This introductory course provides a practical overview of using an intensive, voice-focused treatment approach (LSVT LOUD®) to improve voice and speech clarity in children with motor speech disorders, including those associated with cerebral palsy or Down syndrome. It reviews the clinical rationale, key pediatric research findings, and real-world implementation examples and considerations.
This course does not provide full LSVT LOUD methodology training or certification.
Interested in full training?
If this short course inspires you to enroll in the full 14-hour LSVT LOUD for KIDS® Training and Certification Course, you will receive a credit equal to the price you paid for this course toward the full course fee, valid for three months after your completion date. The 14-hour LSVT LOUD for KIDS Training and Certification Course is available only to speech-language pathology professionals and students. To apply your credit, contact info@lsvtglobal.com for assistance.
Learning Objectives
- Define the rationale for utilizing LSVT LOUD for pediatric populations, such as children with dysarthria secondary to cerebral palsy (CP) or Down syndrome.
- Express research results on LSVT LOUD in childhood populations.
- Summarize LSVT LOUD case examples with children with CP or Down syndrome.
- Highlight implementation considerations including practice settings, intensity of treatment and home exercise.
Course Length: 1.5 hours (online asynchronous learning)
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Audience: Designed for speech-language pathologists, graduate students, and speech-language pathology assistants. Content is also relevant for parents, educators, pediatricians, and allied health professionals who support children with motor speech disorders.
Post-Professional Learning Level: Introductory
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