My name is Laura Baskall-Smith MA CCC-SLP. I’m a speech/language pathologist specializing in childhood apraxia of speech in the Denver Metro Area. To read more about me and what I do visit my page SLP Mommy of Apraxia.

To schedule an differential diagnosis or evaluation for childhood apraxia of speech,
For speaking inquiries, contact Laura directly at: LauraSLPMommy@gmail.com

Link to guest Podcasts

Upcoming speaking engagements

November 2005 TBA – Apraxia Connect In person (Florida)

3-4-25 through 3-5-25 – 2025 Conference for School-Based Speech/Language Pathologists.

2-26-2025 – ON SITE Fresno California “CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech (Grades PreK-8)

Bureau of Educational Research Full Day Seminars 24/25 (virtual)
8-7-2025 – TBD

2-6-2025 7 AM MDT

1-29-2025 – 8 AM MDT

12-13-20248 AM MDT

11-25-20247 AM MDT

Past speaking engagements

3-10-2024 & 3-17-2024 – Turkish Speech Therapy Association

Incorporating principles of motor learning in the treatment of childhood apraxia of speech

Bureau of Educational Research Full Day Seminars 2024

1-12-2024CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech (Grades PreK-8)

1-29-2024CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech (Grades PreK-8)

2-22-2024CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech (Grades PreK-8)

3-6-2024 – CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH: Practical Treatment Strategies for More Intelligible Speech (Grades PreK-8)

12-6-2023 – Kansas ATSN Webinar 1 hour

An Overview on Childhood Apraxia of Speech

11-9-23 – CU Boulder SLHS class

Perspectives from an SLP mommy of Apraxia

3/24/2023 Friday North Dakota NSSLHA Conference

Perspectives from an SLP Mommy of Apraxia

Achieving Optimal Outcomes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

3/30/2023 Thursday West Virginal WVSHA 2023 Convention

Parent Perspectives and Achieving Optimal Outcomes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Fostering Students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in the Classroom

7/8/2022 Friday 1:30 PM

Apraxia Kids Conference: Fostering Students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in the Classroom

2/7/2022 Monday Full Day Workshop

South Central Georgia Rescource Learning Center: Achieving Optimal Outcomes in CAS

11/2/2021 Tuesday 10-2pm

Rowan County Schools Staff training: Helping Students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in the classroom.

10/25/2021 Monday 10-2 pm

Rowan County School District SLP training: Acheiving Optimal Outcomes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

3/25/21 Thurs 12-1pm

Speech Language Pathology Online: Webinar on Grief with Dr. Iuzinni-Seigel

11/21/2020 Saturday 9-12 pm

Hawaii Speech-Language Hearing Association: Achieving Optimal Outcomes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

10/03/2020 Saturday 1-2 pm

 ABRAPRAXIA (CAS Brazilian Association) 2020 Conference: Identifying the Correct Path for Intervention in CAS

2/8/2020 Saturday

Metro Speech/Language Hearing Association:
1. CAS and current genetic findings
2. Principles of Motor Learning for CAS

October, 2019

Colorado Speech/Language Hearing Association:
CAS and current genetic findings
Principles of Motor Learning for CAS