Bjorem Speech in Singapore: Childhood Apraxia of Speech - Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment

Written By Roohi Azhar

Training Date: Singapore, February 17, 2025

Trainer: Jennie Bjorem M.A., CCC-SLP, Childhood Apraxia Specialist


Introduction

A recent survey conducted by Bjorem Speech® gathered insights from over 1,500 speech-language pathologists (SLPs), revealing that more than 88% identify as beginners or learners in the field of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). This highlights a critical need for training, as SLPs who lack confidence in diagnosing, explaining, and treating CAS may face challenges in supporting teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, and administrators in assisting children with this disorder.

This course will address these needs by defining CAS and exploring its characteristics, especially how it differs from other speech disorders, using video examples for clarity. Participants will be guided through the evaluation process, learning how to select therapy targets and set appropriate goals. We’ll cover various therapeutic approaches, with an emphasis on Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and motor-based planning strategies. Additionally, we’ll introduce multi-sensory cueing techniques and how to integrate these cues effectively into therapy.

Real-life video footage of preschool and early school-age children engaged in therapy will be included to illustrate practical strategies, enhancing understanding and application of techniques for treating CAS.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to identify the characteristics of CAS that separate the diagnosis from other speech sound disorders.

  • Participants will become familiar with differential diagnostic criteria for CAS and learn how to informally assess.

  • Participants will be able to describe how target selection for CAS is different than selection other speech sound disorders.

  • Participants will become familiar with the different treatment approaches available for CAS.

 

Course Outline 

  • Defining, Describing and Dynamic Assessment of CAS 

  • Target Selection & Goal Writing 

  • Evidence Based Treatment Approaches - specifically DTTC 

  • Treatment & Cueing Strategies 

  • Questions & Comments 

  • Lunch and Tea Breaks

 

Course Details

Date: Monday 17 February 2025

Time: 9am to 5pm

Venue: Changi Ballroom, Level 4, Holiday Inn Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075

Early-bird offer for first 10 sign-ups: S$800

Course Fee: S$950

 
Jennie Bjorem Speech

About the Trainer:

Jennie Bjorem M.A., CCC-SLP Childhood Apraxia Specialist

Jennie has been practicing as a pediatric speech-language pathologist for over 22 years. Over the past 10 years, Jennie has taken a special interest in childhood apraxia of speech. She currently carries a small caseload of children with childhood apraxia and travels the country presenting on the topic. She is recognized for advanced training in Childhood Apraxia by Apraxia Kids. Jennie has owned a private practice in Overland Park, Kansas for the past 20 years and is the owner of Bjorem Speech Publications. Jennie's goal is to publish inclusive and diverse products that speak to all children and therapists.

Roohi Azhar