Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS
Using
Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
FREE online video course taught by Dr. Edythe Strand in assessment and treatment of CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) using evidence-based treatment methods.
Course Description
The online video course covers the fundamentals of assessment and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), including Principles of Motor Learning (PML). The course provides foundational knowledge related to CAS, including how CAS differs from other motor speech disorders and more common developmental phonological disorders. Effective methods to differentially diagnose CAS and develop a plan of treatment that follows principles of motor learning is also covered. The course includes video examples of treatment using the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) method developed by Dr. Strand. The presentation includes research to guide evidence-based practice. Treatment for different age groups and different levels of severity of CAS is discussed.
Target Audience: This course is designed for speech-language pathologists seeking education about evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of CAS.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Availability: This course will be available for ASHA CEUs starting April 1, 2021 until April 1, 2031 .
This course was created in September 2017 and is provided by the Once Upon a Time Foundation.
Course Objectives
As a result of this online video course, the participant will be able to:
- List four principles of motor learning
- Describe treatment considerations when using principles of motor learning
- Describe the application of DTTC in treating children with CAS
- Describe cueing methods and selection of targets in treatment of CAS
About the Instructor
Dr. Edythe Strand
CCC-SLP
Dr. Strand is an emeritus professor in the Mayo College of Medicine and former Head of the Division of Speech Pathology, Department of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in childhood apraxia of speech. Dr. Strand's research focused on developmental, acquired and progressive apraxia of speech, and issues related to intelligibility and comprehensibility in degenerative dysarthria. She has a long history of clinical experience, including the public schools, private practice, and hospital and clinic settings. Dr. Strand developed The Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) approach for CAS treatment, which was found to be one of two motor-based treatment approaches with sufficient evidence for clinical use (Murray, et. al., 2014). Dr. Strand's publications include many articles and book chapters related to motor speech disorders. She is the co-author of the books: Management of Speech and Swallowing in Degenerative Disease; Clinical Management of Motor Speech Disorders in Children and Adults; and is co-editor of the book, Clinical Management of Motor Speech Disorders in Children. She is an ASHA fellow and has been awarded Honors of the Association of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Dr. Strand received royalties from Pro-Ed and Thieme publishers for her books. She was paid a stipend by the Once Upon a Time Foundation for this online course.
Non-financial: Dr. Strand is on the Advisory Board for the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA).
Course Outline
Introduction – Thomas Campbell, Ph.D., introduces the course presenter, Edythe Strand, Ph.D. Length: 2:01
Section 1: Course Overview – Length: 43:07
Section 2: Differential Diagnosis and Assessment Methods, Part 1 – Length: 30:30
Section 3: Differential Diagnosis and Assessment Methods, Part 2 – Length: 45:35
Section 4: Principles of Motor Learning – Length: 56:15
Section 5: Treatment Planning and Techniques – Length: 41:21
Section 6: Specific Treatment Techniques, including DTTC – Length: 1:09:37
Closing Comments: Treating Kids with CAS – Length: 2:57
Total Time: 4 hours, 48 minutes
How to Complete the Course
- Click here to log-in and/or create an account.
- You will receive an email from WordPress to change your password.
- Click the link in the email and re-set your password, then log-in to access the course here.
- Note: If you are having difficulty creating an account for the course, read this document: Detailed instructions for accessing a course
- Once you are logged in, in the upper right hand corner, click “Edit Profile” then add your first and last name to the first and last name boxes (not the username box), as you want them to appear on your completion certificate. If you do not enter your first and last name, the system will not have a name to print on the certificate and your certificate will be blank.
- Each section of the course includes a video and accompanying quiz. You must watch the entirety of each video, and you must mark each course section as Complete before advancing to the quiz. If at some point the course does not allow you to advance, try refreshing the page.
- To pass each quiz and progress to the next section, you must answer with 80% accuracy. You have the option to retake quiz until you achieve this score.
- Following the final quiz question you will be able to download your Certificate of Course Completion. Reminder: If your name is not on your certificate or the system is not generating a certificate, check to make sure you entered your first and last name on your user profile (see #4 above).
- Complete the Course Evaluation Form (provided at the end of the course), regardless of whether you want your results to be reported to ASHA. There is an option to select “not a member of the ASHA registry” if you do not want your results reported. Be sure to complete the information accurately, as this will be sent to ASHA if you are a member of the ASHA registry. Please use the same email address that you used to register for the course because that is how your course completion is verified. Using a different email address may result in you not getting credit. If you do not complete these forms, your information will not be reported to ASHA. You can only receive ASHA credit for the course one time; duplicate form entries will be deleted.
Completion Requirements:
- Watch each video in its entirety
- Complete each section quiz with at least 80% accuracy
- Download your Certificate of Course Completion
- Complete the Course Evaluation Form
You can only take the course for ASHA credit one time.
If you are experiencing difficulty accessing the course, please email cascourse@onceuponatime.org for assistance. Please allow 3-5 business days for a response.
The video was recorded at The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders.
Policies and Procedures
Cancellation Procedure: In the event that a course is cancelled, the course website/online promotional materials will be updated to reflect the cancellation and individuals will be notified by email within 7 days. As courses are offered at no charge to attendees, there are no applicable refunds.
Complaint Procedure: In accordance with ASHA CE provider guidelines, individuals who complete a course provided by the Once Upon a Time Foundation may submit a complaint to the organization through email to: CAScourse@onceuponatime.org
View complete Policies and Procedures.
Course Issues as of June 28th, 2024
On June 28th there was a significant malfunction with our website that caused a glitch in our Learndash online course system for both the Introductory Child Apraxia of Speech Course and our DTTC Diagnosis and Treatment Course. Due to the issue with the website, we unfortunately lost all course data from October 2023 through June 28th, 2024. We have backup information that we have saved in an external system where we can access only thecourse completion for those who finished the course during that time. We do not have a record for those who started but didn’t complete the course.
This website issue does not change anyone who has already received CEUs from completing the course (through either the completion certificate or confirmation from ASHA).
If you completed the course between October 2023 and June 28, 2024 you may contact us via email and confirm we still have your information.
However, if you have your certificate of completion that should be enough to support that you did complete the course and ever need to show proof of record in the future (such as applying for a CAS Advanced Workshop).
If you did not save a copy of your certificate, you can contact us and we can confirm you finished all the steps and manually generate a certificate for you.
If you created an account and started either of our courses between October 2023 and June 28th, 2024 unfortunately you will need to create a new account and start the course over.
We do not have access to record data to prove you started the course, and will not make exceptions for anyone looking to gain course completion because of this lapse in data. While we offer free CEUs for these courses, we hope these are more than just a way to get CEUs. We hope that it is not a burden to re-listen to the videos and complete the quiz, as the information is important for your education about CAS.
If we do not have record data that you completed the course, unfortunately we cannot help you any further and you will need to follow the directions to restart the course.
We sincerely apologize for this issue and have been working diligently to ensure our new site will not have this problem in the future.