collaborating with nutritionists, physicians, and parents to work towards meaningful outcomes.

On today's show I speak to Speech Language Pathologist Heidi Miller about all things speech related. SLP's help children with speech i.e. the way they articulate sounds, they help with language, so the way they put words together which also encompasses social skills so what a person says, how they say it, when they say it and picking up on others peoples cue's which for some children can be a real challenge. It's a big subject so we start by talking about how children's social skills have changed since the pandemic…The topics we cover in this episode are;What a speech language pathologist doesChildren don't have to vocalize to be communicating Every child is different, even if they grew up in the same householdWhat is a pragmatic disorder?How can you tell the difference between a pragmatic disorder or just effects from the pandemic?Which games Heidi uses in therapy with children Play is the natural way you can use social skillsIt's okay to feed your children conversation startersSocial skills start at home but we can help bridge that to schoolBeing a good listener and how that can affect your childHow Heidi likes to rest and rechargeAbout The Guest - Heidi MillerHeidi Miller MS, CCC- SLP, COM® (Speech Language Pathologist Certified Orofacial Myologist Feeding Expert), who has been practicing speech for over 20 years, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and her master's in speech-language pathology from Nova Southeastern University. She is licensed in the states of New Jersey and Florida. Additionally, due to her extensive training in apraxia, she was chosen by New York University to attend an advanced Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) workshop for the most accomplished in the field. Heidi finished the International Association of Orofacial Myologist's certification program becoming a Certified Orofacial Myologist. Heidi is the author of the HMS Feeding Therapy Protocol For Expanding Repertoire of Picky Eaters and Children With ARFID. A guide to teach SLP's and OT's how to effectively treat picky eaters by creating a safe environment for them to confidently learn to eat new foods. Clinician's can earn ASHA CEU's when they take her course. In addition to her work within the spectrum of speech, Heidi is a trained as a Certified Orofacial Myologist. She has a particular interest in feeding disorders, which can deeply affect children well into their future. Heidi was chosen to be a Main Guest Speaker at the Talk Tools OMD Deconstructed and Feeding Conference. Heidi has become an expert in the filed an has written several courses to teach other clinicians how to treat the picky feeder population. Heidi is extremely invested in her HMS team. Though Heidi has worked in a multitude of settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and schools, she found her home in her own practice, with 2 settings in Florham Park & Park Ridge New Jersey. Her practice has been recognized by NJ Family Magazine, Favorite Kid's Doc since it opened its doors in 2010. Most recently winning “Top Vote Getter for Speech Pathology”. Heidi is married with three children, which helps her understand a parent's perspective. Additionally, the stresses of a busy household are not lost on her. She can relate and empathize with the concern every parent has for their child, and her direct and honest approach will guide your family through every step of growth. When Heidi isn't working to change the lives of children, she can be found in the joyful chaos of her own home with her husband Dan, her three kids, Justin, Landon, and Lyla, and their adorable dog, Baci. ​​Website - https://heidimillerspeech.com/about-us/Instagram - @heidimillerspeechandassociates TikTok @hmsfeedingandspeechFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiMillerSpeech/About The Host - Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children and adolescents for over 15 years. She loves to create products and resources, so she started two businesses to support families and professionals who work with children and teens. ‘Coping Skills for Kids' provides products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. It's the home of the popular Coping Cue Cards, decks of cards designed to help kids learn and use coping skills at home or at school. Janine's second business ‘Encourage Play' is dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! Encourage Play has free printables, as well as digital products focused on play and social skills.Coping Skills for Kids - https://copingskillsforkids.comEncourage Play - https://www.encourageplay.comInterested in reading my books? The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook - https://store.copingskillsforkids.com/collections/coping-skills-for-kids-workbook/products/coping-skills-for-kids-workbook-digital-versionSocial Skills for Kids - https://store.copingskillsforkids.com/collections/encourage-play/products/social-skills-for-kids-workbook Connect with Janine on Social MediaInstagram: @copingskillsforkidsFacebook: facebook.com/copingskillsforkids and facebook.com/encourageplayYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanineHalloranEncouragePlay

Are you at maximum capacity with your clients that you see on the side and considering making the leap to full-time private practice?  I always recommend starting your private practice on the side, but there comes a time when you grow so much that you have to choose if you want to stay small or go all in. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Ali Moulton, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she started and grew her private practice.  Ali is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She received her graduate degrees in Speech and Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University. Ali enjoys working with children of all ages and prides herself on having a child-centered approach to evaluations and treatment programs. She has experience working in the medical, clinical, and public school settings and has extensive training in interdisciplinary models of assessment and treatment to optimize outcomes. Ali began her career at Kennedy Krieger Institute and participated in the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) program. She has assessed and provided treatment for children with a variety of communication disorders, including speech sound production disorders [articulation disorder, phonological delay or disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Dysarthria], orofacial myofunctional disorders, cognitive communication disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, and language-based learning disabilities. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Ali got started with her private practice How she knew it was time to go full-time  Setting boundaries as you grow How Ali finds her clients Marketing tips The benefits of having a mobile practice The systems that Ali uses to run her private practice Straddling two worlds is hard. There comes a time when you have to make the leap from part-time private practice owner to full-time. With the Grow Your Private Practice program, Ali was able to make the transition without any stress.   I don't want you to be stressed out in private practice, I want you to be successful like Ali. I hope this episode inspires you to take the leap so that you can start thinking like a business owner and find the success you deserve.  If you want help to grow your private practice in a successful vs. stressful way, we would love to help you in the https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (Grow Your Private Practice Program). Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned:  Apply to join the Grow Your Private Practice Program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/) Check out Ali's website: https://www.moultonspeech.com/ (https://www.moultonspeech.com/) Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moultonspeech/ (https://www.instagram.com/moultonspeech/) Connect with Ali on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisonmoultonspeech (https://www.facebook.com/alisonmoultonspeech) Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ Follow Me on...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Alonna Bondar, who is a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist for over 20 years. Alonna specializes in Apraxia and other speech sound disorders. She is PROMPT certified and uses PROMPT along with DTTC to facilitate verbal language. As a result of this activity, participants will be able to identify pre-language skills, describe techniques to stimulate language skills in young children, the characteristics of suspected CAS, and the treatment approaches for suspected CAS. This episode is available for 0.1 ASHA CEUs. Visit www.slpconnect.com to learn more. Use the code caraspeech to receive up to 20% off a monthly or yearly CE membership!

In this week's slightly longer episode, SPA's Anneke Flinn speaks with Dr Kieran Flanagan, Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University in Queensland. Kieran explores three current research papers in the area of Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Murray, E., Iuzzini-Seigel, J., Maas, E., Terband, H., & Ballard, K. J. (2021). Differential diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech compared to other speech sound disorders: A systematic review [Review]. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30(1), 279-300. Morgan, A. T., Murray, E., & Liégeois, F. J. (2018). Interventions for childhood apraxia of speech [Review]. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(5), Article Cd006278. This paper can be accessed by following this link: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006278.pub3/full Strand, E. A. (2020). Dynamic temporal and tactile cueing: A treatment strategy for childhood apraxia of speech. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 29(1), 30-48. Please email Anneke at speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au if you would like a list of references mentioned in this episode. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Listen as Claire and Rachael discuss best-practice and their own experiences with the diagnosis and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Please remember to review, rate and subscribe! Thank you! If you have any questions, concerns or would like to suggest a future topic, email us over at letstacoboutspeechpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram @letstacoboutspeechpodcast and visit our website at letstacoboutspeech.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-taco-bout-speech/support

In this Episode, you'll learn Sarie and Sarah's summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and their upcoming life changes. Then, the conversation changes to the speech room as the cohosts discuss Childhood Apraxia of speech, including: goal ideas, assessment measures, where to start and therapy techniques. Time Stamps 0:00-11:40 Intro & Summer Bucket Lists 11:45 How do you know if a child has Apraxia? What assessment measures do you use? 13:57 Once you know a child has CAS, where do you start with speech therapy? 17:05 What are some therapy techniques you use with your students? 18:56 CAS Goal Examples 20:24 What do you do with CAS once kids are fairly intelligible at the word level? 22:10 Outro For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/127LinksSLP Happy Hour on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourMore from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

This week, we present Rachel's interview with Laura Taylor, a Special Education Teacher and AAC Specialist with a years of experience teaching language and literacy to people with complex communication needs. Laura has done amazing work utilizing the Pragmatic Organization of Dynamic Displays (PODD), a form of AAC that, at least in the early stages, focuses on teaching communication functions along with vocabulary.   Before the interview, Rachel shares about a client of hers with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. This client was strongly averse to AAC - he would even protest against looking at an iPad with AAC on it. Rachel describes how she got him to start using AAC by giving him a “Please don't take off my sweater” button! Rachel and Chris then discuss the value in teaching students to protest and to direct the actions of others.   Key ideas this week:  

