Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Nancy Kaufman
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Episode Summary
This week we had the pleasure of welcoming an SLP household name, Nancy Kaufman. Nancy joined us to discuss all things Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), including the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), best described as a shaping word approximations approach rather than a compensatory placement approach. We reviewed these strategies and how they are relate to evidence based practice. A big thank you to Nancy for joining us!
Course Accommodations
The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at ceu@slpnerdcast.com
Learning Outcomes
Describe components involved in the Kaufman speech to language protocol
Define compensatory placement and when this approach might be appropriate
Describe how the K-SLP approach might be used as part of evidence based practice
Resources:
The Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol
Using Tactile Techniques to Improve Speech Clarity in Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Carbone, V. J., Sweeney-Kerwin, E. J., Attanasio, V., & Kasper, T. (2010). Increasing The Vocal Responses Of Children With Autism And Developmental Disabilities Using Manual Sign Mand Training And Prompt Delay. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(4), 705-709. doi:10.1901/jaba.2010.43-705
Course Disclosure - Course Content
This course will focus on the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol.
Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind
Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Medtravelers.
Disclosures:
Nancy Kaufman financial disclosures: Nancy is the author of materials and e-courses relative to the K-SLP methods that are sold through Northern Speech Services. She receives royalties on the sales. Nancy Kaufman non-fiancial disclosures: Nancy is the author of two webinars produced for Apraxia Kids that are carried in their online library.
Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG.
Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.
Time Ordered Agenda:
15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures
15 minutes: Descriptions of components involved in the Kaufman speech to language protocol
15 minutes: Descriptions of compensatory placement and when this approach might be appropriate
10 minutes: Descriptions of how the K-SLP approach might be used as part of evidence based practice
5 minutes: Summary and Closing
Disclaimer
The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!
A big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor, Medtravelers for the financial support to make this course possible!
Episode Summary provided by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor
Audio File Editing provided by Caitlan Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing Editor
Promotional Contribution provided by Paige Biglin, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor
Web Editing provided by Sinead Rogazzo, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor