
Jennie Bjorem M.A., CCC-SLP
Recognized By Apraxia Kids™ for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Jennie’s area of expertise is in parent education and childhood apraxia of speech. She currently carries a small caseload of children with CAS. Jennie is the owner of Bjorem Speech Publications with a mission of creating diverse, inclusive, functional products.
Jennie has been asked to present on the topic of Childhood Apraxia of Speech around the country and internationally. Her speaking style is engaging, energetic and empowering.
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2023-2024 in person & virtual
Courses offered for PDH
6-hour ... Deep Dive into Childhood Apraxia of Speech (in person only)
- Full Day In-Person
- Divided into two three-hour hour virtual presentations
- FUN & Interactive Learning approaches used
- Course filled with video examples to support learning
A recent survey collected by Bjorem Speech indicated that over 80% of SLP's do not feel confident assessing and treating CAS. During this course we will outline the characteristics of CAS and how they differentiate from other speech disorders and how that impacts a differential diagnosis. We will walk through the evaluation process, learn how to choose targets and write goals that support a motor planning speech disorder. We learn about the different treatment approaches available for CAS with a large focus being on DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing). We will dig in and learn the Principles of Motor Learning and the importance of being purposeful in therapy with PML. Multi-sensory cueing strategies will be discussed as well as how to incorporate cueing into therapy.
3-Hour ... Crash Course for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- In Person or Virtual
- FUN & Interactive Learning approaches used
- Course filled with video examples to support learning
This course is a fast paced version of the 6-hour course trimmed for maximum learning.
A recent survey collected by Bjorem Speech indicated that over 80% of SLP's do not feel confident assessing and treating CAS. During this course we will outline the characteristics of CAS. We will walk through the evaluation process, learn how to choose targets and write goals that support a motor planning speech disorder. We will quickly discuss the evidence-based approaches for treating CAS with a bigger focus being on DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing). We will review the Principles of Motor Learning and the importance of being purposeful in therapy with PML. Multi-sensory cueing strategies will be discussed as well as how to incorporate cueing into therapy.
2 HOUR...Assement of Childhood apraxia of speech
- Virtual or In Person
- FUN & Interactive Learning approaches used
- Course filled with video examples to support learning
A recent survey collected by Bjorem Speech indicated that over 80% of SLP's do not feel confident assessing and diagnosing CAS. During this course we will practice identifying the characteristics of CAS, and learn how the information we collect support or deny a diagnosis of CAS. We will walk through the evaluation process, work together as a group to choose functional targets following a motor planning guide, and write goals that support a motor planning speech disorder.
2 HOUR...Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Virtual or In Person
- FUN & Interactive Learning approaches used
- Course filled with video examples to support learning
A recent survey collected by Bjorem Speech indicated that over 80% of SLP's do not feel confident treating CAS. We learn about the different treatment approaches available for CAS with a large focus being on DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing). We will dig in and learn the Principles of Motor Learning and the importance of being purposeful in therapy with PML. Multi-sensory cueing strategies will be discussed as well as how to incorporate cueing into therapy.
1-hour ... Target Selection & Data Collection for Childhood Apraxia using DTTC
1-Hour CAS Target Selection Flyer
- Virtual Only
- FUN & Interactive Learning approaches used
- Course filled with video examples to support learning
Childhood Apraxia of Speech requires a special treatment approach. In this course, we will review the evidence-based intervention of DTTC, best practices for choosing targets and how to collect data, because yes it is different. This course will have participants feeling empowered when choosing targets for clients with CAS.
1-hour ... Principles of Motor Learning
1-Hour CAS Principles of Motor Learning Flyer
- Virtual Only
- FUN & Interactive Learning approaches used
- Course have video examples to support learning
Knowing the Principles of Motor Learning and how to implement for therapy in children with childhood apraxia of speech is an intricate partof success. This course will outline the principles, including high repetitions, practice distribution and variability, schedule of practice and feedback types and variability.
This course will give participants a great understanding of these principles, how to implement them and why it is important to consciously practice them.
Jennie Bjorem M.A., CCC-SLP
Speaking Schedule
January 10th & 31st, 2023 - Los Angeles Public Schools
March 13, 2023 - Mobile, Alabama
April 13, 2023 - Akron, Ohio
May 13-14, 2023 - Athens, Greece
July 12-14, 2023 - FLASHA in Orlando, FL
August 5, 2023 - Corpus Christi, Texas
September 21, 2023 - New Mexico
September 29, 2023 - KSHA, Overland Park, Kansas
October 16, 2023- Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri
October 24, 2023 - Annual SSD Series
October 27, 2023 - Piedmont, South Carolina
November 15-18, 2023 - ASHA Exhibiting Only
December 1, 2023 - Fargo, North Dakota
February 27, 2024 - San Diego, California
April 12-15, 2024 - Bahamas, Bjorem Speech Cruise
August 17-18, 2024 - Santiago, Chile
This course will be in person, details coming soon.
October 4-16, 2024 - Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Perth & Brisbane
More info coming soon