Apraxia is a disorder that affects language development. It is most commonly seen in children between two and seven years old, but it can also occur at any point during development. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl Rosin, Ph.D. discloses the symptoms of apraxia speech and the importance of visiting a specialist for an evaluation if you believe that your child may have it. During the evaluation, your child's receptive and expressive language skills will be assessed to determine if there is a problem with that area of development. If there is a problem, therapies may be recommended to help your child improve their speech. Let's dig into the childhood apraxia! Dr. Sheryl Rosin is a speech-language pathologist, professor, and certified autism specialist with 25 years of experience in the field. She has presented around the world and has been published in research journals on best practices in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD. She is the owner and director of Palm Beach Speech-Language Specialists in south Florida and the Founder and Consulting Director of The St. Kitts Spectrum Services Centre in St. Kitts, the first autism clinic in the Caribbean. Dr. Rosin was the recipient of the 2017 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 09:27] Open Segment An overview of apraxia speech The difference between apraxia in adults and children A referral to a professional for further evaluation is always beneficial in determining if apraxia is present [09:28 - 22:46]  Referring A Child  For An Assessment Have an honest and open conversation with parents when referring the child for an assessment Things pediatricians might see when referring a child for an assessment of a speech or language disorder Different ways apraxia can be diagnosed  [22:47 - 32:53] Therapy Involves Building Up Vocabulary and Fluency Speech therapy for children with apraxia and dislocates It is more typical for individuals to have typical disfluency than stuttering Why singing can be a great way for disfluent individuals to improve their communication skills [32:54 - 44:17] It's Always Okay to Check Out A Child's Development  The difference between stuttering and apraxia When pediatricians should refer children for speech and language evaluation Pediatricians shouldn't wait too long to refer a child for evaluation to offer hope to parents The importance of following up on any concerns or suspicions that may arise after a good visit [44:18 - 50:53] Final Takeaways When children are not meeting developmental milestones for receptive or expressive language, check it out. Childhood apraxia is a speech disorder of motor coordination and planning Apraxia may look like groping or searching to get sound out Because this is a motor coordination and planning disorder, there may be associated fine motor and gross motor delays as well The differential includes brain trauma and injury Refer for an evaluation when you're concerned, there is no time to waste It helps the speech therapist for us to set the state of what some of these possibilities might be The evaluation with the therapist, especially with these young kids is to play really smart play Therapy for apraxia looks like learning a sport and building motor memory Moving on to stuttering and stutter like Stuttering can be a lifelong disorder Trust your expertise to know what feels like a typical development When in doubt, check it out  Resources Mentioned: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ (Apraxia Kids) https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/ (ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Connect with Dr. Sheryl Rosin through https://www.instagram.com/speechandot_in_palm_beach/ (Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-rosin-phd-ccc-slp/ (LinkedIn), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZuupyHBNVXjhFc3twNvf1Q (Youtube).  Key

Are you in the growth phase of your private practice journey?  If so, this episode of Private Practice Success Stories is for you. It features two of my coaches from the Grow Your Private Practice Program, Adrienne Fuller and Tami Teshima. Both of these amazing coaches sat down with me to talk about 5 tips for growing your private practice. We talked about marketing, finances, hiring, and so much more.  Adrienne Fuller M.S., CCC-SLP is the Clinical Director and Owner of SpeechBuilders Speech and Language Therapy in Apopka, Florida.  She began her journey as a middle school teacher to students with learning disabilities, where she developed a desire to help children build a strong foundation for learning. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree from the University of New Hampshire.  For the past 15 years, she has worked in many settings as a Speech-Language Pathologist including, schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and finally in private practice.  Adrienne is also the co-writer of the book, “Putting Your Dreams to Work, Keys to Setting Up Your Private Practice,” a how-to manual for opening a therapy practice.  She is passionate about making all children from all backgrounds more confident in their speech, language and communication abilities. Today SpeechBuilders LLC has more than 9 therapists and assistants that treat children in the Central Florida area. Tamiko, who goes by Tami (pronounced "Tommy"), is a former teacher turned speech-language pathologist. She received a Master of Arts in Education, Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Grand Valley State University. Tami opened Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC in May 2019 after working as a school-based speech-language pathologist. Her vision was to provide comprehensive, client-centered speech-language services as accessible as possible. Tami's areas of speech interest include articulation and phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), expressive/receptive language delays, fluency (stuttering), and orofacial myology. Tami also provides gender-affirming voice modification services, both individually and in a group-format class that she offers quarterly. In addition to client-centered work, Tami also acts as a consultant for the Autism Alliance of Michigan, providing training for parents and caregivers throughout the state of Michigan. She is a mentor in the Start Your Private Practice Program with The Independent Clinician, where she supports new SLP private practice owners start their own businesses. Most recently, Tami began working as the team SLP for an Approved Autism Evaluation Center through Acorn Health. Tami holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as well as a Speech-Language Pathology license from the state of Michigan and the state of Maine. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Advice for the messy middle of running your own private practice The power of shifting from an employee mindset to a CEO mindset The importance of knowing your numbers Why daycares are a great resource to partner with How to keep your expenses low in the beginning Tips for deciding what to outsource Why readiness is a choice Why now is a good time to start a private practice Our top favorite business books Tami and Adrienne have both grown their private practices from nothing into something amazing. They now have employees and administrative support, they have brick and mortar locations, and they have systems to make their business run more efficiently. They have both stepped into the role of CEO of their private practices. These are the type of people you want to learn from and surround yourself with when you are learning and ready to grow!  If you are looking for support to grow your private practice because you're leaving your job soon and you want to...

What is the #1 mistake in treating children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)? The treatment targets are too often way too simple. Overall progress in therapy will largely depend on the complexity of the target selected. The more complex the target, the greater the gains. For a step-by-step guide and digital clips on how to select the most effective targets and provide therapy using only the most effective strategies, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment."

Download the handout for this episode for free here This podcast episode is part of the Podcast Conference SLP Live.This episode is a little different than our other episodes. This episode is part of an online, digital podcast conference, or “podference” if you will, called SLP LIVE that took place on February 19th, 2022. If you'd like to earn ASHA CEUs for this episode you will not find the quiz in our regular library, and since it's part of a conference it isn't included in any of our subscriptions. To earn ASHA CEUs for this episode you can use this link or go to www.slp-live.com to register for the conference. Don't worry, registering is affordable. Pay a $35 ASHA processing fee to earn up to .6 ASHA CEUs. There's also an option for an all access pass that gets you access to the digital exhibit hall with discounts and perks, a private facebook group, and 3 months free of our Superfan Subscription and a subscription to Tassel Learning. Handouts for this episode are available to all registered conference participants. Episode Description: In this session, we review the complexity of childhood apraxia of speech and how diagnoses can be challenging. We also review symptoms of childhood apraxia of speech, discuss examples and case studies, and strategies that can be used in communicating with families.

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryThis week we had the pleasure of welcoming an SLP household name, Nancy Kaufman. Nancy joined us to discuss all things Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), including the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol. We reviewed the compensatory placement approach and how these variables relate to evidence based practice. A big thank you to Nancy for joining us!Course AccommodationsYou can read the transcript for this courses using this link. You can also email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.comLearning OutcomesDescribe components involved in the Kaufman speech to language protocol Define compensatory placement and when this approach might be appropriateDescribe how the K-SLP approach might be used as part of evidence based practice Resources:The Kaufman Speech to Language ProtocolUsing Tactile Techniques to Improve Speech Clarity in Children with Childhood Apraxia of SpeechCarbone, V. J., Sweeney-Kerwin, E. J., Attanasio, V., & Kasper, T. (2010). Increasing The Vocal Responses Of Children With Autism And Developmental Disabilities Using Manual Sign Mand Training And Prompt Delay. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(4), 705-709. doi:10.1901/jaba.2010.43-705Course Disclosure - Course ContentThis course will focus on the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol. Course Disclosure - Financial and In-KindFunding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Medtravelers.Disclosures:Nancy Kaufman financial disclosures: Nancy is the author of materials and e-courses relative to the K-SLP methods that are sold through Northern Speech Services. She receives royalties on the sales. Nancy Kaufman non-fiancial disclosures: Nancy is the author of two webinars produced for Apraxia Kids that are carried in their online library.Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.Time Ordered Agenda:15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures15 minutes: Descriptions of components involved in the Kaufman speech to language protocol 15 minutes: Descriptions of compensatory placement and when this approach might be appropriate10 minutes: Descriptions of how the K-SLP approach might be used as part of evidence based practice5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!A big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor, Medtravelers for the financial support to make this course possible!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

In this podcourse I am joined by Dr. Olivia Jensen, a speech pathologist practicing in Tucson, Arizona. Olivia completed her masters and doctorate degree at Northwestern University. She currently practices in home health and private practice environments. In the private practice she treats both pediatrics and adults. This podcourse was first presented during the bAACk to School AAC Challenge on August 17, 2021. We're releasing it on the podcast this month to celebrate #aacawarenessmonth This webinar is worth .1 ASHA CEUs! If you want to earn ASHA CEUs for this webinar, please visit https://tasseltogether.com/courses/

On this packed episode, we talked with an SLP for whom our topic is close to home. Special guest, Laura Baskall Smith MA, CCC-SLP, joined us to discuss childhood apraxia of speech and dysarthria—sharing her unique experience treating her daughter's apraxia, ways to plan treatment for childhood apraxia of speech, important resources for SLPs to implement in apraxia treatment, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Laura's career background (9:41) Treating your child's apraxia of speech (20:36) Defining apraxia of speech as an SLP (24:33) Early signs of apraxia of speech (34:22) SLP assessments for diagnosing childhood apraxia of speech (50:01) Teaching kids with childhood apraxia to advocate for themselves (52:46) Planning treatment for childhood apraxia of speech (1:01:31) Important resources for treating childhood apraxia (1:04:09) Understanding pediatric dysarthriaAbout Laura Baskall Smith MA, CCC-SLPLaura is a 2014 graduate of Apraxia Kids Boot Camp, has completed the PROMPT Level 1 training, and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP). She is the author of Overcoming Apraxia and has lectured throughout the United States on CAS and related issues. Currently, Laura is a practicing SLP specializing in apraxia at her clinic A Mile High Speech Therapy in Aurora, Colorado.Where to Find Laura Online:InstagramWebsiteFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode I am joined by Leslie Lindsay. Leslie is the author and narrator of SPEAKING OF APRAXIA: A Parents' Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech, now in its 2nd edition with an audio edition from Penguin Random House (July 2021). Her writing and photography have been featured in various print and online literary journals. Leslie is a former Mayo Clinic child/adolescent psychiatric R.N. and resides in the Chicago area with her family. Her daughter, Kate, now 16, inspired SPEAKING OF APRAXIA.

