Learning Outcomes

Understanding Apraxia

Principles and Treatment

Handling Apraxia and Dysarthria

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about childhood apraxia of speech, its characteristics, and the principles of motor learning. We discuss the treatment, including the planning and organising the education of a child with CAS and associated language disorders. We identify the symptoms, causes and ways of treating dysarthria.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: Overview, Assessment, and Treatment - Course Assessment

This free online psychology course explains how to diagnose and treat the speech disorders dysarthria and apraxia.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: Overview, Assessment and Treatment

The motor speech disorder known as ‘childhood apraxia of speech’ (CAS) can afflict children as they learn to speak. This psychology course takes you through the causes, characteristics and symptoms of apraxia to show you how to assess and diagnose the disorder. We compare CAS to speech delay and discuss the role of speech therapy. We then move on to dysarthria, a slurring of speech caused by brain or nerve damage that affects the vocal muscles.

Overview of Speech Therapy

Speech Linguistic Disciplines

Speech and Language Disorders

In this module, you will be introduced to speech and language therapy, as well as the tasks of SL therapists and the features of speech and phases of language acquisition. You will study how to diagnose and treat speech and language impairments in children and adults, as well as medical diseases such as dementia and traumatic brain damage.

Introduction to Speech Therapy - Course assessment

This free online course explores the fundamental knowledge required to manage speech and language disorders.

Introduction to Speech Therapy

This course was designed to teach you how to manage stuttering and other speech and language disorders, build confidence and reduce anxiety in those with these impediments. We'll go over the functions and responsibilities of a speech and language therapist, including teaching clients and the general public about communication impairments. In addition, learn how to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases. Register today!

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