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- Jessica
- Scheidt
- No
- 6 Main Street
Wyoming
New York
14591
United States - Sunshine Speech Therapy, PLLC
Wyoming
New York
14591
United States
When you’re a parent of a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, you want more than just progress—you want your child to feel confident, understood, and celebrated. You want therapy to be a place where your child feels safe to try, make mistakes, and succeed. That’s where I begin.
At the heart of everything I do is helping each child feel successful and empowered. Before real progress can happen, a child needs to feel supported and connected, which is why building a strong, positive relationship is just as important to me as the therapy itself.
When I work with children with CAS, I start by getting to know them through therapist-directed play. This allows me to gently assess which sounds are already part of their speech repertoire while keeping sessions fun, engaging, and pressure-free. From there, I design therapy around what your child can already do—because confidence grows fastest when children experience success early.
Using familiar sounds, I introduce simple CV and CVCV words, gradually expanding patterns only when your child is ready. As confidence builds, we move into more structured practice using the K-SLP kit, always easing into drill work with lots of encouragement, positivity, and meaningful rewards.
This approach has supported many children over the years, and I continue to learn and grow as a clinician by staying current with research and emerging techniques. There is no “one-size-fits-all” program for CAS—every child is different, and therapy should honor that.
My goal is not just clearer speech, but helping your child feel proud of their voice and excited to use it—every step of the way.
Most of my sessions take place right in the comfort of your home or at our clinic, with parents actively involved every step of the way. I truly believe that progress happens fastest when families feel confident, informed, and supported—so you’re never just watching from the sidelines.
During each session, I take time to clearly explain what your child is working on, where they are in their speech development (such as CV, CVCV, or simple bisyllabic words), and why we’re focusing on those goals. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling encouraged and empowered, knowing exactly how to support your child between visits.
I also provide simple picture cards for practice at home, choosing only words your child has already shown success with. This keeps practice positive and frustration-free, helping your child build confidence while you celebrate those wins together throughout the week.
We’re a team in this—and your involvement makes a powerful difference.
I have experience supporting communication through both low-tech AAC systems (such as picture exchange and communication boards) as well as high-tech communication devices. While AAC has been part of my work with some children over the years, it has been used thoughtfully and intentionally, based on each child’s individual needs.
Because most of the children on my caseload have not presented with severe CAS, AAC has been necessary for only a small number of clients. When it is appropriate, I approach AAC as a supportive tool—one that helps reduce frustration, encourages communication, and gives children a way to be understood while their verbal speech continues to develop.
My goal is always the same: to help children communicate successfully in whatever way works best for them, while continuing to support and grow their spoken language skills whenever possible.
