![]() ![]() The best way to assess a speech sound disorder including childhood apraxia of speech is to look at the child’s speech productions across different speech tasks, both elicited and spontaneous. As SLPs, with the proper training and advanced knowledge in motor learning, we are able to take this information and use it to support our informed clinical decision regarding a differential diagnosis and the appropriate approach for each individual student. ASHA’s 2017 Position Statement states that it is the certified speech-language pathologist who is responsible for making the primary diagnosis of CAS, for designing and implementing the individualized and intensive speech-language treatment programs needed to make optimum improvement and for closely monitoring progress. ![]() However, the ASHA position statement is clear on the role of the SLP and differential diagnosis of CAS.ĪSHA’s policy is that both diagnosis and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) are the role of certified SLPs with specialized knowledge in motor learning theory, skills in differential diagnosis of childhood motor speech disorders, and experience with a variety of intervention techniques (that may include augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology). speech delay or other speech sound disorders) is “difficult” and in many school districts perceived to be a medical diagnosis (where SLPs are not allowed to give a formal label). We know that the consensus in determining a differential diagnosis of CAS (CAS vs. With CAS being a “less than confident feeling” disorder to diagnosis and treat, SLP Toolkit and I teamed up to help guide you in your clinical decision making. CCC-SLPĬhildhood apraxia or not childhood apraxia…that is the question. ![]() The informal screener will be published soon! So check back here to grab your copy.Ĭhildhood Apraxia or Not Childhood Apraxia…That is the Question, by Jennie Bjorem, M.A. We love us some Jennie Bjorem and were thrilled to collaborate with her last September on a screening tool for differential diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). ![]()
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