Apraxia of Speech and Motor Speech Disorders with Mike Bright

Guest: Mike Bright, MS, CCC-SLP

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Join Carolyn Dolby, host of the School of Speech presented by Speech Therapy PD, as she delves into the complexities of treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) with expert Mike Bright, a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with nearly 20 years of experience. This episode provides practical tools, strategies, and insights on diagnosing and treating CAS, along with tips for balancing best practices with the realities of a diverse caseload. Mike shares his wealth of experience, including his training through Boston Children's Hospital and the Apraxia-Kids Bootcamp. Learn about the critical features of CAS, essential assessment protocols, practical treatment approaches, and the importance of high-frequency, focused practice. Whether you're an SLP, educator, or parent looking to understand and support children with CAS, this episode is packed with valuable information and resources.

About the Guest: Mike Bright, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with nearly 20 years of experience helping children communicate more successfully. Trained and employed through Boston Children’s Hospital through 2020, he has developed an expertise in thinking about particularly difficult-to-understand speech. Mike was also selected in the inaugural Bootcamp provided through Apraxia-Kids, and he is recognized by that organization for Advanced Training and Clinical Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. He has received intensive training and subsequent in-depth experience working with a variety of complex speech and language disorders. Mike enjoys helping children and their families navigate the murky and often stormy waters of diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and progress monitoring.