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with Dr. Edythe Strand. If you haven't listened to part 1, be sure to go back and listen to get the full scoop. Edythe is a very important leader in her field. In addition to the Dynamic Assessment, she also researched and developed a critical treatment for children with severe apraxia, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing. DTTC, as it is known, is an innovative treatment in which a hierarchy of cues is used to demonstrate and initiate motor-speech skills in children with apraxia. In most therapies, we are constantly taking data, every meeting or every session. However, the Dynamic Assessment and DTTC is such an involved, hands-on, and therapist-led treatment data and scoring doesn't need to take place at every visit. In Edythe's work at Mayo, they would take data every 3 visits using multidimensional scoring. She notes that the importance of data is not as prevalent during an intensive treatment like this as opposed to when she is doing research. When working on something as important to communication as language, whether the child is typical or has autism, the type of language, the number of words, and the words that are chosen to work on are so important. Especially in the cases of students with severe apraxia and autism, functional and fundamental words during practice and DTTC are crucial.In this episode, Dr. Edythe Strand touches on the commonalities between apraxia and other diagnoses and disorders such as autism. She explains all of the research, practice, and genuine desire to help kids with severe apraxia that has gone into her work. She is such a wealth of information and has provided so many great links and references for this episode, so be sure to check them out!What's Inside:What is DTTC Treatment?Taking data with DTTC and Dynamic Assessment.Choosing important words for treatment.Is there a connection between Apraxia and Autism?  Mentioned In This Episode:ABA Speech: HomeChild Apraxia TreatmentApraxia-kids: HomeVideos for Parents and Clinicians:Overview of possible causes and types of problems in speech developmentDefinitions and Descriptions of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Examples of different levels of severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Differentiating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other types of speech sound disordersDiagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)How parents can help their child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Other resourcesChildhood Apraxia of Speech:  Information for Parents5-hour general course on CAS or the Once Upon a Time Foundation, through the University of Texas, Dallas.Childhood Apraxia of Speech -- by Dr. Edythe Strand, Ph.d. View video FOR FREE and receive ASHA CEUs! www.utdallas.edu/calliercenter/events/CAS/ 

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereThis week's episode includes a free graphic organizer created by our guest. It may be helpful to download the handout first and have it handy while listening.Episode SummaryI'm just going to put it out there-motor speech is hard. Is it Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) or not? How do I know for sure? What do I do to help?! Are the speech police going to come take my C's away if I don't do it right? This week, Apraxia extraordinaire Mike Bright returns, offering illuminating tools and strategies to help you look at (and listen to) your students' speech sound challenges in a whole new way. If you're a CAS newbie, you might want to tune in to previous episodes with Mike to get the basics before diving in here. This episode is the first of its kind on SLP Nerdcast, blending engaging case study audio with a graphic organizer on steroids to help improve your clinical ear and motor speech-related reasoning. Get the scoop on what to listen for to help you answer those tough motor speech differential dx questions and apply theory to practice as you listen along with Kate and Amy for the unique speech features often present in children with motor speech difficulties. Tune in to get some new “ear glasses” and start seeing real progress in those tough speech cases. No speech police, promise. Learn more about Mike Bright here.Course AccommodationsThe transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.comLearning Outcomes1. Identify three symptoms suggestive of motor speech difficulty.2. Identify a framework for prioritizing treatment objectives.ReferencesShriberg, L. D., Lohmeier, H. L., Campbell, T. F., Dollaghan, C. A., Green, J. R., & Moore, C. A. (2009). A Nonword Repetition Task for Speakers With Misarticulations: The Syllable Repetition Task (SRT). Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 52(5), 1189-1212. doi:10.1044/1092-4388(2009/08-0047)Speaker Disclosures:Mike Bright Financial Disclosures: Mike is the owner of Bright Speech and Language, LLC. Non-financial: "Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech"Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.Course Disclosure - Financial and In-KindFunding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Easy Report Pro. Easy Report Pro did not contribute to the content of this course.Time Ordered Agenda:15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures25 minutes: Descriptions of a framework for organizing symptoms of motor speech difficulty45 minutes: Descriptions of case studies highlighting symptoms of motor speech difficulty5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!A big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor, Easy Report Pro for the financial support to make this course possible! To learn more about Easy Report Pro visit https://www.easyreportpro.com/__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Welcome to part one of my interview with Dr. Edythe Strand. Edythe was a professor at Mayo College, former head of Division of Speech Pathology, Department of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, and a practicing Speech Pathologist and clinician. Her research has focused on developmental, acquired, and progressive Apraxia speech.What are the characteristics of Apraxia? Edythe noted that Apraxia is not a medical diagnosis but rather a label for a speech sound disorder. Different from other speech disorders, Apraxia affects the movement needed to make a sound. Characteristics might include, difficulty programming and planning, movement gestures, awkward movement through a movement transition, mistiming, blending of manner, distorted sounds, intrusive schwa, inconsistency in the context of repeated production. Therapy for students with Apraxia looks a lot different than other language disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists typically go straight for phonemes and articulation. However, Edythe further drives home that Apraxia treatment is focused on movement. So instead of enunciating letter sounds and syllables, the clinician is going to emphasize the movement that creates the sound. This is called Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing, or DTTC, treatment. Dynamic Assessments are the best evaluations for students with Apraxia and are really different from a lot of the typical assessments in speech pathology. It involves a hierarchy of cueing, and scoring is based on response to that cueing. Versus in Static Assessment, typically there is a picture or a question; the child responds once and the clinician notes the response. Edythe Strand developed her own Dynamic Assessment, DEMS  (Dynamic Evaluation of Motor-speech Skill). She shares some examples of who and how this assessment would be used. The benefits of Dynamic Assessment include knowledge of a child's preferred cueing and an understanding of the severity of the disorder. Be sure to check out the amazing resources from Dr. Edythe Strand and stay tuned for part two of this really interesting interview!#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:The characteristics of Apraxia.What is Dynamic Assessment?How to approach therapy with students who have Apraxia?What is DTTC treatment? Mentioned In This Episode:Child Apraxia TreatmentApraxia-kids: Home Videos for Parents and Clinicians:Overview of possible causes and types of problems in speech developmentDefinitions and Descriptions of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Examples of different levels of severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Differentiating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from other types of speech sound disordersDiagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) How parents can help their child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): Other resourcesChildhood Apraxia of Speech:  Information for Parents5-hour general course on CASChildhood Apraxia of Speech -- by Dr. Edythe Strand, Ph.d. View video FOR FREE and receive ASHA CEUs! www.utdallas.edu/calliercenter/events/CAS

This week on Neuroversity we are learning about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) with Laura Baskall Smith MA CCC_SLP, aka @SLPmommyofapraxia.Despite being a practicing speech language pathologist, Laura's training wasn't enough for her to see the signs of apraxia in her own daughter.  Once her daughter was diagnosed, Laura became an expert in CAS, and is recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Clinical Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.In this episode you will learn:The difference between motor planning disorder and phonological disorderThe types of therapy that work best for eachHelpful tips to have a good speech language diet for any childGuest:Laura Baskall Smith MA, CCC-SLP is a speech/language pathologist in Denver, Colorado specializing in the assessment and intervention of children with childhood apraxia of speech at her private practice A Mile High Speech Therapy. Prior to specializing in CAS, she worked for 14 years as a school based speech language pathologist. She is the mother to a child with apraxia and author of the book Overcoming Apraxia. Laura has written on CAS in numerous publications and is often asked to give lectures and workshops nationally and internationally. A self described fierce advocate, Laura spreads apraxia awareness and information on her social media handles under the name SLP Mommy of Apraxia.Learn more about Laura here:https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/Buy her book:https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/product/overcoming-apraxia/Other resources mentioned:https://www.childapraxiatreatment.org/https://www.apraxia-kids.org/Information about Neuroversity:https://www.neuroversitypod.com/Support our show:https://www.patreon.com/neuroversity

