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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2026 May 7\, 14 & 21\, 2026 • 7:00–8:00 PM EST (Virtual): \nJoin us for the Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2026\, a three-part virtual series focused on honoring neurodiversity\, advancing understanding of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)\, and centering lived experience. \nThis year’s lineup features leading experts and lived-experience voices\, including: \n\nDr. Jennifer Moore\nSydney Baumann\nLaura Smith\nJordan LeVan\nMikayla Treynor\, CCC-SLP\nDr. Destiny Huff\, LPC\n\n…and more to be announced. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nChildhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): current research\, practical implications\, and evidence-informed approaches.\nCo-occurring conditions: why research increasingly shows co-occurrence is the rule rather than the exception\, and what that means for assessment and supports.\nFull-child approach: how to implement a neurodiversity-affirming\, whole-child plan across home\, school\, and therapy.\nLived experience: personal stories from people who grew up with CAS and what helped them thrive.\nExpert strategies: actionable guidance from clinicians and advocates for affirming communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.\n\nWho should attend: \nFamilies\, self-advocates\, speech-language pathologists\, educators\, therapists\, and anyone invested in neurodiversity-affirming care for children with CAS. \nConference Schedule:\nMay 7th\n7:00 – 7:15 PM ESTWelcome \n7:15 – 8:00 PM ESTKeynote: Neurodiversity-affirming care in motor speech therapy \n8:00 – 9:00 PM ESTNeurodiversity-affirming practices in speech therapy \n\nMay 14th\n7:00 – 8:00 PM ESTJordan’s Lived Experience With Apraxia \n8:00 – 9:00 PM ESTLearning How To Read With Apraxia \n\nMay 21st\n7:00 – 8:00 PM ESTAAC For Apraxia \n8:00 – 9:00 PM ESTIEP Advocacy For Apraxia
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