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Breanna Waldrup

Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who is recognized for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Apraxia Kids. Breanna has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of motor speech disorders, particularly CAS, for 13+ years during which she has treated hundreds of children, primarily through Apraxia Dallas, which she owned from 2016-2024. She shares her wealth of clinical experience through presentations on CAS and literacy, as well as providing consultations to families and professionals and conducting expert-level speech evaluations and therapy intensives. A self-professed speech nerd, she has a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest research evidence and translating the information into clinical practice.

About

Background

Combining education and research with clinical experience.

Breanna has completed numerous hours of continuing education on CAS and also treated hundreds of children with motor speech disorders over the past 15+ years. 

Qualifications

2024 - Present

  • Conduct evaluations to differentially diagnose motor speech disorders

  • Provide consultations to other professionals regarding motor speech disorders

  • Provide therapy for children with communication disorders

  • Provide virtual and in-person seminars about childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders and literacy

2016-2024

  • Owner of and clinician at Apraxia Dallas

  • Provided courses on the assessment and treatment of CAS and literacy regionally and nationally 

  • Trained and mentored speech-language pathologists in the diagnosis and treatment of motor speech disorders

  • Completed numerous courses on speech sound disorders and motor speech disorders including DTTC, ReST, Speech Motor Chaining and PROMPT Level 1 training

  • Completed multiple advanced trainings on CAS: 

    • Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (2018)

    • Advanced Course in Clinical Thinking in the Diagnosis and Management of CAS (2016 and 2019)

2020-2021

  • Program Director at Child Apraxia Treatment, created educational website and social media content about CAS and coordinated research grants on CAS

2012-2015

  • Speech-language pathologist at Apraxia Dallas, providing speech, language and literacy intervention to children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), dysarthria, phonological and articulation disorders.

  • Completed numerous continuing education hours on CAS and motor speech disorders.

2008 - 2013

  • Speech-language pathologist at Early Childhood Intervention, providing services to children ages birth to three. 

2008

  • Master of Science in Communication Disorders Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Dallas

2006

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology (Neurobiology) with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin

  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin

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Literacy Course Attendee

“So many great resources and references. I appreciated the review of reading theory and the data that was provided. Great examples of ways to help non-verbal kids demonstrate their reading knowledge."

Attendee,

Apraxia Kids Conference

"Loved your class! Everything was well prepared and organized. Your knowledge is amazing and so helpful! Thank you!"

Course Attendee

“Really great energy! I enjoyed the practicality of your presentation. I loved the therapy examples and the overall breakdown. Thanks!”
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