Modifying Motor Speech Approaches for Neurodivergent Children
Many autistic children with motor planning challenges (apraxia) are also Gestalt Language Processors. Combining treatment for apraxia while supporting Gestalt language development can be challenging. In this course, clinical experience and recent research will be presented to give SLPs guiding principles and clinical strategies to use when treating autistic children with motor planning challenges.
Speaker
Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP has been a speech-language pathologist for over 17 years and is recognized for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Apraxia Kids. Breanna has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of motor speech disorders, particularly CAS, for 13+ years during which time she has treated hundreds of children. She shares her wealth of clinical experience through presentations on CAS and literacy, as well as providing consultations to families and professionals and conducting expert-level speech evaluations. A self-professed speech nerd, she has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest research evidence and translating the information into clinical practice.
Disclosure: Breanna receives a stipend for this presentation from AbleNet. She receives royalties from recorded webinars viewed on Knowledge is Now website. She receives compensation (salary) from Breanna Waldrup, SLP. She receives compensation (salary) from Bjorem & Bolles.
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Speech-Language Pathologists
Early Interventionists
Special Educators
Pediatric Clinicians
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You’ll be able to
List two foundational aspects of neuroaffirming therapy.
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You’ll be able to
Identify three ways that apraxia therapy may be modified for an autistic child.
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You’ll be able to
Name two multisensory cues that may not be appropriate for autistic children.
The full 1 hour
Your learning path.
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Introduction
5 minutes - 2
Components of apraxia therapy
15 minutes - 3
Components of supporting Gestalt language development
20 minutes - 4
Therapy goals and progression
15 minutes - 5
Summary, Q&A
5 minutes
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