Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) FREE Advanced Training Workshop

Taught by Dr. Edythe Strand, Ph.D., CCC-SLP 

April 26 - 27, 2025

Live In-Person Lecture & Lab 

      - w/Limited Enrollment in order to provide an interactive learning experience.

Instructor - Edythe Strand, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Mary Bridge Children’s Therapy is hosting a FREE Advanced Training Workshop presented
by Dr. Edythe Strand, Ph.D., CCC-SLP for speech-language pathologists who want to develop
clinical skills in treatment of childhood apraxia of speech using evidence-based treatment
methods. This unique, two-day workshop will include demonstrations of treatment techniques,
videos, case studies, and treatment planning/goal writing activities to help participants improve
their clinical skills. The workshop is limited to 50 participants in order to provide an interactive
learning experience.

DESCRIPTION:

The FREE two-day, in-person advanced training workshop is designed for speech-language pathologists across various practice settings including schools, medical, home health, early childhood intervention, and private practice who want to gain advanced knowledge about evidence-based assessment and treatment for CAS. Clinicians are challenged to demonstrate effective clinical decision-making skills through discussion, case studies, and small group activities. All workshops are in-person, due to the content of the workshop and the interactive quality we do not have plans to make them virtual at this time.

 OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

1. Describe and demonstrate the key components of evidence-based treatment for CAS, including principals of motor learning (PML)
2. Apply evidence-based treatment methods in actual clinical cases through clinical decision making activities
3. Identify appropriate, individualized therapy targets that facilitate motor learning and support functional communication and language development
4. Explain how to implement DTTC with various age groups, including very young children with suspected CAS
5. Explain characteristics, evaluation results, and treatment strategies to parents and caregivers of children with CAS to help them understand the nature of the disorder and actively engage in treatment

Application Process

This FREE two-day advanced workshop is only available for those who:

• watch the online video prerequisite,
• pass the video post-test with 80% or better score,
• complete the diagnostic skills assessment,
• apply to attend this workshop,
• are selected to participate.
  You must apply and be accepted to attend.
  (See details and application below.)
  • 50 workshop participants will be chosen from a variety of work settings, including ECI, schools, universities, hospitals, clinics, and private practice. In order to apply to attend the workshop, you must:
  • Have a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA (or applicable certification from your country, you may apply if you are outside the US) and at least 2 years of clinical experience.
  • Watch the online video presentations by Dr. Strand, which covers the basics of CAS (approximately 5 hours in length) and score at least 80% on a 25-question post-test to assure that you have the essential knowledge to engage in application-based learning activities at an advanced level. 
    • Access online course here: https://childapraxiatreatment.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-casonline-course/
  • Complete the Clinical Decision-Making Skills Assessment, which can be accessed here:
    https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efy7DY9HwuVTP02
  • Complete the application to attend the workshop
    • In the event that the number of applicants exceeds available space, selection decisions will be based on the applicant’s statement of intent and representation of participants across the continuum of care (ECI, schools, medical facilities, clinics, etc.). Completing the application does not guarantee acceptance to the workshop.
    • You can find the application link (once they are open) at our website:
      https://childapraxiatreatment.org/continuing-education/workshops/
  • Agree to attend the full two-day workshop and complete the pre-requisite course readings (5 journal articles).
  • Agree to complete online implementation surveys following the workshop and remain subscribed to Child Apraxia Treatment correspondence.