Jennie Bjorem - Practical Strategies and Resources: Your Toolkit for CAS - Melbourne

Join Jennie Bjorem for her Australian Tour in October 2024!

Jennie Bjorem will be presenting in Australia this coming October for a practical workshop designed specifically for speech pathologists who are keen to add to their therapy toolkits. 

Who should attend?

This course is specifically designed for speech-language pathologists.

Presented Live In-Person by Jennie Bjorem, MA, CCC-SLP

Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a recognised expert in the field of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and holds advanced training and expertise as acknowledged by Apraxia Kids™. Her primary focus lies in parent education and addressing the challenges associated with CAS. Currently, Jennie maintains a small caseload of children with CAS, ensuring hands-on involvement in her field of expertise.

In addition to her clinical work, Jennie is the owner of Bjorem Speech Publications, where she is dedicated to the mission of creating diverse, inclusive, and functional products. This commitment reflects her broader vision for supporting individuals with speech-related challenges and promoting inclusivity in educational resources.

Jennie's influence extends beyond her clinical and entrepreneurial pursuits, as she has been invited to share her knowledge and insights on CAS at both national and international forums. Renowned for her engaging, energetic, and empowering speaking style, Jennie is sought after as a presenter, contributing to the broader awareness and understanding of CAS on a global scale.

What you will learn

• You will be able to define Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and identify both the discriminative and non-discriminative characteristics of CAS.
• You will learn to informally assess using a dynamic motor speech assessment and understand diagnostic criteria.
• You will learn to implement motor learning guidelines when choosing targets for CAS therapy.
• You will be able to explain and implement the cueing hierarchy in DTTC (Dynamic Temporal Tactile Cueing).
• You will explore the components of motor learning principles and consciously incorporate them into therapy.
• You will understand different strategies to use in motor planning therapy that focus on movement and coarticulation.

What is included in the ticket price?

• This is a catered event; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Please note that we use Humanitix, a non-profit platform where the booking fee is donated to a children's charity. The booking fee is in addition to the ticket price.

Location

The workshop will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.  The address is: South Wharf VIC 3006

What is the refund policy?

As the majority of the expenses to run the workshop are paid upfront, no refunds are possible. However, you will be able to transfer your ticket to a friend or colleague.