Apraxia of Speech: Evaluation and Intervention in Adults
Hours: 1.00
Speech-language pathologists play a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of acquired apraxia of speech (AOS). This module reviews the signs and symptoms, causes, and differential diagnosis considerations for adults with AOS. Learners will gain an understanding of how to set appropriate treatment goals and select interventions based on patient presentation. The role of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for this population is discussed.
Speech-language pathologists play a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of acquired apraxia of speech (AOS). This module reviews the signs and symptoms, causes, and differential diagnosis considerations for adults with AOS. Learners will gain an understanding of how to set appropriate treatment goals and select interventions based on patient presentation. The role of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for this population is discussed.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.0000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Define apraxia of speech and identify common characteristics.
Analyze key factors in the differential diagnosis of apraxia of speech, dysarthria, and aphasia.
Identify at least five intervention strategies for the treatment of acquired apraxia of speech.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Apraxia of Speech
Why It Matters
Introduction
Prevalence and Recovery
Characteristics of AOS
Review
Identifying Treatment Priorities
Summary
Section 3: Assessment of Apraxia of Speech
Components of Assessment
Apraxia of Speech vs. Aphasia
Apraxia of Speech vs. Dysarthria
Review
Summary
Section 4: Therapeutic Intervention for Apraxia of Speech
Variety of Approaches
Articulatory Kinematic Approaches
Rate and/or Rhythm Approaches
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Other Treatments
Case Example: Karla
Case Example: Doug
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLPMeghan Farrington, MA, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 23 years of experience in the adult setting. Meghan earned her Bachelor of Science in communication disorders from the State University of New York College at Fredonia and her Master of Arts in speech and hearing handicap from the State University of New York College at Geneseo. She has worked in the long-term care and sub-acute setting, but most recently in the acute and outpatient setting with the adult population. She is skilled in objective dysphagia assessments such as modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallow (FEES). Her areas of focus include dysphagia, cognition, speech and language disorders, a variety of voice disorders including paradoxical vocal fold dysfunction and resonant voice, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) management, and head and neck cancer.
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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