Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2027
Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2027
May 11, 12 & 13, 2027 • 7:00–9:00 PM EST (Virtual)
Join us for the Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2027, a three-night virtual conference dedicated to advancing understanding of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), honoring neurodiversity, and centering lived experience voices within the apraxia community.
This annual conference brings together families, self-advocates, speech-language pathologists, educators, therapists, researchers, and advocates from around the world for collaborative learning, meaningful conversations, and practical strategies that support the whole child.
✨ Speakers are being announced soon!
We are also officially accepting submissions through our Call for Papers and invite professionals, researchers, advocates, self-advocates, and lived-experience speakers to apply to present.
Topics May Include
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Neurodiversity-affirming practices
- AAC and multimodal communication
- Literacy and reading with apraxia
- Motor speech therapy
- Co-occurring diagnoses and support needs
- Lived experience perspectives
- IEP advocacy and school supports
- Emotional regulation and sensory needs
- Parent collaboration and interdisciplinary care
- Transition planning and adulthood with CAS
Who Should Attend?
This conference is open to:
- Families and caregivers
- Individuals with CAS
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
- Graduate students and CFs
- Educators and therapists
- Disability advocates
- Researchers and clinicians
- Anyone passionate about inclusive and affirming communication support
Conference Schedule:
May 11, 2027:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
May 12, 2027:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
May 13, 2027:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Additional session details and speaker announcements coming soon.
We look forward to bringing together our community once again for three powerful evenings of education, advocacy, lived experience, and connection centered around childhood apraxia of speech and neurodiversity-affirming care.