Happy October!We are trying out something new - at the beginning of each month we will publish a brief preview of podcast episodes and courses to come. Let's take a look at what's coming in the month of October!October 3rd, 2021 Podcast Course: Unlocking the Mystery of Selective Mutism with Dr. Aimee Kotrba. In this episode we review the role of the SLP in the evaluation and treatment of children who present with selective mutism. Dr. Kotrba was an incredible guest with tons of additional resources, including her own trainings and webinars. It's a must listen!October 6th, 2021Live Event: Using Music to Recover Speech and Language.We are thrilled to welcome Caitlin Hebb, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist Fellow, to discuss the neuroscience of music and music-based interventions for speech and language disorders. So interesting - we are really looking forward to it!Register HereOctober 10th, 2021Podcast Course: Fitness for Functional NeurorecoveryThis was such an inspirational episode. We had the pleasure of welcoming Jenna Muri-Rosenthal who is an SLP, a certified trainer, AND a brain injury specialist. She taught us about the wellness continuum and the role of fitness in recovery after a brain injuryOctober 18th, 2021Podcast Course: Stuttering Therapy: I don't know what to tell parents and teachers!For those of you who have been with us on this podcasting journey for a while, you already know about the incredible Nina Reeves. We had the pleasure of welcoming her back for a third episode to discuss the counseling and communication components of supporting parents and stakeholders in the lives of children who stutter.October 25th, 2021Podcast Course: AAC in Early Intervention with Tanna NeufeldAre you looking for more information about how to support complex learners in early intervention? This is the episode for you. Tanna Neufeld, fellow SLP and Founder of Aaccessible.org shared some incredible insights of the importance of AAC in the early intervention years.What's Next?Stay tuned for a preview of November 2021! Lots of great stuff in store, including Podcast Courses on Childhood Apraxia of Speech, AAC, trauma informed care, AND another live course on the role of technology in workload management. Reach out anytime with questions!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts! Thank you FeedSpot!

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright explains childhood apraxia of speech, where some children have difficulty putting sounds and syllables together.

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright explains childhood apraxia of speech, where some children have difficulty putting sounds and syllables together.

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright explains childhood apraxia of speech, where some children have difficulty putting sounds and syllables together.

Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright explains childhood apraxia of speech, where some children have difficulty putting sounds and syllables together.

What a treat we have! Listen in as our very own Beth Ann Hubert shares her sweet daughter, Phoebe's, story. It's a story of seeking answers, leaning into motherhood in unexpected ways and trusting in God as her and her family have navigated Phoebe's “fearfully and wonderfully made” story. Chiari 1 Malformation, special needs and Childhood Apraxia of Speech are a few of the topics we address. You'll learn more about being an advocate for your children while trusting and finding peace in the Holy Spirit along the way. Phoebe is a ray of sunshine and we are so excited for you to hear this story! You can follow along with the Huberts on IG @bethannhubert where Beth Ann brings awareness to Apraxia, shares about her family's life and her own faith lessons or you can find Beth Ann on our Glorytellers IG @glorytellers.

Laura Smith was a speech-language pathologist, mostly in elementary education, before her children were born. After her daughter was born, she realized that she wasn't reaching her developmental milestones. She crawled and walked late and feeding, dressing, and speech were also delayed. When her daughter was diagnosed with apraxia, she focused her professional interest on learning everything she could about it and started her private practice specializing in childhood apraxia.For many parents, the diagnosis of apraxia feels devastating. They wonder if their child will ever speak. What does the future hold? It's normal to feel sad and to grieve and there should be no guilt about having these feelings. Once you have a diagnosis, you can have a plan.Early Signs of Apraxia:Lack of babbling - a quiet baby.Vowel sounds but a lack of consonants.Lack of a word by age one.Pop-out words - words that a child says a handful of times and then never says again.Word sounds morph into other word sounds.A “go-to” sound - a sound that is frequently repeated.How to find an appropriate therapist:Search on Apraxia-Kids.org for a therapist in your area.Find a therapist through The Prompt Institute.Ask the right questions using the list on SLPMommyofApraxia.com.Resources for speech therapists and parents:Apraxia-Kids.org is full of articles and on-demand webinars.Dr. Strand's free online course, Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS, is packed full of useful information.Dr. Edwin Maas's webinar, Principles of Motor Learning and Childhood Apraxia of Speech, is a great place to get an understanding of the basic principles of motor learning.Laura's most important advice for parents of kids with apraxia:Recognize that this is a lifelong neurological disorder.Early and appropriate intervention promotes the best outcomes.Don't be scared to advocate for your kid.Have a growth mindset and be willing to learn.What's Inside:Laura's personal journey of having her child diagnosed with apraxia - testing, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.Diagnosing apraxia - early signs and characteristicsHow to find an appropriate therapistResources for speech therapists and parents

Episode 35: Guest Host Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel talks with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Expert Edy Strand

In Family Matters today we’re raising awareness about a condition called Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  It’s a speech development disorder, something I’d literally never heard of until one of our guests today alerted me to its existence – and she told me she also didn’t know a thing about it before her own child was diagnosed.   Her name is Pippa ?? and she’ll explain what her family experienced  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the cohosts share some job and life updates (job changes, moving) plus 4 (plus 1 bonus) tips for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Assessment. Time Stamps0-8:30: Personal Updates8:30-12:35 : Apraxia Assessment Tips 12:35-16:20 : Review, Apraxia ResourceSponsored By: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle https://bit.ly/3tUFq6QGet Self Care Tips & Lesson Ideas: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VDFor full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/96

To be a patron click here: https://www.patreon.com/slpswineandcheese Please rate and review our show on iTunes!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slps-wine-and-cheeses-podcast/id1384334799 Deb & Maria welcomed Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) expert Jennie Bjorem to the show. Jennie's website is: https://www.bjoremspeech.com Jennie's FREE downloads can be found here: https://www.bjoremspeech.com/collections/free-resourcesTo learn from about CAS & DTTC click here: https://www.childapraxiatreatment.org/dttc/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Sarah shares an adoption update as she waits for borders to open with China, and has been waiting for more than a year to go to China to bring her child home as borders between the US and China are closed due to Coronavirus related travel restrictions. Sarah and Sarie also share a total of six predictions of how increased virtual therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the face of speech therapy forever. The cohosts also share three good things getting them through the week. Time Stamps:0-17:33 Sarah’s adoption updates 17:33-23:20 SLP Predictions for the future23:20-25:55 Three good things 25:55-end A recap of the episode and resourcesThis episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle: https://bit.ly/2RQdZgvWant self care and speech therapy tips? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/95

Laura Smith, MA, CCC/SLP, is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).  Laura is also the person behind SLP Mommy of Apraxia.  After Laura's daughter was diagnosed with CAS, her passion to learn as much as possible about apraxia began.  In this podcast episode Laura shares her and her daughter's story from before diagnosis to treatment.  She identifies early signs and symptoms of CAS that can be identified before the age of 2.  We discuss some of the more common diagnoses that often coexist with CAS and Laura offers advice to parents on what type of therapy and treatment is best for a child with CAS.  Lastly, Laura describes at-home strategies for parents of children with CAS to help support their communication skills.  This podcast benefits early intervention providers, furthering their knowledge of CAS and how to better identify it in the birth to three population and parents as they work to better understand CAS and more effectively help their child.  Feel free to reach out to Laura at lauraslpmommy@gmail.com, find her on Facebook at SLP mommy of Apraxia/Dyspraxia/Dyslexia and on Instagram @slpmommyofapraxia.

Are you an SLP who wants to know more about Burnout? In many cases SLPs in burnout aren’t aware they are in burnout while they are in it - until they’ve recovered and can look back. In this episode, you’ll learn Sarah’s personal story of getting burnout (again!) this year, plus six workplace factors that lead to burnout, which will help you if you are considering a job switch or trying to figure out if you might be in burnout this year. For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/93This episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Vowel Bundle: https://bit.ly/3rBE2ExTo review the podcast in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

