Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ASEIA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
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: Overview of Apraxia of Speech
Introduction
Characteristics of AOS
Knowledge Check
Identifying Treatment Priorities
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Assessment
Components of Assessment
AOS Versus Aphasia
AOS Versus Dysarthria
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Therapeutic Interventions
Variety of Approaches and Severities
Articulatory Kinematic Treatments
Sensory Cueing Treatments
Word- and Phrase-Centered Approach
Rate and/or Rhythm Treatments
AAC
tDCS Treatment
Knowledge Check
Case Examples
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned 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 has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Speech Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.