OVERVIEW

Acquired Apraxia of Speech: Best Practices for Assessment & Treatment is organized by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALab).

Description:
This webinar will provide participants with an overview of acquired apraxia of speech as a result of stroke, brain injury or other neurological conditions. The evaluation process will be reviewed through defining characteristics of apraxia of speech, as well as a review of assessments and diagnostic tools. The treatment of apraxia of speech will be reviewed through a summary of current evidence based interventions, using case examples as a means to demonstrate effective selection and implementation of these interventions.

Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe defining characteristics and qualities of apraxia of speech
  • Identify formal and informal tools to assess individuals with apraxia of speech
  • Cite current research based interventions to treat apraxia of speech
Credits

Accreditation:
Speech-Language Pathology:
This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Physical Therapy: The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this webinar for 1.5 contact hours.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This webinar has been approved for 1.50 Contact Hours.

Occupational Therapy:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. 
The webinar awards occupational therapists 0.15 CEU or 1.5 contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

  • 1.5 Contact Hours
  • 0.15 CEUs
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Physical TherapistOccupational TherapistsSpeech Language PathologistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy Assistants

    SPECIALITIES

    NeurologyBrain Injury Medicine

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