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This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.1 CEU.
Learners must use the most updated version of Chrome for all CEU activities on this portal. Using mobile devices or other browsers at any juncture will cause an error in the course completion process.
Course Description
This course provides a list and description of a variety of approaches to treating acquired apraxia of speech. The use of Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™), a technique that is available in Lingraphica’s SmallTalk video apps and TalkPath therapy software, is one of them.
Introductory level; Professional
Disclaimer: This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America 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.
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This course is valid from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024.
This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.1 CEU.
Learners must use the most updated version of Chrome for all CEU activities on this portal. Using mobile devices or other browsers at any juncture will cause an error in the course completion process.
Course Description
This course provides a list and description of a variety of approaches to treating acquired apraxia of speech. The use of Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™), a technique that is available in Lingraphica’s SmallTalk video apps and TalkPath therapy software, is one of them.
Introductory level; Professional
Disclaimer: This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other device manufacturers
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America 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.
Course/Activity Information
- Use discriminating diagnostic tasks to determine an entry point for treatment of adult acquired apraxia of speech.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt the principles of motor learning to individualized treatment plans for individuals with acquired apraxia of speech.
- Describe restorative and compensatory therapeutic approaches to treatment of adult acquired apraxia of speech.
Time-Ordered Agenda
- 5 Minutes - Introduction and learning objectives/goals of the course
- 20 Minutes - Differential Dx of acquired apraxia of speech
- 10 Minutes - Definition of the principles of motor learning
- 20 Minutes - Different therapeutic approaches to acquired apraxia of speech
- 5 minutes - Summary and Key take-aways
Course Completion Requirements
- Attendance and/or Completion of Online Lecture
- Completion of Learning Assessment with a minimum score of 70%
- Completion of an Activity Evaluation
Instructional Personnel
Darlene S. Williamson, M.A., CCC-SLP
Darlene is well-known in the field of speech-language pathology, having presented at the regional, state and national level and as the recipient of several awards for her professional contributions and her tireless advocacy for people with aphasia. She received her undergraduate education at Purdue University and completed her postgraduate education at the University of Illinois. Darlene has more than 30 years of experience in all levels of post-stroke care. She was previously the Clinic Director at The George Washington University, in Washington, DC.Her commitment to individuals with aphasia is demonstrated by serving as the President of the National Aphasia Association. She has presented in the areas of supervision, ethics, progressive dementia, and aphasia, particularly group treatment and quality outcomes, but her primary area of clinical expertise and investigation is apraxia. She has researched the efficacy of various approaches to apraxia, including the Video Assisted Speech Technology (VASTTM) approach
Relevant Financial Relationships: Darlene Williamson is the Founder and Executive Director of the Stroke Comeback Center
Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: Darlene Williamson has no financial relationship with LingraphiCARE America, Inc. or the National Aphasia Association, where she serves as President.
We are here to help. Please contact us for learning accommodations or your accessibility needs:
continuinged@lingraphica.com
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Contact:Julie Goss
- Training Hours: 1.00