Are wondering how to prepare for your child's speech-language evaluation? Do you want to know what kind of tests will be given? I'll tell you all about it! For more information on speech and language therapy, please visit www.clarityspeechandlanguage.com. WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD’S SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATION If you suspect your child has a speech or language disorder, you may have taken the first step and requested an evaluation – either with the Early Intervention Center in your community, your public school, or a private therapist. How do you prepare? Really, just make sure your child is happy, well-fed, and well-rested. Take a water bottle if necessary. Visit the restroom beforehand. Depending on where your child is being tested, the amount of time might range from a half-hour to several hours. If your child is very young, I would recommend trying to split it up into half-hour sessions. Also, it’s better to leave other children at home, to minimize distractions. What kind of testing should be done? Ideally, a comprehensive speech-language evaluation should include at least these 5 things: HEARING SCREENING – This is to rule out the contribution of hearing difficulties to the problem. Be sure to tell the examiner if your child has experienced frequent ear infections or has tubes in his ears. This hearing screening might consist of 2 parts: PURE TONE TESTING TYMPANOMETRY TEST   ORAL-MOTOR EXAM (this might also be called an Oral-Peripheral Exam or Oral-Mechanism Exam) – This is to make sure all speech structures are working properly. It can rule out other underlying disorders and may help identify conditions like Childhood Apraxia of Speech. This exam may include: SPEECH STRUCTURES VOICE AND AIR PRESSURE SPEECH-MOTOR SKILLS   INTELLIGIBILITY TEST – This can determine whether your child is on track for speech in spite of any errors. It involves listening to the child speak in conversation and marking how many words were intelligible to the listener. The clinician can also mark down any sound and language errors that the child exhibits in conversation. ARTICULATION TEST – This test can tell you if your child’s speech errors are typical or are a concern. It involves asking the child to produce target words and sentences to see what sound errors they might have. LANGUAGE TEST – These tests can tell you if your child is having difficulty understanding or producing meaningful language. They look at the big picture of communication rather than just sound errors. These tests are designed to measure expressive language and receptive language. They involve asking the child to follow directions, respond to questions, label pictures, choose appropriate sentence structure, describe an object, tell how things go together, label items, etc. POSSIBLE OTHER TESTS: LANGUAGE PROCESSING TEST – This is similar to the other language test; however, it focuses on whether or not your child has trouble with language due to issues ‘behind the scenes’. There may be neurological problems with causes unknown that make it difficult for the child to understand language. A child with a language processing disorder might have trouble with attention, following directions, memory, organizing a cohesive story, and things like that. AUDITORY PROCESSING TEST – This also involves the child’s ability to process language, but it is focused specifically on the child’s ability to use his auditory system in conjunction with his brain to make sense of the language signals he receives. The child may have difficulty understanding speech when there is background noise or identifying the difference between sounds that are similar. SOCIAL LANGUAGE TEST – This test can tell you if your child is using language appropriately in social settings. It is often given to children suspected of being on the autistic spectrum or who may be socially delayed for other reasons.   By now you are probably overwhelmed at the thought of all these tests! Keep in mind that your child may not need all of them, and a good clinician will know how to keep your child engaged and when to stop to give him a break. It’s OK to voice any concerns you might have ahead of time. What happens after testing? It may take a week or two for the clinician to process and score all the tests. Then you will most likely be called in to go over the results and decide where to go from there. What if it looks like your child has a speech-language disorder? Don’t panic! You are not alone. It is estimated that between 5-10% of school-age children have a speech-language disorder. Just congratulate yourself that you caught the problem and are getting your child help early so that they can improve their academic and social success! If you want to find out more about how you can help your child with speech and language at home, please visit www.clarityspeechandlanguge.com.

Are wondering how to prepare for your child's speech-language evaluation? Do you want to know what kind of tests will be given? I'll tell you all about it! For more information on speech and language therapy, please visit www.clarityspeechandlanguage.com. WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD'S SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATION If you suspect your child has a speech or language disorder, you may have taken the first step and requested an evaluation – either with the Early Intervention Center in your community, your public school, or a private therapist. How do you prepare? Really, just make sure your child is happy, well-fed, and well-rested. Take a water bottle if necessary. Visit the restroom beforehand. Depending on where your child is being tested, the amount of time might range from a half-hour to several hours. If your child is very young, I would recommend trying to split it up into half-hour sessions. Also, it's better to leave other children at home, to minimize distractions. What kind of testing should be done? Ideally, a comprehensive speech-language evaluation should include at least these 5 things: HEARING SCREENING – This is to rule out the contribution of hearing difficulties to the problem. Be sure to tell the examiner if your child has experienced frequent ear infections or has tubes in his ears. This hearing screening might consist of 2 parts: PURE TONE TESTING TYMPANOMETRY TEST   ORAL-MOTOR EXAM (this might also be called an Oral-Peripheral Exam or Oral-Mechanism Exam) – This is to make sure all speech structures are working properly. It can rule out other underlying disorders and may help identify conditions like Childhood Apraxia of Speech. This exam may include: SPEECH STRUCTURES VOICE AND AIR PRESSURE SPEECH-MOTOR SKILLS   INTELLIGIBILITY TEST – This can determine whether your child is on track for speech in spite of any errors. It involves listening to the child speak in conversation and marking how many words were intelligible to the listener. The clinician can also mark down any sound and language errors that the child exhibits in conversation. ARTICULATION TEST – This test can tell you if your child's speech errors are typical or are a concern. It involves asking the child to produce target words and sentences to see what sound errors they might have. LANGUAGE TEST – These tests can tell you if your child is having difficulty understanding or producing meaningful language. They look at the big picture of communication rather than just sound errors. These tests are designed to measure expressive language and receptive language. They involve asking the child to follow directions, respond to questions, label pictures, choose appropriate sentence structure, describe an object, tell how things go together, label items, etc. POSSIBLE OTHER TESTS: LANGUAGE PROCESSING TEST – This is similar to the other language test; however, it focuses on whether or not your child has trouble with language due to issues ‘behind the scenes'. There may be neurological problems with causes unknown that make it difficult for the child to understand language. A child with a language processing disorder might have trouble with attention, following directions, memory, organizing a cohesive story, and things like that. AUDITORY PROCESSING TEST – This also involves the child's ability to process language, but it is focused specifically on the child's ability to use his auditory system in conjunction with his brain to make sense of the language signals he receives. The child may have difficulty understanding speech when there is background noise or identifying the difference between sounds that are similar. SOCIAL LANGUAGE TEST – This test can tell you if your child is using language appropriately in social settings. It is often given to children suspected of being on the autistic spectrum or who may be socially delayed for other reasons.   By now you are probably overwhelmed at the thought of all these tests! Keep in mind that your child may not need all of them, and a good clinician will know how to keep your child engaged and when to stop to give him a break. It's OK to voice any concerns you might have ahead of time. What happens after testing? It may take a week or two for the clinician to process and score all the tests. Then you will most likely be called in to go over the results and decide where to go from there. What if it looks like your child has a speech-language disorder? Don't panic! You are not alone. It is estimated that between 5-10% of school-age children have a speech-language disorder. Just congratulate yourself that you caught the problem and are getting your child help early so that they can improve their academic and social success! If you want to find out more about how you can help your child with speech and language at home, please visit www.clarityspeechandlanguge.com.

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode Summary:How prevalent is CAS REALLY? Is it true that CAS is the most over-diagnosed of the speech sound disorders? How does treatment for motor speech challenges differ from “traditional” arctic treatment? The Nerd crew doesn't dance around these hot topics in this week's episode, although there is a catchy Kate jingle to start things off. Before you dive in, you might want to listen to a previous episode (Maybe it's Apraxia?: diagnostic considerations for childhood apraxia of speech) for a refresher on important diagnostic stuff to help set the stage for “...hitting the sweet spot in your [CAS intervention] dance”. Mike Bright is an SLP in the Boston area currently supporting kids with motor speech challenges in a private practice setting after more than a decade at Boston Children's Hospital. Mike has us digging deep into the grad school motor speech caverns of our brains to recall those sound intervention principles like mass vs distributed practice and constant vs variable practice. Even with so much jargon floating around, this practical discussion provides a child-centered and movement-centered lens from which to approach this complicated clinical niche, and has some awesome tips to keep drill sessions rooted in motor learning, client interests, and FUN! That's right, fun drill-who doesn't need some advice on making drills fun? Tune in and learn about the role of prevalence in clinical perspective-taking when supporting kids who struggle with hard to understand speech. You'll also dance away with some solid “stock” and individualized ideas for materials and strategies that go beyond your K-SLP Kit, but still to hold research evidence and motor learning principles at their core. You'll no doubt walk away with some big ah-ha moments because “When you look at it through the lens of movement, it makes so much sense!” You can learn more about Mike here.Learning Outcomes1. Describe the prevalence of childhood apraxia of speech?2. Describe three considerations for target selection for children with CAS.3. Describe five ways to vary speech production practice that support motor learning.ReferencesMaas, E., Gildersleeve-Neumann, C.E., Jakielski, K.J. et al. Motor-Based Intervention Protocols in Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Current Developmental Disorders Reports. 1, 197–206 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-014-0016-4Maas, E., Gildersleeve-Neumann, C., Jakielski, K., Kovacs, N., Stoeckel, R., Vradelis, H., & Welsh, M. (2019). Bang for Your Buck: A Single-Case Experimental Design Study of Practice Amount and Distribution in Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 62(9), 3160-3182. doi:10.1044/2019_jslhr-s-18-0212Murray, E., McCabe, P., & Ballard, K.J. (2014). A Systematic Review of Treatment Outcomes for Children With Childhood Apraxia of Speech. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23, 486–504. https://doi.org/10.1044/2014_AJSLP-13-0035Online Resources:Integral Stimulation: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/apraxia_kids_library/integral-stimulation-method-adapted-for-children-as-dttc/The PROMPT Institute: https://promptinstitute.com/page/WIPforClincianDynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing: A Treatment Strategy for Childhood Apraxia of SpeechPrinciples of Motor Learning in Treatment of Motor Speech DisordersA Systematic Review of Treatment Outcomes for Children With Childhood Apraxia of SpeechInterventions for childhood apraxia of speechA Randomized Controlled Trial for Children With Childhood Apraxia of Speech Comparing Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment and the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme–Third EditionTreating Speech Subsystems in Childhood Apraxia of Speech With Tactual Input: The PROMPT ApproachFeedback Frequency in Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of SpeechUltrasound Biofeedback Treatment for Persisting Childhood Apraxia of SpeechREST - Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment: A free self directed learning resource for speech pathologists to learn how to deliver ReST treatment to children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and information for parents and the general community. https://rest.sydney.edu.au/CAS Treatment Methods Supported by Evidence Based Research: This website has different Evidence Based methods and free resources for parents and free videos and learning content for clinicians. https://www.childapraxiatreatment.org/cas-treatment-supported-by-research-evidence/Episode Key Terms and Additional InformationDefinitions were obtained through the ASHA website. Under Childhood Apraxia. https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/childhood-apraxia-of-speech/#collapse_6Sensory Cueing approach: Treatments that include sensory input (e.g., visual, auditory, proprioceptive and/or tactile cues) to teach the movement sequences for speech. Sensory cues can be used separately or in combination. PROMPT: PROMPT is an acronym for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets. The technique is a tactile-kinesthetic approach that uses touch cues to a patient's articulators (jaw, tongue, lips) to manually guide them through a targeted word, phrase or sentence. Integral Stimulation: This is a treatment method that involves imitation, and emphasizes both visual and auditory models. It requires a person to imitate utterances modeled by the clinician. Attention is focused both on the auditory model as well as visual attention to the clinician's face. It is often considered the “watch me, listen, do as I do” approach.Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC): This approach is like Integral Stimulation the only difference is that it adds layers of cueing to improve children's production accuracy.Biofeedback: This refers to the use of visual information to report on how sound productions are physically made. Biofeedback provides "knowledge of performance", which provides information about the persons' actual movement of speech sound targets. This can be demonstrated through several means, the most popular are through ultrasounds and electropalatography. Childhood apraxia of speech: Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words. This is due to brain having planning problems to move speech parts like the lips, jaw, tongue. Therefore, the issue is not muscle weakness or paralysis instead, the child knows what he or she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements necessary to say the words. Disclosures:Mike Bright Financial Disclosures: Mike is the owner of Bright Speech and Language, LLC. Mike Bright Non-financial: "Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech"Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of the prevalence of childhood apraxia of speech 15 minutes: Descriptions of considerations for target selection for children with CAS 10 minutes: Descriptions of ways to vary speech production practice that support motor learning 5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorKey Terms and Additional Information provided by Maria De Leon, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorAudio File Editing provided by Caitlan Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing EditorPromotional Content provided by Ashley Sturgis, MA, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor Web Editing provided by Sinead Rogazzo, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorSLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. 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Are you an SLP working to build your skills in parent coaching? In this episode, Bryony from www.saltbythesea.com comes onto the podcast to share six helpful questions you can use in your parent coaching sessions. As we are still firmly rooted in Pandemic Times, many SLPs who may have been able to get on the floor and play with learners are now switching to a parent coaching model. This episode shares tips for transitioning to this more smoothly, plus why some SLPs (like Sarah!) feel intimidated by parent coaching and what to do about it. For full show notes and transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/91For behind the scenes information and the freebies that go with episodes: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3piL2VDThis episode is sponsored by our no-prep homework packet for students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: https://bit.ly/38hjIBg

