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- Madison
- Monroe
- 26W171 Roosevelt Road
Wheaton
Illinois
60187
United States - School District U-46 and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Northwestern Medicine)
Wheaton
Illinois
60187
United States
Therapy for a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is structured, supportive, and tailored to each child’s unique needs. I use evidence-based interventions grounded in motor learning principles, including Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), PROMPT, and other multisensory cueing techniques to support accurate and consistent speech production. When appropriate, I also incorporate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to give the child a reliable way to express themselves while verbal speech is still developing. We typically begin with simple, functional words and gradually increase complexity as the child gains confidence and motor control. Sessions are designed to be engaging and encouraging, with a strong focus on meaningful communication, incorporating lots of repetition and more intensive practice to support your child’s growing speech skills.
As a parent, you play an important role in your child’s therapy. I welcome and encourage you to observe or take part in sessions whenever you’d like — it’s a great way to see how your child is learning and how we work on developing their speech skills. I’ll keep you updated on your child’s progress and, when appropriate, share simple activities you can use at home, along with tips for using strategies during everyday routines. Most of all, I’m here to answer your questions, share ideas, and work with you as a team to help your child succeed.
I’ve used both low-tech AAC (e.g., picture boards, communication books) and high-tech AAC (communication apps on an iPad) depending on the child’s needs. These tools help children express basic wants and needs, make choices, and feel confident being understood — which often reduces frustration and boosts motivation in therapy. Importantly, AAC does not replace speech — it supports it. In fact, I’ve found that giving children a reliable way to communicate often helps them become more willing and eager to try speaking. We always aim for speech, but we never let a child go unheard in the meantime.
