For children with a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) or other motor speech disorders, I recommend frequent, intensive, individualized therapy (2–3 sessions per week for 30–45 minutes). Therapy emphasizes achieving a high number of accurate productions of carefully selected targets to improve motor planning and programming through repetitive, principles-based practice with the goal of increasing overall speech intelligibility.

As a speech-language pathologist with specialized training in hippotherapy, I integrate the therapeutic movement of the horse into treatment when appropriate to support communication development. The horse's rhythmic, repetitive movement provides unique sensory and motor input that can enhance postural control, respiratory support, attention, regulation, and motor planning—all of which contribute to a strong foundation for speech and language learning. I value the unique therapeutic benefits of the equine environment and strive to create meaningful, motivating, and engaging therapy experiences that encourage children to communicate with confidence.

The use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is encouraged alongside speech therapy to reduce frustration and support functional communication while speech skills continue to develop. Appropriate prosody is incorporated into each therapy target to promote natural, intelligible speech.

I have advanced training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and use it as my primary treatment approach for children with childhood apraxia of speech. I am also PROMPT+ trained and incorporate Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol materials, along with a variety of multisensory cueing strategies, to meet each child's individual needs.

In addition, I have completed the American Hippotherapy Association's Treatment Principles course, providing specialized training in the therapeutic use of equine movement to support functional outcomes. My treatment approach combines evidence-based motor speech interventions with the dynamic benefits of hippotherapy to provide individualized, functional, and engaging therapy that helps children build communication skills across everyday environments.