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Digital Seminar

Suspected Apraxia and Early Intervention


Faculty:
Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP,
Duration:
6 Hours 07 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
May 01, 2014
Product Code:
WDS020017
Brochure Code:
WDPTSUPRX3 (B)
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Providing Effective Early Intervention Services
Being able to effectively communicate is how young children interact, socialize, and learn. There is cause for concern when a young child has strong cognitive and receptive language skills, but is essentially non-verbal. It is important for therapists to be able to differentially diagnose an expressive language delay from suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Therapy for a toddler with suspected CAS should have a set of unique parameters that will facilitate the development of motor planning skills. Because children with suspected CAS often progress slowly and demonstrate highly inconsistent verbal productions, it can be difficult to measure progress and documentation can be a challenge. Caregiver involvement is a critical component of early intervention services and each family needs to be provided with functional strategies that can be embedded into their daily routines to help their child become an effective verbal communicator.

This one-day seminar is packed full of clinically relevant ideas and activities to fine-tune therapy sessions for young children with suspected CAS. After attending this course you will look at your caseload in a whole new light and be able to pinpoint which children are in need of more specialized programming. Therapists will gain hands-on knowledge of ways to modify existing therapy materials designed for older kids with CAS to make them fun and functional for use with toddlers. From assessment, to therapy materials, to documentation standards, participants will discover ways to create the best therapy model for toddlers on their caseload with suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

 


Course Content

OVERVIEW

  • Defining apraxia
    • types of apraxia
    • clinical definitions
    • explanation for families
  • Birth to 3 programs and eligibility issues
  • Early brain development

           

ASSESSMENT OF CAS

  • Formal vs. informal assessment
  • Characteristics of toddlers with suspected CAS
  • Characteristics of 3-5 year olds with CAS
  • Academic issues and CAS
  • Co-existing conditions
  • Informal assessment hierarchy

           

DIAGNOSIS

  • Should we diagnose CAS in toddlers?
  • Misdiagnosing CAS
  • Prevalence of CAS
  • Making a differential diagnosis

 

THERAPY

  • Frequency and duration of services in early intervention
  • Purpose of EI
  • Family participation
  • Fun and effective therapy without drill work
  • Goals and activities for the pre-verbal child
  • Articulation vs. motor planning therapy
  • Strategies for families and caregivers
  • To sign or not to sign
  • Picture communication
  • Prognosis

                       

DOCUMENTATION

u          Writing IFSP outcomes

u          Functional vs. isolated skills

u          Documenting functional gains

           

CASE STUDIES

Credits


Educators

This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 6.0 clock hour(s). Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.


Nurse Practitioners

is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 060313. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies. This course is offered for 6.0 contact hour(s).


Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida

is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.


Other Professions

This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas

This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6.0 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois

is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New Mexico

This program has been submitted to the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board for 6 contact hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York

is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 7.2 contact hour(s).


Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina

NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours. 


Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists (General)

This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 



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Faculty

Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP, Related seminars and products


CARI EBERT, MS, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. For 20 years, Ms. Ebert has served as a therapist, consultant, and a nationally recognized speaker.

She works with young children, ages birth to five, and their families and believes that early intervention is the key to future success. She has dedicated her career to helping young children achieve their maximum potential with speech, language, and social development. Ms. Ebert's son has autism spectrum disorder and apraxia, allowing her to engage this topic, both as a clinician and a parent of a child with special needs. She embraces the coaching model of service delivery and empowers parents to help their child develop. Ms. Ebert presents evidence-based, clinically-relevant information regarding early child development. Whether you are a pediatric therapist or an early childhood educator, you will benefit from the fun, effective therapy solutions found in her seminars.

Disclosure:
Finacial- Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne Education.
Nonfinancial-No relevant nonfinacial relationship exists.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Case Managers, Daycare Workers, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Staff, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Pediatricians, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners

Reviews

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Overall:      4.9

Total Reviews: 62

Comments

Laurie R - STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania

"Excellent! I've shared the program with other disciplines on our EI team. Cari made the time pass quickly. Her passion and energy is highly motivating."

Patty S - Pa Furnace, Pennsylvania

"This was a wonderful training and the presenter was exceptionally engaging. I will use the information she presented in my direct therapy with families."

Megan P - Worthington

"This course was probably the best course I have ever taken in my 8 years of practicing speech therapy. I will take any class Mrs. Ebert teaches! "

SUZANNE W

"One of the best conferences I have ever listened to! Cari provided clear, practical, evidenced based information on how to treat CAS in early intervention."

Laura A M

"This course was AWESOME! I learned so much and got so many ideas to use in my therapy practice. Cari was a great presenter and I really appreciated that she is a practicing clinician and also a parent with a child with Autism and CAS. I think her unique perspective provided even more insight. I highly recommend this course. "

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