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Suspected Apraxia and Early Intervention
CE Test
$9.99 USD
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Product Details
Format:
Additional Participant CE Test
Author:
CARI EBERT, MS, CCC-SLP
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Copyright:
1/19/2018
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
RNT020017
Objectives
  1. Describe how to recognize the characteristics of CAS in late-talking toddlers, and how this informs treatment interventions
  2. Develop the ability to differentially diagnose suspected CAS from an expressive language delay, autism spectrum disorder, dysarthria, and a phonological impairment
  3. Acquire practical and effective treatment interventions for treating toddlers with suspected CAS
  4. Articulate the importance of partnering with families throughout the early intervention process to maximize each child's potential
  5. Recognize the academic issues associated with CAS, and how this informs treatment interventions
  6. Outline methods for creating functional IFSP outcomes
Outline
OVERVIEW
  • Defining apraxia
    • types of apraxia
    • clinical definitions
    • explanation for families
  • Birth to 3 programs and eligibility issues
  • Early brain development
ASSESSMENT OF CAS
  • Formal vs. informal assessment
  • Characteristics of toddlers with suspected CAS
  • Characteristics of 3-5 year olds with CAS
  • Academic issues and CAS
  • Co-existing conditions
  • Informal assessment hierarchy
DIAGNOSIS
  • Should we diagnose CAS in toddlers?
  • Misdiagnosing CAS
  • Prevalence of CAS
  • Making a differential diagnosis
THERAPY
  • Frequency and duration of services in early intervention
  • Purpose of EI
  • Family participation
  • Fun and effective therapy without drill work
  • Goals and activities for the pre-verbal child
  • Articulation vs. motor planning therapy
  • Strategies for families and caregivers
  • To sign or not to sign
  • Picture communication
  • Prognosis
DOCUMENTATION
  • Writing IFSP outcomes
  • Functional vs. isolated skills
  • Documenting functional gains
CASE STUDIES
Author

CARI EBERT, MS, CCC-SLP

Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. For 20 years, Ms. Ebert has served as a therapist, consultant, and a nationally-recognized speaker.

She works with young children, ages birth to five, and their families and believes that early intervention is the key to future success. She has dedicated her career to helping young children achieve their maximum potential with speech, language, and social development. Ms. Ebert's son has autism spectrum disorder and apraxia, allowing her to engage this topic, both as a clinician and a parent of a child with special needs. She embraces the coaching model of service delivery and empowers parents as a clinician and child develop. Ms. Ebert presents evidence-based, clinically-relevant information regarding early child development. Whether you are a pediatric therapist or an early childhood educator, you will benefit from the fun, effective therapy solutions found in her seminars.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Cari Ebert is the owner of Summit Speech Therapy, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Cari Ebert is a parent of a child with special needs.
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Audience
  • Case Managers
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Pediatricians
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
Reviews
Cari Ebert's professional development presentations include fresh new ideas on how to approach early intervention for a child with suspected apraxia. She is very knowledgeable and excited about the topic. Early intervention and suspected apraxia of speech is a topic that many of us have lots of questions about and are looking for answers. I have enjoyed learning from Cari and have recommended her to many colleagues and parents. Cari is an excellent presenter!

Jennie Bjorem, MA, CCC-SLP
Cari has the ability to present information in a way that grabs her audience and leaves them wanting to hear more. She provides great insight into the diagnosis and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Cari's fun, yet functional treatment strategies empowered me with the confidence to take on the challenges of CAS within my own caseload.

Courtney Shillcutt, MS, CF-SLP