Motor Speech | Timed Agenda
Part 1
Morning Session 8:30 AM - 12:00PM
- Introduction and Course Overview
- Review of information from Self-Study Pre-requisite
- BREAK 15 min
- Define a Sensory-Motor Approach to Speech Clarity for the 4 Domain Evaluation Process
- Framework of when to use a motor based approach within Motor Learning Theories
- Dual Diagnosis
LUNCH 12:00PM -- 1:00PM
Afternoon Session 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- Muscle-Motor connection for speech sounds
- Strategies for bridging OPT/Myo to Speech
- BREAK 15 min
- Techniques for beginning with pre-verbal or pre-imitation to teach vocalizing on command
- Case Examples
- Therapist Q&A
Part 2
Morning Session: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- Introduction and Course Overview
- Define Goals of Therapy for Motor Speech Disorders
- BREAK 15 min
- Review of key points to assess in a Motor Speech Assessment with a focus on developing a treatment plan
- Therapy Considerations and Dual Diagnosis: a. CAS with OMD/Dysarthria
- Speech from a systems perspective
LUNCH 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Techniques to teach phonation and vocalization on command
- Using Tools to facilitate phonetic shaping
- OPT treatment: When and Why- Dual Diagnosis
- BREAK 15 min
- OPT in speech practice- using tools and hand cues to facilitate speech movement
- Considerations for clients who are not yet imitating
- Q&A