Treating paediatric dysarthria. Speech therapy is easier than you think
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UTAS
Neurological communication disorders (e.g. ABI, degenerative conditions)
| Sunday, May 21, 2023 |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| University of Tasmania Medical Science Precinct, Medical Science 1 Room 206 |
Speaker
Dr Marjut Korkalainen
Consultant Speech Pathologist
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Treating Paediatric Dysarthria. Speech therapy is easier than you think.
Dr Tricia McCabe
Professor of Speech Pathology
The University Of Sydney
Treating Paediatric Dysarthria. Speech therapy is easier than you think.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMPresentation summary
Background and context
The NDIS has created a need for paediatric clinicians to upskill in dysarthria as parents and caregivers move away from specialist services and into the community. Anecdotal evidence suggests that parents want their child’s speech accuracy and intelligibility to improve as their highest priority however many clinicians feel underprepared to work with this population. Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric dysarthria are positive and suggest that clinicians may already have some of the tools they need to work with children and adolescents with mild to moderate dysarthria from a range of causes.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
1. Understand the current range of treatments available for children with diverse dysarthrias.
2. Identify their existing skills and extend them to children with dysarthria.
3. Have knowledge of how to further extend their skills with this population.
4. Have a range of problem solving strategies in relation to complex speech disorders.
Assumed knowledge or experience
An understanding of the principles of motor learning would be advantageous.
Outline of activities
Using a case study approach, participants will explore a range of treatments. Activities will include reflection, group discussion, lecture, and online contributions using padlet.
Implications for practice
Following the workshop, clinicians should feel more prepared to work with this growing caseload.
Keywords - dysarthria, children, speech, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome
Submission Statement:
The NDIS has given parents choice and they choose speech intervention. Treating paediatric dysarthria has long been relegated to optional but this ignores patient autonomy. To respect these goals we may need to upskill. This workshop addresses the gap in knowledge and skills between parents choice and clinician capability.
The NDIS has created a need for paediatric clinicians to upskill in dysarthria as parents and caregivers move away from specialist services and into the community. Anecdotal evidence suggests that parents want their child’s speech accuracy and intelligibility to improve as their highest priority however many clinicians feel underprepared to work with this population. Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric dysarthria are positive and suggest that clinicians may already have some of the tools they need to work with children and adolescents with mild to moderate dysarthria from a range of causes.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
1. Understand the current range of treatments available for children with diverse dysarthrias.
2. Identify their existing skills and extend them to children with dysarthria.
3. Have knowledge of how to further extend their skills with this population.
4. Have a range of problem solving strategies in relation to complex speech disorders.
Assumed knowledge or experience
An understanding of the principles of motor learning would be advantageous.
Outline of activities
Using a case study approach, participants will explore a range of treatments. Activities will include reflection, group discussion, lecture, and online contributions using padlet.
Implications for practice
Following the workshop, clinicians should feel more prepared to work with this growing caseload.
Keywords - dysarthria, children, speech, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome
Submission Statement:
The NDIS has given parents choice and they choose speech intervention. Treating paediatric dysarthria has long been relegated to optional but this ignores patient autonomy. To respect these goals we may need to upskill. This workshop addresses the gap in knowledge and skills between parents choice and clinician capability.
