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A Tool For Differential Diagnosis Of Childhood Apraxia Of Speech And Dysarthria In Children: A Tutorial, Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, Kristen M. Allison, Ruth Stoeckel
A Tool For Differential Diagnosis Of Childhood Apraxia Of Speech And Dysarthria In Children: A Tutorial, Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, Kristen M. Allison, Ruth Stoeckel
Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty Research and Publications
Purpose:
While there has been mounting research centered on the diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), little has focused on differentiating CAS from pediatric dysarthria. Because CAS and dysarthria share overlapping speech symptoms and some children have both motor speech disorders, differential diagnosis can be challenging. There is a need for clinical tools that facilitate assessment of both CAS and dysarthria symptoms in children. The goals of this tutorial are to (a) determine confidence levels of clinicians in differentially diagnosing dysarthria and CAS and (b) provide a systematic procedure for differentiating CAS and pediatric dysarthria in children.
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Prologue To The Forum: Care Of The Whole Child: Key Considerations When Working With Children With Childhood Apraxia Of Speech, Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel
Prologue To The Forum: Care Of The Whole Child: Key Considerations When Working With Children With Childhood Apraxia Of Speech, Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel
Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty Research and Publications
Purpose: This prologue introduces the LSHSS Forum: Care of the Whole Child: Key Considerations When Working With Children With Childhood Apraxia of Speech. The goals of the forum are to provide (a) an overview of several co-occurring conditions and challenges that may affect children in this population and (b) methods and materials to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy to help children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) to thrive.
Method: The prologue provides an overview of what it means to care for the whole child and introduces the five articles in the forum, including research and clinical focus articles …