Course Overview:

Both children and adults can become susceptible to communication difficulties in their lifetime. You can learn how to support and assist these individuals by taking this Improving Intelligibility in Apraxia and Dysarthria Course. Those who manifest Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and those who develop Dysarthria have their communication options severely limited in later years. The contents of this tutorial have been written with the assistance of industry experts and will help you gain a deeper understanding of the cause, symptoms, and effects of CAS and Dysarthria, along with appropriate treatment and communication methods.

This Improving Intelligibility in Apraxia and Dysarthria Course is designed to help professionals and relatives gain an enhanced comprehension of these conditions. You will learn about the best therapy approaches for CAS and ways to improve speech development, as well as the educational considerations that can be taken. An acute understanding of Dysarthria will be gained and the neurological conditions that are associated with it. Alongside this, you will be given communication tips for interacting with individuals with Dysarthria, in addition to diagnosis information and the subsequent treatments. You will be able to take these online modules at your own pace and become adept at engaging with CAS and Dysarthria-affected individuals.

Learning outcomes: 

• Learn the aetiology and development of speech in children
• Know how CAS is identified and diagnosed in children
• Discover the principles of Motor Learning
• Understand what P.R.I.S.M. is and how it helps treat CAS
• Be aware of the therapy techniques that currently treat CAS
• Appreciate the educational considerations for CAS-affected children
• Become knowledgeable about the causes and symptoms of Dysarthria 
• Gain the ability to communicate and treat those with Dysarthria

Who is This Course for?

This course is primarily aimed at those who will be in consistent contact with those affected by CAS, Dysarthria, or associated communication disorders. It will aid medical professionals and relatives to understand and perform treatment for those conditions.

Career Path

This course is ideal for those in a medical, therapeutic, or familial relationship with someone who has serious communication issues. As such, it covers the following careers and roles:

• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Speech Therapist
• Medical Specialist
• Child Therapist or Counsellor
• Neurologist