January 24, 2022

Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Nancy Kaufman

1 hour

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Episode Summary

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming an SLP household name, Nancy Kaufman. Nancy joined us to discuss all things Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), including the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol. We reviewed the compensatory placement approach and how these variables relate to evidence based practice. A big thank you to Nancy for joining us!

Course Accommodations

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Learning Outcomes

Describe components involved in the Kaufman speech to language protocol

Define compensatory placement and when this approach might be appropriate

Describe how the K-SLP approach might be used as part of evidence based practice

Resources:

The Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol

Using Tactile Techniques to Improve Speech Clarity in Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Carbone, V. J., Sweeney-Kerwin, E. J., Attanasio, V., & Kasper, T. (2010). Increasing The Vocal Responses Of Children With Autism And Developmental Disabilities Using Manual Sign Mand Training And Prompt Delay. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(4), 705-709. doi:10.1901/jaba.2010.43-705

Course Disclosure - Course Content

This course will focus on the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol.

Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind

Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Medtravelers.

Disclosures:

Nancy Kaufman financial disclosures: Nancy is the author of materials and e-courses relative to the K-SLP methods that are sold through Northern Speech Services. She receives royalties on the sales. Nancy Kaufman non-fiancial disclosures: Nancy is the author of two webinars produced for Apraxia Kids that are carried in their online library.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG.

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

15 minutes: Descriptions of components involved in the Kaufman speech to language protocol

15 minutes: Descriptions of compensatory placement and when this approach might be appropriate

10 minutes: Descriptions of how the K-SLP approach might be used as part of evidence based practice

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

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A big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor, Medtravelers for the financial support to make this course possible!

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