Course Description

This course discusses the integration of clinical research and science with practical strategies for assessment and treatment of /k/ and /g/ errors. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the phonological and speech motor components underlying k/g errors, learn assessment strategies, and apply evidence-based treatment techniques to support speech motor learning and generalization. 

Learning Outcomes

• Identify scientific principles that support accurate production of /k/ and /g/.
• Appraise whether motor, phonological, or perceptual factors are impeding /k/ and /g/ acquisition.
• Implement evidence-based treatment techniques to facilitate successful acquisition and generalization of /k/ and /g/ in therapy.

Agenda

19:30 - 19:35 → Welcome

19:35 - 19:40 → Introduction

19:40 - 20:00 → Speech foundations for k/g sound production: articulatory placement, motor planning, and movement patterns

20:00 - 20:20 → Assessment strategies for /k/ and /g/: analyzing errors, identifying compensatory movements, and differentiating motor-based vs. phonological issues

20:20 - 20:50 → Evidence-based treatment techniques for /k/ and /g/

20:50 - 21:05 → Case examples and application to clinical practice

21:05 - 21:15 → Q & A followed by wrap-up of the day

Certificate of Completion Requirements

To receive the certificate of completion and/or ASHA CEUs, participants must meet the following criteria:

• Attend the full duration of the course (attendance will be tracked automatically).
• Complete a test based on the learning outcomes and receive a score of >80%.
• Complete a post-course program evaluation survey.

Deadline: Complete the test and post-evaluation survey by Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 - 11:59 PM EST!

Jennifer Moore, EdD CCC-SLP, PC/I, COM

Dr. Jennifer Moore is a speech-language pathologist who co-owns a multidisciplinary private practice in northern NJ. Dr. Moore has previously held positions in academia, home health, public schools, and pediatric hospitals before creating her integrative center. Dr. Moore is a PROMPT Certified Instructor, certified orofacial myologist (COM) and a subject matter expert in motor speech development and disorders. Her research projects pertain to the sub population of children who present with coexisting motor speech dysfunction and autism as well as various topics in pediatric motor speech disorders. Dr. Moore has been both selected and invited to present on various topics related to her expertise at conferences at the state, national and international levels. She currently offers advanced training to SLPs through her online community, Next Level Motor. Her mission is to lessen the research-to-clinic knowledge gap by creating resources using evidence-based practices for clinical application. 

Aravind Namasivayam, Ph.D., S-LP(C)., Reg. CASLPO

Dr. Aravind Namasivayam is an internationally recognized expert in speech motor control and pediatric speech disorders. He holds a clinical degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with advanced specialization in Neuroscience at the doctoral and post-doctoral levels. Dr. Namasivayam has led several government- and industry-funded randomized clinical trials, driving policy changes and shaping evidence-based care pathways for children. He has authored 53 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and delivered over 80 presentations and workshops at international conferences. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including recognition from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Stuttering Foundation of America (SFA), Apraxia Kids, and the National Award for Excellence in Applied Research from Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). Dr. Namasivayam teaches speech physiology, research methods, and pediatric speech sound disorders at the University of Toronto. In 2018, he founded the Speech Research Centre Inc., dedicated to making evidence-informed practices accessible to clinicians worldwide. He is also the co-founder of Hear2Speak.org, a non-profit organization committed to improving speech-language pathology and audiology services in underserved regions globally.