Modifying Motor Speech Approaches for Neurodivergent Children (on-demand registration)

Presenter: Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP, apraxia expert

Relevant Financial Relationship: 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.

Presenter Biography: 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.

Learner Outcomes

• Participants will list two foundational aspects of neuroaffirming therapy
• Participants will identify three ways that apraxia therapy may be modified for an autistic child
• Participants will name two multisensory cues that may not be appropriate for autistic children

Agenda

• Introduction (5 minutes)
• Components of apraxia therapy (15 minutes)
• Components of supporting Gestalt language development (20 minutes)
• Therapy goals and progression (15 minutes)
• Summary, Q&A (5 minutes)

Cost: Free

Audience: Public/Consumers, Students, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years), Related Professionals, Assistants

Topic Area: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders in Children with Normal Hearing

To be reported to ASHA CE, participants must indicate their preference to be reported on the post-webinar assessment and achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy. Unlimited attempts are permitted, but partial credit is not available. The assessment must be completed within one week of the webinar.