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- Corey
- Buckman
- 4911 Silver Cliff Drive
Columbia
Missouri
65203
United States - CAC's SLP Services, LLC

Columbia
Missouri
65203
United States
Therapy in apraxia is kind of like learning to dance. Kids need lots of chances to practice the same movements over and over, with support, until their brain and mouth learn to work together smoothly. The exact number and length of sessions per week will be determined on an individual basis; however, frequent practice, even in short bursts, will be most helpful for generalization and carryover. Progress will come from frequent, consistent practice. During a session, I focus on how the lips, tongue, and jaw move together when producing specific stimuli and will give the child cues according to the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) system to better guide their speech movements. At first the client may need my help every step of the way, like me saying the word with them or giving hand and visual cues. Over time, I will continue to work through the DTTC hierarchy so the client can say the word more independently and generalize the learned skill.
Sessions are individualized for each client and not based on a one-size-fits-all approach. A typical session would include the parent/guardian in the room to observe all targets and cueing strategies. If the child is unable to focus on the stimuli with the parent/guardian in the room during the session, then the parent/guardian will wait outside the room and be brought back at the end of the session to go over everything and ask/answer any questions. Specific home education plans will be provided to the family for targeted practice at home. It is imperative that parents/guardians play an active role in the treatment process.
I frequently incorporate a variety of AAC into my therapy sessions-- modified PECS, no-tech communication boards, communication apps (i.e., TouchChat, Snap+Core, LAMP, etc.) on an iPad, and dedicated speech devices. I have advanced training in the use of these AAC systems and can use them in a variety of ways whether it’s for the facilitation of communication or simply as a compensatory strategy/conversational repair strategy. All clients should have access to a successful mode of communication. In my experience, incorporating AAC can often alleviate some of the pressure and negative associations around communication attempts and allow for increased communication opportunities.