Description
Northern Speech is an ASHA continuing education provider offering ASHA online CEUs. This speech pathology online course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs.
This course is designed to help therapists and teachers understand the current research and management approaches for auditory processing disorders (C)APD as evident in children on the autism spectrum (ASD) and children with other developmental learning issues. The instructor will review new neuroscience research that helps us understand how the brain processes auditory information like speech as well as causative factors known to contribute to (C)APD is in children. The course will conclude with presentation of evidence-based interventions from several sources that have been shown to improve auditory processing and effect brain function.

Course Format: Video & downloadable handout.
Past Participant Comments:
"I was really impressed with how recent the research was and how well it was explained."
"Another great course. Some parts were difficult to follow, but overall it was wonderful; great refresher of neurology. Loved the current research!"
Course Objectives
At e-course conclusion, participants will be able to:
- Utilize neuroscience research to identify children at risk for auditory processing disorders (C)APD
- Develop evidence-based intervention plans for children on the autism spectrum (ASD)
- Develop evidence-based intervention plans for children with developmental disorders other than ASD
A score of 80% or better must be received on the post test in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Author Profile

Martha S. Burns, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a renowned author and clinician specializing in language and brain development. Dr. Burns is an ASHA Fellow, serves on the faculty of Northwestern University in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and has been a consultant to Chicago area school districts for over 30 years. She has authored three books, a test, and over 100 book chapters and articles on language and brain development, language disorders, and interventions for autism, auditory processing disorders and language disorders.
Speaker Disclosure:
Financial — Author of online CEU courses sponsored by Northern Speech; receives royalty payments.
Nonfinancial — None.