Apraxia Foundation

Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2026
2026-05-07 19:00 - 2026-05-21 20:00 UTC
Neurodiversity-Affirming Apraxia Conference 2026 May 7, 14 & 21, 2026 • 7:00–8:00 PM EST (Virtual):
Join 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.
This year’s lineup features leading experts and lived-experience voices, including:

Dr. Jennifer Moore
Laura Smith
Jordan LeVan
Mikayla Treynor, CCC-SLP

…and more to be announced.
What we’ll cover:

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): current research, practical implications, and evidence-informed approaches.
Co-occurring conditions: why research increasingly shows co-occurrence is the rule rather than the exception, and what that means for assessment and supports.
Full-child approach: how to implement a neurodiversity-affirming, whole-child plan across home, school, and therapy.
Lived experience: personal stories from people who grew up with CAS and what helped them thrive.
Expert strategies: actionable guidance from clinicians and advocates for affirming communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Who should attend:
Families, self-advocates, speech-language pathologists, educators, therapists, and anyone invested in neurodiversity-affirming care for children with CAS.
