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- Maelah
- Nadeau
- 115 S Wilke Road, Suite 204/205
Arlington Heights
Illinois
60005
United States - Strive to Thrive Therapy PLLC
Arlington Heights
Illinois
60005
United States
My therapy for a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is individualized and customized to each child’s unique needs and interests. Sessions are engaging and play-based because children learn best when they feel motivated and successful. While we are playing, I thoughtfully structure activities to provide frequent practice of speech movements in a supportive way. I am trained in evidence-based approaches including PROMPT (a tactile cueing method that uses touch cues to support speech movements) and DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing), both of which focus on helping children plan motor movements needed for speech. My sessions are designed to be encouraging, high-practice, and confidence-building.
Parents are an essential part of the therapy team. I take time before each session to check in, and again during, and after sessions to explain what we’re working on and why, so parents feel confident supporting their child at home. I model specific strategies for you and provide realistic, manageable home practice ideas that fit naturally into your family’s routine. Consistent, short practice at home helps children carry over their new speech skills into everyday life across multiple settings. I am always available to answer questions and adjust strategies and targets as your child grows and progresses. I am open to feedback and prioritize family values.
I strongly believe that every child deserves access to communicate to the world around them while their speech is developing. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), both low-tech (like picture supports) and high-tech (speech-generating devices), can be helpful for children with CAS. I use AAC to support spoken language, reduce frustration, and give children access to a broader vocabulary than they may currently be able to access verbally. I regularly model how to use AAC during sessions without pressure or expectation, so children can see how it works in a natural and supportive way. I believe AAC enhances communication while we continue building verbal skills.
