Putting the Puzzle Together: Five Key Pieces of CAS Therapy

Course Description

In this course, participants will learn five of the key components needed for treating childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). They will learn about principles of motor learning and how each principle can be utilized to facilitate motor learning for speech production in children.

They will also learn about the need for prosody practice, focusing on the movement, and intentional target selection. At the end of the course, participants will be provided with resources to further support their learning and ability to become confident clinicians for treating CAS.

This event is offered for 1 contact hour or 0.1 Professional Hour CEUs at an introductory level professional area. Course completion is dependent on full attendance for 1 hour and survey completion.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Explain principles of motor learning and how they apply to treatment for CAS

List what is needed to select appropriate targets

Model ways to incorporate prosody practice into sessions

Explain what it means to “focus on the movement” and demonstrate appropriate modeling of targets

Completion requirements

Participants have to:

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Introduction

Explanation of CAS and characteristics

History of motor learning and its application to speech

Principles of motor learning

Prosody

Movement

Target selection

Resources

Meet The Speaker

Aubrie Hagopian

M.A., CCC-SLP

Dr Michelle Newby, PhD is a recognised leader in paediatric occupational therapy, combining clinical practice, research, teaching, and professional mentoring. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), a Master of Science with Distinction in Health and Social Research, and a PhD in Occupational Therapy. Her doctoral research investigated sensory processing and developmental challenges in children with Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). With over 25 years of international clinical experience across Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Azerbaijan, and China, Michelle is both a researcher and practising clinician with a specialist interest in complex neurodevelopmental presentations, including autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, Tourette syndrome, developmental coordination disorder, and developmental trauma. She is currently engaged as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and continues to provide assessment and intervention for children and families in her clinical practice. An international speaker, Michelle has presented her research and clinical work at conferences in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Brazil, the United States, and Australia. She is also a highly sought-after mentor, providing clinical supervision and professional guidance to occupational therapists across Australia, supporting evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and participation-focused practice.

Previous presentations, professional accomplishments

Skelton, S., & Hagopian, A. (2010, November). Concurrent treatment as a motor-skill approach for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Hagopian, A. (2015, October). Understanding and Incorporating Oral Placement Therapy into Everyday Speech Sessions. Presentation at the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association District 5 Hot Topics Dinner Series, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA.
Hagopian, A. (2016, February). Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Evaluation and Therapy Challenges. Presentation organized by Speech Pathology Group (SPG) for the West Contra Costa Unified School District, San Pablo, CA.
Hagopian, A. (2016, February). Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Evaluation and Therapy Challenges. Presentation organized by Speech Pathology Group (SPG) for the West Contra Costa Unified School District, San Pablo, CA.
Hagopian, A. (2019, August). What Do I Do with That Mouth? Presentation organized by Bright Start Parent/Infant Program (Tulare County Office of Education) for Bright Start Early Intervention teachers and instructional assistants, Visalia, CA.
Hagopian, A. (2019, August). What Do I Do with That Mouth? Presentation organized by Bright Start Parent/Infant Program (Tulare County Office of Education) for Bright Start Early Intervention teachers and instructional assistants, Visalia, CA.
Hagopian, A. (2021, October). Simple Steps with CAS. Presentation organized by Bakersfield Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists for Kern County Speech Pathologists in Bakersfield, CA. Presented virtually.
Hagopian, A., & Kellerstein, T. (2022, April). Evidence-Based Practice. Presentation organized by Apraxia Kids for Speech Pathologists and Assistants. Presented virtually.
Hagopian, A. (2022, April). What Therapy Should Look Like. Presentation organized by Apraxia Kids for caregivers of children with childhood apraxia of speech. Presented virtually.
Hagopian, A. (2023, July). Motor Speech Tips and Tricks. Presentation organized by Koolen de Vries Syndrome for caregivers of children and young adults with motor speech disorders related to Koolen de Vries Syndrome at the KdVS Patient Advocacy Summit, Orlando, Fl. Hagopian, A. (2024, February). A How-to for Tackling Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Three-hour seminar presented at the California Speech and Hearing Association Convergence, San Francisco, CA.
Carmody, S., Hagopian, A., & Sackowicz, J. (2024, July). Considering the Whole Child: Applying Evidence-Based Practice to Therapy for Children with CAS/CAS+. Apraxia Kids National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Hagopian, A., & Sackowicz, J. (2024, July). How Do I Know What’s Right for My Child? Evaluating the Appropriateness of Apraxia Therapy In Real Life (IRL) and Online. Apraxia Kids National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

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Course completion is dependent on full attendance for 1 hour and survey completion.

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Melissa Cooper

1 year ago

This webinar helped me better understand how to structure CAS therapy sessions. The emphasis on motor learning and prosody practice gave me new techniques to incorporate into my work. The explanations were clear, and the real-world examples were very useful.

Joseph Brown

1 year ago

The presenter did a great job of making CAS therapy approachable and practical. The principles of motor learning were well explained, and I appreciated the focus on movement-based therapy. The provided resources were also a great addition!

Olivia

1 year ago

This course provided practical, evidence-based strategies for treating CAS. The explanations of prosody practice and target selection were particularly helpful. I now feel more equipped to create effective therapy plans for my young clients.

Mary Thompson

1 year ago

The breakdown of motor learning principles and their application to speech production was incredibly helpful. The focus on movement and proper target selection made a huge difference in how I approach therapy. Highly recommended for SLPs working with CAS!

Lauren Simmons

1 year ago

This course provided valuable insights into treating CAS, particularly the emphasis on motor learning and prosody. The presenter explained complex concepts in a way that was easy to follow, and I loved the additional resources at the end. I’ll definitely be using these techniques in my sessions!

Amanda Carter

1 year ago

The five key components of CAS therapy were well explained, and the practical strategies for incorporating prosody practice were excellent. I appreciated the focus on movement and intentional target selection. A great resource for speech therapists at any level!

Thomas Clark

1 year ago

This webinar broke down the key components of CAS therapy in a way that was easy to understand and apply. The explanations of motor learning principles and target selection were especially useful. I feel much more confident in my ability to treat children with CAS.

Dipan

2 years ago

This webinar exceeded my expectations! The instructor's expertise was evident, and the examples used were relevant and easy to understand.

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Putting the Puzzle Together: Five Key Pieces of CAS Therapy

Course Description

Learning Objectives

Completion requirements

Who is this for

Time Ordered Agenda: