Module 1: Target Words – Re-Thinking CAS Therapy
Cost: AUD $60 (GST included)
Format: Recorded video module (approx. 30 minutes)
Access: Lifetime access
Course Description
Progress in CAS therapy often stalls when therapy focuses only on functional words. In this module, you’ll learn why syllables are the true building blocks of speech and how to select achievable, motivating targets that unlock real progress.
What You’ll Learn
✔️ How to use the syllable hierarchy and apply it in therapy
✔️ Moving beyond “death by drill” while still following motor learning principles
✔️ Practical ways to adapt DTTC to each child’s needs
✔️ How to modify therapy while staying neuroaffirming and effective
What’s Included
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30-minute recorded training
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Downloadable reference slides/handout
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Lifetime access – watch and re-watch anytime
By the End of This Module You’ll…
✨ Feel confident choosing therapy targets that actually move children forward
✨ Have practical strategies to get children talking — even their very first words
✨ Be ready to implement step-by-step methods in your next session
About the Speaker
Olga Komadina is a speech pathologist with over 20 years of experience in paediatric speech pathology and the founder of Olga Komadina Apraxia Therapy, a private practice dedicated exclusively to the treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). She has specialised training including one-on-one mentorship with David Hammer (Apraxia Kids USA), observation at Max’s House early intervention clinic, and completion of the Australian CAS Bootcamp with Dr Maryane Gomez and Professor Patricia McCabe. Olga is also recognised internationally through her listing in the Apraxia Kids SLP Directory.She is the author of The Apraxia CAS Therapy Handbook: Live Examples – Detailed Strategies, a practical framework that combines research, therapy videos, and real-world tools for clinicians. In addition to her clinical caseload, Olga provides supervision and mentorship to speech pathologists across Australia and advocates nationally for greater recognition and access to CAS therapy. She is committed to supporting families and equipping professionals by sharing practical strategies, resources, and therapy insights through her website and social media platforms.