Parents often can see that their child is struggling with communication, but they don’t know exactly what to call it, or how to help.  I’m going to walk you through the different types of speech-language disorders and how to recognize them.   Hi, my name is Carol Edgel, and I’m a certified speech-language pathologist.  In my years of teaching, I’ve noticed that parents often can see that their child is struggling with communication, but they don’t know exactly what to call it, or how to help.  Even the child’s teachers might not know how to label it.  In this video, I’m going to walk you through the different types of speech-language disorders and how to recognize them.   SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS:  First there are Speech-Sound disorders.  These involve the child mispronouncing sounds.  We can divide speech-sound disorders into 2 general types:   Articulation Disorder – this is when the child has only a few errors. For example, the child may say, “free” instead of “three”.  F/TH is a fairly common error among young children.  Depending on the child’s age and how hard he is to understand, the child might need to be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.  It is always better to begin treatment while the child is young, before he has had time to build up incorrect speech habits.   Phonological Disorder – this is when the child has many errors and is very hard to understand. The child is unable to understand the rules of sounds (phonology).  Here is an example of how a child with a phonological disorder would speak.  If the teacher says, “Tell me what you did last summer,” the child might respond, “We went to Talifonnia an wen to Ditneywan, an we wen to da beats an went surpin. Den we wen to Wedo Wan an Sea Wood an I saw sarts an pendins.  Den we tame home adin an dat’s all.” The child exhibited many substitution errors, as well as deletion and distortion of other sounds.  Rare condition -- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) -- this is when the child cannot coordinate signals between his brain and his speech articulators in order to form words correctly.  His errors will be inconsistent, and he may exhibit groping behaviors.  The cause of CAS is usually unknown, and it is different than apraxia in adults.   Because a child with CAS or a phonological disorder will probably have many errors that make the child hard to understand, he should be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.   LANGUAGE DISORDERS:  There are many facets of a language disorder.  A child may have difficulties in one area or several.   Syntax/Grammar – this is when the child struggles with the rules of language and can’t put together a complete sentence correctly. He may struggle to use the right verb form or pronoun when he speaks or writes. Using the same vacation story above, a child with a grammar problem might say it this way:  “I go California, go see Disneyland, go at beach and do surfing. Then us see Lego Land and Sea World, I see sharks and penguins.  Then us go home, go home again and that’s all.” Notice how the child is pronouncing his sounds correctly, but is using the wrong verb tenses and pronouns, among other things.   Language Processing – this is when children are slower to interpret and respond to the language signals they receive.  It can take them longer to answer questions, follow directions, write a paper, or do anything involving language. It’s not that they don’t want to listen, or respond, or follow directions, it’s just that they can’t keep up with the rest of the class.  This is different than an attention disorder like ADD/ADDHD, although they can occur together.   An example would be a child who struggles to follow multi-step directions at home or at school.  Imagine if a first grade teachers is telling the class, “Take out your math book and turn to chapter 2, exercise 1.  That should be on page 54.”  Already the child will be struggling to follow the directions but the teacher will continue, “Now get out a piece of paper and write your name on the top right corner and number the paper from 1-10 down the left-hand side.”  By now the child will probably be asking the teacher, “What?  What do we do again?”  or turning to his neighbor and saying, “What page?  What do I put on the paper?”    Language Comprehension – this is where the child just doesn’t understand the language input. Even if they understand the meaning of words, they may not understand the subtleties of how changing the order of words in a sentence can change the meaning.  Or they may hear the words of a story but not understand the underlying message or theme of the story. For example, you may read your child the story of The 3 Little Pigs, and ask her, “What was the main idea of this story?”  She may answer, “Pigs!”  If you push her by saying, “Yes, there were pigs in the story, but what was the problem?” she may give up and say, “Umm… I don’t know.”   Language – Vocabulary – this is when children do not know the amount of words that they should know by their age. It interferes with their ability to understand others and to communicate what they want to say.  It may take them longer than average to learn and store the meaning of words, and so they might need help catching up.  This can be a particular problem if they don’t know ‘academic’ language, or language that is used in the classroom frequently, such as: title, author, absent, conclusion, community, arrive, exit, and many more.   If you suspect your child has a language disorder, she might need to be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist, depending on your child’s age and performance at school. As with speech-sound disorders, it is best to catch language disorders early and begin treatment when the child is young.  The child’s problems with language can become more evident as they get older and try to keep up with the increased demands of the upper elementary grades and beyond.   FLUENCY DISORDERS – this is when the child stutters or clutters. It is not related to what your child’s teacher might call fluency of reading, or how fast and accurately they can read.  Here we are talking about how smoothly your child can speak without multiple repetitions of sounds and words.   Stuttering – this is when the child is repeating sounds and words so frequently that it interferes with communication.  It may often cause stress and tension behaviors while the child is trying to get his words out – blinking, licking lips, fidgeting, groping mouth movements – anything to ease stress or postpone having to get the words out.   Most of us are familiar with what stuttering sounds like.  And most of us repeat our words or sounds on occasion.  When the amount of stuttering reaches a certain point, it becomes an issue.   For example, using the vacation story from earlier, the child who stutters might respond this way, “I–I-I - I went to Ca-Ca-Ca-Ca- California………….. We-We-, you know, we- went to D- d- d- Disneyland.  To Disneyland. ……And and and we went to Sssssss Sea World.”   Cluttering – this is when the child speaks unusually fast and in a somewhat disorganized way. It may sound as though they are speaking in rapid spurts, and the syllables in a word may blend together. We see cluttering less commonly, but it is worth mentioning here.  It can co-occur with stuttering.   It is not uncommon for children 3-4 years old to exhibit some  stuttering behaviors.  Often, they will grow out of it, but it’s hard to know who will and who won’t.  If your child has fluency symptoms that make it hard for family, friends and teachers to understand him, it may be time to have him evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.     OTHER DISORDERS – You may not be aware that there are other disorders that speech-language pathologists work with that may first occur in children or adults.   Voice Disorders – this is when there is an issue with the vocal cords.  Symptoms may include a very hoarse voice for an extended period with no known illness, or a voice having an unusual pitch or sound. Swallowing Disorders (dysphagia) – this may be a problem for newborns, or older patients who may have suffered a stroke. The patient is unable to use their tongue and other swallowing mechanisms correctly. TBI-related (traumatic brain injury) cognitive or speech disorders: A stroke, injury or illness might cause memory, executive functioning, or speech/language disorders in children or adults.  Aphasia, Apraxia, and Dysarthria are some speech conditions that might result.   I hope this mini-course was helpful to you.  Please check out our other courses at clarityspeechandlanguage.com.  Thanks and have a great day!

