Deepen your expertise with this crucial CPD on Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a nuanced speech sound disorder impacting young New Zealanders. This session equips psychologists with a practical understanding of diagnostic frameworks, assessment strategies, and evidence-based treatments, fostering effective support for children with communication challenges.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a complex and relatively rare speech sound disorder that can significantly impact a child’s ability to communicate. In this concise and clinically practical CPD session, participants will gain an essential overview of CAS—including current diagnostic frameworks, clinical features, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatment options.
Drawing on contemporary research, this presentation is designed to equip psychologists and allied health professionals with a working understanding of CAS. It is particularly valuable for practitioners involved in early developmental screening, multidisciplinary collaboration, or therapeutic planning for children with speech and language concerns
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Define Childhood Apraxia of Speech and describe its core symptoms.
Recognise the prevalence and presentation of CAS in young children.
Identify key assessment strategies and diagnostic considerations.
Explore current evidence-based treatment approaches for CAS.
Understand the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing CAS.