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- Emily
- Waddington
- 2554 Glacier Express Lane
Tavares
Florida
32778
United States - Little Ears and Voices
Tavares
Florida
32778
United States
My treatment approach for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech is tailored to each child's specific needs using the principles of motor learning and evidence based practice at its core. I begin by selecting a small, functional set of target words or phrases based on a child's phonetic inventory, interests, and needs following a comprehensive evaluation. I then incorporate target words into engaging, play-based activities with a focus on the principles of motor learning and prosodic variation to support generalization across speaking contexts. During therapy, I utilize evidence-based methods, such as DTTC, to support accurate motor movement through sounds. I prioritize connection and positive reinforcement to facilitate the motivation, engagement, and confidence that every child needs to succeed.
Family involvement is an essential and highly valued part of my treatment process, particularly as it relates to goal setting, target word selection, and ongoing parent education. As a child progresses in their ability to coordinate motor speech movements to produce target words more independently, parents are provided with personalized word lists that are meaningful and functional to practice outside of therapy. Families are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions, where they will have the opportunity to observe intervention strategies, ask questions, and foster consistency and confidence in supporting their child's progress beyond therapy sessions.
I believe strongly in the implementation of both high-tech and low-tech Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) options for children with CAS who demonstrate poor speech intelligibility. To support functional communication and reduce frustration, AAC such as: picture symbols, communication boards, or high tech dynamic speech-generating apps or devices can be used to facilitate effective communication with fewer breakdowns. Additionally, while not considered AAC, I also implement sign language to help facilitate effective communication. AAC tools and sign language are integrated into therapy and used alongside speech intervention to ensure that each child has an effective way to communicate while they continue to improve their spoken language skills.
