About the Instructor – Laura Smith

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Laura Baskall Smith is an experienced speech-language pathologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children with motor speech disorders. She has worked as a school-based SLP, private practitioner, consultant, and supervisor. Laura is the recipient of the 2016 American Speech-Language Hearing Media Award for garnering nationwide awareness for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Her passion for the field gained new heights when her daughter was diagnosed with CAS at the age of three. Laura is a highly sought-after presenter on the topic of CAS and enjoys sharing her unique knowledge and perspective as both an SLP and parent to a child with multiple speech and language disorders. She is the author of Overcoming Apraxia (Bowker, 2019), a memoir on the family experience when a child has CAS. Laura is also the author of CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech (Grades PreK-8), the extensive digital handbook you will receive at the seminar.

Join Laura for a fast-paced day full of the latest evidence-based techniques and therapy protocols for working successfully with students with CAS.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"I've attended many seminars on apraxia and this by far was the most helpful for me. I loved that I was able to ask questions and get direct feedback right away. I feel that I am more comfortable now than I have been with treating students with CAS."
– Laurie Schweitzman, Speech-Language Pathologist

"Laura was high energy, passionate, and amazing!"
– Kristin Giggleman, Speech-Language Pathologist

"Laura included so much insight from her personal and professional experiences. It was an excellent mix and included tips I'll use tomorrow in therapy!"
– Nancy Johnson, Speech-Language Pathologist

"Great seminar! Learned lots of valuable information about assessment and treatment, and walked away with many practical resources to utilize for both!"
– Amanda Maali, Speech-Language Pathologist

"So many take-aways that will help guide my assessment and treatment. Great resources, materials, and content in general!"
– Emily DeFazio, Speech-Language Pathologist