Ruth Bass, MS, CCC-SLP
Business Name: Island Therapies
Address:
1451 Quail Street, Suite 105
Newport Beach, California92660
Phone Number: (949) 422-0730
Email Address: ruth@islandtherapies.net
Website: http://www.islandtherapies.net
Describe treatment approach used:
- Multi-sensory/Multi-modality approach for treating childhood apraxia of speech.
- Incorporate auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic cues to facilitate motor planning.
- Establish functional vocabulary to practice in therapy and at home.
- Small set of words with mass practice presented in a hierarchical approach.
- Use flash cards, toys, puzzles, actions figures, animals, vehicles, and books as stimulus items.
- Incorporate play and give attention to prosody as speech and language develop.
Describe parent/caregiver involvement: Parents are involved in every therapy session. They are a part of the team and their valuable contribution and practice at home facilitate the best outcome.
Describe your past and current involvement in the Apraxia community? 2017 National Conference on Childhood Apraxia of Speech
2016 Presented on Speech Disorders to include Apraxia of Speech in Vietman
Do you provide consultation/collaboration with other professionals (for example, attending IEP meetings, co treating, etc.) Yes
Age range treated? 1.5 to 18
Hours of operation: M-F 9am - 6pm
Locations where treatment is provided? Office/Clinic
Insurance accepted? No
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