Overview
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) refers to a motor speech disorder predominantly observed in children, characterized by inaccurate production of speech sounds and prosody. The existing knowledge about CAS is primarily based on studies conducted on monolingual English and certain European language speakers, focusing on aspects like assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. However, it is important to acknowledge that individuals with CAS who speak tonal languages or multiple languages may exhibit distinct clinical features due to linguistic variations.
This training workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of CAS in English-speaking individuals, encompassing clinical features, assessment procedures, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. Furthermore, the workshop will explore the current understanding of CAS in individuals who speak tonal languages or are multilingual.
The workshop will comprise informative lectures, engaging group discussions, and practical sessions. During the hands-on practice, participants will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the treatment techniques associated with one of the evidence-based approaches, namely the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment.
Course Outline
Day 1 (4hrs):
9:00 – 9:30 Introduction and general information of CAS: Terminology, assumptions, etc.
9:30 – 9:50 Theoretical frameworks and underlying deficits
9:50 – 10:10 Clinical features in English speakers
10:10 – 10:20 How CAS is different from other speech disorders
10:20 – 10:40 Clinical features in Chinese speakers
10:40 – 11:20 Assessment and diagnosis of CAS in English speakers
11:20 – 11:40 Assessment and diagnosis of CAS in Chinese speakers
11:40 – 12:00 Issues of assessing and diagnosing bilingual speakers with CAS
12:00 – 12:45 Case study: A Cantonese-English bilingual child with CAS (with group discussion)
12:45 – 13:00 A quiz
Day 2 (4hrs):
9:00 – 9:15 General ideas of treatment
9:15 – 9:45 Principles of Motor Learning
9:45 – 10:30 Evidence-based treatment approaches
10:30 – 11:00 Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment
11:00 – 11:30 Issues of treatment for bilingual speakers with CAS
11:30 – 12:45 Case study: A Cantonese-English bilingual child with CAS using DTTC (with group discussion and hands-on practice)
12:45 – 13:00 A quiz
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to :
- Provide an overview of general information related to childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
- Identify the clinical characteristics exhibited by individuals with CAS who speak English or Chinese.
- Explain the assessment protocol for individuals with CAS who speak English or Chinese.
- Discuss evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals with CAS who speak English, including the utilization of the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment.
- Identify the various factors and considerations involved in the evaluation and diagnosis of bilingual individuals with CAS.
- Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to address the needs of bilingual individuals with CAS.
Who Can Benefit?
Practicing speech-language pathologists
**THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CPE POINTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
Providers Terms
- Please note that registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis and course fees must be paid prior to closing date to reserve a place.
- Payment of fees is not a guarantee for the event to be staged as planned. Should the event be cancelled for any reason, a full refund will be made to all registered participants and no other claims are allowed. The organizer disclaims responsibility should any change in the event occur for any reason.
- Participants to the course are not allowed to split registration for different persons.
- For 1 full day seminar, only one set of meal entitlement per day shall be given to the registered participants. For half day seminar, only coffee and tea will be provided.
- Food served will be “no pork and no lard”.
- No refund of fees for participant cancellations including medical leave but substitutions are allowed with written request to organizer at least two working days before the course commences.
- Registration will be taken as confirmed upon receipt of payment or issuance of invoice. Any cancellation will not be allowed. However, substitutions are allowed with written request to organizer at least two working days before the course commences. Please note that registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Payment must be received by due date, before attendance of training.
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Key Details | |
| Contact Hours: | 8.0 hrs |
| Start Time: | Tue, 03 December 2024 , 9:00 AM |
| Finish Time: | Wed, 04 December 2024 , 1:00 PM |
| Duration: | Multiple Days |
| Format: | Webinar |
| Language: | English |
| Venue: | Online |
Address: | Your Computer, |
Overview
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) refers to a motor speech disorder predominantly observed in children, characterized by inaccurate production of speech sounds and prosody. The existing knowledge about CAS is primarily based on studies conducted on monolingual English and certain European language speakers, focusing on aspects like assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. However, it is important to acknowledge that individuals with CAS who speak tonal languages or multiple languages may exhibit distinct clinical features due to linguistic variations.
This training workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of CAS in English-speaking individuals, encompassing clinical features, assessment procedures, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. Furthermore, the workshop will explore the current understanding of CAS in individuals who speak tonal languages or are multilingual.
The workshop will comprise informative lectures, engaging group discussions, and practical sessions. During the hands-on practice, participants will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the treatment techniques associated with one of the evidence-based approaches, namely the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment.
Course Outline
Day 1 (4hrs):
9:00 – 9:30 Introduction and general information of CAS: Terminology, assumptions, etc.
9:30 – 9:50 Theoretical frameworks and underlying deficits
9:50 – 10:10 Clinical features in English speakers
10:10 – 10:20 How CAS is different from other speech disorders
10:20 – 10:40 Clinical features in Chinese speakers
10:40 – 11:20 Assessment and diagnosis of CAS in English speakers
11:20 – 11:40 Assessment and diagnosis of CAS in Chinese speakers
11:40 – 12:00 Issues of assessing and diagnosing bilingual speakers with CAS
12:00 – 12:45 Case study: A Cantonese-English bilingual child with CAS (with group discussion)
12:45 – 13:00 A quiz
Day 2 (4hrs):
9:00 – 9:15 General ideas of treatment
9:15 – 9:45 Principles of Motor Learning
9:45 – 10:30 Evidence-based treatment approaches
10:30 – 11:00 Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment
11:00 – 11:30 Issues of treatment for bilingual speakers with CAS
11:30 – 12:45 Case study: A Cantonese-English bilingual child with CAS using DTTC (with group discussion and hands-on practice)
12:45 – 13:00 A quiz
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to :
- Provide an overview of general information related to childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
- Identify the clinical characteristics exhibited by individuals with CAS who speak English or Chinese.
- Explain the assessment protocol for individuals with CAS who speak English or Chinese.
- Discuss evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals with CAS who speak English, including the utilization of the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment.
- Identify the various factors and considerations involved in the evaluation and diagnosis of bilingual individuals with CAS.
- Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to address the needs of bilingual individuals with CAS.
Who Can Benefit?
Practicing speech-language pathologists
**THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CPE POINTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
| Educator Shop: | Bridging Talents |
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Speakers:
 | Dr. Eddy C. H. WONGBCBA-D |
Dr. Eddy C. H. Wong, an SLP based in Hong Kong, has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist since 2007 after obtaining his clinical qualification from the University of Hong Kong. Recently, he completed his doctoral program at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, focusing his research on apraxia of speech in both adults and children who speak Cantonese. His expertise in this area has led to the publication of several articles in international journals and presentations at international conferences. Dr. Wong is regarded as a pioneering researcher in the investigation of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) in non-English speakers, particularly those who speak tonal languages.
Beyond his research endeavours, Dr. Wong has over 16 years of clinical experience in children's communication disorders. He actively participates in local continuing education programs, where he shares his knowledge on children's speech sound disorders. Additionally, he serves as a clinical educator for student clinicians in Hong Kong's universities, particularly in the fields of pediatric speech-language pathology and speech sound disorder specialty clinics.
Currently, Dr. Wong has been granted research funds to provide training to SLPs in Hong Kong regarding CAS and to conduct a study on CAS treatment specifically in Cantonese-English bilingual speakers.
