2008 Childhood Apraxia of Speech Workshop - San Diego, CA, with Dr. Shelley Velleman - Apraxia-KIDS

2008 Childhood Apraxia of Speech Workshop - San Diego, CA, with Dr. Shelley Velleman - Apraxia-KIDS



San Diego 2008 CAS Workshop
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Treatment
University of San DiegoManchester Conference CenterSan Diego, CAFeatured Speaker: Dr. Shelley VellemanAuthor of Childhood Apraxia of Speech Resource Guide
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Click here to RegisterCourse AbstractChildhood Apraxia of Speech: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and TreatmentIn this two day workshop, participants will learn the latest perspectives on Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), with emphasis on practical assessment and treatment approaches and strategies for children from toddlerhood through the adolescent years. Multiple videotaped examples and opportunities to apply concepts to case studies will enhance attendees’ learning.
Learning ObjectivesAs a result of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe theories of the nature and causes of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Identify key characteristics for differential diagnosis of CAS.
Identify appropriate assessment techniques for CAS, from toddlerhood to adolescence.
Analyze assessment results for the development of appropriate intervention goals and objectives.
Identify appropriate intervention strategies and techniques for CAS, from toddlerhood to adolescence.
Course LevelIntermediate/Professional Area. Participants are expected to have some prior academic and/or clinical experience with children with severe speech disorders.Families are most welcome at the workshop with the understanding that the level of presentation will be at the intermediate professional level.
ASHA Continuing Education CreditThe Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association (CASANA) is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for 1.2 CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area) ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.ASHA CE RegistryAn annual ASHA CE Registry fee is required to register ASHA CEU’s. ASHA CE registry fees are paid by the participant directly to the ASHA National Office. The annual ASHA CE Registry fee allows registration of an unlimited number of ASHA CEUs for the calendar year. Contact the ASHA CE staff at 800-498-2071, ext. 4219 for CE Registry fee subscription information.About the Speaker:
Shelley L. Velleman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor of Communication Disorders at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. With a Ph.D. in linguistics and many years of clinical experience, she strives in her research and her teaching to bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice. Dr. Velleman has authored numerous articles on phonological development and disorders as well as two books: The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Resource Guide and Making Phonology Functional: What Do I Do First? She serves as a member of the CASANA Professional Advisory Board and the ASHA Ad-Hoc Committee on Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Time Ordered AgendaFriday, March 14, 2008
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 AM Definitions and possible etiology of CAS
9:15—10:00 AM Assessment of CAS: overview of symptoms
10:00 – 10:15AM Break
10:15 – 11:00 AM Assessment of CAS: overview of symptoms
11:00—12:00 Noon Motor speech assessment
12:00 Noon – 1:15 PM Lunch (on your own)
1:15 – 2:00 PM Phonetics and phonology: assessment
2:00 – 2:45 PM Phonetics/phonology assessment: group practice
2:45 – 3:00 PM Break
3:00 – 4:00 PM Language and literacy: assessment
4:00 – 4:30 PM Questions
5:00 – 6:00 PM Parent roundtable discussion with Dr.Velleman will immediately follow the workshop. All parents registered for the workshop are welcomed to attend.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 AM Effects of CAS on the family
9:00 – 10:00 AM Introduction and overview of treatment techniques
10:00 – 10:15 AM Break
10:15 – 11:45 AM Specific treatment techniques: motor speech
11:45 AM – 1:00PM Lunch (On your own)
1:00 – 2:30 PM Phonetics/phonology: treatment techniques
2:30—2:45 PM Break
2:45 – 3:30 PM Language and literacy: treatment techniques
3:30 – 4:15 PM Treatment goals and strategies: group practice
4:15 – 4:30 PM Wrap-up and discussion
General Information
Location:
University of San Diego, Manchester Conference Center, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
How to Register:
Register by mail, phone or online with a credit card at http://www.apraxia-kids.org. Send completed registration form with payment to CASANA, c/o 834 N. Meadowcroft Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Make checks payable to CASANA. Call 412-343-7102 for more information.
Registration Fee Levels:
Professional Early Bird $270 / After 3/1 $290Student Early Bird $180 / After 3/1 $200Parent Early Bird $175 / After 3/1 $195To qualify for Early Bird Registration, registration form and fee must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.
Group Rates:
Professional Group Rate of 5 or more registrations $240 each. Please copy registration form as many times as needed and mail group registrations in the same envelope.Confirmation:
Registrations will be confirmed by e-mail.
Registration Fee Includes:
Coffee, Tea, Juice, and Continental Breakfast on both days of the Workshop.
A handout prepared by the speaker specifically for the program.
Certificate of Attendance verifying successful completion of the course.
ASHA CEU submission. Registration Fee does not include lunch.
Cancellation: Paid registration fees will be refunded, less a $25 administration fee, with a written request postmarked no later than March 1, 2008. There will be no refunds after March 1, 2008. CASANA reserves the right to cancel this workshop with due cause and refund in full. In the event that this workshop is cancelled by CASANA, full refunds of paid registrations will be made on or before June 15, 2008.Directions:Directions to the facility will be included with registration confirmations.
Parking:
Parking Permits are required Monday-Friday (6:00am—5:00pm) and are obtained aat the campus entry kiosks or at the Parking Services Office, Room 150, Hughes Administration Center. No permits are required on weekends. Participants may park in the West and Mission parking structures.
Accommodations:
Days Hotel 619-297-8800, 543 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108 (3.01 miles from SDU), $93 plus tax per night. Please ask for the USD rate.Walk-Ins:
If space allows, walk-ins are welcome. However, it is not guaranteed that space will be available.

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