Identification and Management of Articulation Disorders in Children
About this course
We revisit well-established concepts and therapy approaches for articulation disorders which are often covered in pre-qualification speech and language therapy training courses. The course is an ideal way for relatively newly qualified therapists to review the topic now they have working experience in assessment and therapy. The course may also provide a welcome refresher for returners to practice or practitioners who are many years post qualification. This course will help you:
- Understand the nature of the caseload of children with articulation disorders, whether sound distortion or substitution, the latter presenting with phonological consequences
- Consider the levels of breakdown for these articulation disorders to have a better understanding of the rationale for particular interventions
- Discuss evidence-based intervention for articulation disorders
- Make informed clinical decisions for children with articulation disorders
Course Times
The course duration is 9.30 am to 1.00 pm (UK Time) for a list of course dates and times please go to the Booking page
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Price Per Person | £82.50 | £99 | £60.50 |
Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:
- Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
- Make a block booking for a group
- Book a closed course
Course presenter
Dr Jan Broomfield
Speech and Language Therapist in Independent Practice
Dr Jan Broomfield served as a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS for 30 years. Since then, Jan has moved into independent practice where she continues to carry a caseload of children with complex speech disorders.
Jan’s PhD involved a service-wide randomised controlled trial (RCT), evaluating the nature of the caseload as well as the clinical effectiveness of the service offered; the study involved 730 children with speech and/or language disorders. The 320 children identified with primary speech difficulties were assessed using the DEAP (Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology), using Professor Barbara Dodd’s classification system and followed differentiated therapy programmes including the Core Vocabulary approach.
Jan has worked closely with Barbara during and since obtaining her PhD in 2003. Both together and independently, they have published a number of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Barbara developed the Core Vocabulary approach in response to seeing children with persisting speech disorders who were not responding to other treatment regimes. She has authorised Jan to present this training.
Dr Jan Broomfield led the working party that produced the RCSLT Policy Statement (2011) on Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia. She is a current member of the Child Speech Disorder Research Network (UK and Ireland) and chairs the North-East Speech Clinical Excellence Network.
Course topics
During this course, we will:
- Explore Barbara Dodd’s Speech Sound Disorder classification system; identifying different presentations and mapping each of them onto a theoretical model of the level of breakdown
- Use evidence from a service-wide RCT, looking at the nature, diagnostic profile, and incidence of each sub-type of speech sound disorder
- Examine the current evidence base for interventions for articulation disorders
- Discuss sound elicitation techniques and strategies
Who this course is suitable for
This course is suitable for: Returners to Speech and Language Therapy, Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Speech and Language Therapy Students
Booking information
This course is presented Virtual Live – Online over Zoom
This course is available on various dates throughout the year. To view available course dates and book your place click here.
During the booking process, you can select to reserve a place instead (while you confirm you can attend or to organise payment through your employer for example). We can hold your place for up to four weeks, if we have not heard from you after this time, we may need to cancel your reservation so other people can attend the training.
Course Beetle is an approved supplier for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Schools.
Course testimonials
“The course had good pace with clear information and practical tips.”
“I found the interactivity within sessions helpful. I liked the resources and was able to get ideas on how to support children in my caseload.”
“It was an informative course with good revision but also learning at the same time. Nice to learn more about motor-planning, too. Helpful for reflecting more on practice when assessing a child.”