Parents often can see that their child is struggling with communication, but they don't know exactly what to call it, or how to help.  I'm going to walk you through the different types of speech-language disorders and how to recognize them.   Hi, my name is Carol Edgel, and I'm a certified speech-language pathologist.  In my years of teaching, I've noticed that parents often can see that their child is struggling with communication, but they don't know exactly what to call it, or how to help.  Even the child's teachers might not know how to label it.  In this video, I'm going to walk you through the different types of speech-language disorders and how to recognize them.   SPEECH SOUND DISORDERS:  First there are Speech-Sound disorders.  These involve the child mispronouncing sounds.  We can divide speech-sound disorders into 2 general types:   Articulation Disorder – this is when the child has only a few errors. For example, the child may say, “free” instead of “three”.  F/TH is a fairly common error among young children.  Depending on the child's age and how hard he is to understand, the child might need to be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.  It is always better to begin treatment while the child is young, before he has had time to build up incorrect speech habits.   Phonological Disorder – this is when the child has many errors and is very hard to understand. The child is unable to understand the rules of sounds (phonology).  Here is an example of how a child with a phonological disorder would speak.  If the teacher says, “Tell me what you did last summer,” the child might respond, “We went to Talifonnia an wen to Ditneywan, an we wen to da beats an went surpin. Den we wen to Wedo Wan an Sea Wood an I saw sarts an pendins.  Den we tame home adin an dat's all.” The child exhibited many substitution errors, as well as deletion and distortion of other sounds.  Rare condition -- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) -- this is when the child cannot coordinate signals between his brain and his speech articulators in order to form words correctly.  His errors will be inconsistent, and he may exhibit groping behaviors.  The cause of CAS is usually unknown, and it is different than apraxia in adults.   Because a child with CAS or a phonological disorder will probably have many errors that make the child hard to understand, he should be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.   LANGUAGE DISORDERS:  There are many facets of a language disorder.  A child may have difficulties in one area or several.   Syntax/Grammar – this is when the child struggles with the rules of language and can't put together a complete sentence correctly. He may struggle to use the right verb form or pronoun when he speaks or writes. Using the same vacation story above, a child with a grammar problem might say it this way:  “I go California, go see Disneyland, go at beach and do surfing. Then us see Lego Land and Sea World, I see sharks and penguins.  Then us go home, go home again and that's all.” Notice how the child is pronouncing his sounds correctly, but is using the wrong verb tenses and pronouns, among other things.   Language Processing – this is when children are slower to interpret and respond to the language signals they receive.  It can take them longer to answer questions, follow directions, write a paper, or do anything involving language. It's not that they don't want to listen, or respond, or follow directions, it's just that they can't keep up with the rest of the class.  This is different than an attention disorder like ADD/ADDHD, although they can occur together.   An example would be a child who struggles to follow multi-step directions at home or at school.  Imagine if a first grade teachers is telling the class, “Take out your math book and turn to chapter 2, exercise 1.  That should be on page 54.”  Already the child will be struggling to follow the directions but the teacher will continue, “Now get out a piece of paper and write your name on the top right corner and number the paper from 1-10 down the left-hand side.”  By now the child will probably be asking the teacher, “What?  What do we do again?”  or turning to his neighbor and saying, “What page?  What do I put on the paper?”    Language Comprehension – this is where the child just doesn't understand the language input. Even if they understand the meaning of words, they may not understand the subtleties of how changing the order of words in a sentence can change the meaning.  Or they may hear the words of a story but not understand the underlying message or theme of the story. For example, you may read your child the story of The 3 Little Pigs, and ask her, “What was the main idea of this story?”  She may answer, “Pigs!”  If you push her by saying, “Yes, there were pigs in the story, but what was the problem?” she may give up and say, “Umm… I don't know.”   Language – Vocabulary – this is when children do not know the amount of words that they should know by their age. It interferes with their ability to understand others and to communicate what they want to say.  It may take them longer than average to learn and store the meaning of words, and so they might need help catching up.  This can be a particular problem if they don't know ‘academic' language, or language that is used in the classroom frequently, such as: title, author, absent, conclusion, community, arrive, exit, and many more.   If you suspect your child has a language disorder, she might need to be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist, depending on your child's age and performance at school. As with speech-sound disorders, it is best to catch language disorders early and begin treatment when the child is young.  The child's problems with language can become more evident as they get older and try to keep up with the increased demands of the upper elementary grades and beyond.   FLUENCY DISORDERS – this is when the child stutters or clutters. It is not related to what your child's teacher might call fluency of reading, or how fast and accurately they can read.  Here we are talking about how smoothly your child can speak without multiple repetitions of sounds and words.   Stuttering – this is when the child is repeating sounds and words so frequently that it interferes with communication.  It may often cause stress and tension behaviors while the child is trying to get his words out – blinking, licking lips, fidgeting, groping mouth movements – anything to ease stress or postpone having to get the words out.   Most of us are familiar with what stuttering sounds like.  And most of us repeat our words or sounds on occasion.  When the amount of stuttering reaches a certain point, it becomes an issue.   For example, using the vacation story from earlier, the child who stutters might respond this way, “I–I-I - I went to Ca-Ca-Ca-Ca- California………….. We-We-, you know, we- went to D- d- d- Disneyland.  To Disneyland. ……And and and we went to Sssssss Sea World.”   Cluttering – this is when the child speaks unusually fast and in a somewhat disorganized way. It may sound as though they are speaking in rapid spurts, and the syllables in a word may blend together. We see cluttering less commonly, but it is worth mentioning here.  It can co-occur with stuttering.   It is not uncommon for children 3-4 years old to exhibit some  stuttering behaviors.  Often, they will grow out of it, but it's hard to know who will and who won't.  If your child has fluency symptoms that make it hard for family, friends and teachers to understand him, it may be time to have him evaluated by a speech-language pathologist.     OTHER DISORDERS – You may not be aware that there are other disorders that speech-language pathologists work with that may first occur in children or adults.   Voice Disorders – this is when there is an issue with the vocal cords.  Symptoms may include a very hoarse voice for an extended period with no known illness, or a voice having an unusual pitch or sound. Swallowing Disorders (dysphagia) – this may be a problem for newborns, or older patients who may have suffered a stroke. The patient is unable to use their tongue and other swallowing mechanisms correctly. TBI-related (traumatic brain injury) cognitive or speech disorders: A stroke, injury or illness might cause memory, executive functioning, or speech/language disorders in children or adults.  Aphasia, Apraxia, and Dysarthria are some speech conditions that might result.   I hope this mini-course was helpful to you.  Please check out our other courses at clarityspeechandlanguage.com.  Thanks and have a great day!

On this Podcourse episode, I am joined by Dr. Iyouzzini-Seigel, a professor and Director of the Communication, Movement, and Learning Lab at Marquette University where she aims to identify factors that contribute to disorder onset and resolution for children with communication disorders. Her research centers on speech development and its disorder with specific focus on Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Currently, she is interested in a multilevel approach to determine the relation among procedural learning and speech, language, and motor deficits in children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereThis topic is a frequent flyer in our listener questions inbox. Apraxia? Severe phonological disorder? Articulation disorder? What's the difference? Does it even matter? Turns out, there are some pretty big differences between these diagnostic categories, and it is important to understand what is going on in order to help your client to the best of your ability. Enter our conversation with Mike Bright. His experience in this area is extensive - and includes recognition from Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Fortunately for us, and our listeners, Mike was generous enough to sit down with us and talk about one really important piece of this bigger conversation: Differential diagnosis. Listen in and learn just what differential diagnosis is, why it is important, and specific components that should be included in an assessment when childhood apraxia of speech is a possibility.We had a great time learning from Mike, and we think you will too! You can learn more about Mike here.Learning Outcomes1. Describe one reason why differential diagnosis is challenging.2. Describe one reason why differential diagnosis is critical in providing appropriate intervention.3. Identify four components of an in-depth speech evaluation when childhood apraxia of speech is a possibility.ReferencesOverby, M., & Caspari, S. S. (2015). Volubility, consonant, and syllable characteristics in infants and toddlers later diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech: A pilot study. Journal of Communication Disorders, 55, 44-62. doi:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2015.04.001Disclosures:Mike Bright Financial Disclosures: Mike is the owner of Bright Speech and Language, LLC. Mike Bright Non-financial: "Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech"Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of the challenges of differential diagnosis15 minutes: Descriptions of why differential diagnosis is critical in providing appropriate intervention10 minutes: Descriptions of components of an in-depth speech evaluation when childhood apraxia of speech is a possibility.5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we've missed, or another perspective that isn't shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Beyond Words "Not being able to speak is not the same as having nothing to say" Dana Hall (Beyond Words) Beyond Words written by Dana Hall and illustrated by Shruti Prabhu is a beautifully illustrated story that will take the reader on a journey that emphasizes the power of friendship, connection and imagination.  How do we get to know someone when they don't have verbal speech or limited verbal speech? This beautiful book about apraxia of speech can teach both children and adults that we can go "beyond words" to connect with children with complex communication needs. I loved this book for so many reasons. As a speech language pathologist that works with children that have complex communication needs, I felt very connected with the story. My students have so much to communicate and it can be expressed in so many ways. The term "total communication" is what I refer to when we use all modalities to communicate (body language, facial expression, sign language, gestures, AAC device, etc.) For any parent that has a child diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, this book can be a powerful tool for both the home and school environment. To read more and learn about Dana Hall and her valuable resources, click here.

