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**THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CPE POINTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.

2 Half-Day Workshop

Seminar: Childhood Apraxia of Speech in English and Bilingual Speakers

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) refers to a motor speech disorder predominantly observed in children, characterized by inaccurate production of speech sounds and prosody. The existing knowledge about CAS is primarily based on studies conducted on monolingual English and certain European language speakers, focusing on aspects like assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. However, it is important to acknowledge that individuals with CAS who speak tonal languages or multiple languages may exhibit distinct clinical features due to linguistic variations.

This training workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of CAS in English-speaking individuals, encompassing clinical features, assessment procedures, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. Furthermore, the workshop will explore the current understanding of CAS in individuals who speak tonal languages or are multilingual.

The workshop will comprise informative lectures, engaging group discussions, and practical sessions. During the hands-on practice, participants will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the treatment techniques associated with one of the evidence-based approaches, namely the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment.

Dates:3 and 4 Dec 2024 (Tue and Wed)
Time:9.00am – 1.00pm (Singapore Standard Time GMT+0800)
Venue:Live Online Training
Speaker: Dr. Eddy C. H. WONG

Dr. Eddy C. H. Wong, an SLP based in Hong Kong, has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist since 2007 after obtaining his clinical qualification from the University of Hong Kong. Recently, he completed his doctoral program at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, focusing his research on apraxia of speech in both adults and children who speak Cantonese. His expertise in this area has led to the publication of several articles in international journals and presentations at international conferences. Dr. Wong is regarded as a pioneering researcher in the investigation of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) in non-English speakers, particularly those who speak tonal languages.

Beyond his research endeavours, Dr. Wong has over 16 years of clinical experience in children's communication disorders. He actively participates in local continuing education programs, where he shares his knowledge on children's speech sound disorders. Additionally, he serves as a clinical educator for student clinicians in Hong Kong's universities, particularly in the fields of pediatric speech-language pathology and speech sound disorder specialty clinics.

Currently, Dr. Wong has been granted research funds to provide training to SLPs in Hong Kong regarding CAS and to conduct a study on CAS treatment specifically in Cantonese-English bilingual speakers.

Course Outline

Day 1 (4hrs):

9:00 – 9:30Introduction and general information of CAS: Terminology, assumptions, etc.
9:30 – 9:50Theoretical frameworks and underlying deficits
9:50 – 10:10Clinical features in English speakers
10:10 – 10:20How CAS is different from other speech disorders
10:20 – 10:40Clinical features in Chinese speakers
10:40 – 11:20Assessment and diagnosis of CAS in English speakers
11:20 – 11:40Assessment and diagnosis of CAS in Chinese speakers
11:40 – 12:00Issues of assessing and diagnosing bilingual speakers with CAS
12:00 – 12:45Case study: A Cantonese-English bilingual child with CAS (with group discussion)
12:45 – 13:00A quiz

Day 2 (4hrs):

9:00 – 9:15General ideas of treatment
9:15 – 9:45Principles of Motor Learning
9:45 – 10:30Evidence-based treatment approaches
10:30 – 11:00Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment
11:00 – 11:30Issues of treatment for bilingual speakers with CAS
11:30 – 12:45Case study: A Cantonese-English bilingual child with CAS using DTTC (with group discussion and hands-on practice)
12:45 – 13:00A quiz
Course Objectives

Participants will be able to :

  • Provide an overview of general information related to childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
  • Identify the clinical characteristics exhibited by individuals with CAS who speak English or Chinese.
  • Explain the assessment protocol for individuals with CAS who speak English or Chinese.
  • Discuss evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals with CAS who speak English, including the utilization of the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) treatment.
  • Identify the various factors and considerations involved in the evaluation and diagnosis of bilingual individuals with CAS.
  • Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to address the needs of bilingual individuals with CAS.
Who Can Benefit?

Practicing speech-language pathologists

Course Fees & Closing Dates

**THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR CPE POINTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.

Registration Type Closing Date Fees (S$) per pax
2 Oct 2024 350
Normal Till Full 400