Are you winding down from this year and still figuring out what you’ve learned and how to approach the next year? In this episode, the cohosts share lessons they’ve learned this year and hopes for the year ahead, in hopes that it can help process your year. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/84To submit a question for the podcast: www.slphappyhour.com/contactThe episode is sponsored by our resources for teaching vowel sounds for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/vowelsbundle

Speaking of Apraxia, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech Do you have a child with apraxia of speech? As a speech language pathologist for twenty years, I have worked with many children diagnosed with apraxia of speech. Working in the field of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), I have worked with the most severe cases of apraxia where speech is not available for functional communication on a consistent basis. I am thrilled to have Leslie Lindsay on my podcast to talk about the second edition of her book, Speaking of Apraxia, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Now available in an updated, second edition, Speaking of Apraxia (Woodbine House, November 2020), is an award-winning resource on Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Eight years ago, when Leslie Lindsay, former Child & Adolescent Psychiatric R.N., and mother to a daughter with CAS—now resolved—couldn’t find any parent-friendly books to help her child and family with CAS, she wrote one. This updated, well-researched, and comprehensive work provides readers the benefit of her experience and perspective. To read more about the book and learn about Leslie, click here.

In today’s episode, Granny Rhea and Auntie Donia (Professor Rhea Paul and Dr Donia Fahim] discuss Apraxia, a speech difficulty which affects coordination and planning in the production of speech sounds. They answer a question about how to assess whether your child needs speech intervention. What makes them go aargh today, is the assumption that oral motor strength activities will, on their own, support a child’s speech development. T he value of water play is the subject of today’s Eating Cake for Breakfast segment, not only is it wonderful, accessible, sensory fun but it is also a huge source of many educational opportunities. Learn More & Stay Connected To learn more about international educational consultant & autism expert, Dr. Donia Fahim, visit Doniafahim.com Twitter: @DoniaF Instagram: @drdoniafahim @EducationandTherapeuticSpaces 

Episode 31: Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) with Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel

Being told that your child has childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be shocking and confusing. Since this speech/sound disorder is so rare—occurring in 1-2 children per 1,000—many doctors, educators, professionals and even speech-language pathologists have minimal understanding of it. In this episode, we speak with speech-language pathologist and childhood apraxia of speech expert, Jennie Bjorem about the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of apraxia. She also provides tips on where parents can find a speech pathologist with CAS experience and other reliable resources.About JennieJennie Bjorem, MA, CCC-SLP, has been a practicing SLP for over 20 years. Jennie’s areas of expertise include early intervention, parent education and childhood apraxia of speech. She is recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and travels the country presenting on the rare disorder. She owns a private pediatric clinic in Kansas and founded Bjorem Speech Publications, where she developed a variety of products to support speech/sound development at home and in therapy. Jennie is passionate about working with parents to help encourage their children in all areas of development.Related LinksApraxia Kids WebsiteA Parents’ Guide to ApraxiaFollow Jennie on InstagramBjorem Speech PublicationsJennie’s pediatric clinic, Children’s Therapy ServicesJennie’s YouTube ChannelSupport the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

Dana can't remember her own name and Jessica tries to defend curling now that the Olympics have been cancelled this year.  The only way Dana will eat pineapple is if it has been soaked in grain alcohol and Jessica explains an Ever clear watermelon.  D and J discuss how awkward it is to run into someone you haven't seen in ages and struggle to find the words, as well as how it feels to have Happy Birthday sung to you and not knowing what to do or where to look.  What kind of food did Dana offer a homeless man only to be turned down?  Oh Wow! Corner is a woman in England who has had to resort to treating her boyfriend like a dog.  Weirdo of the Week is a woman who didn't realize her plant was fake and she had watered it for two years.  Rave #1 is a teacher in Alabama who used his stimulus check to pay for 3 of his student's family's utility bills and a donation to Shriner's hospital burn unit.   Rave #2 is CAS, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak.  CAS is an option to make charitable donation to through Amazon Smile.   Childhood Apraxia of Speech - https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935338§ion=Resources

In this episode, Professor Tricia McCabe discusses her upcoming workshops which focus on treating childhood apraxia of speech.

Show Notes: SLPNow.com/31 In this podcourse, Amy Graham shares tips and strategies that speech-language pathologists can use when treating students with childhood apraxia of speech. Amy discusses the importance of incorporating the principles of motor learning and shares practical tips for implementation.

Dr Elizabeth Murray, Dr Donna Thomas & Dr Jacqueline McKechnie discuss childhood apraxia of speech.

Hear from the clinical director of the Speech-Language Institute at Salus University to learn what apraxia is and how it affects childhood speech development.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

Tune in to hear about speech sound disorders and oral facial examinations! Also, SLPs Wine and Cheese listeners get 10% off Amy’s oral facial examination using the code WINEANDCHEESE. offer ends 8/31, don’t miss out!!Amy has been an SLP for 20 years and is the owner of Graham Speech Therapy, a private practice in Colorado Springs specializing in speech sound disorders. She is listed on the Apraxia Kids Directory of SLPs with expertise in Apraxia and is PROMPT trained. She has worked in a variety of settings, from numerous public/charter schools, acute care/rehabilitation hospitals, an audiology clinic, and now private practice. She is committed to raising awareness about Childhood Apraxia of Speech and supporting and equipping SLPs to provide evidence-based therapy through her social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook.Sponsors include:Covalent Careers is a career development company to provide new grads with education, mentorship and job opportunities. Please visit their website at www.covalentcareers.com/wineandcheeseFusion web clinic. To learn more and check out Fusion's library of free resources, visit them online www.fusionwebclinic.com/cheese. And, if you sign up for a free demo of the software, mention the SLPs Wine & Cheese Podcast to receive a $50 credit off your first month of Fusion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intro and background from Laura Baskall Smith, a Speech/language Pathologist specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation's Speech Pathologist, Riley, joins Mary for an in depth and wide ranging look at the work required to help kids with Down syndrome learn to communicate.Here are some of the links mentioned on the show. For more links to studies and tips on speech and communication, please check our Facebook page "T21Mom".Apraxia Kids – organization and web resources supporting people with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): https://www.apraxia-kids.org/PECS – Picture Exchange Communication System - https://pecs-canada.com/pecs/Signing Time - https://www.signingtime.com/Signing Savvy (video dictionary of signs): www.signingsavvy.comTouch Chat website – website for the AAC program Ainsley currently uses: https://touchchatapp.com/Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF) - www.dsrf.org 

Childhood Apraxia of Speech expert Nancy Kaufman explains the unique disorder while discussing her treatment approach and steps parents can take toward diagnosis and treatment.Nancy is a speech-language pathologist, renowned expert in childhood apraxia of speech, and the owner and director of the Kaufman Children’s Center. Since 1979, she has dedicated herself to establishing the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), a treatment approach to help children become effective vocal communicators. Nancy lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on the subject of CAS and other childhood speech-sound disorders. Families from around the country and the world travel to the KCC to participate in her intensive and specialized therapy programs.To learn more about Nancy and the Kaufman Children's Center, visit https://www.kidspeech.com/More Apraxia Information/Resources: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/childhood-apraxia-of-speech/Related Articles:“What is a Speech Disorder?” “A Parent's Guide to Apraxia”“Nancy Kaufman: The Apraxia ‘Guru’ and her Methodology”Support the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

This episode features Nancy Kaufman, renowned expert in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Tune in as we discuss the signs and symptoms of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, treatment options for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and how Nancy is helping children and families from afar.

In this episode, Amy shares the stages she went through as her son was diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, then Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and ultimately Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Continue reading Podcast 01: At Peace →

In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids podcast, Carrie Clark interviews speech-language pathologist Nancy Kaufman about Childhood Apraxia of Speech Treatment.   Links Mentioned: Carrie's Apraxia Page: http://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/childhood-apraxia-speech-resource-page/ Carrie's Apraxia Book: http://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/products/ (Check the books at the top of the page) Nancy Kaufman's Speech Praxis Materials: http://www.northernspeech.com/search/author/Nancy_Kaufman/ Childhood Apraxia of Speech The post Speech Therapy for Apraxia with Nancy Kaufman appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

Mary Cousino, a speech and language pathologist at Nationwide Children’s, drops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Childhood Apraxia of Speech. We discuss the cause, diagnosis and treatment of this and other common speech problems. Be sure to join us!

Speech-Language Pathologist Barbara Davis joins us today to discuss the signs and symptoms of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) as well as how it is diagnosed.  Click the play button below to listen to the entire episode or scroll down to view the show notes. Show Notes: What is Childhood Apraxia of The post Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech appeared first on Speech And Language Kids.

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize from teachmetotalk.com as she discusses apraxia with Leslie Lindsay, RN and author of Speaking of Apraxia: A Parents' Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Leslie will be sharing her own story of realizing her daughter had a speech delay and tips for parents of young children who are late talkers.   

Dr. Shriberg's lecture was presented on September 11, 2009, as the 2009 Anthony B. DeFeo Lecture. Dr. Shriberg is principal investigator of the Phonology Project and co-director of the Phonology Clinic at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Shriberg's research interests focus on genetic and other origins of pedicatric speech sound disorders, including studies to identify diagnostic markers for clinical subtypes and studies to develop subtype-specific treatment.